Activities

Description: Students will come together to explore the rich field of biology through interaction with other like-minded students and biology-themed activities.

Eligibility Requirement: None

Time Commitment: Weekly bonus block

Procedure for Joining:  Sign up for bonus block meeting

Description: Students select and read a book each month and participate in weekly discussions during Bonus Block.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Weekly meeting attendance

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Adams
Click here to email Mr. Adams

Description:  Students will learn critical languages through an app (Duolingo) and practice conversations with other students and native speakers from the school.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Weekly bonus block

Procedure for Joining:  Sign up for bonus block meeting

Description: PW students focus on improving their Spanish, understanding the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas, and helping the Spanish-speaking community.

Eligibility Requirements: An interest in Spanish, culture, and willingness to participate

Time Commitment: Once a month during  Bonus block. Before school, After school, depending on interest and availability.

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Ms. Geare 
Click here to email Ms. Geare

Description: The History Club is for people who want to learn about and experience history. The club's activities include trivia competitions, a wax museum showcase, historical crafts to promote different cultures' histories, and a trip to Philadelphia. 

Eligibility Requirements: Be willing to explore/talk about history

Time Commitment: Weekly meetings, some afterschool events, and a trip

Procedure for Joining: Contact Mr. Carr through email or in room D58

Sponsor: Mr. Carr

Click here to email Mr. Carr.

Description: Following intense training, students engage in anti-bias and discrimination awareness activities with their peers in advisory settings.

Eligibility Requirements: Students in 10th, 11th & 12th grade who have met training, academic and disciplinary criteria.

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month, every other month, or weekly. After school. Three full-day inservices, leadership conferences (attend + facilitate), facilitate professional learning for local business leaders, participate in other organized community events

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor to apply.

Sponsor: Ms. Edwards
Click here to email Ms. Edwards

Description: Students work with sponsors to design the annual orientation for freshmen and transfer students

Eligibility Requirements: Nomination by teachers and sponsors

Time Commitment: Spring after school sessions and summer preparation meetings

Procedure for Joining: Apply to sponsor

Sponsors: Ms. Fiorino, Mr. Brunner
Click here to email Ms. Fiorino
Click here to email Mr. Brunner

Description: The Steering Committee for each class is responsible for planning and leading class fundraisers, class trips, and other school and class activities.

Eligibility Requirements: Member of the class

Time Commitment: This is a year long activity with regular meetings during and after school and some evening and weekend responsibilities.

Procedure for Joining: Apply to class sponsors at the end of the school year

Class Sponsors:
Class of 2023: Mr. Tornambe & Mr. Delucia
Click here to email Mr. Tornambe 
Click here to email Mr. Delucia

Class of 2024: Ms. Delaney & Mr. Zehren
Click here to email Ms. Delaney
Click here to email Mr. Zehren

Class of 2025: Ms. Hannold & Mr. Gregg
Click here to email Ms. Hannold
Click here to email Mr. Gregg

Class of 2026: Ms. Satko & Mr. Marro
Click here to email Ms. Satko
Click here to email Mr. Marro
 

Description: Students develop leadership skills and represent PWHS student body by expressing student concerns to the administration, improving school climate, and rendering service to the school.

Eligibility Requirements: Must meet academic criteria and maintain a good disciplinary record

Time Commitment: Must attend at least four student council functions, and most general assemblies

Procedure for Joining: Bonus Block Election

Sponsors: Mr. Weiner & Ms. Downer
Click here to email Mr. Weiner
Click here to email Ms. Downer

Description:  A capella choir

Eligibility Requirements: Auditions

Time Commitment: Extracurricular rehearsals/festivals/competitions

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Description: Provide opportunities for students with an interest in creating art projects and discussing art in the world

Eligibility Requirements: Any student who has an interest in art.

Time Commitment: Weekly bonus block.

Procedure for Joining: Sign up

Sponsor: Mr. Marro, Ms Satko
Click here to email Mr. Marro
Click here to email Ms. Satko

Description: Honors Orchestra for grades 10-12.

Eligibility Requirements: PWHS string player in grades 10-12 by audition.

Time Commitment: Weekly bonus block. After school. 

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor for audition

Sponsor: Mrs. O'Connor 
Click here to email Ms. O'Connor

Description: To infuse students with a passion for and knowledge of the craft of acting; including characterization, costuming, stage make-up, and technical design

By Laws: All cast and stage crew members will sign a contract entailing school rules as well as expectations of the member to perform to their utmost capabilities.

Eligibility Requirements: Students are asked to remain in good academic standing. All students sign a contract for participation.

Time Commitment: After school. Rehearsals.

Procedure for Joining: Depending on role desired, students must register to audition or participate. For details, contact the sponsor.

Sponsors: Mrs. Collado (fall production) and Mrs. Crea (spring musical)
Click here to email Mrs. Collado
Click here to email Mrs. Crea

Website: Click here to go to the Colonial Players website. 

Description: Students can play, learn, listen, teach and discuss guitars and music. Students interested in joining or starting a band are encouraged to attend. 

Eligibility Requirements: Love music

Time Commitment: Approx. one Bonus Block per month

Procedure for Joining: Signup for Bonus Block meeting

Sponsors: Mr. Kumfert
Click here to email Mr. Kumfert

Description: The Indoor Guard learns complex movement, flag and rifle techniques and competes in the Cavalcade Indoor Drill Association and/or Tournament Indoor Association.

Eligibility Requirements: Demonstrate basic movement and twirling proficiency

Time Commitment: Two evening rehearsals and one Saturday rehearsal each week and 5-8 Saturday competitions from December through April

Procedure for Joining: Attend an introductory meeting in November and then pass an audition

Sponsor: Bobbey Biddle

Click here to email Mr. Biddle.

Description: This percussion ensemble rehearses from December to April.

Eligibility requirements: Audition

Time Commitment: One or two evening rehearsals per week and select Saturday rehearsals and competitions from December through April.

Procedure for joining: Attend introductory meeting in November and Audition

Sponsor: Mrs. Kaufman
Click here to email Mrs. Kaufman

Description: The Jazz Band is a select group that performs for community events and competes in Cavalcade Jazz. Students develop their appreciation and knowledge of improvisation, ensemble playing and various styles of music.

Eligibility Requirements: All students must be experienced musicians that play trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, bass, drums, or piano.

Time Commitment: One after school rehearsal per week and select evening rehearsals from November through May; several Friday and Saturday evening band competitions.

Procedure for Joining: Attend a meeting in November to receive the audition packet. Practice the packet and then pass an audition.

Sponsor: Mrs. Kaufman
Click here to email Mrs. Kaufman

Description: A small jazz group that focuses on jazz improvisatory skills

Eligibility Requirements: Play an instrument with basic proficiency

Time Commitment: One rehearsal per week and 3-6 Friday or Saturday evening competitions or performances from December through May

Procedure for Joining: Attend a meeting in November to receive the audition packet; practice the packet and then pass an audition

Sponsor: Mrs. Kaufman
Click here to email Mrs. Kaufman
 

Description: The Marching Colonials participate in community events, perform at football games and compete in the Cavalcade of Bands.

Eligibility Requirements: Students audition to be a member of the guard or percussion sections. All wind players who possess basic proficiency are accepted.

Time Commitment: Rehearses prior to the end of school and then from the end of July until Thanksgiving.  Annually, takes a trip to perform in places such as Canada, Virginia, New York and Ohio.

Procedure for Joining: Sign-up in April. Attend placement rehearsals in May and June.

Sponsor: Mr. Biddle
Click here to email Mr. Biddle

Description: Offers hands-on media production opportunities for students interested in the development of audio/video content. Primary club activities involve taping school events which are broadcast on CITV and streamed on the District website. Students participate as camera operators, announcers, graphic designers, video editors and in other crew positions. Membership in the Media Production Club also gives the students access to professional production equipment, including HD cameras, drones, live-streaming technology and other resources for independent productions and programming. Student members are also able to request copies of their work for use in developing their professional portfolios.

Eligibility Requirements: Contact Sponsor

Time Commitment: Variable depending on level of involvement

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: TBD

Website: Click here to watch CITV on YouTube! 

Description: Recognizes and inspires art students in grades 10th-12th to gain an outstanding ability to become artistic leaders by bringing art education to the attention of the public with community service activities related to art. Members who qualify promote an awareness of art and become active participants in the education process at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and our school district’s community. PWHS NAHS students demonstrate art scholarship, service, and character.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must have a minimum of one semester in art, maintain a B average, participate with community service activities particularly bringing art to our community and meet other national criteria.

Time Commitment: Monthly meeting attendance and ongoing community service

Procedure for Joining: Apply through sponsor

Sponsor: Mrs. Maggioncalda
Click here to send email to Mrs. Maggioncalda

Description: Students take photos and make photography displays with their photographs for the school.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to photography students

Time Commitment: Monthly meeting attendance, some after school time

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Mrs. Maggioncalda
Click here to send email to Mrs. Maggioncalda

Description: This is an after school chorus that sings a capella pop, madrigal, and show tunes. This group rehearses once a week and performs in the community.  

Eligibility Requirements: Students must be enrolled in a PW music ensemble. Some exceptions will be based on individual scheduling needs. 

Time Commitment: Once a week and a few weekend performances

Procedure for Joining: By audition only. Auditions will be announced during the first week of school.

Sponsor: Mr. Cooper
Click here to email Mr. Cooper

Description: Students serve the school and community with the operation of sound, lighting and other stage equipment for various productions. We support assemblies, concerts, and the fall and spring dramatic productions, as well as community rental events. Students will be trained in all areas, but may wish to specialize as their involvement increases.  

Eligibility Requirements: Reliability, willingness to learn, dedication to the craft and effective communication skills. 

Time Commitment: Flexible based on desired level of involvement

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsors: Mrs. Collado (fall production) and Mrs. Crea (spring musical)
Click here to email Mrs. Collado
Click here to email Mrs. Crea

Description: Assist the Athletic Trainer in treating PW athletes during practices and games

Eligibility Requirements: Strong interest in athletic training

Time Commitment: After school and evening games, several days a week

Procedure for Joining: Contact the Athletic Trainer

Sponsor: Mrs. Clegg
Click here to email Mrs. Clegg

Description:  Bowling activities 

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: After school, various times throughout the year

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Description: To participate in ski trips to New York, New England or other destinations of interest

Eligibility Requirements: Attend meetings and participate in trips

Time Commitment: Dates TBD

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: TBD

Description: Students will learn and play the game of Ultimate Frisbee and enjoy being outside with others while they are getting fit.

Eligibility Requirements: None- Students need no experience but must having a passing grade, be willing to attend meetings and play

Time Commitment: 1-2 days a week after school, weather permitting, during the Fall and Spring. Dates and times to be determined beginning in September

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Gould
Click here to email Mr. Gould

Description:  Special Ed and Regular Ed students compete in indoor bocce against other schools

Eligibility Requirements: Grades

Time Commitment: After school

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Description: The weight room is open those students who wish to improve health, self-esteem, or strength.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Dependent on personal goals

Procedure for Joining: Report to weight room which is open immediately after school daily

Sponsor: TBD

Description: The Wellness Club is designed to work with students on making healthy decisions, which in turn leads to a proactive lifestyle. We focus on several topics including but not limited to; fitness tests and calculations, healthy food tasting, yoga, weight training, and stress management.

Eligibility Requirements: Interest in a healthy lifestyle

Time Commitment: Monthly meetings and maybe weekend events

Procedure for Joining: Attend 1st meeting in September

Sponsors: Ms. Powers 
Click here to email Ms. Powers

Description: Students enrolled in this course work with 4th grade students from Colonial Elementary School and assist in teaching water safety, water games, swim strokes.

Eligibility Requirements: Swimming skills, life guarding course and submission of application

Time Commitment: 1 period daily for 1 semester

Procedure for Joining: Submit application and schedule course

Sponsor: Mr. Gregg
Click here to email Mr. Gregg 

Description:  Best Buddies helps develop 1:1 and group friendships between individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their peers. Students participate in both small and large group social events throughout the year.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be patient, creative, friendly and genuine

Time Commitment: Bonus Block twice a month.

Procedure for Joining: Sign up for Bonus Block and enroll at www.bestbuddiesonline.org.

Sponsor: Jill Ruggiero and Michelle Pfeil

Click here to email Mrs. Ruggiero.

Click here to email Mrs. Pfeil.

Description: Spreading awareness about Black culture and issues impacting the Black community. Encouraging students to Believe Challenge Achieve. The BCA Club serves as a conduit of information for many minority students. Eradicating stereotypes, sharing cultural history, and visiting local sites of cultural interest are club activities.

Eligibility Requirements: Any grade

Time Commitment: Weekly bonus block, after school.

Procedure for Joining: Sign up for Bonus Block meeting.

Sponsor: Ms. Williams, Ms. Edwards

Click here to email Ms. Williams
Click here to email Ms. Edwards

Description: We are a club that is committed to helping local families during their battle with cancer, and throughout the school year, we host a number of events to generate funds for these families. In addition to providing families with financial support, we also aim to go the extra mile by giving special gifts that have been tailored to their likes and interests.

Eligibility Requirements: Grades 9-12

Time Commitment: Bonus block at least once a month. However, there are plenty of times when we meet after school to do work for the club.

Procedure for Joining: Any interested student can contact the sponsor, sign up for a meeting, or contact one of our club officers

Sponsor: Mrs. Hoffman

Click here to email Mrs. Hoffman.

Description:  Members crochet or knit supplies to donate to people in need. The supplies that are made will be sent to the Warm Up America! organization to be distributed to where they are needed. No prior crochet experience is required, and all are welcome.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Bonus Block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Sign up for bonus block

Sponsor: Ms. Webb

Click here to email Ms. Webb

Description: A group that meets to work on issues of safety and equity for gay, transgender and questioning youth.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: After school meetings and occasional activities

Procedure for Joining: Attend publicized meetings

Sponsor: Mr. Hackett
Click here to email Mr. Hackett

Description: With Montgomery County Habitat Chapter, students help to provide affordable housing for people in need through volunteer work and fundraising

Eligibility Requirements: Any age to join, but students must be 16 or older for site work

Time Commitment: Must attend meetings, take part in fundraising and work sites

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Evan
Click here to email Mr. Evan

Description: Interact is Rotary International’s service club for high school students. Our Interact club completes at least two fundraising commitments per year and multiple service projects for our local community.

Eligibility Requirements: Willingness to participate in a number of community service projects and two mandatory fundraising events.

Time Commitment: Attendance at meetings and events

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Mrs. Ruggiero
Click here to email Mrs. Ruggiero

Description: An extension of the IBCP and will serve as a means for students to meet, collaborate, fundraise and conduct service projects.

Eligibility Requirements:  Yes, students must be accepted into the IBCP.

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining:  Acceptance into the IBCP.

Sponsor: Ms. Duffy
Click here to email Ms. Duffy

Description: The International Cultural Awareness Club at PW strives to build a strong sense of community by sharing our unique cultural identities. We aim to create a space where people of all different ethnic backgrounds can come together and connect to one another. We engage in fundraisers to help plan future club events, promote school-wide cultural awareness while allowing more room for club member participation, and ultimately contribute to charities. The club is active, and we are constantly looking for creative ways to emphasize the importance and beauty of diversity.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: 1-5 hours a month

Procedure for Joining: Attend publicized meetings

Sponsor: Mr. Costanzo
Click here to email Mr. Costanzo

Description: At PW, the Intersectional Feminism Club’s main goal it to raise awareness and spark conversation. This club helps bring attention to issues such as sexism, racism, classism, islamophobia, homophobia and forms of hate that exist within our school and beyond. Members can participate in guided discussions about issues and how we can address them within our community. By engaging in discussion members can learn more about each other and their experience while also trying to discover ways to impact a greater community. This club aims to create a more socially conscious PW student body.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Every other week during Bonus Block, some after school meetings (flexible)

Procedure for Joining: Come to a meeting or see Ms. Edwards

Sponsor: Ms. Edwards
Click here to email Ms. Edwards

Description: To raise money to provide seriously and/or terminally ill children a most cherished wish.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Sign up for bonus block

Sponsor: Mr. Gallagher
Click here to email Mr. Gallagher

Description:  To provide a platform for students to discuss, embrace, and promote awareness and appreciation of the many diverse cultures worldwide.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Costanzo
Click here to email Mr. Costanzo

Description: The PWHS CSC club is designed to promote awareness and to lend a
helping hand to lower income families, by donating their time, and money raised through fundraisers to local charities in need.

Eligibility Requirements: Anyone interested in volunteering their time to help others.

Time Commitment: Attend monthly meetings, volunteer at local charities and
participate in fundraising events.  

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Blubaugh
Click here to email Mr. Blubaugh

Description: The Red Cross is a non-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to continue to serve our community. Their mission is to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. After the club has been set into motion, the main goal is to fundraise for the American Red Cross and educate the community.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month, after school.

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Stewart
Click here to email Mr. Stewart. 

Description: Sara’s Smiles is a foundation that provides activity kits, stress relievers and decorations for children in local hospitals undergoing treatment for no cost. Students will help to create a more positive and comfortable experience for children battling cancer.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Once per month

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mrs. Binczewski
Click here to email Mrs. Binczewski
 

Description: To raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and raise money to purchase AED machines for our school and low-income schools.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: During bonus block

Procedure for Joining: Sign up for bonus block

Description: This group raises funds that directly supports the Sega School in Tanzania  (Click here to learn more about the Sega School in Tanzania.) which is dedicated to the education of girls who live in extreme poverty and would otherwise not have the chance to attend school.

Eligibility Requirements: Willingness to participate in fundraisers

Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per month

Procedure for Joining: Apply and attend publicized meetings

Sponsor: Mrs. Woolf
Click here to email Mrs. Woolf

Description: This group serves to actively combat destructive decisions and serve as a model for the student body on how to enjoy life the right way.

Eligibility Requirements: Willingness to abide by SADD rules of conduct

Time Commitment: 1-5 hours a month

Procedure for Joining: Apply and attend publicized meetings

Sponsors: Ms. Sawyer and Ms. Liberatore
Click here to email Ms. Sawyer
Click here to email Ms. Liberatore
 

Description: Students go to Colonial Elementary School from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. to tutor fourth or fifth graders individually and in small groups. Tutors may help students with class projects, difficult topics/subjects, enrichment activities, etc.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must have proficient grades and a passion for helping others.

Time Commitment: Flexible schedule; sessions from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Ms. Lynch
Click here to email Ms. Lynch

Description: PW students focus on raising funds for the UNICEF organization, and raising awareness for the cause.

Eligibility Requirements: An interest in making a difference in the local and global community.

Time Commitment: Bimonthly meetings during Bonus Block and other various events throughout the year outside of school.

Procedure for Joining: Sign up for a meeting during Bonus Block

Sponsor: Ms. Geare
Click here to email Ms. Geare

Description: To raise funds to support non-profit charity, The Water Project

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment:  Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Contact the sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Madel
Click here to email Mr. Madel

Description: PW’s annual literary magazine: Original stories, poems, artwork and photography 

Eligibility Requirements: All students and staff members may submit   

Time Commitment: Variable depending on level of involvement 

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor 

Sponsor: Mrs. Canning
Click here to email Mrs. Canning

Website: Click here to go to The Continental's website. 

Description: The staff is responsible for all aspects of producing the school’s yearbook, including computer- based design, copyrighting, photography, and sales. All members of the staff learn digital photography, Photoshop and InDesign.

Eligibility Requirements: Enrollment in Publication Design elective course recommended, though anyone can participate.

Time Commitment: Variable depending on level of involvement

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Rafferty
Click here to email Mr. Rafferty

Eligibility Requirements: None to work on paper, editors are chosen from applications.

Time Commitment: Minimal for staff writers, weekly meetings and outside time commitment for editors.

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Costanzo
Click here to email Mr. Costanzo 

Website: Click here to read the Town Crier online.

Description: Help animals in shelters and to raise awareness of animals in shelters and their needs.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be interested in helping animals

Time Commitment: Attend meetings throughout the year and help with fundraising activities.

Procedure for Joining: Attend publicized meetings

Sponsor: Mr. Ortlieb
Click here to email Mr. Ortlieb

Description: An informational club teaching students everything you need to know about Crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum, ETC.), NFT’s, and how you can start investing and growing your portfolio. Other peers who join the club can provide more knowledge and help teach us as well as the fellow members. The club will also allow for open discussion between us and the club members about the current world of cryptocurrency and NFT’s. The club will be a place where we can all discuss what is happening in our portfolios month by month.

Eligibility Requirement: None

Time Commitment: Bonus Block once a month

Procure for Joining: Sign up for bonus block meeting.

Description:  Play/Compete in e-sports.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Contact the sponsor

Description: the environmental club offers the opportunity for PW students to learn about environmental issues in order to make a positive difference at our school and in our community.

Eligibility and Requirements: Strong interest and desire required

Time Commitment: Activities/projects determines time invested

Procedure for joining: Apply to Sponsor

Sponsor: Ms. Fiorino
Click here to email Ms. Fiorino

Description: Students learn the basics of fly fishing. The club will increase awareness of the need to conserve and protect our waterways.

Eligibility Requirements: Willingness to have fun, lots of patience and environmentally friendly.

Time Commitment: When available

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Grourke
Click here to email Mr. Grourke

Description: The club’s goal is to raise awareness among students about microfinance while selecting and monitoring various investments in developing nations.

Eligibility Requirements: Students interested in business and charitable endeavors.

Time Commitment: Meetings during Bonus Block, participation in various
fundraising events.

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mrs. Ajemian
Click here to email Mrs. Ajemian

Description: To raise money for the NixCancer Foundation, which was established to assist families fighting pediatric cancer and to fund research for Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). The club was founded by classmates of Nicholas Mincarelli, a Plymouth Elementary student who passed away from RMS in 2012.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Meets twice monthly. Supports and holds fundraisers.

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Sponsor: Mrs. Weidamoyer (at Plymouth Elementary)

Click here to email Mrs. Weidamoyer

Description: Students will plan and take a trip to the Chincoteague bay field station in the spring. Students will be required to complete 4 projects to be eligible to go on the trip.

Eligibility Requirements:   None.

Time Commitment:  Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Description: Regular Education Peers chosen by elective teachers would work on conversation skills with Special Education students.

Eligibility Requirements:  Students would be chosen by guidance, elective teachers then optional

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Description:  An outreach of Penn State’s THON event, PWHS’s Mini-THON also raises funds for the Four Diamonds Foundation, where all proceeds go directly to Penn State’s children’s hospital and research toward pediatric cancer.

Eligibility Requirements:  No disciplinary actions that would preclude a student from participating in dances, school trips, or other chaperoned events.

Time Commitment:  a.) For students on the planning committee: biweekly meetings (30 mins), active participation in events that committee heads organize (become more
frequent and longer as the event approaches), set up and clean up event itself 8am-12am on actual event date b.) For student fundraisers: however much time is required to raise money to attend the event, attendance on event date from 11am-11pm.

Procedure for Joining:  Contact Sponsor

Description: The PWHS Rocketry Club is a model rocketry club that competes in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC).  TARC is the world’s largest rocketry contest and the aerospace industry’s signature STEM program for middle and high school
students. Over the course of the contest, students learn to use hands on engineering skills to design and fabricate a rocket to meet challenging mission criteria that change each year.

Eligibility Requirements: All students with interest in model rocketry are welcome to join.

Time Commitment: Bi-weekly meetings from September through April.

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor or join Google Classroom:  r765i6

Sponsor: Mr. Muscarella
Click here to email Mr. Muscarella

Description: Students will have an opportunity to learn about and apply statistical techniques to real-world sports scenarios.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Bonus Block once per month

Procedure for Joining: Contact Sponsor

Sponsor: Mr. Marcus
Click here to email Mr. Marcus

Description: TED is an annual event that brings together the world's leading thinkers and doers to share ideas that matter in any discipline — technology, entertainment, design, science, humanities, business, development. In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading," TED has created TEDx, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxYouth@PWHS is not organized by TED Conferences, but is operated under a license from TED.

TEDxYouth@PWHS aims to highlight some of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School’s students who are doing great things within the community and have great stories to share in order to spark deep discussion and build community connections.

Eligibility: None

Time Commitment:

Procedure for Joining: Contact sponsor

Description: A national Christian organization that invites kids to follow Christ, care for them regardless of their response, and change lives in the process. Here at PW we facilitate the opportunity for students to participate in area Young Life groups.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Time Commitment: Bonus block once a month

Procedure for Joining: Sign up for Bonus Block meeting