PHS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Students can learn or work on any kind of art they want. They are free to use most materials PHS has to offer. Many Art Club students work back stage on the high school musicals. Students in Art Club do not have to attend every meeting. Coming once in a while is fine and they can work with or without assistance. 

Faculty Advisor: TBD
Meeting Location: Art Room

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Terry (aterry@portlandct.us)

Meeting Location: Room 218

A club for students with an interest in plants and gardening!

Faculty Advisor:  Mr. Kukucka (wkukucka@portlandct.us)

GSA is a club open to any and all students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community or who are allies. We meet weekly in room 216 to discuss current issues, advocate for student rights and create awareness in our community.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Kukucka (wkukucka@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Rm. 216

Do you like to walk through the woods? Hiking club traverses local trails of varying levels of difficulty at least once a month. Join us and on our walks and educational experiences provided by Mr. Hanusch.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Brechlin (dbrechlin@portlandct.us), Mr. Bernard (dbernard@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Various locations. See Mr. Brechlin to be added to the email list

Jazz Band provides an additional musical challenge for advanced players in the band.  Students study many styles of jazz, learn how to improvise, and perform in concerts throughout the year. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Charter Oak Conference Music Festival and audition for a seat in the Regional and All-State Jazz Ensembles.  Rehearsals are held only once a week in the evening. 

Club Advisor: Mrs. Novak (knovak@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Band Room

Key Club is a service club that participates in various activities throughout the school year. We are always open to additional student ideas for service!

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Dougherty (tdougherty@portlandct.us) & Ms. Choquette (jchoquette@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: TBD

Participants meet weekly to review math problems. They then compete in JV or varsity meets against other schools. Students compete in individual and team rounds. There is one JV and one Varsity meet per month allowing students to participate in math league and sports in the same season. Donuts are provided during meets and practices.

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Visone (bvisone@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Room 212, away meets

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Kenney (mkenney@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Room 206

Students are invited to be a part of our annual musical production as part of our cast (onstage), our pit band, our set building/backstage crew, or to help out with lighting/tech needs. Rehearsals usually run from December to March with performances later in March.

Directors: Mr. Tucker (stucker@portlandct.us), Mrs. Millerd (emillerd@portlandct.us) 

Pit Band: Mrs. Novak (knovak@portlandct.us)
Tech Director: Mr. Bernard (dbernard@portlandct.us) 

Stage Director: Mr. Richards (trichards@portlandct.us)

Meeting Location: Auditorium, Band Room, Tech Booth, Back Stage, Scene Shop

A club for students who are passionate about technology and wish to explore the content area more.  Students have the opportunity to build robots and compete at state and national events. Students are also encouraged to partake in self enrichment using the wood shop, metal shop, and 3D printers to supplement this process. 

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Richards (trichards@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Room 102

Student senate is an organization conducted by students and supervised by an adviser.  The purpose of the student senate is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects.  In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body.  They help share student ideas, interests, and concerns with the school-wide community. The function of the student senate is based upon parliamentary procedures.  Ideas are presented, voted upon and confirmed by the student body president.  Any student that is interested in leadership, organizational behavior, event planning or becoming more involved in the school are welcome to become involved. 

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Stotler (mstotler@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Room 207

Sewing club is a place work on creative projects at your own pace.   You can use the time to learn how to sew,  improve your sewing skills , or take a further look at fashion!  Students can create their own machine or hand sewn projects - Some supplies are available and students may also bring in their own supplies.  Beginners & new members are always welcome!

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Lutkus (klutkus@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Middle School Room 10

Students pay to ride the bus and get lift tickets to Ski/Snowboard at Powder Ridge or Mount Southington (4 trips). Lessons and rentals are also available for new participants. 

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Bengston (sbengston@portlandct.us)

PHS Chess Club is for anyone looking to learn to improve their chess game, regardless of knowledge or previous experience. Anyone is welcome! We will play, examine openings, and discuss basic theory. Come join us in 224.

Dungeons and Dragons is a club that ideally will meet 1x a week. The structure of the club will change depending on interest level and amount of students involved. The idea is to provide a location for people to play DnD, provide a home for existing campaigns, and support newer players in a new campaign. 

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Bourque (jbourque@portlandct.us)

WPHT is the home of morning announcements! Are you interested in announcing the news, sports, or hosting a particular segment? Announcements are the place for you! Don't want to be on camera? No problem, there a various tech roles that where you can participate.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Bernard (dbernard@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Studio (Rm. 220)

The PHS yearbook is currently produced by the Electronic Publications class, typically taken by seniors. Interested students should request to take Electronic Publications in their Junior year during Course Recommendation time. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Bernard.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Bernard (dbernard@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Room 221

Advisors: Mrs. Millerd (emillerd@portlandct.us), Mrs. Smith (kasmith@portlandct.us)  

Advisors: Mr. Bernard (dbernard@portlandct.us), Mrs. Larson (klarson@portlandct.us)  

Advisors: Ms. Choquette (jchoquette@portlandct.us), Ms. Vázquez (kvazquez@portlandct.us) 

Advisors: Mrs. St.Amand (sstamand@portlandct.us), Mrs. Paolela (spaolela@portlandct.us)  

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS activities. 

NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, US Territories, Canada, and around the world. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

As such, NHS chapters and students are in schools that care not only about student achievement, but also about community engagement.

Juniors and seniors who have at least a 3.5-grade point average (not rounded), no more than one final grade of less than C-, and no F’s are academically eligible for admission to NHS. At the beginning of the first quarter, GPAs will be calculated, and all qualified candidates will be notified of their eligibility, the procedure for applying, and the requirements for acceptance. Applicants must fill out an application, submit an essay, and document community service hours (24 hours for seniors, 20 hours for students) and at least three leadership roles. After the deadline for application submission, the NHS faculty council will review the materials and select those candidates who meet all requirements. Selection is by a majority vote.

Have specific questions? NHS FAQ's 

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Bernard (dbernard@portlandct.us) & Ms. Piteo (ppiteo@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Room 215

This is an Honor Society for students who have demonstrated excellence in the Career and Technical Education program.

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Terry (aterry@portlandct.us)

Meeting Location: Room 218

Tri-M is a Music Honor Society available to Juniors and Seniors who meet specific criteria and apply in the Fall. Members of Tri-M have been involved in community event such as performing with the band and A Cappella for the Holiday Tree Lighting, and planning mentorship activities with younger musicians.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Tucker (stucker@portlandct.us)
Meeting Location: Music Wing