GDHS Sports, Clubs, and Activities

The following is a list of the various sports, clubs, and other activities in which students may participate. There is a wide range of activities available.  If you don’t see a club listed that you may be interested in, please speak to our Principal about your idea.  If there is enough student interest we will discuss launching a new one.  High school is what you make it!  Have fun and meet new friends! Get involved!  Please note***VARSITY teams consist of students in grades nine through twelve.  

Archery (Varsity)  

This team is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  This sport starts in the spring and runs into June. 

Badminton (Jr. and Sr.)  

This team is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  This sport starts at the beginning of March and runs to the end of April.

Band/Small Ensemble

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve who are interested in playing a musical instrument.  

Baseball (Varsity Boys)

This team is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  This would be a new sport to GDHS but we would love to field a team. If you are interested please speak to our Athletic Director. 

Basketball (Varsity Boys)

This team is open to boys in grades nine through twelve.  The season runs from November to February.  Come on out and represent!   

Basketball (Varsity Girls)

This team is open to girls in grades nine through twelve.  Basketball begins the first week in September.  The girls traditionally practice a couple times a week.

Best Buddies

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  Students join together once a week at lunchtime for some fun games and activities with our DE students.  Best Buddies also help supervise at the Special Olympics and the year end DE field trip.

Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club offers all students healthy breakfast food to begin their day. There is no cost to students and everyone is welcome.  

Chess Club

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve who are interested in playing chess.  

Cross Country (Varsity)

This team is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  Cross country running is great to participate in. We strive for personal best times, an increased fitness level, and achieving personal goals. Whether you are a serious competitor or a recreational runner, this team has a place for you. Practices will begin in September.

Curling (Varsity)

This team is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  Curling is another sport possibly returning to GDHS if there is enough interest.  There are two teams which consist of 5-6 boys and 5-6 girls. Tryouts usually begin in October or November and the season finishes in March. Curling is a great sport which gives you the chance to meet new friends.  

Environmental Club

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve who are interested in saving the environment.  More information will be released as it becomes available.

Fishing

At the end of May GDHS participates in the Edu-Cast Pro/AM Pleasant Valley Trout Farm Fishing Tournament.  Only 40 students can participate so you must sign up early.  

GAEL FORCE

Every year in September Glencoe District High Schools runs GAEL FORCE, two days of leadership activities designed to integrate students into school life.  Grade 9 and Grade 10 students participate in teams, Grade 11 as team leaders and Grade 12 is the Committee who organizes the event.  

Gender Sexuality Alliance

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve who are interested in making GDHS an inclusive, warm and welcoming place.  

Golf (Varsity) 

This team is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  We play in the spring. You must have your own clubs and players are responsible for their own green fees.  

Hockey (Varsity Boys)

This team is open to all boys in grades nine through twelve.  Tryouts start the first week of November. The league schedule runs from mid-November until mid-February and consists of 10 league games. Come out and be the next generation of champions. 

Photography/Yearbook Club

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  Meetings will start taking place at the end of September, after GAEL Force.  

Prom

This committee is made up of Grade 12 students and is not affiliated with GDHS as the Prom now takes place off-site.  Grade 12 students/parents coordinate and organize Prom externally.

Robotics

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve who are interested in robotics.  More information will be released as it becomes available.

Soccer (Varsity Girls)  

This team is open to all girls in grades nine through twelve.  Girls soccer tryouts begin in the spring. Whether you play premiere, travel, or house league, the soccer team is looking for you.  

Soccer (Varsity Boys)

This team is open to all girls in grades nine through twelve.  the spring.  Boys soccer tryouts begin in the spring. Whether you play premiere, travel, or house league, the soccer team is looking for you.  

Soup & Chili Day

Once a year in February our entire staff provides a crock pot full of hot soup and/or chili, a bun and a drink for our GAELS during lunchtime!  Come and enjoy a FREE lunch on us!  

Student Athletic Association

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  SAA is involved in raising spirit and funding for GDHS athletic teams as well as working with Students' Council on Colour House events.  SAA is also0 responsible for organizing food booths, pep rallies, sport buy-outs, staff vs. student games, etc. If you like sports as a player or supporter, our SAA is right for you!  The first meeting will be in September.

Students’ Council

This club is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  Stu-co is involved in raising spirit and funding for the entire student body and coordinating Colour House events with SAA.  Stu-co also organizes events like our Halloween Assembly, Jersey Day, Christmas Assembly, Semi-Formal, Farmer Appreciation Day, etc.

Tennis (Varsity)

We offer competitive girls and boys singles, doubles and mixed doubles teams. Our competitive season is in May and June.

Track & Field (Varsity)

This team is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.  Track and field athletes begin training for the season right after March break.  The season runs until early June with several qualifying meets along the way. OFSAA track and field is typically held the first weekend in June.  

Volleyball (Boys)

The team is open to boys in grades 9 and 10.  The season runs from September to November. Typically, we practice 4-5 nights a week and have one/two games each week.  

Volleyball (Girls)

The team is open to girls in grades 9 and 10. The tryouts begin in November after girls basketball is finished. The season runs until the middle of March. We break for Christmas and during exams in January.  

Year End Tailgate Party

On the last day of school GDHS provides a year end Tailgate Party with either a BBQ or Food Trucks for all our GAELS to enjoy during lunchtime!  Enjoy music and socializing with friends and staff outside in the fresh air and sunshine.  Following is the Grad vs Staff Softball game in the back field.  It's always a fun competition and a great way to wrap up our school year!