Art Club fosters creativity and art skills along with an appreciation for the visual arts. Students use specialized materials and further explore artistic concepts that are covered in class. The club focuses on drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art forms.

Cougar Change-Makers is a leadership club where students develop leadership skills while making a positive impact on our school and community. Members participate in service projects, school improvement initiatives, fundraising events, mentoring activities, and community outreach programs.

The middle school Girls Cheer Team is a chance to develop school spirit, leadership, teamwork, and athletic skills in a positive and supportive environment. Cheerleaders serve as ambassadors for the school by encouraging Cougar pride, promoting sportsmanship, and supporting school events and athletic programs. Team members learn cheer techniques, chants, dance routines, stunts, and crowd engagement while building confidence, responsibility, and strong character.

Members perform at school and community events to showcase their talents!

25 medals earned during 2025–26 season competitions
State Silver Medal: CO₂ Dragster
SkillsUSA is a student-led career and technical student organization (CTSO) that bridges classroom learning with industry standards. It empowers students to become career-ready professionals and community leaders through personal, workplace, and technical skill development. Through activities, community service projects, competitions, and leadership opportunities, students learn the importance of teamwork, communication, responsibility, and professionalism.

Weightlifting Club introduces students to the benefits of weightlifting. They practice putting together workout routines that help them develop different muscle groups. They also learn the benefits of having healthy habits.

This student-led organization provides a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. Students participate in community-based leadership activities, raise money for community events, and welcome special guest speakers.

Culinary Arts Club gives students interested in culinary careers or food service entrepreneurship hands-on experience in the kitchen. Students learn cooking techniques, try new foods, prepare meals for staff and special school events, and gain experience serving others.

Entrepreneur Club gives students the opportunity to create and operate their own businesses while still in school. Students develop a business plan, create a product or service, and put their ideas into action by selling to students, staff, and the community. Previous business ideas have included selling homemade jewelry and homegrown plants.

eSports Club brings students together to play their favorite video games and compete in eSports tournaments. Students can play with classmates and compete against students from across Wisconsin in games such as Rocket League.

Forensics is designed to build public speaking, acting, and debate skills. It operates like a track-and-field meet for speech. Competitions/meets are generally held from late winter to mid-April on Saturday mornings.

Link Crew is a high school transition and mentoring program designed to help incoming freshmen navigate their new environment. It trains upperclassmen (juniors and seniors) to act as peer mentors, easing the transition into high school and fostering a supportive, inclusive campus culture.

Students capture events and features of Barack Obama SCTE through published articles, interviews, and photography. Check out our online newspaper.

Student Council is a student-led organization that plans and organizes school activities. Members are elected representatives who receive practical experience in leadership and civic responsibility. They promote school spirit and advocate for student interests to school administration and the community. Other duties include fundraising and collaborating to shape school culture.

Theater Club fosters creativity and appreciation for the performing arts. Members participate in improv games, develop and perform one-act plays, engage in script readings, and build confidence in public performance and communication skills.

Youth Rising Up serves as the Black Student Union at Barack Obama SCTE.
Youth Rising Up is a leadership development, service learning, community service, and civic awareness youth group. It involves students organizing students to improve the quality of life and learning at Barack Obama SCTE and in the surrounding community. Students are given the appropriate tools to address social justice issues, collaborate with other youth groups and activists in Milwaukee, and work to make positive change. They give presentations; speak at school and community events; and lead and participate in social justice art, field trips, and other activism.