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Clubs

With 30+ clubs students can participate in a variety of inclusive extracurricular activities that broaden students' life experiences while instilling confidence, respect and sense of community. Students have the opportunity to try out different clubs during our monthly "Club Day" when a class period is set aside to try out clubs. Clubs also have meetings after school or during lunch. Below is a list of just some of the clubs available at Villa.

The Academic Team is a competitive scholastic team. There are two parts to the Academic Team season:  From September to the end of January, the team participates in the Northern Kentucky Academic Team League.  This consists of weekly Quick Recall competitions, which is comparable to "Quiz Bowl" or the television series Jeopardy!  Teams are permitted to seat four players at a time, though they may have as many players on the 'side lines' as they wish.  After the “regular” season is Governor’s Cup season. (There is one Gov Cup event we participate in during the month of November for freshmen and sophomores only entitled JV Challenge)  Governor’s Cup consists of high school teams competing in Quick Recall, but also individuals from the schools competing in written assessment tests (Math, Science, Arts & Humanities, Language Arts, and Social Studies), composition and FPS.  The Academic Team meets on Monday after school. Regular season matches occur on Tuesday after school, with tournaments throughout the season (usually on Saturday.)
The Junior High Academic Team is a competitive scholastic team that competes in weekly Quick Recall matches. In addition to Quick Recall matches, the team also participates in the Governor’s Cup competition. This event occurs after the regular season and includes Quick Recall matches and written assessment tests in math, science, arts & humanities, language arts, social studies, and composition. The Junior High Academic Team practices on Thursdays after school until 4:30 P.M. Regular season matches occur on Wednesdays after school.
Villa Madonna Academy fields varsity teams in archery, baseball, basketball, cross country, fast-pitch softball, golf, soccer, swimming/diving, tennis, track/field and volleyball. The athletic program encourages athletic excellence, character development, ethics, sportsmanship, and the continued development of Benedictine values, all in a competitive field.  Junior high students participate at their grade level but may be asked to play up based upon athletic ability.
Villa's Bring Change to Mind chapter is part of a national organization that is committed to ending the stigma around mental health and building a community of peer support within schools. 
Opportunities in the field of drama are available to students who enroll in theater class. In addition, all students in grades 9-12 may audition for the annual fall play and spring musical.
Doctor Who fans unite and watch episodes together. Whovians meet during lunch.
The purpose of the VMA Environmental Club is to promote awareness of and to educate the VMA community on how to establish and maintain environmentally-friendly habits. This club is open to all students (7-12) who have an interest in making our community a healthier place. The VMA Environmental Club meetings are during Club Day starting in September.
 
The club is committed to:
  • maintaining the VMA recycling program,
  • providing activities and education during Earth Week,
  • participating in community garden efforts (service-learning project with elementary students),
  • participating in a variety of activities designed to educate and support environmentally-friendly causes.
This is the inaugural season for the Villa Flag Football League. The draft was early in the fall. There are eight teams competing for the league championship. Games are played on Sunday afternoons at Villa and at Thomas More University.
This club allows students to celebrate French culture and cuisine. It is open to students in grades 7-12. Meeting are held on Club Day. 
Explore the Great Outdoors on Club Day! Members hike around Villa's 60+ acre campus and learn how to survive in the wilderness. Meetings take place on Club Day.
Intramurals are conducted during Club Day. Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to participate in a variety of activities but primarily play disc golf and pickleball on campus.
KYA and KUNA are each three-day conferences hosted by the Kentucky YMCA designed to allow students to conduct mock governments. KYA emulates the Commonwealth government, with a focus on drafting legislation, while KUNA emulates the United Nations. Each teaches critical thinking, rhetoric, and the importance of civic involvement. There is a high school organization and a junior high organization.
Students interested in learning or sharing their knitting and crochet skills are invited to this club. Meetings are held on Club Day.
The Music Club provides a free, creative environment where Villa’s musicians can come together and just have a fun time playing music. Those who have no prior musical experience are welcome to join in, as well!
NHS is foremost in organizations and societies dedicated to promoting appropriate recognition for students who reflect not only academic success but also the hallmarks of character, leadership and service.  A minimum 3.50 GPA is required for admission.  NHS members are held accountable for maintaining their scholastic achievement as well as the personal hallmarks.  NHS members also perform an additional twenty hours of service.  Students are considered for admission in their junior year.

The National Junior Honor Society kicks-off in January for junior high students to take part in National Honor Society endeavors and to build leadership skills.  This is an exciting program for students in grades 7 and 8.

This program invites students to represent the school at activities that include open house, hospitality, mentor program, recruitment, etc. O-Team requires a commitment to many events and participants must apply and be selected to the organization.
PAC meets monthly with the principal, and together they engage in dialogue regarding the school, student input and suggestions, and other areas of interest. Meetings are usually held during the lunch period. Students in grades 7-11 must apply and be selected to the committee. Senior members remain from their junior year.
The Spanish Club celebrate the Spanish language and culture.
Spirit Club is open to all students. They plan pep rallies, events at games, send-off celebrations for students in select academic and athletic competitions, and a variety of spirit and community-building activities.
Student Council is composed of voting members (class and school officers) who are elected by the students in grades 7-12. Meetings are held after school on Fridays or during Club Day. Student Council plans many activities throughout the school year.