PENNRIDGE HS

You can contact the advisor by just clicking on their name. You can also just stop by their room to find out more information on any club you are interested in!

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76ers Club is for anyone interested in the NBA Team the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA, and anything pertaining to basketball. The club will focus on watching game highlights, talking basketball strategy, and playing basketball. We will meet after school on a weekly basis.

Advisor - Ms. Heidi Maurer

Meeting Held in - Room 345

Day(s) To Meet - weekly

The Academic Challenge Team represents Pennridge High School in scholastic competition, challenging teams from all areas of Pennsylvania and beyond. Similar to a type of team Jeopardy, teams of four high school students meet opposing schools’ teams to answer a wide range of academic questions in spirit, intense competition. The ultimate goal is to win the Bucks County Scholar’s Bowl, symbolic of the best team in the region. We will also do some local and national math competitions for students who are only interested in mathematics.

Advisor - Mrs. Tammy Rissmiller

Meeting Held in - Room 214

Day(s) To Meet - TBA

The word Aevidum means "I've Got Your Back". This national organization was created by a group of students that wanted to be better-prepared to help and handle crisis situations with their peers. Every month, the group trains on one aspect of the club's mission. Aevidum tries to inspire schools and communites to adopt cultures of care and advocacy, promoting positivety, and that everyone is accepted, appreciated and acknowledged.

Advisor - Mr Abram Hughes

Meetings Held in - TBD

Day(s) to Meet - Monthly

The Anti-Discrimination Club is a group with a mission to end discrimination and overall hate. In a world of an immense amount of negativity, we unite together to aid issues that have impacted generations for far too long. We will educate the Pennridge community on topics such as bullying while raising funds for larger anti-discrimination organizations. Our officers and members strive to change the community in this non-politically affiliated club to support one another and remind each other that every person deserves happiness.

Advisor - Ms. Marni Berkowitz

Meeting Held in - Room 333

Day(s) To Meet - Alternating Thursdays and RAMS Activity days

The American Red Cross Club is a service-oriented club. The club will focus on a service area of disaster and emergency relief. As an active participant, you will be able to receive volunteer hours through the club's activities.

Advisor - Dr. Amy Moyer

Meeting Held In - Room 318

Day(s) To Meet - 1st and 3rd Friday's of the month

Art Mural Club is for anyone interested in being part of designing and painting various murals projects that will be displayed throughout the school. We are looking for students who are creative, have a skill and love for painting, and want to leave their artistic mark at Pennridge High School. We will meet 4 times a month.

Advisor - Mrs. Sarah Moos

Meetings Held in - Room 328

Day(s) to Meet - After school, 4 times per month

Asian Culture Club is for anyone interested in coming together to learn more about Asian culture, food, history, etc.

Advisor - Mrs. Lisa Russell

Meetings Held in - Room 311

Day(s) to Meet - First Thursday of every month

The Attention to Humanity Club represents the voices of the oppressed in the world. Our club works to provide support to people in humanitarian crises through donation, fundraising, drives, etc. Our club also focuses on education and spreading awareness of current social and humanitarian issues concerning oppressed and misrepresented individuals. We believe that we are all citizens of this world, and that something can always be done to help those in need, no matter how big or small a task, in order to bring society's "attention to humanity."

Advisor - Dr. Amy Moyer

Meetings Held in - Room 318

Day(s) To Meet - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month

BSUs main goal is to unify black students on campus and to promote diversity and equity throughout the school. This club will help to make Pennridge a more positive space for students of color. All students are welcome. BSU is present throughout high schools and colleges in America. It is a student-based organization that was established in the 1960s. Meetings will be held 2x per month. Hope to see you there!

Advisor - Mrs. Johann Sheppard

Meetings Held in - Room 379

Day(s) To Meet - 2x per Month

Do you love reading? Book Club will provide a space for students to discuss their interests, give recommendations, and help have a deeper understanding of literature. Everyone is welcome! All that's required is the want to read and discuss. We will be reading various genres where suggestions are wanted and encouraged.

Advisor - Mr. Charlie Lainhart

Meetings Held in - Room 317

Day(s) To Meet - Monthly

This club is open to anyone and everyone. BuildOn is a nonprofit organization that raises money to build schools in underprivileged countries. The chapter for Pennridge High School would raise money for BuildOn and hopefully raise enough to go on a trip to build a school in an impoverished area of the world. No one is forced to go on these trips and it can just be people who fundraise money. We may be high school students but our drive and motivation to help our world really does make all the difference. We hope to attract students who are passionate about changing our world and making it a better place. Education is something that is so valued around the world and we as students in the United States are again so lucky to be able to go to school every day and not everyone has the chance to do that.

Advisor - Mrs. Nicole Gordienko

Meetings Held in - Room 374

Day(s) to Meet - TBD

Playing the game of chess develops critical thinking skills, reasoning skills, calmness under pressure, patience and sportsmanship. Students will learn, play and enjoy chess with other players. All levels from beginner to expert are welcome.

Advisor - Mrs. Elizabeth Dorneman

Meetings Held in - TBD

Day(s) to Meet - TBD

Computer Science/Programming Club is a club where you can learn more about the world of technology and computers. We will be expanding our knowledge on programming as it is a rapidly growing field. Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in room 213.

Advisor - Mrs. Lydia Ramer-Hunter

Meetings Held in - Room 213

Day(s) To Meet - 3rd Wednesday of the month

Debate Club is an academic club where students research and converse on the pros and cons of two chosen topics. Students travel to other local high schools throughout the school year to compete in the LVIDA league. The club meets in the Library approximately once a week afterschool.

Advisor - Ms. Lisa Maderic

Meetings Held in - Library after school

Day(s) To Meet - TBA

This club brings the infinite worlds of D&D to Pennridge High School. It's a realm of creativity with few boundaries and a place to have fun and make friends, all while playing dungeons and dragons.

Advisor - Mrs. Staci Klemmer

Meeting Held in - Cafe after school

Day(s) To Meet - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month

Are you worried about the future of our environment and Planet? Do you like learning about nature and/or the weird, cool, and beautiful animals of our earth and oceans? Are you curious about how our Earth works and how we impact it? JOIN THE EARTH CLUB!! The Earth Club of Pennridge is designed for any students who relate to these statements to have conversations about them or just a place to listen to our conversations and have some snacks! The Earth Club is a body for healthy change in our lives, the school, and all the people around us, to better aid, benefit, and restore our natural environment. Registration for Earth Club can be found here!

Advisor - Mrs Kim Reese

Meetings Held in - Room 219

Day(s) to Meet - TBD

Our club has been involved in multiple activities in the school and the local community. In recent years, the Environmental Club has refurbished the courtyard, instituted a more efficient recycling program at the high school, and began a campaign to reduce disposable water bottle usage. One of our goals for the upcoming year is to acquire a water filtration system in our cafeteria. We are also coordinating with the middle school science department to implement environmental awareness at the elementary level. We participate in field trips throughout the year that allow hands-on experiences in a variety of settings. We will meet during homeroom on activity schedule days and on select days after school.

Advisor- Mrs. Kim Reese

Meetings Held in - Room 219

Day(s) To Meet - Rams Schedule days

FCA is a before-school, student-led club designed to be a time for you to hang out with other Christians and to expand your own personal faith. Students have the opportunity to share their own faith-based experiences, to play games, and to eat. We would love to have you join us. Stop by and check it out!

Advisor - Mr. Matt Simkins

Advisor room - Room 110

Time To Meet - Mornings

The Pennridge Fishing Club is a great place for all students to discuss fishing, learn new skills, share their experiences, and further enhance their knowledge of the sport. Events and gatherings may be organized by club members during weekends for participants to relax, socialize, and simply....Fish!

Advisor - Mr. Kurt Hutchison

Advisor room - Room 370

Day(s) To Meet - Weekends

The FOR Club is part of the Rachel’s Challenge Program that was presented to the district in 2019. Rachel, the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, was a true believer in kindness. The FOR Club at Pennridge will be working on several avenues to promote kindness and well-being for our students and staff

Advisor - Mrs. Sharon Fusco

Held in - Room 324

Time To Meet: TBA

Future Business Leaders of America is an educational association of student members preparing for careers in business or who are just simply interested in learning more about the free enterprise system. FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, and prepare for entry into, and advancement within, a business or business-related occupation. Members learn how to engage in business enterprise, how to direct the affairs of a group, and how to compete honorably in competitive events. These activities help prepare students to be better employees and better citizens. Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. If you are going to college as a Business Major or Minor, or plan on running your own business someday, this organization is for you!

Advisor - Mr Adam Tatar

Held in - Room 371

Time to Meet - TBA

This club is for students grades 9-12 that are interested in becoming teachers. The club meets once a month. A variety of speakers present information at the meetings. Club members observe and work in a classroom for a day. They are encouraged to volunteer in elementary schools.

Advisor - Mrs. Sarah Serfass, Room 244

Co-Advisor - Mr. Michael Dertouzos, Room 112

Time to Meet - TBA

GSA is an after-school club that meets weekly to discuss ways to raise awareness and provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ sturdents and their allies. The focus is on understanding and appreciating one another, so all are welcome.

Advisor - Mrs. Julia Grimshaw

Held in - Room 372

Time to Meet - weekly

German Club is open to any student interested in the German language, culture, and countries where German is spoken. We will typically meet once a month to listen to music, play games, have celebrations, watch movies, etc. Students may have the opportunity to meet exchange students and learn more about PHS's German department and language opportunities.

Advisor - Mrs. Leanna Goodrich

Held in - Room 242

Time to Meet - Monthly

This club is for anyone that is interested in studying and celebrating the various cultures of the world. During meetings, club participants present and share information on specific regions of interest that may include samples of music and food, practicing a language, and taking time to appreciate the different clothing, religion, and traditions of each culture. This club hopes to help spread the message that the “the beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.” Meetings are not mandatory and typically occur 2-3x/month.

Advisor - Mrs. Lisa Russell

Held in - Room 311

Time to Meet - 2-3x per month

Do you want to learn more about juggling, or want to improve your juggling skills? Then join the juggling club! Our meetings will be a way to have fun and enjoy juggling as a group! We will have a trick of the month for all of us to work on, do group juggling, and make up fun routines! You don't have to already know how to juggle. This club is for anyone who wants to learn and have a good time, from total beginners to skilled jugglers! Come and join us every other Tuesday in the audion.

Advisor - Mrs. Stefanie Iatarola

Held in - Audion

Time to Meet - every other Tuesday

The purpose of the Key Club is to provide students an opportunity to participate in service for the surrounding community. This is a student-run organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. To become a member of this school year, you must complete the following registration form - Key Club Registration Form

This club requires dues of $15 to become an active member and completion of 50 hours of community service by April 30th to remain a member in good standing. Checks can be made payable to PHS (memo - Key Club) and are due by Friday, September 30, 2022. All members must attend all general membership meetings and remain active in the Canvas page in order to receive additional information about events.

Advisor - Mrs. Julia Grimshaw, Room 372

Co-Advisor - Ms. Rachel Hoffman, Room 375

Below is a short video of some of Key Club events and activities!

Library Aides are student volunteers who help in the Library once a cycle during study hall, RAMS period or weekly afterschool. Students assist in the Library by shelving books, reading shelves, school errands, creating displays and other jobs as assigned. Library Aide application forms can be found here.

Advisor - Ms. Lisa Maderic

Held in - Library

Meeting - during study hall

The purpose of Minority Inclusive Club (MIC) is to give students of color at Pennridge High School an opportunity to be heard. MIC is meant to serve as a forum for students of color to share experiences, get to know each other, and work together to educate other students in the high school about the importance of diversity and inclusion in our community. We chose the word “inclusion” in our name because we want to approach all students with open arms and make them feel welcome.

Advisor - Mrs. Kelly Angeli

Held in - Room 319

Meeting - TBA

Pennridge High School is proud to join the Four Diamonds movement to conquer childhood cancer. The mission of the Four Diamonds is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Children's Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support and innovative research. Pennridge Mini-THON is a student-organized branch of Penn State's dance marathon (THON). Mini-THON is an activity-packed event, taking place at the end of the year to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. Proceeds raised by Pennridge Mini-THON go directly to Four Diamonds. If interested in joining this club, please contact or see an advisor to obtain an application.

Advisor - Mr. David Brown, Room 312

Advisor - Mrs. Angela Schoettle, Room 117

Meeting - TBD

Date of MiniThon - May 20, 2023

Students will reenact a trial while competing with other schools in Bucks County. Students take on roles of attorneys and witnesses, prepare direct and cross-examinations, and learn about a potential future in the law. Meetings will begin in November and run through the February/March competition.

Advisor - Mrs Allyson Kearney

Held in - Room 204

Meetings - start in November

The Model UN (United Nations) is a student club based on the simulation of the United Nations. In MUN, students will learn and improve debate skills, collaboration, and compromise. Students will also have the ability to utilize these skills and participate in competitive MUN conferences.

Advisor - Mr. Darren Hess

Held in - Room 357

Meetings - TBD

The Penndulum is a student-run newspaper. Students are responsible for researching, writing and submitting articles for publication. The staff meets on an as needed basis.

Advisor - Mrs. Nicole Gordienko

Held in - room 374

Meetings - as needed

Pennridge Cares for Kids partners with The Kisses for Kyle Foundation. Kisses for Kyle help families with financial burdens when they are faced with a child's cancer diagnosis. Pennridge Cares for Kids runs fundraisers, activities, and community events to continually provide support for families. They also host parties to celebrate the successful completion of treatment. This club is open to all students who want to help others! Sign up here!

Advisor - Mrs. Karen Miller

Held in - Room 342

Meetings - Monthly

PHSDT performs at school events and at half-time during basketball games. Practices are held twice a week to work on enhancing skills and technique, create and perfect choreography, and to work on personal and team goals. The Dance Team is not just about improving dance and leadership skills but also creating life-long friendships. Students of any dance skill level are welcome to join and learn! Check us out on Instagram @phs_danceteam.

Advisor - Danielle Dickinson

Held in - high school lobby

Meeting - 2x per month

The Pennridge Girl's Ice Hockey Club is a club for any girls looking to or interested in playing ice hockey. No prior experience is needed. For more information, contact the coach directly at the email below.

Advisor/Head Coach - Michael Postorino (michael@postorino.com)

Our club is the ideal place for any and all Pennridge students to write, read, and discuss poetry. No prior experience with poetry is required. We will incorporate published and spoken-word poems throughout our meetings. Anticipate free discussion of themes, poet's purpose, historical and social context, emotion, and styles, along with unrestricted poetry writing. We will ensure that Poetry Club is a casual, comfortable environment with plenty of room for both individual creativity and group collaboration.

Advisor - Mr. Daniel Linskey

Held in - Room 323

Meeting - TBD

Philosophy Club is for anyone interested in delving into the world of philosophy. Whether you have a lot of background knowledge or none at all, feel free to speak your mind! All thoughts and ideas are respected and considered.

Advisor - Mr. Daniel Linskey

Held in - Room 311

Meeting - TBD

The Pennridge Performing Arts Department will include a variety of theatrical performances, cabarets, plays, and musicals throughout the year in different performance settings. Students of all performing and technical theater backgrounds are encouraged to join, learn, and perform theatrical works throughout the year. Each performance has a varying degree of auditions, rehearsals, and number of productions.

Advisor - Miss Christa Schimitsch

Held in - LGI 3.3

Learn the basics of Pickleball! A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Played on a badminton sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. We will play at 2nd Street in Perkasie after school. No experience necessary! Can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels!

Advisor - Mr Aaron Rapsinski

Held at - 2nd Street, Perkasie

Meeting - 1 or 2x per month

The Psychology Club is a club for any student interested in learning more about psychology or those interested in seeking a psychology career. The club will meet once a month to discuss the field of psychology, current practices in psychology and possible career paths.

Advisor - Mrs Steph Nash

Held in - Room 306

Meetings - once a month

Record club is a book club-like environment focused on listening to and discussing new albums. Our goal is to create a casual environment where Pennridge students can explore new music. We try and reach everyone by listening to all genres of music and allowing everyone to have a voice in the discussion. Email jpearson@pennridge.us if you are interested in getting added to the Canvas page where discussions are posted, and see the schedule for our monthly in-person meetings!

Advisor - Mrs. Jen DiVasto

Held in - Music Hallway

Meetings - twice a month

Ever think about being a singer in a band? Do you play guitar? Bass? Drums? Keyboards? Tambourine??? Then maybe you should join Rock University. At Rock U, students are matched up with other student musicians and focus on learning songs and the live performance, with the ultimate goal of playing a live show in front of the school. No musical experience necessary, but students will be expected to practice their instrument on their own.

Advisor - Mr. Adam Rabuck

Held in - Room 238

Meeting - TBD

SADD is a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions such as underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, and teen violence. We also support teen mental health and work for suicide prevention awareness. Activities include Red Ribbon Week, Grim Reaper Day and Hold On, You Matter Walk. Meetings organizing and implementing these activities occur throughout the year.

Advisor - Mrs. Tami Rissmiller

Held in - Room 214

Meetings - TBD

The Ski and Board Club provides opportunities for students to go to skiing and snowboarding to various locations during the ski season. This year we will be providing opportunities to the Poconos, New England, and a trip out west. Click on this link to join our club CANVAS page for all club information: https://pennridge.instructure.com/enroll/6LB9DF

Advisor - Mr. Jason Plawa, Room 108

Advisor - Mr. Ross Owens

This is a club where students can openly discuss pro-choice opinions. During the meeting, students could fundraise for organizations, talk about regulations being passed in the world, and make changes around our school to help make it a better place. This will be a student led club, rather than the advisor taking charge. The club is open to all gender, political, and religious beliefs.

Advisor - Mrs. Sabrina Bates

Held in - Room 106

Day(s) to meet - TBD

Do you like to help others? Student Sunshine Club is for any student interested in helping to raise money for other students in financial need. We will meet once or twice a month to create fundraisers to raise money to help support our peers who might need assistance in paying for items such as prom tickets, field trips, etc. Help brighten up someone else’s high school experience by bringing a little sunshine to your classmates! Feel free to email us with any questions!

Advisor - Ms. Melissa O'Brien, Room 350

Advisor - Mrs. Carly Baker, Room 318

Day(s) to meet - Once or twice a month

S.U.F.A is a club in which students can come together to volunteer at local animal shelters and fundraise for them as well. Students will be collaborating with the Bucks County SPCA and Salfid Rescue. This club gives students with an interest in animals a place to express their interests and help the community.

Advisor - Ms. Samantha Pregizer

Held in - Rooms 102, 104, 106

Day(s) to meet - TBD

This club is open to anyone and everyone who is passionate about fashion and the environment. This club will give the students of PHS the creative outlet to express themselves while also being mindful of the environment and reusing materials. We hope to have students restyle & redesign clothes that are old or from thrift shops to show that you can make something old, new again! We will also look at global fashion through time and learn more about career paths for those interested in a career in the fashion industry.

Advisor - Ms. Rachel Hoffman

Held in - Room 375

Day(s) to meet - TBD

Pennridge Highschool is proud to join Travis Manion Foundation’s mission of service and character building to honor our heroes who gave everything in protection of our freedom. The foundation is named after a selfless Marine from Doylestown ( 1st Lieutenant Travis Manion of the First Marine Corps Battalion) who gave his life in combat while serving overseas. In remembrance of Travis and other heroes the Travis Manion Foundation Club will be planning, fundraising, and completing service projects within the community while also promoting the foundation and its goals.

Advisor - Ms. Kristyn Marinelli, Rooms 111, 116 or 119

Advisor - Mr. Tim Busch, Room 115

Day(s) to meet - beginning in November

Join the INCLUSION REVOLUTION where students of all abilities have the power to positively impact their school communities by promoting social inclusion. The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change. With sports as the foundation, the three-component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom, and school climates of acceptance. These are school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in and feel a part of, all activities, opportunities, and functions. Please join the canvas page to stay up to date on any events and meetings.

Please join the Canvas page below to stay up to date on any events and meetings.

https://pennridge.instructure.com/enroll/RAT9KT

Club Sponsors: Ms Jessica Ashlock, Mrs Tammy Pfistner

Unified Sports Coaches: Ms. Angela James, Mrs. Chris Fehnel

This club will empower women and will make sure all women at Pennridge have support by providing an outlet and a safe place for women to talk about their personal matters to students their age. We plan to fundraise and participate in community outreach programs. The QR code to the right will direct you on how to sign up for our club!

Advisor - Mrs. Shannon O'Sullivan and Mrs. Lori D'Angelo

Held in - College and Career Center, Room 354

Meetings Held - Every other Monday

Mission - Work2BeWell (W2BW) is a mental health and wellness program focused on providing mental health resources and education for teens, parents, and educators. Our goal is to promote teen wellness across the country, and work to normalize the conversation about mental health and reduce the stigma that surrounds it.

A Work2BeWell Club is a student-led, adult-advised school club that focuses on the Work2BeWell mission and vision. Work2BeWell Clubs create their own mission and vision based on the needs of their students, school, and community with the W2BW vision as the foundation. Clubs are a brave place for students to be themselves, where they can share their journeys with mental health and wellness. Clubs also plan events to raise awareness and decrease the stigma associated with mental health. Click here for more information on the Work to be Well Club!

Co-Advisor - Mr. Charlie Lainhart, Room 317

Co-Advisor - Mrs. Steph Nash, Room 306

Time to Meet - TBA

We are a club for anyone curious or passionate about the yarn arts! Everyone is welcome whether you are a novice knitter curious about the craft and looking to discover a new hobby, or an advanced crocheter with projects and experience to share! Here you can learn how to knit as well as enjoy a relaxing space among friends to work your yarn. Our club typically meets on RAMS days during school and once a week afterschool on THURSDAYS for one-hour sessions (2:30-3:30). Walk-ins are welcome and supplies are available for use among club members!

Advisor - Ms. Audrey Gregory

Held in - Room 343

Meeting - during RAMS period and every Thursday