At Father McGivney Catholic High School, we believe not only in academics, but also making sure our students are active outside of the classroom. We offer a growing number of athletic and extracurricular programs for our students to participate as they are interested. We encourage our students to participate in at least one of these programs. Clubs/Extracurricular activities are added as student interest grows. Many of the programs are added because a student sees an interest at the school. This encouraged participation helps build a well-rounded student, allows students to meet other students, and allows our faculty and staff to get to know more students as well.
Griffins for Life will specifically serve the school community by equipping and empowering student leaders to concretely live out this mission. Student leaders will organize and host school-wide events, spearhead prayerful campaigns, and raise awareness about key issues affecting the dignity of the person today.
Catholic Athletes for Christ shares the gospel and Jesus’ message through sports.
The Celtic Crew is Father McGivney’s Spirit Club! This group attends Griffin sporting events and promotes school spirit.
The Dance Team performs at our school’s home basketball games. If you love music or love to dance, this is the team for you!
The Student Ambassadors are a group of selected students who represent our school at recruiting visits and events, open houses, speak at masses, and serve as shadow student guides. These students are chosen through an application and interview process.
The National Honor Society supports the academic mission of the school. The students apply for membership and are evaluated for character, leadership, and service by the faculty council for a final determination of membership.
Scholar Bowl is a quiz competition that tests players’ knowledge of various academic subjects. Students work in teams of five to compete against other schools.
This distinguished and unique scientific lecture-demonstration series is offered by invitation only to talented high school students. It is an opportunity to interact with intellectual equals, to expand their knowledge in a variety of areas, and to talk with outstanding professionals. The Saturday Scholars Program provides an enrichment component to meet your teen’s distinctive educational needs.
The Griffin Robotics Team is a student-led team. Students learn how to strategize, build, program, and troubleshoot a robot.
The Science Olympiad team competes in an annual competition through individual and group projects.
The Graphin’ Griffins compete at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Regional and State competitions in the 1A Division
The Art Club meets once a month to work on art projects needed for the school or for personal enjoyment.
The Drama Club puts on two full-scale productions in October & April. Students audition, rehearse, construct sets, and develop marketing materials to promote each production. This group is open to all McGivney students.
This group is open to all McGivney students.
The yearbook staff prepares a book that covers the school year in pictures.
The Green Griffins work on ways to make the school more environmentally friendly, including recycling.
The Junior Prom Committee fundraises and plans prom for the upcoming year.