Competitions, electives, specials, Clubs, extra-curriculars & service

At SBS, we are committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in spiritual formation, academic excellence and social development for all our students. Supporting and nurturing our students’ growth, development and well-being is at the core of a St. Bernard education. We offer an extensive selection of Academic Competitions, Electives, Specials, Clubs & Organizations, Extra-Curricular, and Service Project opportunities for all students. By placing an emphasis on integrating the arts, technology, leadership and service we are able to address the unique interests of our students. This integrated approach creates a multi-dimensional learning experience that ensures each student has the opportunity to explore both traditional and innovative programming that maximizes their strengths and develops their God given talents.

Something is always happening at SBS! Our students are encouraged to explore interests beyond the classroom, test and expand leadership skills, get involved, and have fun. Examples of school offerings include, but are not limited to the following:

Academic Competitions - DECATS, Geography Bee, Private School Interscholastic Association (PSIA), Rev. Thomas Cloherty Religion Scholars Bowl, Science Fair, Scripps National Spelling Bee, TriCore Diocesan Competitions (Art, Math Problem Solving, and Short Story)

Electives - Advanced Drawing & Painting, Board Games, Crochet, Family & Consumer Science, Jewelry Making, Journalism, Math as Art, Multi-Cultural Studies, Photography, Robotics & Coding, Scrapbooking, Study Hall, Tennis, Videography, Wood Burning

Specials - Enrichment (TAG), Fine Arts, Library, Makerspace, Music, Physical Education, SmartLab, Spanish, Technology

Clubs & Organizations - Boy Scouts, Chess, LEGO Robotics Club, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Student Council

Extra-Curricular - Band, Cheerleading, Choir, Dallas Parochial League Athletics, Fatima Girls Group, Shakespeare Dallas, Talent Show

Service - Altar Servers & Lectors, Boxes of Joy, Catholic Charities Can Food Drive, Mother and Infant Donation Drive, SBS Ambassadors