Clubs & Extracurriculars

Find your community at NYOS. Clubs and extracurricular activities are a great way to explore your interests, develop new skills, and connect with other students. Browse the list below to see some of the opportunities available. Clubs and activities may change throughout the year, so please confirm meeting times and participation details before attending.

Click on a card below to see contact information, meeting times, and how to join.

And don't forget about NYOS Athletics!

Want to see more options?
Talk to your friends and teachers about creating a club!

Title	Card content	Modal/Full Content
Support Student Groups	Donate to a NYOS student group or pay your membership dues.	Support Student Groups Support NYOS student groups such as the debate team, PALs, athletic teams, National Honor Society and more. Support a Student Group
Chess Club	All Grades Kinder - 12th Develop strategic thinking through casual and competitive chess.	NYOS has had a Chess club for 29 years! Last year, we had between 75-100 kindergarten through 12th grade players meeting in five rooms across the campus. We meet to learn chess and have fun but also to prepare for tournament play for those who wish for the challenge. The club meets on Fridays starting July 24th thru May 21st. If our numbers reach capacity, we will cap the enrollment and establish a waiting list. The club is open to all students and is taught by local chess expert Gary Gaiffe, NYOS alumnus Matthew Shempert, Mr. Larry Tipperreiter, Ms. Soni and Torey Neuzil. Instruction includes basic through advanced skills, tournament play, notation tactics, endgames and chess variations. Students work on skills weekly and are given the opportunity to participate in local tournaments. Meeting Times Fridays starting July 24th thru May 21st. The club is divided into multiple classes based on playing strength to help tailor the lessons to the students. Students of all abilities and ages are welcome! If you do not know how to play, we will have you playing before your first meeting is over. Where to Meet: Students are gathered after school on Fridays before being sorted and escorted to their respective classrooms. Release Times/Location: Beginner and Tenderfoot groups are released out of the main doors of the Elementary Building between 12:50 and 1:00. The Novice and Intermediate groups are released from the north doors of the Middle School (Bldg 2) at 1:00 The advanced group is released between 1:00 and 1:10 from the front of Building A. Club Fees There are 3 options for club fees you can choose from. Contact Gary if you feel you are unable to afford the fees. Private lessons can also be arranged. $240 Per year per student, $120 Per semester per student, or $75 Per quarter per student. More Information: Fees are subject to change on January 1st. Quarterly payments are due the second Friday of every quarter and will be accepted as Cash, Check made out to Gary Gaiffe, Zelle to 512-426-7841 Venmo to @Gary-Gaiffe There are also moderate fees if you wish to participate in tournaments (not mandatory), including a membership to the United States Chess Federation (USCF). Contacts Gary Gaiffe 512-426-7841 [email protected] Matthew Shempert 512-680-7643 [email protected] Sign Up Today!
D&D Club	All Secondary Students Embark on collaborative storytelling adventures through Dungeons & Dragons.	Embark on collaborative storytelling adventures through Dungeons & Dragons. Grades: 6th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Wed & Thu after school How to Join: Google Classroom code: bzqx7vg.
Improv Club	8th - 12th Build confidence and creativity through improvisational theatre.	Build confidence and creativity through improvisational theatre. Grades: 8th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Wednesday after school (PAC) How to Join: Just show up.
UT SEEK	Middle School 6th - 8th Explore STEM through the University of Texas SEEK program.	Explore STEM through the University of Texas SEEK program. Grades: 6th - 8th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Tuesday 4–5 PM How to Join: Sign-ups sent mid-August.
Yearbook	Middle School 6th - 8th Help create the annual yearbook through writing, photography, and design.	Help create the annual yearbook through writing, photography, and design. Grades: 6th - 8th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: During HR How to Join: Email Ms. Barta.
American Sign Language Club (ASL)	High School 9th - 12th Learn and practice American Sign Language while exploring Deaf culture.	Learn and practice American Sign Language while exploring Deaf culture. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC How to Join: Sign up during TEC.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Club (AAPI)	High School 9th - 12th Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures through educational activities, cultural events, and community building. Open to all students interested in learning and participating.	Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures through educational activities, cultural events, and community building. Open to all students interested in learning and participating. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected], [email protected] Meeting Time: First TEC time How to Join: Fill out the club form and pay dues. Donate or Pay Dues
Black Student Union (BSU)	High School 9th - 12th Celebrate Black culture and history while promoting leadership, inclusion, and meaningful conversations that strengthen the school community.	Celebrate Black culture and history while promoting leadership, inclusion, and meaningful conversations that strengthen the school community. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC How to Join: Contact the club sponsor. Donate or Pay Dues
Board Games Club	High School 9th - 12th Meet new friends while enjoying tabletop games.	Meet new friends while enjoying tabletop games. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Second TEC How to Join: Sign up during TEC.
Care Package Club	High School 9th - 12th Support the community by assembling care packages.	Support the community by assembling care packages. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: First TEC each week How to Join: Meet in A108 during first TEC.
Chess Club	High School 9th - 12th Develop strategic thinking through casual and competitive chess.	Develop strategic thinking through casual and competitive chess. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected], [email protected] Meeting Time: Fridays 1:00–2:00 PM How to Join: Complete the Chess Club sign-up form.
Choir	High School 9th - 12th Sing, perform, and develop vocal skills while preparing for school concerts, competitions, and special events.	Sing, perform, and develop vocal skills while preparing for school concerts, competitions, and special events. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Monday/Tuesday TEC How to Join: Reserve a TEC period.
Color Cadre	High School 9th - 12th Support school spirit through visual arts and creative projects.	Support school spirit through visual arts and creative projects. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC How to Join: Sign up during TEC.
Digital Civics	High School 9th - 12th Explore media literacy and responsible digital citizenship.	Explore media literacy and responsible digital citizenship. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Fridays after school (A108) How to Join: Come to A108 Friday after school.
Environmental Club	High School 9th - 12th Promote sustainability through environmental projects.	Promote sustainability through environmental projects. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Thursday TEC (A104) How to Join: Join during TEC.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)	High School 9th - 12th Gather with fellow students to explore faith, build friendships, encourage one another, and serve the school community. Open to all students.	Gather with fellow students to explore faith, build friendships, encourage one another, and serve the school community. Open to all students. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: All TEC times How to Join: Select during TEC.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)	High School 9th - 12th Develop leadership and business skills through competitions and career exploration.	Develop leadership and business skills through competitions and career exploration. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: First TEC of week How to Join: Contact sponsor.
Garden Club	High School 9th - 12th Help grow and maintain school gardens while learning about plants, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.	Help grow and maintain school gardens while learning about plants, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Monday/Tuesday TEC How to Join: Join during TEC.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)	High School 9th - 12th Explore healthcare careers through leadership opportunities, competitions, community service, and hands-on learning experiences.	Explore healthcare careers through leadership opportunities, competitions, community service, and hands-on learning experiences. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Mondays 4:15–5:30 PM How to Join: Apply and pay dues. Donate or Pay Dues
International Thespian Society (ITS)	High School 9th - 12th Recognize and support students interested in theatre through performances, leadership, and stagecraft.	Recognize and support students interested in theatre through performances, leadership, and stagecraft. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: First TEC How to Join: Invitation based on theatre hours.
K-Pop Club	High School 9th - 12th Connect with other fans of Korean pop culture through music, dance, and discussion.	Connect with other fans of Korean pop culture through music, dance, and discussion. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Second TEC starting Q2 How to Join: Just show up.
LatinX Club	High School 9th - 12th Celebrate Latin American cultures through educational activities, cultural events, and opportunities to build community. Open to all students.	Celebrate Latin American cultures through educational activities, cultural events, and opportunities to build community. Open to all students. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC How to Join: Contact the club sponsor. Donate
National Honor Society (NHS)	High School 10th - 12th Recognize academic achievement while promoting leadership, scholarship, service, and character.	Recognize academic achievement while promoting leadership, scholarship, service, and character. Grades: 10th - 12th Contact: [email protected], [email protected] Meeting Time: Thursday TEC How to Join: Invitation based on GPA in January. Donate or Pay Dues
Robotics	High School 9th - 12th Design, build, and program robots while developing engineering, coding, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.	Design, build, and program robots while developing engineering, coding, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC; Mon/Wed/Fri after school; Saturdays during competition season How to Join: Applications available in spring. Donate or Pay Dues
Science Olympiad	High School 9th - 12th Compete in science and engineering events across many disciplines.	Compete in science and engineering events across many disciplines. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Thursday TEC; Wednesday 4:10–5:30 PM How to Join: Contact Mr. Nieto. Donate or Pay Dues
Student Council (STUCO)	High School 9th - 12th Give students a voice through leadership, school spirit, service, and event planning.	Student Council gives high school students a voice in the NYOS community through student leadership, school spirit, service, and event planning. Members work together to represent their peers, organize school activities and traditions, and help make NYOS a welcoming and engaging place for all students. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Donate or Pay Dues
Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)	High School 9th - 12th Explore careers in education through leadership and teaching experiences.	Explore careers in education through leadership and teaching experiences. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TBD How to Join: Contact sponsor. Donate or Pay Dues Get More Information
Vinyl Listening Club	High School 9th - 12th Discover and appreciate music by listening to records and discussing artists.	Discover and appreciate music by listening to records and discussing artists. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC How to Join: Contact sponsor.
Walking Club	High School 9th - 12th Stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and build healthy habits while walking with friends.	Stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and build healthy habits while walking with friends. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC How to Join: Contact sponsor.
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)	High School 9th - 12th Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on activities, career exploration, and leadership opportunities.	Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on activities, career exploration, and leadership opportunities. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: Wednesday TEC How to Join: Sign up during TEC.
X-Files Club	High School 9th - 12th Explore mysteries, science fiction, and unexplained phenomena through discussion.	Explore mysteries, science fiction, and unexplained phenomena through discussion. Grades: 9th - 12th Contact: [email protected] Meeting Time: TEC How to Join: Contact sponsor.

Clubs & Extracurriculars

Title

Image (not required)

Card content

Modal/Full Content

Support Student Groups

Meeting Times

Club Fees

Contacts