Co-Curricular Opportunities

Art Club
 Mr. Cannizzaro and Ms. Cummings
 The Art Club meets on a regular basis to create art. The members of the club are students who could not fit art into their schedule or who want to have more experience without the pressure of a grade. Some of the activities include trips to New York City, Montreal, Boston, Fleming Museum, art stores, and galleries. Extra projects have included mural paintings around the school, Thanksgiving basket centerpieces, Holiday Bazaar face painting, and much more. The Art Club is lots of fun and very creative.


CHS Cares
 Mrs. Bahrenburg
 CHS Cares is a volunteer organization that meets regularly throughout the school year in support of various service projects. CHS Cares works within the school and community to create a caring environment. Projects they have been involved in are the Crop Walk, giving Thanksgiving baskets to Colchester families, Respect and Responsibility Day and entertaining the elderly in various resident homes. This organization is an opportunity for students to make a difference in the community in which we live.


CHS Chamber Singers
 Ms. Edmonds
 The CHS Chamber Singers is an auditioned group of high school vocalists who perform at several concerts and festivals throughout the school year. They sing a variety of styles including jazz, spirituals, Renaissance, and classical repertoire. There are usually six to twelve students in the ensemble. This group rehearses for two hours per week outside of the regular school day. Students who sing with the CHS Chorus are eligible to audition for Chamber Singers.


Debate Club/Public Speaking
 Mrs. Bahrenburg
 The Debate Club/Public Speaking is a group of students who are interested in the art of rhetoric. Engaging in discussions of various topics among their peers and/or in competition is the emphasis of this group. This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to participate in respectful arguments.


New Generic Jazz Ensemble
 Ms. Edmonds
 Current members of the Colchester High School Band may elect to participate in the New Generic Jazz Ensemble. The group meets once a week for a two hour rehearsal and performs in a variety of concerts each year. New Generic Jazz is a big band style-performing group that performs the big band music from the 30s, 40s, and 50s and big band charts from recent years. New Generic Jazz also participates in Burlington's Discover Jazz Festival, the IAJE - Flynn Theatre Jazz Festival and spends three days each spring in Boston, touring Berklee College and visiting a variety of musical and non-musical sites.


Greater Burlington Math Club
 Mr. Devino
 The greater Burlington Math League consists of students from ten area high schools who get together five times during the school year to compete individually and as a team in solving a variety of math problems in various areas. Brainteasers, geometry, algebra, advanced math and team are just a few. Ninth graders enrolled in geometry or algebra II are eligible. Math League provides an opportunity for students to represent their school in an academic setting, to meet other students with similar interests and abilities and to explore math topics beyond those normally studied in traditional courses.


CHS Newspaper
 Mr. McCannell
 The CHS Newspaper is an opportunity for students to get involved in all the dimensions of high school journalism: reporting, writing, editing, photography and artwork. The paper is put out quarterly and covers all aspect of CHS life.


CHS Scholars' Bowl
 Mr. Devino
 The CHS Scholars' Bowl Team consists of all grades and competes with "Jeopardy-Style" competitions against other schools in Vermont and New Hampshire. The students participate in several tournaments throughout the year with VT-NEA Scholar's Bowl Tournaments held at St. Michael's College being the most prestigious. Practices are held weekly after school with some evening times to prepare for competitions when necessary. All students are welcome. Students with the strongest abilities will compete on the varsity team at the VT-NEA level of competition. There are many other competitions for all students who participate.


CHS Sports
 Mr. Bahrenburg
 Please click here to view a listing of the sports offered at CHS.


Student Government
 Bill Rich
 The Student Government is a wonderful way for students to get involved in CHS. This group is comprised of all class officers and organizes various events throughout the year. School dances, community service events, school store, the blood drive and aid for the homeless are just a few of the activities.


Green Mountain Teen Institute
 Wendy Sibley
 Green Mountain Teen Institute is an organization that provides a safe place for participants to be themselves while learning how to be a leader in the Colchester community. They learn the importance of everything from respecting others to teaching others about the danger of drugs and alcohol. Students participate in the Governor's Leadership Conference, Leadership weekends, Respect and Responsibility Day, Ghost Out Day, and many other events.


CHS Theater
 Mr. Coon
 The award winning Colchester High School Theater Company is a year long activity for students interested in theater arts. A student can choose from several main stage plays or various technical job opportunities. Students learn the rewards that come from hard work, ensemble participation and a strong sense of commitment.