Clubs & Activities

In Cohoes, we believe that extracurricular clubs and activities play an important role in the culture of our school. Our clubs supplement the academic program, provide meaningful community service opportunities, and allow students to pursue their passions.

High School Clubs and Activities

The clubs and activities currently available at Cohoes High School are as follows:

• Academic Resource Center (ARC)
• Activities Club
• Character Education Club
• Community Service Club
• Environmental Science Club
• GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
• Intramurals – 1 (Fall, Winter and Spring)
• Journalism
• National Honor Society
• Play / Musical
• Ski Club
• Student Council
• Unified Sports
• Yearbook

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Middle School Clubs and Activities

Intramurals

Advisor: Blain Goverski

Activities include; scatter-ball, show down, team handball, Cavottaball, floor hockey, weight training, and basketball. Intramurals are open to all CMS students.

6th Grade Robotics Club

Advisor: Ms. Duff

In the 6th Grade Robotics Club students will build robots out of Legos and learn how to code them using computer software called EV3 to complete different challenges.

Eighth Grade Activities Club

Advisors: Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Havens

The 8th Grade Activities Club begins meeting in late fall to discuss details of the upcoming 8th Grade Dance. All 8th graders are welcome to join. We work on all of the dance details including; the theme, decorations, food, favors, etc. Please join us and share your creativity and ideas!

Card and Strategy Club

Advisor: Mrs. Student

At the Card and Strategy Club we gather to play various games. We have an assortment of board games from Chess to Battleship. Our members often bring their own games and card collections including Pokemon, You-gi-oh, etc. We also have Shuffleboard and Foosball tournaments every week.

Music Club

Advisor: Mr. Warden

The purpose of the Music Club is to bring students together in a fun and friendly environment to perform a variety of songs and creative musical activities on school instruments. Club goals include: to teach and support positive social interaction among each other; to foster friendships and connections through music across grade levels; to share music and songwriting knowledge with one another; and to have fun! Club members will have free choice of which songs and activities to perform. Activities range from performing popular music on the ukulele to songwriting exercises. Positive interactions (both personal and musical) and social skills will be modeled, encouraged and rewarded. 

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Advisor: Mrs. Jennings

National Junior Honor Society is a nationwide organization that recognizes outstanding middle school students. The society is more than just an honor roll. NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Membership not only recognizes students for their academic accomplishments, but challenges them to develop their character further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

To be eligible for acceptance into NJHS, students need to maintain an overall average of 89.5% in their core academic subjects for all of 6th grade and the first three quarters of 7th grade. Once a student is academically eligible, they will be notified that they are under consideration to be accepted and will need to complete a Personal Statement. A faculty advisory council will review the Personal Statement, and vote on candidates based on how well they demonstrate leadership, service, character and citizenship.

Ski/Snowboard Club

Advisors: Ms. Lackmann and Ms. White

Do you like to get outside during the winter? Ski/Snowboard Club is a group of students that like to have fun snowboarding and skiing at Jiminy Peak. No experience is necessary! Taking lessons at Jiminy will get you riding in no time. Ski Club is skiing and riding once a week beginning in January.

For additional information or to sign up for Ski/Snowboard Club contact either Ms. Lackmann at (518) 237-9100, ext. 1299,  or Ms. White (518) 237-9100 ext. 1245.

Tech Club

Advisor: TBD

Tech Club meets every week and we alternate computer literacy with hands-on projects. You’ll learn to code, make websites, videos and assist people in finding solutions to their tech problems while pursuing your passions. No tech skills required! You’ll also gain hands-on experience working with tools and painting supplies to “Up-Cycle” furniture while reducing what is sent to the dump!

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