Clubs and Groups

    Arts

    Jewelry Club
    Rita Hunt  - Wednesdays 7:30-8 AM - 1210

    Learn to make beaded earrings, necklaces, and bracelets while having fun with friends. Jewelry can make great gifts for your friends and family, too! Plus, it is a great lifelong skill to learn to make some extra money or just as a hobby! 

    Tri M
    Alicia Rockenhauser - Once a month on Full Flex Wednesday 1-2 PM - Choir Room

    Tri M, the music honor society, meets monthly before school and will have new members inducted each spring. See Ms. Rockenhauser for details. 

    Pottery With a Purpose

    Sophia Tucker - Thursdays Alternating Between FLEX & After School -  Art Room

    Pottery With a Purpose provides great opportunities for students to express and explore their creativity. Our goal is to make an inclusive and fun environment and expand the art department here at Bow. We will be exploring art through a variety of projects, which we do for fundraisers. Everyone is welcome to come when they can, we hope to see you there! 

    Taters Improv
    Michael McKilen - Tuesdays 3-4 PM - Auditorium

    We are BHS's funniest Improv Comedy Team! Inspired by Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Best in Show, we perform monthly shows to benefit student groups and charitable causes.

    Jazz band
    Alicia Rockenhauser - Tuesdays 7:30-8:15 AM, Sometimes FLEX Days - Band Room

    National Art Honor Society
    Sophia Tucker - Art Room

    Select Choir
    Alicia Rockenhauser - Thursdays 7:30-9:15 AM, Sometimes on FLEX Days - Choir Room

    Athletic Group

    E-Sports
    Sam Dixon & Allan Sheehy - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Sept-Nov & Jan-April 3-5:30 PM - Learning Commons

    Esports is a competitive video game team that plays against other schools up and down the East Coast.  We will soon be designated an official NHIAA athletic team.  We play the following games based on player interest and signups during a spring and a winter season: League of Legends, Splatoon 3, Super Smash Brothers, Overwatch 2, Mario Kart 8, and Rocket League.  We compete in several state tournaments over the course of the year.   

    Concord Crew
    www.concordcrew.org or contact us at info@concordcrew.org

    “AS ONE”, Concord Crew is a local non-profit youth rowing club for 8 th – 12 th graders from Concord, Bow and 10 surrounding towns. CC is focused on learning the sport of rowing, building relationships with each other and working efficiently together as a team to power 62 ft long boats. 98% of the youth start with no experience, and can start spring or fall seasons or in our Summer Learn to Row program on the Merrimack River. 

    Ping Pong
    Mike Laughlin - Tuesdays & Fridays during FLEX - Mini Gym

    Students are able to come together to hone their table tennis skills. The club offers a space for beginners to learn how to play, and for advanced players to partake in competitive game play.  

    Weight Lifting
    Sean Doherty - Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 3-4 PM - Weight Room

    During the fall and winter months, the weight room will be open every Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 3-4pm. The weight room is open for anyone who is not an in-season athlete and is looking to get some exercise in after school! You can stay for as long or as little as you wish depending on what works for your schedule. All abilities and experience levels are welcome! I am in the weight room to help you with whatever you need: whether that be advice on your lifting form or ideas for exercises to do. Make sure you bring appropriate clothing and footwear. 

    Language

    ASL Club
    Alex Ricci & Rita Hunt - Tuesdays 7:45-8:15AM - 2306

    We will be learning American Sign Language communication skills. Using a practical approach we will gain vocabulary, expressive language and receptive language skills. This includes knowledge of the culture within the Deaf Community, as it plays a major role in communication. 

    French Club
    Colony Barrett - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each Month during FLEX - 2311

    We spend our meetings doing French crafts, cooking & playing French games. Anyone is welcome to join!

    Spanish Club
    Heather Rosenbleeth - 2309

    The Spanish club provides great opportunities for students to explore the culture of the Spanish speaking world and participate in international community service.  We meet every other Monday at 7:50 AM starting October 17 and would love to have you join our group.

    Societas Latinitatis Rami Gymnasii (Latin Club)
    Michael McKilen - Odd Tuesdays 7:30-8AM - 2304

    Our mission is to encourage academic and artistic excellence in the Classics and to foster a passionate, knowledgeable, and quirky Latin community at Bow High School. We do things like create a yearly club magazine (Nihil Sub Sole Novum) for arts, commentary and news related to Latin and Classics, make food from ancient recipes and feast in the manner of the Greeks and Romans, have trivia contests (certamina), and watch bad old movies based on Greco-Roman myths and make fun of them. Join us! 

    Math, Science & Robotics

    Environmental Conservation Club
    Sean Carroll & Lucy Koup - Time TBD - 2208

    ECC is a community service-oriented, student-driven club that organizes conservation, community clean-up, and environmental awareness initiatives.  ECC members volunteer to collect the recycling generated at BHS, as it would otherwise end up in the trash. 

    Math Team
    Taylor Whipple - FLEX Days after Math Meets

    Math Team allows students of varying ability levels that enjoy mathematics to compete individually and as a team in a variety of math themed events. These themes included problems from Recreational Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Advanced Mathematics, and a Team Round.

    Bow Bots Robotics - VEX Robotics Team
    Pam Cafasso, Connor Parzick, Tammy Ciminesi - Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-5:30 PM - 1208

    The BowBots VEX Robotics Club gives students the opportunity to design, build, program, and drive robots using the VEX V5 platform. No previous experience is required. There are multiple competitions during the school year for those who participate in a team.

    Check out our website by clicking here!

    Chemistry Honors Group
    Brenda Mitchell

    Integrated Life Sci Honors Symposium
    See your Science Teacher

    Integrated Phys Sci Honors Symposium
    See your Science Teacher

    Service

    Interact

    Colony Barrett & Joy Chaffee - Mondays 7-7:30AM - 2311

    A vital resource for the greater Bow community, and many organizations rely on our help.  Through our work on community-based projects, Interactors sharpen leadership skills, and learn the value of hard work.  All Club members are expected to attend all Club meetings, and to participate in the Club’s fundraising and service activities. Interact Club is a branch of the Rotary Club. Membership is on an application basis in September of every year.

    Peer Outreach

    Jillian Armstrong - Tuesdays during FLEX - 1309

    Is a community-oriented club with a focus on promoting healthy lifestyle, planning and leading school and community events (including, but not limited to, pep rallies, community Halloween Night, Red Ribbon Week, Compliments Week, Bowlympics), building relationships within the school and growing leadership, organizational, and communication skills. 

    National Honor Society

    Svea Schreiner - First Wednesday of the month during FLEX - Auditorium

    National Honor Society is an organization that stresses four pillars; Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. We participate in many community service events and offer peer tutoring. Junior students need a 3.5 GPA and 20 hours of community service to qualify to apply in August preceding their junior year. Rising Seniors need a 3.5 GPA and 30 hours of community service in order to apply in August preceding their Senior year. 

    National Honor Society Board

    Svea Schreiner - Monday prior to first Wednesday of month during Flex

    Special Interest

    Best Buddies
    Gina Aubin & Melissa Cook - 2nd Wednesday of each Month at 7:30 - 1313

    Is a student-run friendship club, which creates buddy pairs between students with and without disabilities.  Best Buddies helps to create an inclusive school environment for students and a community culture of acceptance.  It is dedicated to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to have friends.  Group activities are planned by the club, and are held both in and outside of school.  As a matched member you should contact your buddy at least once a week, by talking in school, on the phone, texting or emailing.  Also buddy pairs should make plans to get together twice a month outside of school. If you like having fun, and hanging out with friends, this is the club for you! 

    Book Club
    Gina Aubin - 2nd Tuesday of each Month - Library

    Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month during Flex in the Learning Commons. Each month, we will do literary trivia games, discuss all things literature, and enjoy snacks and good company. Please see Mrs. Aubin or Mr. Dixon for more information.

    Destination Imagination Team
    Brigid Carr - No Specific Meeting Times - 2307

    A team of two to seven creative problem solvers chooses a challenge (fine arts, science, improv, etc), prepares their solution, and competes at the regional Destination Imagination competition in March with the possibility of advancing to the state competition in April and global finals in May. If athletics are not your thing, but you still want that TEAM experience, DI could be for you. Teams need a mix of talents to be successful. And being part of Destination Imagination can be a highlight of your college/career applications, in addition to a fantastic HS memory.

    Dungeons and Dragons
    Jon Cannon, Brenda Mitchell, Matt Fisk - Thursdays 3-4:30 PM - Learning Commons

    Welcome Adventurers! Roll some dice and see what happens as you explore worlds of magic and mystery! Dungeons and Dragons club welcomes all students, and no experience is necessary (we can even provide the dice!). Dungeons and Dragons club meets on Thursdays after school from 3:00-4:30 pm in the Learning Commons.  

    Ethics Circle
    Michael McKilen - Thursdays 7:30-8 AM - 2304

    Ethics Circle is a program sponsored by Saint Anselm College that aims to provide students an opportunity to learn principles for collaborative discourse and apply those values to discussions of ethical issues. Once a semester we invite a special guest from outside of BHS to join us for one of our conversations and take an annual field trip to Saint A's.

    FCA
    Rita Hunt - Fridays 7:30-8:15 AM - 2306

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or FCA, is a student-led global organization designed to discuss relevant student issues, such as stress and relationships, in the context of the Christian Faith. Students who attend do not have to be Christians or athletes, the group is open to everyone. Meetings are focused on building friendships with others through games and discussions. 

    Granite State Challenge
    Michelle Hlavaz - FLEX depending on Student Availability - 1307

    Granite State Challenge is a competitive quiz team that represents Bow High School against the other high schools in NH on NH PBS. New members are welcome! Email mhlavaz@bownet.org for information.  Our first round of competition is in November. The season ends in early January when taping is complete. All grades are welcome!

    GSA
    Astrid Ruff & Matt Fisk

    This club meets to support our community at BHS, plan advocacy projects and discuss current events and issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community. All are welcome! 

    Harvard Model United Nations
    Michelle Hlavaz & Nick Watson - Thursdays & 2nd Monday of each Month 6-8 PM - 1307

    At Harvard Model United Nations, delegates gain insight into the workings of the United Nations and the dynamics of international relations by assuming the role of world leaders and international decision makers. The art of diplomacy is a skill that we will continually practice and strengthen. Applications are accepted in October.

    Hood and Jesses
    Sam Dixon & Brenda Mitchell - Mondays 3-5 PM - 1311

    Live your dreams, and become the characters you've only imagined.  Join our Live Action Role Play club and let your imaginations soar! 

    Talon Talk TV
    Sam Dixon & Melissa Surprenant - Meeting Usually during Break - Media Lab

    Join the BHS morning news team!  We're always looking for creative and motived students to help us produce our morning news show!  

    Teen Activist Group
    Allan Sheehy

    TAG was started in order to give a voice to young people who are interested in politics. It gives a voice to people who can’t vote (18 year old high school seniors are still allowed in the club even though they technically can vote), and also aims to eradicate issues that the clubs decides to tackle. In the club we plan to choose events to participate in, such as going to election rallies to question representatives from a teen perspective, attending protests, leading school-wide strikes/protests, creating fundraisers to support organizations that are fighting for policies we support, running social media to spread awareness and interest to other people outside of our school, and making bulletin boards, videos, or announcements in order to educate other people in our school about the issues we’re advocating for. 

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    The Falcon Vision
    Gina Aubin & Joy Dustin - First Friday of the Month during FLEX - 1311

    The Falcon Vision is Bow High School’s student literary publication. It is published multiple times a year by students and includes poems, stories, photographs, articles, and artwork. The goal of The Falcon Vision is to shine the spotlight on great writing and artwork produced at BHS.

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    Yearbook
    Leesa Hudak - Even Fridays - 1200

    Students should email lhudak@bownet.org for information. Anybody that is interested can join - come learn about publishing, photography, layout, captioning and meeting deadlines Bring a camera (phone okay!) if you have one. Meetings are the first and third Wednesdays of the month during Flex. 

    Puppy Love
    Rita Hunt - Thursdays 7:30-8:15AM - 2306

    Puppy Love Club is for all who like to come and pet Thor, sit with him and just enjoy some puppy time. You can also enjoy having some snacks and watching Thor show off his tricks. Thor is a 3 yr old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. He loves to play ball, swim in the pool, and show off his tricks! He is a Licensed Certified Therapy Dog through Therapy Dog International. Thor and I hope to see you at Puppy Love Club.

    Equestrian Club
    Heather Rosenbleeth - Meeting Times Pending - 2309

    Mindfulness (10 Mindful Minutes)
    Michael McKilen - Fridays 11:20-11:30AM - 2304

    Student Government

    Elections for Student Senate and Class Office are in the Fall for Grade 9 and in the Spring for Grades 10-12

    Class Office

    Class office is a group of elected students working together with corresponding class advisors to provide a means for gradewide expression and assistance. Class officers serve as representatives of their grade: gaining experience in leadership, learning student advocacy, and promoting citizenship, human relations, the core values of BHS, and more. 

    Student Senate

    Brenda Barth - 2303

    The student senate is a group of elected students (4 people per grade) who serve as a liaison between administration and students. Projects include school policy change, improving parking lot traffic flow, and creating a proposal form to gather ideas from the student body.