Clubs

Applications for new clubs are considered each Spring. Want to start a new club? Email Director of Student Experience, Jody Patterson at jpatterson@nerinxhs.org.

Any student can join any club at Nerinx! 

Freshmen and Sophomores are required to join at least 1 club. Why? It helps build connection, explore new interests, and find a smaller community within the larger Nerinx student body.

Of course! Rep your favorite club by designing club-specific shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts. Email Director of Student Experience, Jody Patterson at jpatterson@nerinxhs.org.

Most clubs are Nerinx are co-curricular, meaning they are scheduled into the academic day. This gives students a chance to join a club and still have time before and after school for homework, to be on a sports team, get involved with a school theater production, or work. Nerinx girls are busy and our club programming is specifically offered largely during the day to give girls the best chance to get involved and hold leadership opportunities while balancing the many other commitments they may have.

Yellow Clubs typically meet outside of the school day. Questions about when clubs meet? Email Director of Student Experience, Jody Patterson at jpatterson@nerinxhs.org.

ACADEMIC TEAM | E9
Academic Team is a club for lovers of all sorts of facts, school-related and otherwise. The team participates in a quiz bowl league with other private schools in the area, and we plan in-person tournaments this year during second quarter. We also will have intramural competitions during club time, and hope to start our own online league to foster the spirit of intellectual competition. Come celebrate knowledge with us or play on your own time! 

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB | N4
ASL Club focuses on teaching students another form of communication. It provides a chance to learn how to communicate differently with other students and people in the world who may be deaf or hard of hearing.  

ANIMAL RESCUE CLUB | E14
Animal Rescue Club is for all animal lovers! We volunteer at shelters, raise money for needy animals, hold supply drives, love making puppy chow, and much more. We hope to see you at our meetings!

ANIMATION | W11

ART CLUB | ART 1 
Art Club is a fabulous club for everyone! We have open studio time during “Sketch Sessions,” share  our art with each other, and create projects for the whole school to enjoy. Join to learn about opportunities and to make and see art around the St. Louis area as well! No experience needed!  

ASTRONOMY CLUB | E8
Astronomy Club is designed to enable students to further their knowledge  outside the classroom and grow in their love of the night skies. 

COOKING | Lockwood House Kitchen 
Do you like making awesome food and then eating it? Then come visit Cooking Club. Appetites are welcomed. 

CULTURE CUISINE | E7
We promote cultural awareness through the exploration of diverse cuisines from around the world. We feature different cultural cuisines, diving deep into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind each dish, while immersing ourselves in the culture by presenting information and watching films or videos that highlight the unique aspects of each region.

FITNESS/WELLNESS CLUB | Gym 
Fitness/Wellness Club will be a meeting of girls to work-out, learn and have fun in the gym. We host nutrition speakers and a variety of events promoting physical and mental well-being.

NERINX HALL GARDENERS | W9 
This group focuses on the Nerinx Hall garden, which provides vegetables and fruit throughout the  year. Students learn gardening skills and develop a love for growing their own food. 

MARKERS IN PRAYER | Outside Patio/E2  
Markers in Prayer is a club where students can come together and be open about their faith. It is a place for those who may have questions about their faith or are curious about it in general. Everyone is welcome to come learn about faith and pray!

MEDICAL CAREERS CLUB | N3
Medical Careers Clubs is a club for students interested in a career in the realm of medicine. We offer opportunities for students to become more involved and engaged in the medical field, as well as tips for pursuing this career path. We also give information about shadowing, volunteering, and hands-on workshop opportunities. 

MODEL UN/HISTORY CLUB | W3 
Model UN is the international awareness club.  We are partnered with Civitas and take part in a mock Model U.N. meeting with other schools, we hold different international and cultural events such as movies after school, and help broaden Nerinx's understanding of international issues and culture. 

MOVIE MAKERS | E11-Media 
Movie Makers members work together to produce a short film that premiered at the Nerinx Hall Film Festival in the spring. You don't have to be an actor to be in this club. You can write, direct, design, edit, or shoot the movie. Come make movie magic with us! 

PLANET PATROL | W15 
We believe change towards a sustainable future starts with us! This year we not only want to inform you, but we want to get outside and take action! Our goal is to leave a lasting impact on the Nerinx community, empowering Loretto women to live greener, more sustainable lives! We would love to have you! 

SPANISH CLUB | W17  
El club de español (Spanish Club) provides an interesting environment for students who wish to learn more about Spanish culture and language. All students are welcome to attend, those who take Spanish in school or not. We plan to watch real Spanish movies, celebrate religious and historical holidays, play fun board games, learn dances, and broadcast fun information during Hispanic month (September 15 - October 15) via the Morning Show.   

PERFORMING ARTS CLUB |  Heagney Theatre
The Nerinx Performing Arts Club is for theatre enthusiasts! Together, we meet to engage in our love of all  things theatre including but not limited to plays, musicals, local theatre, Broadway and beyond. No experience necessary! Just bring your love of all things theatre, one stage and off! 

SPECTRUM CLUB | T3
SPECTRUM (Safe Place for Education, Community, Trust, Respect, Understanding, and eMpowerment) fosters time and space for students to have open, honest discussions about sexuality, gender identity, and Catholic social teaching. We welcome all LGBTQ students and allies as we strive to be a place to come for support and connection regardless of where individuals are in their identity journey. We seek to provide pastoral care while living our Loretto Values of faith, community, justice, and respect. 

BOOK MARKERS CLUB | E7
Book Markers Club focuses on exploring new favorite genres, meeting new friends, and building a  sense of community. This unique book club is a hybrid of cozy reading time, reading themed crafts,  and friendly competitions. Book Markers also discusses book-related careers and provides service  opportunities for book lovers. In 2023, Book Markers and Inklings merged into one club. Inklings is a student-run literary magazine. The club members look at student-submitted poems,  short stories, and artwork to decide what will be published in the annual magazine.   

CHESS CLUB | N3 
Join us in learning and improving your skills in a 1,400 year old game of skill and strategy! This club is dedicated to teaching others the game of chess and supporting the Nerinx community in their journey to strengthen their critical thinking skills.

CRAFTING CLUB | W7 
This club is designed to help students find relaxation, learn new skills, and explore women’s crafts. We donate our crafts made with love to local shelters as well as other organizations. Nerinx students can submit their knitted and crocheted scarves, hats and gloves to the club for service hours. 

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ALLIANCE | E14 
Diversity club promotes and celebrates our cultural and ethnic differences. We believe that diversity enriches our community and that inclusion and equity are important to the basic values of Nerinx Hall. 

FRENCH CLUB | U1 
A club celebrating French culture. Learn to make crêpes, watch French movies, and play French games. Come live la belle vie! 

GERMAN CLUB | W5  
Deutsch Klub (German Club) provides an interesting environment for students who wish to learn  more about German culture and language. All students are welcome to attend, those who take  German in school or not. Our hope is that interested students learn more about German culture through real German movies, annual Christmas traditions, fun board games, trivia, and broadcasting fun information during German Week (week of October 3rd) via the Morning Show.   

INVESTMENT CLUB | E8
To educate students in an understandable and realistic way on a vital part of their future, we create a solid base for further expansion in the area of the stock market to create well educated and financially supported young women.

LADIES FOR LIBERTY | S4
This club will focus on broadening and deepening understanding of relevant political and cultural issues and encourage civic duty and citizenship. 

LORETTO IN ACTION | W6 
Loretto in Action is a club focusing on the Loretto aspects of peace and justice, while empowering women and bringing to light issues that women and other minorities face in today’s world. 

MARKERS CREATING WELLNESS & BALANCE | W9 
We provide a safe, welcoming space where students can learn and practice happy and healthy habits to improve balance and wellness in daily life. 

MUSIC CLUB | T2
Music Club is a space for lovers of a diverse body of music to share, learn, and develop their passion for and knowledge of the music of now, as well as that of ages past. Our club aims to introduce its members to fellow lovers of music, open participants to new genres, bands, and musicians, and share our enthusiasm for music and the solace it provides with the Nerinx community

OUTDOOR EXPLORERS | N2 
Do you like to be outside, and try new things?  This club will provide opportunities to participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and rock climbing while learning how to care for the environment. 

OUTREACH | W15 
Outreach is a club at Nerinx that offers a variety of opportunities for students to engage in service both at Nerinx at a number of sites around St. Louis. 

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB | Photo & Art Studio 
As school photographers, we take pictures at every dance and other events. During club time, we hold photography scavenger-hunts, make pinhole cameras, and run photography contests. We are looking forward to a great year! All are welcome so come and share your ideas. We meet in the Photography Studio (Tom)

SPEECH TEAM | E9 
We are a team that meets as a club. The Speech Team participates in the Christian Interscholastic League (CISL) for competitions. Students have a variety of choices for their performance pieces, such as poetry reading, duet acting, storytelling, humorous or serious interpretation, improvisation, and original oratory.  This team is perfect for students who are interested in theater or public speaking or who want to build their confidence with a fun group. There are 4 competitions which are usually held once a month on Sundays from October - February. 

STEM CLUB | EAC 3
The purpose of STEM club is to provide students with opportunities to participate in engaging  activities relevant to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to meet  with peers who have similar interests. 

WRITER’S CLUBHOUSE | T3 
Hallways is a student newspaper publication that tells stories, covers events, and shares opinions about life at Nerinx. We need writers, editors, photographers, and cartoonists to help us do that. Join us!

YOGA AT THE HALL | Dance Studio
Yoga at the Hall is a safe space to take a break and relax through active yoga practice and guided meditation. Members will be not only practicing yoga, but learning about the history and roots of traditional Hatha yoga and how to live a balanced life.

BLACK STUDENT UNION | E14 
We focus on discussing and addressing issues that impact the Black community, both locally and globally. BSU provides a space for Black students to connect and share experiences, not only within Nerinx, but also with Black students from other schools.

BOCCE CLUB | Off-campus at Italia American Bocce Club 
Bocce is an ancient game, whose modern adaptation most closely resembles bowling, requires skill, strategy and just a little luck. It is a highly popular game in Italy and on The Hill in St. Louis. Nerinx participates in a co-ed league at the Italia America Bocce Club. Meets on Thursdays for the 2023-24 school year.

CLAY CLUB | ART 2 
Clay club is for anyone who wants to create in clay. We explore the pottery wheel and hand building objects. We also create bowls for “Bowls for Hunger” in which the proceeds go to the Loretto Hunger Fund as well as many other activities. We meet in the Ceramic Studio after school. 

E-SPORTS | EAC 3
The E-Sports Club welcomes all gamers! Whether you're into solo or team gaming, we offer a wide variety of games for everyone to play after school or during free activity blocks. Our after school competitions (3:30 - 5:00 pm) include free pizza while we play Splatoon on Tuesdays and Mario Kart or Rocket League on Thursdays!

GAME CLUB | ART 2 
Game club is a fun way to get to know other Nerinx students through fun competition and easy-to-learn games. We’ll play traditional games like Bingo, Jenga, and Uno! Our club will meet every other Wednesday after school from 3-4 p.m. and play a different game, come join us!

MOCK TRIAL | E2  + Wednesdays at 8 a.m. 
Students have the opportunity to learn about the American legal system through a case that allows them to participate, develop their public speaking, and work on their interpersonal skills. This club will also have an additional meeting time to coordinate with outside moderators (area  lawyers). Meetings are at 8 a.m. on scheduled Wednesdays.  

ROBOTICS CLUB | EAC 3
Robotics Club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in EAC 3! We build robots for the First Tech Challenge, but if you want to create your own non-competitive robot, you are welcome to come and hang out and build one using our kits. No experience is needed! We're here to help you learn all about robotics and 3D printing.

TABLETOP ROLE PLAY GAMES | EAC 3 
TTRPG Club is about working with your friends to create a story through tabletop roleplaying games like D&D, Pathfinder, and more. Create characters, explore worlds, and collaborate to solve problems (or create even more chaos). Join us Wednesdays after school in E8!