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HHS Clubs & Activities
| Club | Sponsor(s) | Location/Room | Description | Dates & Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto - Skills USA | Joe Bell | Room #5110 | ||
| AVID | Amy Dillard, Marcus Hire | Room #1169 | AVID is an academic elective class that prepares students for the rigors of meeting college entrance by emphasizing critical reading,analytical writing,academic research,collaborative discussion,and inquiry.Students will support each other by participating in collaborative tutorials with peer and college tutors Tuesdays and Thursdays.Students will also prepare for & take the SAT and ACT,while taking advantage of opportunities to learn more about scholarships,financial aid,college life & majors | |
| Badminton | Gene Valocchi | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Band | Kevin Bennett, Jenn Bock | Music Building | Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m. | |
| Banner Hawks | Kathryn Rizzo, Windy Noyes | Room #1232 | Banner Hawks is a club for students that are interested in any profession in the medical or health fields.Banner Gateway Hospital sponsors the club;students get the unique opportunity to visit the hospital numerous times during the year.Students have gone to the Banner simulation center and practiced intubation,doing a central line and how to handle a code.In addition,we have watched a helicopter air evacuation,participated in Relay for Life and had speakers from many areas of the medical field. | Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m. |
| Baseball | David Smithers | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Basketball - Boys | Todd Fazio | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Basketball - Girls | Chad Taylor | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Broadcasting - Skills USA | Frank Holck | Fridays 4th Period | Club membership is limited to students enrolled in the course. | |
| Cheer | Francia Ward | Club membership limited to team only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Chess Club | Christopher Tallent | Room 1205 | This club promotes chess and competes in AIA, Nationals, and other chess competitions. Membership is open to all who are interested; however, the primary focus is team on team competitions and Nationals. | Tues/Thurs 2:30 PM |
| Choir | Steve Hickman | Class Enrollment Required. | ||
| Clay Club | Barbie Barmettler | Room 5160 | Clay Club members express themselves once a week making ceramic items and then decorate them with glazes. Students enjoy the freedom to be creative and make things at the same time. | Mondays 2:20-3:20 PM |
| Club of Legends (eSports) | Ren Rosener | Room 1107 | Membership is open to all students who are interested in playing League of Legends. No prior experience required. | Tuesdays 2:20-4:00 PM |
| Crafty Corner | Katrina Wunderlich | Room #1216 | Provide a fun environment where students can do arts and crafts for their own enjoyment and as community service. | Fridays at 2:30 PM |
| Cross Country | Dave Montgomery | |||
| Culinary | Mary Brightman | The Culinary Club is compromised of students in our Advanced Culinary Arts classes. The students help cater and serve at various events on campus and in the community. | ||
| Dance - One Image | Jennifer Duxbury | Dance Room | Club membership limited to students enrolled in the course. Tryouts required. | Tuesdays 2:30 PM |
| DECA (Distributive Education Cooperative Association) | Michael Sassi | Room #1105 | DECA is the success oriented marketing club that addresses advertising, marketing plans, product design, computer useage and much more. DECA helps you to sell the sizzle, not just the steak. | |
| Design/Fashion Club | Amy Hesse | Room #5150 | Class enrollment required. | 3rd, 5th & 6th Hour |
| Digital Photography | Stephanie Sapakie | Room 5167 | Students interested in photography, graphic design, and computer art will love Digital Photography Club! Meet new people, attend seminars with professional photographers, take field trips to photograph new subjects, enter photo contests, participate in "real world photo fundraisers" and learn fun photo crafts. | 4th & 5th Hour |
| Drama/Theatre Arts | Steve Abaroa | Room #7110 | The purpose of this organization will be to promote school spirit, theatre arts,help support drama productions and help members achieve initiation into the International Thespian Society (ITS) and/or earn a school letter | Every other Wednesday @ 1:45 p.m. |
| EdRising/ TOYBOX | Gloria Roberts | EdRising is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that focuses on leadership skills and is co-curricular with our TOYBOX program. In addition to the development of leadership skills, the members also have the opportunity to participate in community service projects which benefit young children. | ||
| Extra Mile | Bob Allen, Marissa Lopez | Room 1280 | The Extra Mile Club was established to promote and encourage community service for HHS students, as well as recognize students for their humanitarian accomplishments. The club meets every two weeks to plan and promote ways to serve those in our community who need help. | 2nd & 4th Mondays |
| FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) | Aaron Jarvis | Room 1106 | FBLA is the premier high school business club in the country. Learn about public speaking, marketing, programming, computer languages, computer applications, accounting, business procedures and much more. FBLA is all about business. | |
| FFA | Amy Dillard, Ginnie Strait, Curtis Willems | Room #5101 | FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing thier potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. | Last Tuesday of the month. |
| Football | Brock Farrel | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| French | Renee Chamberlain | Our French Club's purpose is to immerse the students in the culture and the language by celebrating events and celebrating holidays. These activities will lead us our grand finale- a trip to France. | ||
| Future Educators of America (FEA) | Amy Hesse | Room #5150 | The Future Educators of America chapter tries to help give HHS students real world experiences in local schools as a stepping stone to a successful career in education. We have over 100 students volunteering in over 20 schools across the Phoenix area, assisting master teachers, networking with district employees and helping to make a difference in the lives of students all across the valley. | 4th Hour |
| German Club | Herb Watt | Portable 7A | ||
| Globetrotters | Charlotte Marler | Room 1266 | The benefits of travel are numerous - appreciation and sensitivity for other cultures, overcome language barriers, and gain a better perspective of history. The Globetrotters is an after school club that meets twice a month and learns about a country and then in the summer we go! If you love to learn about different cultures and travel then Globetrotters is the club for you! Contact Ms. Marler for more information. | Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m. |
| Go Green- Ecology | Sheila Scanlan | Room 1225 | Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not -Dr. Seuss. Make your world a better place by joining HHS's Go Green Club! Meet like-minded people who care about the environment. Service oriented club where students create opportunities to improve the community. We've planted trees, conducted campus clean ups, had fundraisers to adopt an orphan elephant, and facilitated the campus recycling program. We like to have fun, eat food and party too! Go Green! | 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 2:30 p.m. |
| Golf - Boys | Mike Harvey | |||
| Golf - Girls | Matthew Jones | |||
| Hawk Leaders in Science | Kathryn Rizzo | Room #1232 | Every other Tuesday | |
| Hawkapellas | Brian Duncan | Portable 5B | This is an a'capella group for those who wish to share their love of music. | |
| HERO/FCCLA | Amy Hesse | Room #5150 | 1st & 2nd Hour | |
| Highland for Change | Jazzlyn Rice Laura Olewinski | |||
| Japan Club | Hideki Kunitada, Matt Van Holten | Portable 6B | The purpose of Japan club is to celebrate the traditions and the fun of the Japanese culture. Some weeks we examine the country, the people, and customs of Japan, and other weeks we just kick back and watch some anime. Come join us Fridays after school in room 6B! | Fridays 2:30 PM |
| JOBS/GUESS | Erin Clayden, Linda Manning, Renee Woodward | |||
| Journalism Club | Laura Hardy | Room 1158 | Have a voice! Tell your school's story! Please join us Tuesday's after school if you are interested in collaborating on Highland's online news journal, the Highland Sun. | Tuesdays after school |
| Korean Dance Club | Marissa Lopez | The purpose of this organization will be: To spread diversity and encourage culture and community. We strive to spread unity through diversity. Membership is open to all students who are interested in K-pop and dance. | ||
| Link Crew | Will McPherson, Windy Noyes, Kathryn Rizzo | Room 1236 | The purpose of the club is to help incoming freshmen adjust to high school, and guide them to achieve their greatest potential socially and academically. Membership is open to all junior and senior students interested in helping their fellow students. | |
| Math Problem Solving | Lauri Douglass | Room #1272 | The purpose of the Math Problem Solving Club is to participate in Math Competitions. | |
| Med Life | Kathryn Rizzo | Room #1232 | Through Med Life this club will provide service opportunities for students and allow them to learn about medical relief in foreign countries. | Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m. |
| Millennium Club | Brigitte Means, Katherine Droney, Kelly Hillman | The Millennium Club is a club run by the young adults in the DIALS program to raise money for Friday community field trips, as well as special events. The club's main fund raising activity is through selling pizza to the HHS student body on early release days. | ||
| Minecraft | Marcus Hire | Room #1169 | The purpose of this club is to provide a safe space for students to play Minecraft with each other. | 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 2nd & 4th Wednesdays |
| Mobile App Coders | Aaron Jarvis | Room 1106 | ||
| Model UN | Matt Compiseno | Thursdays after school in Room #1280 | The purpose of this organization is to compete at State and National Model UN competitions. | |
| National Honor Society (NHS) | Brian Duncan | NHS is a nationally recognized organization for juniors and seniors by application only.Applicants must have at least a 3.8 cumulative GPA,be involved in extracirricular and volunteer activities.Applications are available in March for admission for the following year.The club is involved in various volunteer activities for the global and Gilbert community.Our four pillars of Character,Scholarship,Service and Leadership guide the tradition of excellence that NHS is known for across the country. | ||
| Operation Smile | Kathryn Rizzo | Room 1232 | Operation Smile is a fundraising and community service club that focuses on donating to toward the cost of cleft lip surgeries. | Every other Thursday at 2:30 PM |
| Orchestra | Bill Bitter | |||
| Out and About | Laura Stansfield | Room 1279 | The club's purpose is to raise awareness and acceptance of LGBTQ issues, and to provide a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community. | Thursdays 2:30 PM |
| Physics | Jim Archambault, Marissa Lopez | Thursdays in Room #1237, 1-2 times a month. | ||
| Pom Line | Francia Ward, Lisa Brown, Kiley Forrest | Club membership limited to team only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Project Sleep Tight | Karen Childers | Room 1176 | The purpose of the club is to pack and distribute "hope totes" to underprivileged children across the Phoenix area. | First Wednesday of every other month, Aug-Oct - 1:30-2:30 PM; Nov-May - 6:30-7:30 AM |
| Robotics | Mike Harvey | Room 1226 | If you are interested in designing, building and competing in the fastest growing High School Robotics Competition in the world, then come join the Highland Robotics Teams. The "HAWKS" participate in the VEX Robotics Competition and are excited to be part of the VEX Program. Come be a part of an exciting STEM Program and compete against other teams from around the state, country and world! Vex team number 43141A, 43141B, 43141C | |
| SHO (Students Helping Others) | Will McPherson, Christine Braun, James Zuccaro, Molly Trapp, and Rene Woodward | The SHO Club is a service based club. The members of our club look for opportunities to support students with a variety of disabilities in the classroom, lunchroom, or during community outings. The students run the Breakfast Cart to raise money for the students in self-contained classrooms to participate fully in the community through field trip experiences. | ||
| Soccer | (Boys) Tim Barmettler (Girls) Gloria Roberts | |||
| Softball | Rebecca Morrison | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Spanglish Hawks | Donna Carrier, Jenny D'Ambrosio, Melinda Hoopes | Room 1137 | We are a club for people who enjoy Spanish language, culture, food, and music. You don't have to be in Spanish class to join; all are welcome. We do a variety of activities, from fundraising to community service to going to a Spanish restaurant and learning how to flamenco dance! | 1st & 3rd Mondays after school |
| SPARK | Kathryn Rizzo | |||
| Sports Medicine | Dave Hayward | Sports Medicine Club is a great way to introduce students to medicine by providing opportunities in sports medicine classes and working with Highland High athletes. Students who are planning a career in medicine will benefit by being involved. | ||
| STEM Club | Barbara Dwyer, Matt Van Holten | The Commons | The purpose of the club is to promote a greater sense of community among STEM-minded students with the Highland community, and to provide enrichment, leadership and community service opportunities. Membership is open to all students who are interested in STEM-related classes/fields of study/post-secondary pathways. | 2:25 PM Tuesdays |
| STRIVE | Layna Lupo | |||
| Student Council | Olivia Cheff, Kelly Fraser | |||
| Sustainability | Lynn White | Thursdays in Room 1229 | This club will inform people on how to better the environment and the school/community. | |
| Swim & Dive | (Boys) David Smithers (Girls) Justine Bachner | |||
| Table Top Club | Mike Harvey | Room 1226 | A group of students coming together as a community to play board games in a fun environment. | Tues & Fri at 2:30 PM |
| Taylor's Travelers | Chad Taylor | Room 1120 | Provide opportunities for students to see and experience real life artifacts. | |
| Tennis | (Boys) Shawn Cook (Girls) Jazzlyn Rice | |||
| Track & Field | Dave Montgomery | |||
| Tri Hawks Triathlon Club | Justine Bachner | Room 1270 | Swim, Bike, Run! All are welcome. | Thursdays at 2:30 PM |
| United Sound | Bill Bitter, Renee Woodward | |||
| Volleyball - Boys | Jeff Grover - Boys | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| Volleyball - Girls | Jordan Neal | Club membership limited to team players only. Tryouts required. | ||
| We Are Not Skate Club | Brandon Bernard | Thursdays in Room #1184 | The purpose of this club is to make new friends, improve each other and have fun. | |
| Winterguard | Jennifer Bock, Katrina Wunderlich | |||
| Woodworking - Skills USA | Chris Askew | Room 5114 | Club membership is limited to students enrolled in the class. | |
| Yearbook | Laura Hardy | Must be enrolled in Digital Communications (Yearbook) course. |
Last Modified on January 29, 2020
