Activities and Clubs

Dive into the heart of campus life — where passion meets purpose in every Bishop Miege activity and club.

At Bishop Miege, activities are a vital part of student life, offering meaningful ways to build community and develop leadership. Students are encouraged to get involved in areas that inspire them, from creative arts to academic honoraries and more. Announcements will be made during the school year about joining clubs and participating in the following:

Activities

Debate & Forensics

The debate and forensics programs challenge students to think critically and speak confidently. Teams compete against other debate and forensics teams in the state under our nationally award-winning coach.

– Moderator: Mrs. Reynolds

Facets

Facets is the school’s fine arts magazine. Artwork and writing may be submitted by any student. Students in the digital design classes create the magazine.

– Moderator: Mr. Thomas

Music: Instrumental

The drumline and band bring spirit and excellence to every performance. From the sidelines of football games to school assemblies and community events, our musicians set the tone.

– Moderators: Mrs. Nesbihal & Mr. Barnes

Music: Vocal

Through a wide range of sacred, classical, and contemporary music, choir members grow in vocal skill, confidence, and expression. Performances at liturgies, concerts, and state competitions allow students to share their gifts.

– Moderator: Mrs. Christie

Options: Novum Cantores (Freshmen), Sacrum Cantores (Girls), Cantare Deum (Boys/Girls), Handbell Choir

Newspaper

The Miegian newspaper gives students a platform to share stories that impact the Miege community. Students must have completed the prerequisite Journalism I class. Students work on every aspect of the award-winning newspaper, including reporting and designing, as well as running bmpress.org.

– Moderator: Mr. Thomas

Robotics

Team 1997 members gain valuable skills in more than just building robots — they learn how to run a small business and solve real-world problems. Competition season runs from January to April, with sign-ups open in August and closed Oct. 1.

– Moderator: Mr. Anderson

Scholars Bowl

A select group of students, freshman through seniors, interested and well informed in various academic areas, compete with teams from other schools. The team has won multiple awards, including a regional title.

– Moderators: Mr. Taylor

Stag Student Network

The Adv. Video Production students work on episodes of the school’s broadcast episodes, including scriptwriting, filming, and editing before publication.

– Moderator: Mr. Erwin

Theatre

Each year, the theatre students produces a musical, a play, and student-directed one acts, offering opportunities for performers and technicians to collaborate and grow. Students have won local and national awards for their creativity.

– Moderator: Mrs. Fitzsimmons

Yearbook

Students on The Hart staff take on every aspect of creating our nationally award-winning yearbook — from reporting and writing to editing and design. Each staff member brings skills developed in Journalism I to produce a publication that captures the heart of Miege.

– Moderator: Mr. Thomas

Honoraries

National Honor Society

The Albertus Magnus Chapter of the National Honor Society has existed since Bishop Miege opened its doors. Selected upperclassmen are voted into this academic organization. Requirements are: scholarship, leadership, character, and service, and a 3.75 GPA.

– Moderator: Mr. Bippen

Mu Alpha Theta Math Honorary

Mu Alpha Theta honors students who excel in math and are dedicated to developing their problem-solving and leadership skills. To qualify, students must have completed at least two years of college prep math (including algebra and/or geometry), be enrolled in a third year, and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA in math.

– Moderator: Mrs. Hafey

National Art Honor Society

Students who have completed at least one semester of a visual art class and maintain a strong art GPA are eligible to join. Members must also demonstrate character and participate in art-related service.

– Moderator: Mr. Thomas

National Scholastic Press Association

Students on the Hart yearbook staff or the Miegian newspaper staff are eligible for this honorary if they have served a publication with distinction for at least two years with exceptional journalistic excellence, staff leadership, and ethical reporting

– Moderator: Mr. Thomas

National Speech and Debate Association

Students in the forensics and debate programs earn merit points for participation in competition, service, and leadership activities through the National Speech & Debate Association’s Honor Society (also known as the National Forensic League).

– Moderator: Mrs. Reynolds

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is a national honor society that recognizes high school students for excellence in Spanish language studies. Eligible students must have completed at least four years of Spanish while maintaining an honors average.

– Moderator: Mrs. Dessert

Société Honoraire de Français

The Société Honoraire de Français is a national honor society recognizing high achievement in French language studies. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in their fourth year of French. Candidates need an A– in French for the previous three consecutive semesters.

– Moderator: Mrs. Haggerty

Tri-M Music Honor Society

The Tri-M Music Honor Society, a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), focuses on creating future leaders in music education while providing students leadership opportunities to make a difference in their community through music-based service projects.

– Moderator: Mrs. Christie

CLUBS

A.C.E. MENTORS

The A.C.E. (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentors program connects students with professionals in these fields through real-world experiences and mentorship opportunities.

– Moderator: Mr. Clark

BAKING CLUB

Students bake together, share recipes, and build community through food and fun.

– Moderator: Mrs. Richardson

BOARDGAME / D&D

Students bring different games and collaborate with one another as they develop strategies and cooperation.

– Moderator: Mrs. Haggerty

CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAM

The work of CMT students builds a school where faith is alive. The team attends workshops and retreats.

– Moderator: Mr. Creach

CREATIVE WRITING

Students explore creative expression through writing, share ideas, and enter competitions together.

– Moderator: Mrs. Reynolds

CROCHET AND HANDICRAFT

Students can explore crocheting, leatherworking, bracelet making, sewing, embroidery, and more.

– Moderator: Mr. Long

CWEC CLUB

The Catholic Women’s Empowerment Club helps students grow in faith and undertakes several service projects, including organizing a meal to serve at Sheffield Place.

– Moderator: Ms. Baehr

FRENCH CLUB

Students in any level of French class are eligible to be in French Club. Students connect over the French language, culture, and food.

– Moderator: Mrs. Haggerty

GRAPHIC DESIGN CLUB

This club gives students interested in the world of graphic design/arts an opportunity to practice and develop new design skills in our state-of-the art Mac lab as well as visits from design professionals.

– Moderator: Mr. Thomas

GOLDEN YEAR CARE

This club’s mission is to make senior citizens feel seen and brighten their day. We create cards and gifts at school and deliver them to local nursing homes.

– Moderator: Mrs. Lynch

HOSA

As an accredited HOSA-Future Health Professionals school, science students have the chance to learn from various health professionals about paths in the medical field.

– Moderator: Mrs. Summers

LATINO ASSOCIATION CLUB

This club highlights the richness of Latino traditions while building connections across the Miege community. The goal is to offer cultural activities and meaningful events that expand awareness and respect.

– Moderator: Mrs. Dessert

MATH CLUB

Students sharpen their math skills, collaborate on challenges, and prepare for competitions in a fun, supportive setting. The largest competition of the year is the Pittsburg State Math Relays.

– Moderator: Mrs. Hafey

MIEGIANS FOR LIFE AND JUSTICE

Focusing on the beauty of all life, this group helps organize and participates in the school’s pro-life efforts.

– Moderator: Mrs. Weber

SERVICE CLUB

Through CMT, students can spend time during Flex Time organizing service opportunities. Students can also join in the club’s service opportunities outside the school hours.

– Moderator: Campus Ministry