Clubs & Organizations - V.R. Eaton High School

AG/FFA

FFA functions on a three-ring model of FFA, Classroom and SAE. In those circles students are provided many opportunities to learn, compete and hone in their skills in many areas including Animal Science, Plant Science and Agriculture Mechanics. Student can compete in a variety of contests ranging from identifying plants, bugs and animals to demonstrating mechanical skills to testing and identifying defects in dairy products to testing soil samples along with many event options available for public speaking from fully prepared and researched speeches to extemporaneous speaking. The FFA prides ourselves on the fact that there is a place for everyone in the organization and no matter your future career path there is something for you to learn in the FFA that you will use in your adult life.

Meetings: Student Union, Third Tuesday each month, 9/19, 10/17, 11/14, 12/19, 1/16, 2/20, 4/16, Banquet 5/7/2024

Contact:

Chase Pulley - chase.pulley@nisdtx.org

Valerie Bulthuis - valerie.bulthuis@nisdtx.org

Amy Dawson - amy.dawson@nisdtx.org

Cory Sinkule - cory.sinkule@nisdtx.org

Mia Gum - mia.gum@nisdtx.org

ASL Honor Society

Band

Best Buddies International

The purpose:

Offers members opportunities for socialization, and leadership development, thereby providing the necessary tools for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to become more independent and more included in the community. Best Buddies High Schools also offers students a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills.

To join:
Contact

Toni Byam - toni.byam@nisdtx.org

Darren Van Helden - darren.j.vanhelden@nisdtx.org

Remind 101:
Text @892ek to 81010

Twitter:
@ehs_buddies

Black Student Union (BSU)

Board Game Club

Book Club

Cheerleading

Chess Club

The purpose:

If you are interested in joining Eaton Chess Club, contact Mr. Christopher Smith in A328. We are always looking for new members with any experience. We had a consistent group last year and hope to expand our numbers this coming school year. Pay attention to weekly school announcements for times and schedules. Hope to see you there!

Location: A328

Contact:

Christopher Smith - christopher.p.smith@nisdtx.org

Choir

Clay Target Team

The purpose:

Northwest Clay Target Team consists of junior high and senior high school students that are from V.R. Eaton and Northwest High Schools who have a passion for the outdoors and shooting sports.

The team competes in tournaments from late September through June in Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay competitions against students from high schools throughout the state. You can contact the coaches through the website https://www.northwestclaytargetteam.com/

Contact:

William Gilbert - wgilbert@nisdtx.org

Computer Science Club

The purpose:

To bring people from different computer knowledge backgrounds together to learn in a safe and growing environment to help squash stereotypes and open minds. Create projects and be taught multiple different areas of computer science to learn and grow passion for computers and their workings

Contact: William Gilbert - wgilbert@nisdtx.org

Meetings:

Wednesdays, 3:50-5:00 pm, C110

Debate

DECA

DECA is a Career & Technology Student Organization, focusing on business and marketing, that gives students the opportunity to compete at a local, state, and international level. DECA teaches leadership, professionalism, and networking. Through DECA students have the opportunity to compete for scholarships & internships.

Contact:

Brandi Raney - brandi.raney@nisdtx.org

Patricia Smith - patricia.smith@nisdtx.org

Meetings:

BME Academy space, 2nd Monday every month

Dessert Club

Drill Team

Dungeons and Dragons

ESports

FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

The purpose: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences courses. Eaton FCCLA has two main focuses: Community Service and Leadership. Students are eligible to join FCCLA if they are currently enrolled, or have previously taken any Family Consumer Science course.

Activities include community service opportunities, leadership conferences, team-building, and active student participation at the state and national levels

Meetings:

Tuesdays, 10:20-10:50 am, A123

Contact:

Angela Bolton - angela.bolton@nisdtx.org

Kelsi Jones - kelsi.jones@nisdtx.org

Eaton FCCLA Website

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

FCA - Mission Statement: FCA's mission is to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. Its vision is to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Focuses on equipping, enabling, empowering, and encouraging student-athletes, coaches, and adult leaders to impact and influence their campus for Christ.

Core Values: Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Meetings: 2nd Friday of the month

Time: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Place: Room C108

Sponsor: Kristal Holmes
E-mail: kholmes@nisdtx.org
Room C108 / Ext. 87353

Fishing Team

Flames of Freedom

Football Group

Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA)

Purpose: The GSA is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ and their Allies to help build community and understanding around issues impacting them in their schools and communities.

GSA serves as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth at Eaton to work toward better relationships and understanding around LGBTQ+ education.

Meeting: A311

First Meeting Sept. 6, Wednesdays, after school during Sept.; Starting Oct, 2nd Wed monthly after school. Eagle time Wed 1st and 3rd weeks monthly.

Sponsor: Mary Smith - mary.smith@nisdtx.org

German Club

Girl Up

Glory for God

Description: To empower female Christian students to live every portion of their lives for God’s glory, to foster strong relationships among female Christian students within the confines of our school in order to help each other strengthen our walk with Christ, to equip female Christian students to share the gospel in an appropriate way, and to minister to our campus in tangible ways (showing the love of God in word and deed)

Meetings:

Please join the Club Remind by texting @glory4God to 81010. Meeting updates will be sent out through Remind.

Contact: Charlene Mahan - cmahan@nisdtx.org

HOSA Future Health Professionals

Purpose: To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, service and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community. HOSA helps facilitate leadership, professionalism, and networking. Through HOSA students have the opportunity to compete for scholarships & internships.

Meeting: A211

Contact:

Beth Dickerson - beth.dickerson@nisdtx.org

Mathematics Club

Minecraft Club

MSH: Music Subculture Hangout

Music Club

Purpose: To share our favorite artists with a group of people and be able to explore and learn more about music of different genres and parts of the world. We will come together as a group to delve into a world of music that we are not so familiar with. Our goal is to broaden our musical horizon and connect with others who won't speculate based on our music preferences. This is also just to enjoy time with others who also have a passion for listening to music.

Meeting: C229, 3:50-4:35pm, 1st and 3rd Wed Monthly

Contact: Melissa Osborn - melissa.osborn@nisdtx.org

National Art Honor Scciety

National Honor Society

Purpose: The National Honor Society (N.H.S.) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. NHS volunteers in our school and local community.

Meetings:

Contact: Jessie Allen - jessie.allen@nisdtx.org

Follow EATON NHS Twitter: @eatonnhs

NISD Hockey Team

Orchestra

Reach Robotics

EHS Robotics started as an after-school robotics program in 2016 one year after the opening of V.R. Eaton HS. We are an entirely student lead and directed after school program thafter-schoolp of high school and middle school students along with faculty and alumni mentors. The team meets at V. R. Eaton High School in Haslet, Texas every Tuesday and Thursday. For more information about the team and our competitions, visit the website at Reach Robotics Website

Meeting: Tuesday and Thursday from 4 - 5:30 pm in C110

Contact: William Gilbert - wgilbert@nisdtx.org

Rodeo Team

Spanish Honor Society

Purpose: Our society meetings are closed to members that have been inducted into the society. We have various social events throughout the year that are open to the school.

The National Spanish Honor Society is an exclusive society for ambitious students who have shown an excellence in the Spanish language. We help members maximize their potential through academics, leadership, and campus and community involvement

Meetings: Lecture Hall, 3rd Thurs of month, either before or after school.

Contact: Elizabeth Palma - elizabeth.palma@nisdtx.org

Brenda Grijalva - brenda.grijalva@nisdtx.org

Student Council

Welcome to Eaton Student Council

Purpose: The student leadership organization for Eaton High School includes officers and a body of peer leaders who run school/community events.

Meetings:

Student Union, Wednesday After School

8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/15, 12/13, 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24

Contact: Jessica Zeske- zeske@nisdtx.org

Kori Lunceford - kori.lunceford@nisdtx.org