Clubs and Organizations
- American Indian Education
- Art Club
- Debate
- Interact
- Knowledge Bowl
- Mock Trial 26/27
- National Honor Society
- Prom
- REEL North Alliance
- Spanish Club
- Speech
- Student Council
- Student Leadership Council
American Indian Education
Mission Statement:
The Office of American Indian Education works to strengthen and promote positive experiences and educational outcomes for American Indian students statewide.
We work to accomplish this mission by:
- Building meaningful relationships
- Engaging in timely and courageous conversations
- Providing education and professional development
- Proposing and supporting policies
- Efficiently providing guidance and resources to districts and stakeholders
- Actualizing the Ten Minnesota Commitments to Equity
We value:
- Language, culture, and the significant and complex history of Indigenous peoples
- The input of Minnesota's Tribal Nations and communities
- The perspective of parents and students
- The gifts and unique cultural needs of American Indian students
- Effective and innovative programming options
Vision Statement:
American Indian students will reach their full potential within their school communities through meaningful, equitable, and targeted educational experiences that affirms and values their unique cultural identities.
Katrina Moddy
Instructional Coach
Interact Club & American Indian Education
Art Club
PLHS Art Club
- Room: D126
- Time: Every Tuesday from 3:30-5 pm
The PLHS Art Club is open to all high school students and is a great way to
express your creativity. It doesn't matter if you have been doing art your whole life or if
you've never picked up a pencil. Everyone, regardless of your level or preferred style, is
welcome and encouraged to attend. We are here as an open studio environment if you
want to come in and do any type of art. In the spring, we also organize and set up the
PLHS Festival of the Arts, which is held at the High School. We also produce art for the
community. An example of this would be the painted boards out in Trailside Park, which
are painted completely by students. Again, we encourage anyone to show up, no matter
how confident you are in your skills. We would love to have you here!
Todd Knutson
HS Art Teacher
HS Art Club Advisor
Middle School Art Club
- Will be able to work with a project and medium of their choice most days, independently. There will be one or two community or school-based projects each semester that art club students will be expected to help with Festival of the Arts.
- Art Club is every Monday after school from 3:30-4:30 for two months in the fall and two in the spring. The first semester Art Club runs the months of October through the end of November. And for second semester runs April through end of school year, May.
- Middle level 8th-grade - 5th grade students are all welcome, 15 students will be accepted each semester, and students will sign in every session with Mr. Devine. If Art Club is ever canceled students will be notified during daily announcements.
Thanks I look forward to providing this opportunity!
Dan Devine
ML/HS Art Teacher
ML Art Club Advisor
Debate
Congressional Debate is a competitive high school event that simulates the United States Congress, where students draft, present, and debate pieces of legislation. Participants take on the roles of senators and representatives, discussing bills and resolutions on current national and global issues. The event emphasizes persuasive speaking, critical thinking, and knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Students learn to balance formal debate skills with collaboration, as they must work together to advance or oppose legislation. Through this activity, participants develop leadership, civic awareness, and a deeper understanding of democratic processes. The debate season begins in September and runs through December. Open to Grades 9-12
Angie Klein
HS English Teacher
Speech/ Debate Couch
Interact
Interact Club is a Rotary International’s service club that is dedicated to making a difference through service, leadership, and compassion. Our main projects include supporting HART, adopting a local family during the holidays, and organizing Relay for Life to fight cancer and bring our community together.
We meet twice a month before school on Wednesday mornings.
Look for more information at the start of school or get in touch with advisors: Nikki Stark & Katrina Moody.
Nikki Stark
HS Math Teacher
Interact Club Advisor
Katrina Moody
Instructional Coach
Interact club & American Indian Education
Knowledge Bowl
Knowledge Bowl is an interdisciplinary academic competition where teams of students answer questions that are typical of secondary school programs. Competitions include written and oral rounds. Questions test students’ recall, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Senior high meets in Mrs. Thalin's room every Wednesday after school from 3:20-4:00 pm and Friday mornings from 7:30-8:10am. Students must attend one practice a week in order to be eligible to compete at meets. There is an activity fee of $80
Jeff Brever
HS Math Teacher
Knowledge Bowl
Track/Cross Country Coach
Bre Thalin
HS Spanish Teacher
Knowledge Bowl
Mock Trial 26/27
Great for public speaking, acting, people who like to solve puzzles, futures in the legal and criminal justice professions. There is a role for everyone!
Who can join: Students in grades 8-12
Mock Trail is gaining interest but did not have enough to move forward in the 25/26 school year. If you are interested in Mock Trial, Reach out to Mr. Moddes to start working on ways to increase excitement!
Dan Moddes
HS Social Studies Teacher
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Prom
REEL North Alliance
Our Mission: REEL North Alliance is a student-led school organization dedicated to promoting and improving mental health for students in our schools and community. Our goal is to destigmatize mental health and make advancements in suicide prevention through our student-led general meetings and our community events.
What do we do?
- Community Outreach-We are actively working to end the stigma that surrounds mental health and spread awareness for suicide prevention in our community through the various events we host. These events include: Block Out the Stigma/Green Out volleyball game, Trunk N Treat, Stomp Out the Stigma basketball game, Movie Night Out, and more.
- Education- Through Pequot Lakes High School, students and community members are invited to take the Teen Mental Health First Aid courses. Teen Mental Health First Aid provides REEL students with the tools they need to identify a friend or student experiencing a mental health challenge, through a five-step process.
- Volunteer- As members of REEL North Alliance, we are actively volunteering in REEL events as well as various community events that support mental health. All high school students are welcome to become REEL members.
Our Story In 2022, tragedy struck Pequot Lakes High School: three deaths occurred in two months. One death was of a current student, and two were recent graduates. The first passing was that of Jack Hennies, who took his own life. This was not an easy time for our school or our community. People were ready to take action so our community would not face devastation like this again. The problem was that no system was in place that would allow our community to make the necessary change, hence the formation of our alliance. The term "REEL North Alliance" has more meaning behind it than meets the eye. "REEL" is an acronym for Revealing Emotions Elevating Lives, and is also spelled this way to remind readers of a fishing reel, symbolizing Jack's love of fishing. "North" is a term that resonates with looking up and forward, along with progress and advancement, which we believe are among our central values. "Alliance" suggests that we are a united front, joined together to succeed in our mission, allowing anyone to contribute to our success along the way. Our logo resembles a compass, as it shows you the way forward; it is a symbol of safety and protection, and can guide you if you are ever lost.
- Our Planning Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 6pm in the Gathering Room
- Our Lunch Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month during A and B High School Lunches
- 8th grade planning meetings are on the first Friday of the month, and lunch meetings are on the second Friday of the month
Janet Hennies
REEL North Alliance Supervisor
Spanish Club
Spanish Club is open to all Pequot Lakes High School students interested in learning more about Spanish language and culture. Club meetings and activities are scheduled based on student interest and availability.
Trips to Costa Rica are offered to students every two years. Fundraising opportunities will be available. Students don't need to be going on the Costa Rica trip to be involved in the Spanish Club.
Exchange students are invited to a meeting to present their country, culture, and lifestyle.
Chris Palmer
HS Counselor
National Honor society
Spanish Club
Speech
Speech is a competitive organization that rehearses and prepares oral interpretation and public speaking events at local speech tournaments where each performer is judged against performers from other schools. Students are assigned to compete in a specific event. They compete against other teens in that same event, where a neutral judge evaluates them. Their goal is to take first place individually in that event - their performance in the event also affects their team’s overall score. At the end of each tournament, there is an awards ceremony where individual and team medals are passed out to the performers with the highest scores. Although highly competitive, the Speech Team is a great way to make friends while developing necessary speaking and performing skills that will be a great asset in the coming years.
Angie Klein
HS English Teacher
Speech/ Debate Couch
Student Council
Student Council is a body of students that plans multiple events over the course of the school year. We plan both Homecoming and Snow Daze week, while also hosting 3 blood drives per year in partnership with the American Red Cross. Student Council is a great way to build teamwork, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills! Student Council is open to grades 9-12. This is also a body for students to voice their opinions and make change within our school.
Brian Boreen
HS Science Teacher
Student Council Supervisor
Student Leadership Council
Student Leadership Council - This student organization is open to any students grades 10-12 to join. The Student Leadership Council has two goals: to train students on leadership qualities and practices, and to help students lead effectively in their school, sports teams, and within their school community. This organization meets twice monthly during the school day, usually Wednesday's.
Aaron Nelson
HS Principal
Student Leadership Council Supervisor