Asians in Music AIM high! Join us to play instruments (modern and traditional) to create an ensemble appreciating Asian music. We'll perform at events both in and out of school. Rehearsal days for members only, but non-rehearsal days are open to all for cultural info presentations (reach out if you'd like to lead your own presentation!). Bring your own instrument, relax, and let's play!

When: Friday Enrichments 

Join: Show up! (Level 3)

Leaders: Jocelyn Lin (jlin53@cps.edu) - Samantha Soung (swsoung@cps.edu)

Sponsor: Ms. Tiffany Batiste-Gilmore

Be A Light’s goal is raise awareness about youth suicide, cyber bullying and bullying while also spreading positive messages about mental health through Payton. We will do this through a partnership with Gabriel’s Light, a nonprofit. Our meetings are a combination of informative presentations on various topics as well as activities and discussions to promote positive messages. 

When: Tuesday Enrichments 242

Join: Show up! (Level 2)

Leader:  Lake Linebaugh - lllinebaugh@cps.edu, Anabel Seiler - arseiler@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Ms. Almeda

Achievements: We got sponsored by The Gabriels Light Foundation.

We are a mental health advocacy club that meets to discuss how to destigmatize areas in our community, and provide a safe space for all students to share resources with their peers and promote mental wellness!

When: Friday Enrichments 214

Join: Show up! (Level 2)

Presidents: Nora Lerner - nalerner@cps.edu, Sylvia Urdaneta-Largura - surdanetala@cps.edu

Leaders:  Noam Cohen - nscohen@cps.edu, Belinda Arias - bmarias@cps.edu

Sponsor: Ms. Nythia Martinez

Achievements: Organized Valen-Kind wishes event that promoted peer-on-peer support by spreading positive affirmations throughout the school and received grant to make mental health toolkits.

Instagram: @bc2m.wpcp

Leader:  Chloe Wong - cxwong@cps.edu, Aria Shah - AJShah1@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mr. Todd Bauer 

S.A.V.E. Grizzlies is a part of the SAVE promise club organization, and is dedicated to stopping gun violence and creating a safer and kinder school environment for our community.

When: Monday Enrichments 232

Join: Show up! (Level 2)

President: Eva Lufrano - ealufrano@cps.edu 

Leaders: Jacqueline Madda - jmmadda@cps.edu, Elizabeth Galioto - egalioto@cps.edu, Maya Kane-Malamud - mkane-malam@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Ms. Renate Cristiano 

Social Media: Instagram - @save_wpcp

So that students have a place to relax and wind down after a long school week.

When: Friday Enrichments 

Join: Show up! (Level 1)

President: Lydia Popova - lpopova@cps.edu 

Leaders: Keilee Billena - kbillena@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mr. Patrick Beatty

Social Media: Instagram - @lotuscirclewpcp

We meet to spread awareness about mental health, breast cancer, and overall well-being by doing initiatives around and outside of school. 

When: Thursday Enrichments 313

Join: Show up! (Level 1)

Leader:  Marissa Mancine - mnmancine@cps.edu, Julia Nozicka - jnozicka@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Ms. Bertoni