Celebrating 40 years of Kellenberg Memorial.
Learn more about the milestone here.
Celebrating 40 years of Kellenberg Memorial.
Learn more about the milestone here.
The day doesn’t end when the bell rings at Kellenberg Memorial. After school, students step beyond the classroom to lead, create, compete, and serve. Rooted in our Marianist mission, these experiences are designed to form the whole person, heart and mind. Each moment opens new opportunities to get involved, whether in ACADEMICS. ATHLETICS. THE ARTS. FAITH. SERVICE.
Teams of four compete in tournaments throughout the tri-state area covering history, literature, fine arts, science, and mythology. Kellenberg has qualified teams for National Championships for over 20 years consecutively. Open to grades 6-12 with strong academic knowledge and quick recall abilities.
French, Latin, Spanish, and A.S.L. clubs provide cultural enrichment beyond classroom learning through films, museum visits, and restaurant trips. All clubs collaborate to organize Language Week, increasing cultural awareness school-wide. Separate Latin School section offers age-appropriate activities for younger students.
This competitive team develops research, public speaking, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills through UN simulations. Members represent nations individually or in teams, addressing current global crises and future scenarios. Weekly meetings prepare students for competitions at local schools and colleges.
Students in grades 9-12 compete in seven speech categories plus debate and student congress at local, state, and national tournaments. The program develops three competitive debate levels: novice, intermediate, and varsity. Members strengthen public speaking and argumentation skills through regular practice and competition.
Girls in the High School explore vocations to marriage and religious sisterhood through monthly meetings featuring prayer, discussion, and guest speakers. The club participates in service events with local religious sisters and attends evenings of recollection. Members examine how different life paths can serve God’s calling.
Students spread the Gospel through creative posters, organizing prayer services, and writing spiritual reflections for the school website. Members volunteer at nursing homes including Queen of Peace and The Bristal. The club focuses on making faith visible and active in daily school life.
Select juniors are commissioned to serve as Special Ministers of the Eucharist during their senior year. Ministers serve at school Masses and conduct weekly Communion services at four local health facilities year-round. Requires being a confirmed practicing Catholic who attends Sunday Mass regularly.
High school boys explore vocations to religious life and priesthood with emphasis on Marianist traditions. Monthly meetings include prayer, videos about religious vocations, and discussions with priests and brothers. Members participate in service events and religious field trips throughout the year.
Selected juniors receive extensive training to lead retreat activities for Latin School and freshman students. Staff members share personal faith experiences through talks and small group discussions. This ministry opportunity develops leadership skills while serving younger students.
Juniors and seniors teach religious education in local parish programs, with transportation provided to ten participating parishes. Students receive training at Founders Hollow and prepare lessons with moderators before teaching. This program allows students to share their faith while serving the local church.
Students raise awareness about human dignity from conception to natural death through education and advocacy. Activities include studying Catholic social teaching, particularly St. John Paul II’s writings, and participating in pro-life events. The club works to build a “culture of life” within the school community.
Students assist daily in the A.R.K., preparing liturgical items for Masses, prayer services, and religious celebrations. Sacristans serve as altar servers, lectors, and help distribute prayer cards and liturgical materials. They create religious posters and decorations for Advent, Lent, and Easter seasons.
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Members study and defend religious and civil rights, particularly focusing on Catholic perspectives and discrimination issues. The club examines rights of vulnerable groups including the unborn, elderly, and families choosing religious education. Students learn to identify and combat subtle forms of religious discrimination.
XLT is a monthly adoration service with a guest speaker at Kellenberg Memorial open to all students in grades 6-12. Adoration is led by the XLT Band composed of students in the High School who lead attendees in song. (Vocally and/or instrumentally). The XLT Band meets to rehearse every Wednesday after school.
A competitive spirit night exclusively for girls, where students are randomly assigned to blue or gold teams upon entering High School. Competition categories include hip hop, jazz, tumbling, tap, entrance, and narration, with tryouts determining group placement. All interested girls are guaranteed placement in a performance group.
The Green Team assists with the Blue and Gold Girls’ competitive spirit night. Assisting with moving sets, picking up props and generally serving as the stage crew for the evening, members serve a crucial function in ensuring the show is a success.
Students learn the rapidly growing sport of pickleball on Kellenberg’s dedicated courts at the St. Charles Complex. The club teaches rules, strategy, and proper technique for this paddle sport. Open to all students looking for a fun, accessible racquet sport.
Boys in grades 9-12 learn rugby fundamentals including rules, proper tackling techniques, game philosophy, and strategic play. The club meets during spring as a full-contact activity requiring athletic commitment. Emphasizes the sport’s values of respect, discipline, and teamwork.
The Step Club welcomes students of all experience levels who are interested in learning the art and history of stepping. Through rhythmic footwork, hand claps, synchronized movements, and creative choreography, students develop confidence while expressing themselves through a unique performance tradition. Step Club encompasses more than just dance—it is a celebration of teamwork, discipline, leadership, and culture. Members learn the importance of commitment, communication, and supporting one another as they work toward a common goal.
Students learn professional website management and strategic use of social media platforms for school promotion. Members with strong writing skills gain technical experience in online media and digital marketing. The club teaches responsible and effective use of social networking for organizational purposes.
The Sports Broadcasting Club is open to all students in grades 6-12 and gives students the opportunity to bring Kellenberg Memorial athletics to life by broadcasting varsity sporting events throughout the school year. Members work behind the scenes to provide live coverage, commentary, interviews, and production support for a variety of Firebird athletic competitions. Students develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork, technology, and media production while gaining firsthand experience in sports broadcasting. If interested in announcing games, operating cameras, or producing broadcasts, the Sports Broadcasting Club offers an exciting way to showcase school spirit and connect with the Kellenberg Memorial community.
The Blue and Gold yearbook staff creates an artistic and literary chronicle of each school year’s events and memories. Members handle photography, design, writing, and advertising campaigns to finance publication. All students receive digital copies, with seniors celebrating at a summer social.
Troop 87 emphasizes advancement, religious awards, citizenship development, and outdoor skills through weekly meetings. The troop camps regularly and attends summer camp for extended wilderness experiences. Students may maintain dual registration with hometown troops while participating.
Students in grades 6-12 learn financial literacy, money management, and business fundamentals through weekly lessons. Partnership with Molloy College offers Bloomberg Certification training using professional terminals. Guest speakers from marketing, advertising, and accounting share industry insights.
High School students prepare international cuisines and classic dishes during weekly two-hour sessions in the Emmanuel Retreat House kitchen (on-campus). Members handle all aspects from preparation through cleanup while learning from visiting chefs. Priority given to seniors in the first trimester with meetings after school.
Students in grades 9-12 develop public speaking, presentation, and grant writing skills for project funding. Members compete in STEM and business competitions while engaging with local businesses and universities. The club fosters innovation and scientific method application in entrepreneurial contexts.
Four skill-based bands serve different experience levels: Phoenix and Firebird for High School, Praetorian and Centurion for Latin School. All members take mandatory weekly individual lessons and participate in NYSSMA Solo Festival. Students perform at required Christmas and Spring concerts, with Phoenix Band also playing at graduation.
Five choruses organized by grade level perform sacred and secular music from diverse cultures and time periods. Practices occur during regular school hours with extended rehearsals on published schedules. Students may also participate in NYSSMA festivals, all-county organizations, and extracurricular vocal groups.
Students develop skills in acting, stage management, set design, stagecraft, costumes, and makeup through major productions. The club presents a fall musical and spring drama/comedy, plus a junior/senior variety night. Summer drama workshops provide additional training opportunities for interested students.
Firebird Swing is a selective 16-20 member high school level ensemble. Performing vocal jazz in the style of Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices, members develop complex harmonization skills and jazz vocal techniques through after-school rehearsals and are chosen through a competitive audition process.
Latin School Voces is open to students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who are looking to improve their vocal skills by performing mainstream pop songs and classic modern standards. Both groups perform at the annual Jazz Night Concert.
The Latin School’s liturgical ensemble prepares and performs music for student body Masses in the cafeteria. Weekly after-school practices develop students’ understanding of sacred music and liturgical participation. Open to all Latin School students interested in worship music.
Four orchestras accommodate different skill levels: Praetorian (Latin School), Phoenix Chamber and Firebird (High School), plus Instructional (grades 6-9, non-performing). All performing members take mandatory weekly lessons and participate in NYSSMA Festivals. Students perform at required Christmas and Spring concerts.
Provides live musical accompaniment for the Drama Club’s annual fall musical production. The ensemble includes full woodwind, brass, string, and rhythm sections selected through auditions. Rehearsals run after school and weekends from September through the November show.
Community Marianist Leaders are a group of seniors who adopt Freshman/Latin School homerooms for the year. As selected seniors, they work with and help guide these students – “show them the ropes,” as it were. On designated mornings, these seniors will go to an assigned Freshman/Latin School homeroom and help with any student difficulties, questions, and problems.
The goal of the General Student Organization (GSO) is the participation of the student body with the faculty and parents in promoting the goal of the school: the formation of the Christian person of civility, order, and respect in all areas of life — religious, moral, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional. To this end, the GSO organizes apostolic events, recreational events, intramurals, divisional nights, and social activities for the students. Through their activities, the members of the GSO render a service to their fellow students while they themselves experience the maturing demands of responsibility and commitment, which help to develop reliability and competence. In order to encourage greater participation from the student body, the General Student Organization is organized on a divisional basis.
The Kellenberg Memorial High School Chapter of the National Honor Society seeks to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate leadership, and to encourage the development of good character. Only juniors and seniors are eligible for membership in the National Honor Society. Membership is determined by meeting certain standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Specific criteria for selection is outlined in the Chapter By-Laws. The selection and induction of new members is made by the faculty. Inductions take place at the beginning of each school year. Once a student is inducted, he or she is expected to continue serving the school in various projects throughout the year. Members of the National Honor Society will be assigned for various functions during the school year. Students who are not able to make these assignments are expected to secure their own substitutions for the events. Failure to appear at assigned events or to secure appropriate substitutes will result in a review of a student’s membership in the National Honor Society.
The Bro. Joseph Fox Latin School has a Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society for 7th and 8th grade students. Requirements for membership in the National Junior Honor Society are the same as those for the National Honor Society.
High School students volunteer weekly at St. Martin’s Afterschool program during fall, winter, or spring seasons. Activities include tutoring, art projects, sports, and Christian activities with elementary students. Transportation is provided for this hands-on service opportunity.
Juniors are trained to co-facilitate support groups for freshmen experiencing grief from death, divorce, or family difficulties. Peer educators work alongside faculty moderators to create safe spaces for sharing experiences. Training provided by Spectrum moderators and the Guidance Department.
Spirit Marianist Leaders may contribute in several ways. There is the senior student-athlete leadership program which helps plan and present the various enterprises designed to promote school spirit. The main, but not sole, responsibilities will lie with the design and promotion of the fall, winter, and spring Spirit Weeks and Spirit Rallies. In a broader sense, their responsibility will be to create spirit throughout the year for a variety of events and in a variety of ways. They also plan and facilitate the various Student Athlete Retreats throughout the year for all Freshman, JV and Varsity Teams.
They will further serve to advance “Spirit” in the Apostolic sense at Kellenberg Memorial. Spirit Marianist Leaders will serve as moderators of sophomore and eighth-grade homeroom retreats, as well as serve as ushers at school Masses.
Staff members work morning and afternoon shifts selling merchandise, maintaining inventory, and creating displays. Students gain retail experience while serving the school community’s supply needs. Additional hours required during special school events when the store extends operations.
Weekly meetings explore aviation through discussions, demonstrations, flight simulators, and guest speakers from the industry. FAA-certified flight instructor mentors can award credit toward pilot certifications for interested students. The STEM-oriented curriculum uses FAA-approved materials with no membership costs.
Seniors who will be 17 by May 31st can become NY State Certified Emergency Medical Technicians. The program partners with Nassau County EMS Academy for comprehensive medical training. Registration occurs during spring of junior year for this career-readiness opportunity.
Students in grades 6-12 promote environmental awareness through greenhouse maintenance, recycling programs, and beach cleanups. Monthly documentary screenings and sustainable craft projects educate members about ecological issues. The club works to implement green practices throughout the school community.
Students interested in medical careers explore health topics through lectures, laboratory investigations, and healthcare professional presentations. Junior and senior members may tour Nassau University Medical Center for firsthand exposure. Open to all divisions seeking healthcare career preparation.
Members explore diverse psychology career paths through guest speakers, college partnerships, and interdisciplinary projects. The club examines how psychology intersects with business, health sciences, and other fields. Students and moderators collaboratively select topics and research current psychological studies.
Students begin with general research methods and journal article analysis before undertaking independent projects. Small group experiments in the first trimester build foundational skills for later competitions. Members enter various contests based on interest, time commitment, and project development.
Students ensure biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science laboratories have proper equipment and chemicals for daily operations. Technicians regularly test safety equipment and maintain laboratory organization before and after school. This position develops responsibility and laboratory management skills.
Students learn carpentry and cabinetmaking fundamentals using both hand and power tools safely. Members assist with school construction projects while also creating personal woodworking pieces. The club teaches practical skills and craftsmanship through hands-on experience.
Students in grades 6-12 develop skills in drawing detailed creatures and imaginative environments using both digital and traditional media. Weekly meetings include technique instruction and viewing of anime and fantasy animation for inspiration. The club emphasizes skill development through consistent practice and peer feedback.
Students learn photography composition and digital editing techniques while providing images for school publications. The club offers training programs for beginners alongside advanced projects for experienced photographers. Separate sections for High School and Latin School ensure age-appropriate instruction.
Students learn professional recording techniques using state-of-the-art digital equipment in the choir loft studio. Members record and mix liturgical music while developing technical skills in audio engineering. Open to singers, musicians, and anyone interested in music production technology.
