Clubs & Activities
Anime Club
Sponsor - Email Tatyana Malkin
Description - Place to meet and hang out to talk and watch your favorite anime.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Every other Wed. Starting 10/12
Art Club
Sponsor - Email Becky McClinton
Description - Allows students to experience fun art projects and be creative with friends. Students can bring their own art to work on or create art with the group.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Sept. 28, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Feb. 15, March 21, April 25, May 16
Best Buddies
Sponsor - Email Dawn Foley
Description - Creating friendships and inclusion through students with and without disabilities
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - Sign up by 9/23
Meeting Times - No set dates, change monthly depending on activity
BETA Club
Sponsor - Email Jessica Bate & Email Jonathan Joseph
Description - BETA Club is a service organization.
BETA Club's goal is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow
SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others a service organization.
Membership Dues - $20
Membership Requirements - Juniors & Seniors who have a 3.25+ GPA, 20 service hours
Meeting Times - No standing meeting date.
Black Student Union
Sponsor - Email Karen Henderson
Description - We are a student organization that strives for academic excellence, positive images, empowerment, teaching, discussing and exploring, and the cultural diversities in our community. Activities include volunteer voter registration, community service (food, clothes drive), mentorship programs with elementary/middle grade level students, justice now education advocacy, education equity, and several others.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month
Chess Club
Sponsor - Email Bryan Miley
Description - We play and learn chess in the library after school on Thursdays. We keep it very relaxed and learn at your own pace. We have a lot of different faces and people who stop by often. When we compete against other schools we typically have pizza and snacks in a serious atmosphere that is fun to observe.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 (Match days we stay until around 5-6 p.m.)
Educators Rising
Sponsor - Email Laquita Lee
Description - Educators Rising offers several opportunities for students to take leadership roles and engage with the community. Students can attend or compete in District, State, and National conferences! Ed Rising also offers Scholarships to support students who go on to pursue degrees in education.
Membership Dues - None to attend meetings or participate in club activities. $10 to compete/participate at the state conference.
Membership Requirements - an interest in education or leadership.
Meeting Times - Alternating Tuesday and Thursday
Esports (Video Game) Club
Sponsor - Email Bryan Miley
Description - We play all sorts of non-shooter video games in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We play Mario Kart, Just Dance, Beat Saber, Super Smash Bros. and more!
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Fridays from 2:30 until 4:00 pm
Environmental Club
Sponsor - Email Paidin Postle
Description -A friendly club meant to practice sustainability and do good in our community to better the planet.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - TBD
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Sponsor - Email Jonathan Joseph
Description - An interdenominational Christian sports ministry to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Thursdays, 2:30 in Room 118
French Club
Sponsor - Email Julie Farman
Description - Allows students to experience different foods and learn more about specific holidays celebrated in France and French-speaking countries
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - 3rd Thursday of every month starting in October
Future Business Leaders of America
Sponsor - Email Ryan Deal
Description - Students work on business-related projects at the school and in the community. In the spring students compete in regional and state business competitions.
Membership Dues - $10
Membership Requirements - See Mr. Deal
Meeting Times - Thursdays from 2:30-3:15 pm
Gay Straight Alliance (Butler Skittles)
Sponsor - Email Tatyana Malkin
Description - This is a club for LGBTQ students and their allies. Everyone is always welcome. Our mission is to provide a safe space to hang out, share ideas, and contribute to the needs of the community.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Every other Wednesday starting 10/5
Higher Purpose Group
Sponsor - Email Jill Warner
Description - We are a club for students who are people of faith, however, all are welcome.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Wednesdays 2:30-3:00
HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Sponsor - Email Allison Reid & Email Melissa Ballard
Description - HOSA is a worldwide organization with the goal of promoting careers in the healthcare industry. The mission is to empower students by encouraging leadership, education, collaboration, and real-world experience.
Membership Dues - $20
Membership Requirements - Open to all students in the Health Science Program and to all students who plan to pursue a health career.
Meeting Times - First Tuesday of every month during the school year - additional meetings/activities added throughout the school year
JROTC Air Rifle Team
Sponsor - 1SG Email Adam Hiracheta
Description - The JROTC Rifle team builds leadership and teamwork. In this team, cadets are expected to shoot air rifles at given targets set up in front of them. Cadets have to shoot in three positions: prone, standing, and kneeling. Just like the other teams, students shoot and compete with other schools and are scored. To join the Lely Rifle team you must be a JROTC cadet, talk to the commanders about being interested, and pass a test on safety. This team was just recently brought back to Lely so we aspire to introduce this team to our cadets and hopefully improve scores with some practice!
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - Must be in JROTC, must pass a safety exam prior to firing the rifle
Meeting Times - Tuesday/Friday 2:30-3:30 pm
JROTC Colorguard & Drill Team
Sponsor - Email 1SG Stephen Shaltenbrand
Description - The competitive Color Guard is an extracurricular Army JROTC team responsible for presenting the flag in a variety of settings. The members of the Color Guard practice drill and ceremonies, proper wearing of the uniform as well as the proper ways to show respect to our nation's flag.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - Must be in JROTC
Meeting Times - Tues and Thurs 2:30-3:30 pm
JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl
Sponsor - Email 1SG Adam Hiracheta
Description - There are two teams (1) Leadership and (2) Academics. Each team has six members that practice, but only 4 can compete. It is an intellectual competition like "quick recall" or "jeopardy."
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - Must be in JROTC
Meeting Times - Tuesdays and Thursdays, from October to June
JROTC Raider Team
Sponsor -Email 1SG Adam Hiracheta
Description - The team competes in military skills and physical fitness challenges all over the US.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - Must be in JROTC
Meeting Times -Mondays and Wednesdays August to December and March to May
JV Quick Recall
Sponsor - Email Ricky Ramirez and Email Missy Ramirez
Description - We compete with other schools in showcasing our trivia knowledge in a buzzer-style team match.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Mondays and Thursdays
KYA/KUNA
Sponsor - Email Jonathan Joseph
Description - The Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) and Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) is an expanded, educational opportunity in which students serve as part of a model state and model-UN government. KYA and KUNA offer students the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills, and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with their peers from around the Commonwealth.
Membership Dues - Conference Fees TBD on Financial Aide
Membership Requirements - 2.0 GPA minimum
Meeting Times - Mondays at 2:30 pm in the Office B Conference Room
Men of Quality
Sponsor - Email Phillip Cross & Email Kim Johnson
Description - Men of Quality is a mentoring program for African-American males in grades 9-12. The program is sponsored by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Our goal is to help young men set realistic goals, realize that the future belongs to those who are prepared, and become role models who can share their time, resources, and efforts in giving back to our community and our country.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - TBA
National Honor Society
Sponsor - Email Jonathan Joseph & Email Jessica Bate
Description - The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States, which consists of many chapters in high schools. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship (academic achievement), leadership, service, and character. The National Honor Society requires some sort of service to the community, school, or other organizations.
Membership Dues - $20
Membership Requirements - 3.5 GPA and 25 hours of community service
Meeting Times - TBD
Pep Club
Sponsor - Email Karen Henderson
Description - We are the school spirit squad. The purpose of the Pep Club is to promote school spirit by attending, cheering at, and publicizing games. Promoting sportsmanship is a big part of the Pep Club Mission. Students make posters, encourage fans, parents, players, and coaches, offer open gyms, and conduct spirit wear sales. ACTIVITIES: Homecoming, Pep Rallies, Games Spirit Events, and Themes
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Thursday before home games/2:30 pm
Robotics
Sponsor - Email Dylan Scully & Email Johnny Sewell
Description - The robotics club participated in rigorous competition on the state and national level, completing a different course with varying levels of proficiency each year.
Membership Dues - $15
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Monday - Thursday until 4
Sister's Keeper (All Girls) and Sources of Strength (Anyone)
Sponsor -Email Kim Johnson, Renee Appling, and Email Mary Wurst
Description - Positivity and Resiliency
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - SOS FIRST TUE OF MONTH / SISTER KEEPER 3RD TUE OF MONTH
Spring Musical
Sponsor - Email Laci DeRossett, Email Marc Monroe, Greg Monsma, & Email Emily Kicklighter
Description - Varies each year
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - Audition mid-November, all Butler students are welcome to audition
Meeting Times - Rehearsals - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-4:00 PM, Performances late April
Technology Club
Sponsor - Email Ryan Deal
Description - Students work on technology-related projects at the school and in the community. In the spring students compete in regional and state technology competitions.
Membership Dues - $10
Membership Requirements - See Mr. Deal
Meeting Times - Wednesdays 2:30-3:15 pm
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Sponsor - Email De'Sean Gordon
Description - Students are represented from all music ensemble courses. This group works together to advocate for and improve the image of the school's music department. This is achieved through service projects and community service throughout the school building.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - COMPLETED participation in a school music ensemble for at least one semester. B grade or better in music course and 3.0 GPA or better overall. Character strength that includes demonstration of service, leadership, and cooperation. 8 hours of community service.
Meeting Times - 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the month. Upcoming meeting dates are decided at the meetings.
Unified Basketball and Cheerleading
Sponsor - Email Jessica Payton
Description -Special education students playing basketball/cheerleading with their reg ed peers
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Starts in January
Varsity Quick Recall
Sponsor - Email Ricky Ramirez and Email Missy Ramirez
Description - We compete with other schools in showcasing our trivia knowledge in a buzzer-style team match.
Membership Dues - None
Membership Requirements - None
Meeting Times - Mondays and Wednesdays after school
Butler Athletics
Recent Athletic Achievements
2022 Boys Soccer Regional Champions
2022 Field Hockey Regional Runner-Up
2021 Boys Soccer Elite Eight
2021 Softball State Champions
2021 Cheerleading Regional Champions
2020 Boys Soccer Sweet Sixteen
2019 Dance Team State Champions
2019 Cheerleading Regional Champions/ #11 Nationally
2019 Boys Basketball Elite Eight
2019 Girls Track 3200M Relay State Champions
2018 Boys Bowling State Champions
2018 Unified Bowling State Champions
2018 Cheerleading State Runner-Up
2018 Boys Soccer Elite Eight
2018 Girls Softball 3rd Place State Tournament
2017 Boys Soccer Sweet Sixteen
2017 Girls Golf State Tournament
2017 Girls Basketball Elite Eight
2016 Girls Basketball State Champions
2016 Boys Soccer Sweet Sixteen
2015 Dance Team State Champions
2014 Dance Team State Champions
2014 Girls Basketball State Champions
2014 Cheerleading #11 Nationally
2013 Football State 6A Final Four
2012 Girls Basketball Sweet Sixteen
2012 Cheerleading State Runner-Up
2011 Cheerleading State Runner-Up
2011 Football State 6A Final Four
2011 Baseball State Runner-Up
2011 USA National Track Team
2011 Boys 3200M Relay State Champions
2011 Girls Basketball Sweet Sixteen
2010 Boys 3200M Relay State Champions
2010 Girls Basketball Sweet Sixteen
2010 Cheerleading State Runner-Up
2009 Cheerleading State Champions
2008 Girls Basketball State Champions