Student Activities

Lower School Activities and Clubs

Middle School Activities and Clubs

Dance Committee- The Middle School holds two dances a year in the Fall and Spring semester. Dances are held in the gym, and the MS Dance Committee plans and organizes them. All students are welcome to be part of the MS Dance Committee.
Middle School Book Club- This club, for students who love to read and discuss what they’ve read, meets weekly in the Spring semester. Books are selected by the students as well as the faculty advisor.
Model UN- Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly where students play roles as ambassadors in the interest of mobilizing international cooperation to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
PAL- The Peer Assistance and Leadership program students promote strong middle school community through peer education, communication and relationship building. PAL also helps students with the transition between Lower and Middle School.
Student Council- Elections are held for officers from each class who plan middle school student council activities including parties, dances, fun days, and other events.

Upper School Activities and Clubs

Student Council- Students are elected and consist of three representatives from each class, a vice president (must be a junior) and a president (must be a senior) elected by the entire upper school body. Major clubs, including the NHS, Spanish, and French Clubs elect and send a representative as well. The major responsibilities of the Student Council are planning and executing various events for the entire student body. Events held every year include cookouts, spaghetti lunches, dances, and Halloween and Valentine’s Day celebrations. Student Council also raises money to fund small projects on campus.
National Honor Society- Students in grades 10- 12 are elected by a faculty council based upon a student’s grades, character, leadership, and service.
French and Spanish Club- Students engage in numerous activities to promote understanding and appreciation of these cultures, including hosting a school-wide Foreign Language Day full of specialty food and entertainment.
Literary Magazine- Literary Magazine is a student-produced publication of poetry, creative writing, fiction, non-fiction, photography, and art. Literary Magazine produces “Stone Soul” a student performance evening held quarterly to raise funds for publication.
Environmental/Service-Learning Club- This club provides students with the opportunity to volunteer and raise awareness about community issues. The club’s projects include running a campus garden and organizing National Youth Service Day.
Yearbook- Students in yearbook learn and practice digital imaging skills to create a yearbook for the entire student body.
Theater Club- This student-led club produces a full-length Shakespeare play each year as well as supporting all theater activities on campus.
Junior Statesman- A student-led and student-run club for students who are interested in politics and civic participation.

Field Trips

Students in all grades enjoy a variety of field trips throughout the year. Lower School students have visited the nature centers, fire stations, museums, and a variety of theater productions as well as the San Antonio Symphony. Middle School students also visit museums and theater productions, and have visited various Texas history sites.

Science Fair

Keystone students have a long tradition of participation in the Alamo Regional Science Fair. This has enabled students to engage in independent scientific research under the sponsorship of experienced teachers, and which has become a tradition unique to Keystone. Keystone students have won more Grand Prizes at the Regional Science Fair than have students from any other school in San Antonio. Many have also won Grand and Special Awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair, competing against the best projects from throughout the world. Additionally, some have been named finalists in both the Siemen's Westinghouse Competition and Discovery Young Scientist Challenge. The vast majority of students complete their projects in the school's labs, working on weekends and often late into the weekday evenings. Selected Middle and Upper School students may enter the regional fair; students in grades 3 - 6 enter their work in a class science fair. Besides developing scientific techniques and problem solving abilities, participation in the science fair fosters excellent presentation and writing skills.

Overnight Trips Grades 5 – 8

Students in grade 5 take a spelunking trip, and student in grade 6 travel to Port Aransas to study the Coastal Bend for three days. Seventh grade students attend the Renaissance Festival held in Austin.

Outdoor Education Grades 8 – 10

Students in grades 8 – 10 travel to Yellowstone, Olympic, and Yosemite Parks for organized outdoor learning experiences where they participate in a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, and group games. Students learn about the geology, ecology, and environmental issues of each locale while participating in group challenge and team-building initiatives.