Activities

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Asian Student Alliance is a student-led group with members from grades 9-12. We have weekly meetings to get to know other ASA students, socialize, plan events and activities, fundraise, and learn about opportunities within our communities, how to be successful academically, and prepare for post-secondary options. Our yearly events include an annual picnic, leaders' retreat, New Year Celebration, and end of the year celebration/recognition of graduating A.S.A. seniors. 

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Director: Daniel Felton

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Reach out to Mr. Felton for more information about Tartan's band program.

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Advisor: Vicki Kapaun

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Business Professionals of America is a national organization with local and state chapters that provide leadership opportunities for high school students. The organization’s activities provide for leadership, social, professional, and citizenship development as well as increased knowledge of business and its future. Community service is a big part of Tartan's award-winning BPA program.  

Tartan's BPA chapter was selected as the State Chapter of the Year in March 2017!

Students compete at the Regional level and depending on how they rank, can also compete at the State and National level.  

BPA Application Form

Coach: Wayne Bock

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Minnesota High School bowling is a co-ed activity in the fall. Tartan's team is run through Sun Ray Lanes. Minnesota High School Bowling is administered by the Bowling Proprietors Associations of Minnesota (BPAM) and is governed by a set of rules that have been modeled after those of the Minnesota State High School League. All students, even those with minimal knowledge of bowling, are welcome to join. Members of the bowling teams are eligible to earn a varsity letter.

This activity is open to 7th-12th graders. Matches are on Fridays.

Reach out to Coach Bock for more information about Tartan's Bowling program.

Advisor: Craig Spreiter

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DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
Tartan DECA is proud to offer students the opportunity to join one of the best chapters in Minnesota. As a member of DECA you will manage and operate the school store, earn credits while you earn a paycheck, score articulated credits with Century College, and compete at the district, state, and International level with students from across the world.

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To join DECA you need to complete one of the prerequisite classes and get permission from Mr. Spreiter. Prerequisite courses may include: Sales & Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Introduction to Marketing, Advertising and Promotions, Entrepreneurship/Owning a Business, or Introduction to Business. DECA is open to juniors and seniors with applications being accepted between January and May...space is limited so apply early for the upcoming school year.

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DECA Website

Director: John Povolny

Start Date: September-April

Cost: $185 

Who can participate:
Grade 7-12 students of ISD 622

Fusion Website

Fusion Calendar

The Fusion Drumline is an enjoyable extra-curricular activity for students in grades 7-12 throughout all of ISD 622.  We are a percussion group that performs inside during the winter months.  Our show is a combination of marching, acting and musical performances.  Instruments played include snare, tenor, and bass drums; mallet instruments such as marimbas, xylophones, and vibraphones; electric and bass guitar, cymbals, piano and other percussion instruments. We compete in the MPA (Minnesota Percussion Association) sanctioned events, as well as playing at some school events.

Contact your school's band director for more information on becoming a member or contact the Fusion Drumline Director.

Coach: Jill Muecke

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Tartan's GSA (Gay Straight Alliance OR Gender Sexuality Alliance) welcomes all to join at any point during the school year! )

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Advisor: Bethany Higgins

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Golden Prom is an event put on by students of Tartan and North for the senior citizens in our community. This volunteer opportunity takes place in the spring, so look for announcements about the opportunity in the future. 

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Advisor: Bethany Higgins

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Knowledge Bowl Schoology Page

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2021 Tartan Team took Second in the state!
Members include Eric Campbell, Mario Valento, Henry Piepgras, Evan Saunders-Pearce, Mady Valento.

Advisors: Patrick Freeburg (Media Center), Kristin Cabak (006), Natalie MacDonald (103), Jamie Maiers (110), & Emily Ross (214)

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We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year! Join us and be a part of our crew!  

Apply for Link Crew

• Link Crew is open to current 10th and 11th grade students.
• Returning Link Leaders must complete the application form to be considered for next year's crew.

Applications are due by Friday, May 12, 2023. 

WHAT IS LINK CREW?

Link Crew is a student organization led by junior and senior leaders who welcome 9th graders and help them transition to life in high school. As positive role models, Link Leaders guide 9th graders to discover what it takes to be successful in high school and help support their success. They use their unique experience as students to help teach 9th graders about our school and how to deal with the challenges and responsibilities of being a high school student.

By applying to be a Link Leader, you are applying to be part of something powerful - part of a group that makes real and positive change at Tartan High School. We are looking for enthusiastic and engaged students who want to work together to do great things for our school. We also like to have a lot of fun along the way. As a Link Leader, you will learn and use a bunch of new skills: leadership, effective group work, how to make teams work, public speaking, and interpersonal interaction skills.

Mandatory Dates for 2023-2024 Link Leaders

• Applications due: Friday, May 12th, 2023
• May Play Day: Friday, May 26th during 5th and 6th periods 
• Link Leader Training #1: Sunday, August 27th from 3-9 PM
• Link Leader Training #2: Friday, September 1st from 12-2 PM
• THE BIG DAY! 9th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, September 5th from 7 AM - 2 PM 

"Yes and, Go Big, Total Support"

Advisor: TBD

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1st Practice/Introductory Meeting - TBD

Schoology Access Code for Math Team Information and Practice Materials: VPP6-N3QG-GWVCS

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Advisors: Kristen Fuerst and Amy Mousel- Houston 

Tartan’s National Honor Society began when Tartan first opened its doors in February of 1971. This organization is still a strong chapter at Tartan and within our communities. NHS is dedicated to promoting the qualities of leadership, scholarship, service, and character.

NHS members performed services in many areas: mentored small youth groups at the Kindness and Courage Retreat, assisted with parent/teacher conferences, played BINGO with senior citizens at Oak Meadows, tutored elementary students at local elementary schools, helped at local carnivals, supported youth groups in faith and athletic organizations, assisted Twin Cities in Motion at the Hot Dash run in March, and spent many hours at Feed My Starving Children. Additionally, this ceremony and reception tonight is organized and put on by the NHS members.

Two activities that our chapter is most proud of are the Twin Cities Marathon and Sweetheart Dance. NHS helps set-up and carry out the needed responsibilities to assist the 100’s of marathon runners at Mile 13 for the Twin Cities Marathon every October. Tartan NHS has been the sole group to run this water stop for TCM for the past eight years. Secondly, we excitedly planned and prepared for the annual Sweetheart Dance for 200 senior citizens at Gladstone Community Center. The students' prepared gift bags, food, and decorations for this event.  

This was a busy and amazing group of young men and women! In addition to their volunteer service hours, these students maintain commendable grades and a GPA at or above 3.6, hold jobs, and participate in countless extra-curricular activities. These students lead by example and show their peers how to be self-motivated, giving, and proud of their school and community. Tartan and our community have benefited from this group of future global leaders! 

New Member Verification Form

Students who have a 3.6 cumulative GPA at the end of the 1st trimester and are interested in applying to Tartan's National Honor Society will need to complete 12 service hours from December 2022 - March 2023. Students who are eligible will be invited to a meeting in December. While documenting volunteering hours, use the following form to record important information and signatures: 

Verification Form

Chapter Constitution and Bylaws

Tartan Chapter Bylaws

NHS Constitution

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The Plaid Press is a student run newspaper serving the students and community of Tartan High School. It is exclusively published online.

Although articles are primarily written by students in the journalism class and the newspaper staff, anyone can contribute to The Plaid Press. We accept articles, art, and photographs.

The Plaid Press is always looking for staff members. No experience is necessary and we can surely find a role for you! We meet most Thursdays after school. If you would like more information see Ms. Azer in room 106.

Plaid Press Website

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Prom 2024

• Saturday, May 4th
• 7:30pm-11:30pm
• Historic Concord Exchange, 200 Concord Exchange N, South St. Paul, MN 55075

Questions? Contact bhiggins@isd622.org 
and mmclean@isd622.org

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Team #3007 - Founded in 2009

It is the mission of Tartan High School and the FIRST Robotics Program to focus on the development of crucial STEM academics to help foster students’ growth in these areas for an ever-advancing and changing world centered around these scientific skills. 

Slack is an app that you can (and should) download on your phone to get Tartan Robotics updates. Important updates are posted on here as well as competition live streaming links. Essentially, Slack is a professional chatroom, so this allows you to submit questions as well. 

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Link Library

Minneapolis Competition Details

UMN Full Event Guide

Parent Night Presentation

The Blue Alliance Live-Streaming

Game Animation Video

FIRST Robotics Website

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Tartan High School Speech Team kicks off its season in November. Listen to announcements for details. The competitive season runs from late January through April. Speech is right for you if you are looking to gain confidence speaking in front of others, love to write, enjoy books and poetry, have a sense of humor, or have a passion that you want to share with others. It is a fun activity, looks great on college applications, and can help you build skills. The commitment is weekly meetings and practices from January through March, competitions are on Saturdays. The speech team can overlap easily with many other activities or sports, see the coach for more details.

Please visit the Minnesota State High School League website for rules and requirements and details on the 13 categories of competitive Speech.

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Student Council Website

Director: Kyle Schwartz 

Tartan Theatre produces musicals & plays year-round and engages students in smaller workshops and projects intermittently through the school year as well.

Students interested in theatre can be added to the email list for Tartan Theatre. We send out emails about upcoming auditions, workshops, performances, and other relevant opportunities that allow students to develop their skills.

Email List Request

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The United Marching Band - ISD 622 is looking for band students who want an exciting summer performance experience! The band is open to all District 622 band students currently in grades 7-11.

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Uprising is an extracurricular service group of Tartan High School students dedicated to helping others. We include freshmen, sophomore, junior, and seniors who are interested in volunteering in our community. We have volunteered with groups like Feed My Starving Children & the Ronald McDonald House, served holiday meals at our local women’s shelters, and have even raked leaves for neighborhood families in the Fall.

Some of us commit to only two or three projects per year. 

Tartan students in Uprising say it is a great way to make new friends and meet other students. 

We have read books with elementary students, rang bells at local malls and helped with Second Harvest Heartland.

Please consider joining our group. We will be happy to welcome you. You’ll be glad you join us in helping others in our community.

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We usually meet on the first Tuesday of each month.

Uprising Schoology Group

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Tartan Torch is a student-run publication. Students (yearbook staffers!) work hard all year to create, design, photograph, write and promote the yearbook. Each student is held to a high level of accountability, and devote many hours outside the classroom to complete assignments for this amazing publication.

Purchase a Yearbook

Submit Senior Portrait & Quote

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GRAD AD DEADLINE

Deadline will be posted soon.

• No more than 8 photos 
• No more than 80 words

SENIOR PHOTO DEADLINES

• No swearing 
• No threats
• No inappropriate scenes from movies/TV/books
• Deadline will be posted soon

Quotes: 

• Vertical image
• School appropriate 
• No Snapchat filters