The Debate Team at DePaul College Prep is a great way to gain valuable skills for college and professional life, while having fun, meeting new people, and of course debating! Students meet once a week to work on argument writing, character development, researching current events/issues and learning to speak in a confident and eloquent way. Students participate in mock congressional sessions during each tournament in which they use their research to debate the passage of student written legislation on current pressing topics. The team competes in both the IHSA and Chicago Catholic Forensics League.

Forces of Nature (formerly Science Club) provides unique opportunities for students of all grade levels that are interested in various fields of science to explore related topics through hands on activities, science trivia games, and on occasion, field trips.

Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) is an academic honorary organization that represents juniors and seniors who demonstrate their passion for French language and culture. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in French and be in good standing throughout their high school career.

The History Club is an umbrella for several activities associated with the Social Studies Department disciplines of economics, political science and history.

The Mock Trial team introduces students to the American justice system, while studying and exploring how a case proceeds through the legal system from the investigation phase through trial. Mock Trial meets in the fall to recruit and plan events. During the spring, the team meets at least twice a week to prepare for the Howlett Cup Mock Trial Competition, which takes place at the Richard J. Daley Courthouse in late April. During the competition, students perform as lawyers and witnesses. A presiding judge and a jury of licensed attorneys judge each round. Leading up to the competition, the students work together to write and practice opening statements, direct and cross-examination questions and testimony, and closing arguments. They learn to use exhibits and evidence.

Launched in 2017, Model United Nations is an academic club that introduces students to diplomacy, negotiation and decision making. Model UN cultivates a broad range of skills including research, structuring an argument, debating of current issues, writing position papers, public speaking and negotiating; all in the interest of resolving problems that affect the world. Students take on the role of ambassadors from countries that are members of the UN. Students debate current issues, draft resolutions, resolve conflicts, and navigate the UN's rules of procedures.

全美中文荣誉学会 (The National Chinese Honor Society) is a scholastic organization that promotes and recognizes students who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and community service.  The purpose of the National Chinese Honor Society is to encourage its members to become life-long learners in order to gain a better understanding of Chinese language and culture, as well as to play an active role in contributing global citizens in the twenty-first century.

National Honor Society recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. It is open juniors and seniors who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Rho Kappa is an honor society whose mission and purpose is to recognize academic excellence in social studies; to provide opportunities for exploration in the social studies; and to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Robotics Club is open to students with and without experience in engineering and programming. Students have hands-on experience to design, structure and program functioning of robots. This demonstrates the concepts of mathematics, engineering and computing.

Scholastic Bowl is an IHSA sanctioned team academic competition that tests teamwork, quick recall ability and students' knowledge in social sciences, math, science, language arts, literature and fine arts. DePaul Preps team competes in league independent and IHSA tournaments.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society) is an academic honorary organization that represents juniors and seniors who demonstrate their passion for Spanish language and culture. Candidates must meet high academic criteria in Spanish and be in good standing throughout their high school career.

The Speech Team at DePaul College Prep competes in both the IHSA and Chicago Catholic Forensics League.  Throughout the season, students write argumentatively, work on character development, and learn to speak in a confident and eloquent way.  Students have the opportunity to learn and practice events that range from acting (humorous & dramatic), performance of literature, and duet acting to persuasive and informative speaking.  Working with a team of experienced coaches, they learn to write and/or select pieces to compete against other schools.

Art Club provides students with many opportunities to stretch their imagination and creative muscle, in order to develop cultural and artistic expression.

For Dance Club, students meet once a week to learn new choreography and express new genres of dance. Open to all levels of dancers. Performances are showcased in our own concert in the spring and the annual Festival of the Arts.

New for 2019!

Newly formed this year, the Dungeons & Dragons club offers student gamers the chance to play Dungeons & Dragons after school in organized play.  Recently made more popular as a result of its appearance in the TV show "Stranger Things," Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game that is played at a table -- with pen, paper, and different kinds of dice -- rather than on a computer.  Players act out their character's roles (such as a warrior or wizard) in adventures created by a student leader (the "Dungeon Master") in what amounts to shared story-telling.  The game promotes social engagement, imagination, and self-confidence.  The club meets every two weeks in the cafeteria, typically with 1-2 games of 6-10 adventurers.

Improvisational theater is an exciting fine arts activity that gives the students the forum to leap out of the 'ravines' of everyday life, and create exhilaration on a stage. Improv group practices their skills at not being prepared yet creating comedy and spirit.

The DePaul Prep Theater Society is dedicated to producing quality theatrical productions annually. The Theater Society has monthly meetings, field trips to local theater productions, and opportunities to get involved on the stage or behind the scenes. The Theater Society performs its productions at The Theatre School at DePaul University.

In Ukulele Club, students learn a variety of ukulele repertoire in a fun, relaxed environment. Students are encouraged to bring their own ukulele to weekly meetings, but several ukuleles are available for use. Ukulele Club will perform in conjunction with Band and Choir performances throughout the school year as well as at other school functions.

Details coming soon!

The Black Student Union (BSU) provides courageous space inclusive of students of color and all the allies of the DePaul Prep community.  The club is designed for those seeking to spread awareness, share perspectives and concerns, develop positive individual and group identity, engage in civic participation, and dialogue with peers and adult advocates. 

Identity Club is a group that supports, educates, and advocates for all students in the DePaul College Prep community. Meetings are held biweekly and center on different topics of transparency within mental health awareness, self-care, the LGBTQIA community, race, gender, privilege, and other marginalized groups. These topics would be observed from the perspectives of how they fit into the world, the country, the city, and into the DePaul Prep community. 

New for 2019!

Irish Society is an organization that represents DePaul College Prep's thriving Irish community.  Throughout the year, students of all backgrounds come together to play Irish sports, immerse themselves in culture, music, and art, and take part in various Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parade celebrations.

Spanish Club is a unique opportunity for students to engage in Hispanic activities and invite others to share and learn about Latin American culture and tradition. Students gather together once a week to organize several events throughout the school year. Come, practice your Spanish and enjoy our fun filled activities organized by YOU the club members. ALL are welcome.

Mind The Cap (MTC) aims to provide space for exploring one’s mental health.  We will achieve this through processing stressors/triggers and gaining a better understanding of management strategies.  All while creating a stronger bond with others in the community we share.

Missions & Giving Club consists of students who are leaders in the planning and running of internationally recognized events DePaul Prep participates in, such as the Red Cross Blood Drive and Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF. They also support local nonprofits through the Rincon Family Services Gift Drive and Catholic Schools Week Class War donation drive. Additionally, Missions and Giving sells Ghost Grams and Easter Grams, the proceeds of which go toward a student managed micro-grant program that allows teachers to apply for funds to purchase supplies for a class or club.

Student Government is the elected governing body of DePaul Prep which provides leadership of student activities and coordination of various campus events throughout the year. These student-leaders act as the voice of the DePaul Prep students,  meeting regularly with the President and Principal on school-wide initiatives. Student Government includes the President/Vice President, Grade-Level Class Representatives, and a general council of volunteer members.

Young Women's Leadership (YWL) is an organization that provides young women the opportunity to discover themselves through positive experiences in building their leadership, relational and management skills; and which will also encourage them to achieve personal goals successfully as they transition in adulthood.

YWL builds upon DePaul Prep's Core Values.; Faith, Respect, Excellence and Service. And is structured on Four Pillars: Healthy Choices, Mentoring, Debate and Public Speaking, and Service.

The Blue Crew is the school’s spirit group. They work with the goal of bringing the school community together as a whole, establishing unity with school spirit, and providing support to their fellow peers and their extra-curricular activities. The group increases attendance at school events and keep that Ram spirit alive!

eSports Club is an opportunity for students to participate in competitive gaming. Teams are formed to ensure a collaborative atmosphere, while instruction and training is also provided to learn game strategies. Various skill levels and a variety of games are implemented to meet the competitive gaming standards. eSports Club mission is to build life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and decision making as well as providing them with a social community.

The Fixies Club is dedicated to those who are interested in building and redesigning bikes. Engineers from ComEd volunteer to teach students to reconstruct bicycles for daily use and experimentation to develop new innovative designs. This is a hands on activity to complete different projects and to improve team building and design.

The Pack Chat Sports Club is a club dedicated to the love, commitment, and passion that DePaul College Prep students and staff possess in being fans of sport and debating sports. The Pack Chat Sports Club participates in seasonal play, meeting once a week, to make predictions, debate, and discuss professional/amateur sports. These sessions provide students with opportunities to earn points throughout the season with the goal of competing in the school-wide championship at the spring sports pep rally. This club is outstanding for students pursuing careers in sports, sports management, or sportscasting.

Rams of Chess is a club of young men and women who enjoy playing, learning about, and competing in possibly the greatest game on the planet. The club is open to players of ALL levels (we will teach you!). Those who wish to play competitively will have the opportunity to join, which will play against other schools in the Chicago Chess Conference. We will also have tournaments within the club and tournaments open to the entire school. Chess is a great way to improve focus, analytical skills, and grades, all while making new friends and having a great time!

voLTage Ultimate Frisbee helps students grow as Ultimate players, compete at tournaments, and advance the spirit of the game. This is a competitive team that will participate during the spring season (March-June) at weekday practices as well as weekend league games and tournaments. We also practice good sportsmanship, being supportive, and being great teammates.