We encourage all students to get involved in co-curricular activities and we hope our wide array of activities allows each student to find their unique place here at Apple Valley High School.
Arts & Activities Director,
Testing Coordinator
Arts & Activities Assistant
Dana Smith
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AVHS Co-Curricular Activities
Chess Team
Chess Team is a social, informational and competitive meeting place where students come together through chess.
Knights of the Valley
Knights of the Valley is a Robotics Team that meets to have fun and compete while building robots.
National Honor Society
NHS creates enthusiasm for scholarship with the desire to render service, leadership, and character.
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl is a quiz-based competition that tests students on a wide variety of academic subjects.
Esports Team
Esports plays as a team or solo on a wide assortment of games across genres, consoles, and services.
Math Team
Math Team is an opportunity to explore advanced mathematical concepts in a competitive team environment.
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad prepares students for opportunities to train for competitions revolving around science.
Interact Club
Interact is a community service-based club that plans and implements projects to help the AVHS community.
Mock Trial
Mock Trial is an exciting law-related program that introduces students to the American legal system by meeting and competing regularly.
Student Council
Student Council sponsors school activities throughout the year and comes together to plan them. One of the biggest events is homecoming week.
Iron Maidens
Iron Maidens is a Robotics team that designs robots, competes against opponents, and creates a welcoming environment.
National Art Honor Society
NAHS helps students reach the highest level of professionalism as they begin their pursuit of careers in art.
The Talon
The Talon is an online newspaper that features the writing of some of the most talented AVHS writers.
AVHS Clubs
Student-Led Activities & Clubs are operated and managed by organizations, clubs or groups within the student body under the guidance and direction of staff member(s) and advisor(s) for educational, recreational or cultural purposes.
DECA
DECA is a group that aims to make leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
Health Occupations Students of America
HOSA is an organization that provides professional healthcare and skill development for all students.
Eagle Buddies
Eagle Buddies fosters friendships and provides opportunities for students at all ability levels at AVHS.
Latinx Dance Club
Latinx Dance Club celebrates the richness of Latin American culture through dance performance.
French Club
French Club is an active, enthusiastic group that enjoys French cultural activities related to the language.
Media Crew
Media Crew works on projects for Athletics, Arts, and the Community to help broadcast events.
German Club
German Club celebrates the culture, tries new food, watches German movies, and meets new people.
Student-Led Groups
Student-Led Groups are encouraged to incorporate their own interests into projects, within a set of broad guidelines that Apple Valley High School regulates. Apple Valley High School Student Clubs are student-led and are created as student interest groups. Students wishing to organize a club must contact the Activities Director to discuss the next steps in forming the group.
Apple Valley Action Initiative
Apple Valley Action Initiative is dedicated to creating connections and change via grassroots organizing.
Black Student Union
Black Student Union advocates the needs of students while exploring and empowering the Black experience.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student-led club that encourages athletes of Christian faith to come together.
Muslim Student Association
Muslim Student Association builds bridges between the Muslim community and AVHS students.
AVHS Affiliated Groups
The following clubs meet District 196's lettering policy and are open to Apple Valley High School students. These clubs are not directly managed by Apple Valley High School. DIS 196 STUDENT LETTER AWARDS GUIDELINES
Bowling Team
Bowling Team teaches fundamentals for a lifetime sport and helps athletes earn scholarships and bowl in college.
Rugby Team
This spring sport is for both boys and girls. Students compete with teams across the state, out of state, and internationally.
Mountian Bike Team
Mountian Bike Team supports the development of strong body, strong mind and strong character through your efforts on the bike.
Trap Club
Trap Club promotes standards of safety, sportsmanship, teamwork, and ethical behavior through a virtual shooting league.
Ultimate Frisbee Team
Ultimate Frisbee Team helps to develop character and physical fitness through practicing the sport.
AVHS Dances
Apple Valley hosts two dances throughout the school year, Homecoming and Prom.
Homecoming
The Homecoming dance is on the Saturday of homecoming week and is open to all grades to come together and socialize.
Prom
AVHS Prom is hosted during the third trimester of school and is open to Juniors and Seniors to dance the night away.