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  • Sponsor: Mrs. Erin Williams

    Book Club is open to any student who wants to read and talk about books. Each month, the group will read a book and meet in Mrs. Williams' room for discussion. Members will help decide the books for future reads.

  • Sponsor: Ms. Maggie Corcoran

    Members of this club will watch a variety of films from different eras, talk about what makes the memorable, and explore everything from characters and storytelling to cinematography and big ideas,

    Classic Film Club will only meet once a month for two sessions (a back-to-back Wednesday & Thursday Activity Period) The entire film will be finished in the Wednesday AP and after school that day. On the next Thursday, we will discuss the film.

    Space is limited to 15 students. See Ms. Corcoran for details.

    No film expertise is required--just bring your curiosity, your opinions, and a willingness to watch sone great films!

  • Sponsors: Mrs. Amanda Griffin and Mr. Bill Dawes

    SVHS Clay Target Team provides 7th- through 12th-grade students with the opportunity to participate in clay target competitions through the Kansas Clay Target League during the spring. Members will learn about firearms safety and skills. The club focuses on fun, sportsmanship, teamwork, and ethical behavior, and strengthening connections within families and communities for life.

    For more information, visit our Facebook page.

  • Sponsor: Mr. Adam Krug

    Cykelklubb works to promote bicycle riding in our community by going for group rides during Activity Period and other times outside of the school day. Additional activities include learning basic bicycle maintenance and trail etiquette. Cykelklubb is also responsible for taking care of the first mile of the Meadowlark Trail south of town.

  • Sponsor: Mrs. Laia Dietz

    D&D Club (Dungeons and Dragons) is designed for people to come together and play a collaborative fantasy tabletop role-playing game. It meets every Thursday. Everyone is welcome so long as there is respect.

  • Sponsor: Mr. Eric Lundstrom

    Being a part of Smoky Valley Theater is a great way to experience the world of theater, have fun and produce a fantastic production. Whether you are interested in being on stage or helping backstage on in the technical booth there are roles for everyone. We invite you to join us at our Drama Club meetings to check it out. 

    Our mission is to: Provide opportunities for any student to experience the world of theater in a fun, safe & professional environment. We do this by following the Values of Safety, Education, Fun, Professionalism.

    Check out everything we have going on at our site.

  • Sponsor: Mr. Taye Retter

    Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a career-focused club designed to help students develop essential leadership and business skills through student-led monthly meetings. Members will gain hands-on experience in areas such as entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, technology, and public speaking, while strengthening their college applications and career resumes. Members can represent our school and showcase their talents in competitive business events at the District, State, and National levels.

    Members are required to pay a small due ($15) and participate in fundraising, community events, and more.

  • Sponsors: Mr. Schneider and Mr. Swisher

    Meetings: 8:00 every Friday morning in the SVHS gym. Everyone is welcome!

    FCA is a locally sponsored organization for any interested Smoky Valley students. Speakers from the school and the community provide messages designed to be stimulating and thought-provoking.

  • Sponsor: Mrs. Renee Krinhop

    Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a career and technical student organization. Members will strengthen skills, forge friendships, and make a positive difference in today's world through participation in the club as they serve in leadership positions, attend conferences, network with youth leaders, and attain essential college- and career-ready skills.

  • Sponsor: Ms. Peyton Piepho

    FFA is a student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. Members develop leadership, career, and personal skills by participating in contests, conferences, community service projects, industry tours, and social activities.

    Membership in FFA is available to all students enrolled in agricultural education. Members must pay $10 in dues, attend meetings regularly, and participate in chapter activities. No farming or agricultural background is required to join.

    MISSION STATEMENT

    FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

    FFA Belief Statements

    Participation in FFA develops premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

    FFA encourages members to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

    FFA teaches members to be courteous, honest, fair, and respectful.

    Participation in FFA builds communication, teamwork, responsibility, and good sportsmanship.

    FFA provides supervised opportunities for students to learn by doing and develop career-ready skills.

    FFA encourages members to participate actively in chapter programs, activities, and service projects.

    FFA helps students establish and conduct meaningful Supervised Agricultural Experience programs.

    FFA prepares students for successful careers through agricultural education.

    FFA promotes diversity and welcomes students from all backgrounds.

    FFA members strive to represent their organization, chapter, school, community, and family positively.

    FFA encourages members to live by its motto: “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.”

  • Sponsor: Mrs. Gretchen Elliott

    KAY (Kansas Association for Youth) is an organization of high school students dedicated to community service. In order to belong, students must pay their dues, attend meetings regularly, and live as close to their purpose as possible.

    MISSION STATEMENT

    The KAY program empowers Kansas students with lifetime leadership skills and an attitude of service to others.

    BELIEF STATEMENTS

    • Membership in KAY is available to all students attending a KSHSAA member school.

    • Participation in KAY builds character, promotes good citizenship and improves life skills.

    • Participation in KAY allows students to develop lifetime leadership skills.

    • KAY provides students the opportunity to develop a positive attitude of service for others.

    • KAY provides a supervised opportunity for students to grow in character, leadership and selfless service.

    • KAY focuses on service to a student's school, their community, nation and world.

    • Participation in KAY contributes to school spirit and pride.

    • KAY promotes positive school and community relations.

    • Participation in school activities like KAY is a privilege.

    • Participation in KAY promotes academic achievement and enriches each student's educational experience.

  • Sponsor: Mrs. Lana Charvat

    National Honor Society is a group that was created to recognize high school students in America who model good leadership, scholarship, service, and character.

    Smoky Valley senior, junior, and sophomore students are eligible for membership. NHS members are required to maintain a 3.70 GPA. In addition, membership requires enrollment in honors courses and an application process that includes modeling the above characteristics, receiving recommendations from teachers, and gaining acceptance through a faculty committee.

    There are more than one million students involved in NHS in the United States where members are actively involved in school activities and community service projects.

  • Sponsor: Ms. Maggie Corcoran

    Philosophy Club is a student-lead discussion and debate group covering all topics Philosophical in nature. Weekly topics will be voted on by members, briefly explained, and then debated or discussed across the group with the purpose of finding deeper meaning and applying philosophical concepts to modern situations. Meetings will be held in Ms. Corcoran's room during second semester, and members need not have any prior understanding of philosophy to join.

  • Sponsor: Ms. Maggie Corcoran

    Scholars' Bowl is a quiz-based competition in which teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge including history, literature, science, fine arts, mathematics, current events, and more. Team members will work on increasing their knowledge base and their buzzer skills so that they are ready to compete in tournaments across the state.

  • Sponsor: Ms. Margo Lysell

    SVHS StuCo is an organization of representatives from each grade level. StuCo helps set policies by working with the administration. They also choose the Homecoming theme and help with projects around the school to make SVHS a great place to be!

    The StuCo president and vice-president are elected by the entire student body. Class representatives are elected by their classmates each year.

  • Sponsors: Mrs. Lana Charvat and Mrs. Shelby Dickson

    Viking Mentors is a group of juniors and seniors who mentor Soderstrom Elementary School students. Mentor opportunities include one-on-one visits with mentees AND group activities with all students involved in the program. This is a great volunteer opportunity!