Programs & Clubs

Academic Support

TLC Site: https://bidwelltlc.weebly.com/

Google Classroom code: zcbuej2

The Learning Center (TLC) is a resource for academic support. The TLC is located in Room 102. Check out the TLC Google Classroom to access help through notes and resources. You can access the TLC before school from 7:30 AM until the start of school, except on Wednesdays. On Wednesday, the TLC will open at 8:30 AM. After school, the TLC will be open till 3:15 PM.

Students can also request academic support from their teachers when needed, during primetime, or at a time that suits the teacher's availability.

Targeted Support Programs

Peer Mediators

This group meets weekly during Primetime.

Students work to help their peers resolve conflicts through peer mediation. They receive training on key conflict styles, active listening, and I-messages. They learn how to support peers through a mediation process. Students also work to promote a positive school climate through various campus activities and social media platforms.

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Peer Mediator content: Instagram, videos

Social Mentoring

This group meets weekly during Primetime.

This group of students is selected by teachers and staff on campus to work with our Special Needs students to develop social skills. Social Mentors work on practicing the intricacies of communication and personal space with our Special Needs students through a series of informational videos. Social Mentors then put those skills into practice through the use of board games.

Wellness Ambassadors

This group meets during Primetime. Google Classroom Code uilgzr3

The Wellness Ambassador Program will work to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and educate you and your friends about positive mental wellness. By destigmatizing Mental Health and promoting Mental Wellness. You will learn about community and campus resources to help direct a friend in need.

Wellness Presentation Link

California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF)

This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 AM in the Library.

Google Classroom Code 5i6sdfg

This club focuses on community services and is organized by its advisors.CJSF Membership is based on scholarship and is gained after qualifying grades are earned each semester. To become a member, students must apply each semester they are eligible. There is a four-week window to apply. A point system specified in the CJSF State By-Laws establishes the membership requirements. All you need is 2 A's and 2 B's in your Math, English, History, and Science classes, NO D's or F's in any subject. In the fall, 8th graders may apply, and the 7th and 8th graders are eligible to apply in the spring.

KLEAN

This group meets TBD

Kids Leading Everyone Against Nicotine (KLEAN) Club focuses on Tobacco use prevention education. Their goal is to prevent young people from using tobacco. Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke. Promote quitting among adults and youth. Students who join this club will lead events on and off campus, like Red Ribbon Week and elementary tobacco prevention presentations.

Educational Talent Search (ETS) & Upward Bound

Educational Talent Search (ETS) and Upward Bound (UB) are federally funded programs designed to motivate, support, and encourage low-income, first-generation students to graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education at their choice.

The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education. These programs offer services including academic advising, tutoring, career exploration, college application assistance, and financial aid information.

For more information, please contact your school counselor or visit the links below.

https://www.csuchico.edu/tsed/

https://www.csuchico.edu/upwardbound/index.shtml

Weekly Lunch Clubs

Lunch clubs are facilitated by the Counseling staff during both lunches. Counseling Club Flyer link

Jewelry Club

This group meets weekly on Mondays during early lunch.

Students interested in creating different styles of jewelry created this club last year. No experience is needed! All styles of jewelry are explored, from bracelets to earrings are made for club sales.

Board Games

This group meets weekly on Tuesdays during both lunches.

Students have the opportunity to play board games and socialize while they eat their lunches.

Garden Club

This group meets on Tuesdays weekly during both lunches.

Relax and unwind in the garden. We will be cleaning up our garden and making plans for the Fall and Spring growing seasons. Join us if you want to get your hands dirty and watch our garden grow.

M.E.Ch.A.

This group meets on Wednesdays during both lunches.

Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) is a student organization that promotes higher education, cultura, and historia. MEChA is an organization that seeks to promote Chicano unity. The acronym of the organization's name is the Spanish word mecha, which means "fuse". The motto of MEChA is 'La Union Hace La Fuerza' (Unity makes strength).

Club Live

This group meets on Thursdays weekly during both lunches.

Club Live is a youth-led club run on Bidwell's campus through Butte County Behavioral Health! Our goal is to make Bidwell a place where people can support each other and make Bidwell the best place that it can be. Each week we meet to play games, get to know each other, learn valuable coping skills and discuss issues facing students at Bidwell are facing like Alcohol, Vaping, and Opioids. We also look to make Bidwell a better place for everyone through monthly Climate Projects that seek to uplift other students and move towards making the climate at Bidwell the best it can be. All are more than welcome to join at any time!

Movie Club

This group meets Fridays weekly during both lunches.

Students meet during lunch to watch movies. Students vote and decide which movie they will watch. They typically cycle through the various cinematic choices available through Netflix or Disney+.

Animator's Palate

This club meets on the last Wednesday of every month in Room 201 during Early Lunch

Do you love Disney Characters? Ever wish you could learn how to draw one of your favorite characters? Here is your chance. Each month, you will have an opportunity to draw a new Disney character. Be sure to listen to the morning announcement and look out for Disney Animator's Palate.

How does a student create a club?

Clubs are developed and chartered by students. If a student wishes to start a club, they will need a faculty advisor to oversee the organization. Please reach out to the Activities Director in room 408 or your school counselor for more information.

The 8th-Grade Legend AWARD

Link to Legend Award Guidebook

More current info to come in the

Spring semester 2026

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