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PHS students welcome to the 1st virtual activities fair
PHS students welcome to the 1st virtual activities fair
for after-school programs at Penncrest HS.
for after-school programs at Penncrest HS.
Please review your options for the 2020-2021 school year. Upon completion of reviewing this information, please make your selection and email the club coordinator, their email is posted below the video.
Please keep in mind that PHS after-school programs:
have a limited number of spaces
are selective (e.g., there is an application process or you have to receive faculty recommendation)
most clubs and programs will only meet virtually
a few clubs and programs will meet both in-person and virtually
A message from Mr. Evans
A message from Mr. Evans
After-School Programs
After-School Programs
2020-2021
PLEASE CLICK THE CLUB NAME TO VIEW THE VIDEO
The Reading Olympics Club is essentially a competitive book club. The purpose of the club is to unite students who enjoy reading for pleasure and discussing books with peers. A pre-chosen list of books, covering a wide variety of genres, serves as the basis for the club’s reading activities. Students will work in teams to prepare for a countywide competition with area high schools held in Delaware County in the spring. Club members choose meeting dates.
Coordinator: Ms. Host
Coordinator Email: whost@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. Host
Coordinator Email: whost@rtmsd.org
The Gryphon, Penncrest's Literary Magazine, is published once a year, in the spring. Throughout the academic year any student may submit stories, poems, essays, artwork and photography to be considered for publication by the Gryphon editorial staff, which is comprised of interested Penncrest students of all ages.
Coordinator: Mr. Zervanos
Coordinator Email: jzervanos@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Zervanos
Coordinator Email: jzervanos@rtmsd.org
The purpose of SADD is to encourage PHS students to make healthy decisions for themselves, focusing on drug and alcohol use but extending to other healthy choices.
Coordinator: Ms. ClarkeCoordinator
Email: jclarke@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. ClarkeCoordinator
Email: jclarke@rtmsd.org
Penncrest High School became America’s First Public Fair Trade High School in 2011. We continues to host educational events as part of Penncrest’s commitment to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits associated with selling and using Fair Trade items and products.
Coordinator: Ms. Nemec
Coordinator Email: inemec@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. Nemec
Coordinator Email: inemec@rtmsd.org
Penncrest High School’s chapter of the National English Honor Society, Pi Lambda Sigma, carries with it a commitment to the mission of the founders of the Society: to promote mastery of written expression, encourage worthwhile reading, and foster fellowship among students who excel in English studies. Students accepted into the Society are to be congratulated, as the requirements are rigorous: an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, as well as a sustained 90% or higher in English. After induction, students are expected to volunteer their time and talents to help further the mission of the Society.
"Gelast Sceal Mid Are" - Duty Goes With Honor
Coordinator: Ms. Heaton
Coordinator Email: cheation@rtmsd.org
"Gelast Sceal Mid Are" - Duty Goes With Honor
Coordinator: Ms. Heaton
Coordinator Email: cheation@rtmsd.org
Emanon (no name backwards) is Penncrest High School’s Theatre Club. Emanon performs three shows a year, seasonally. While we aways need actors, it takes many hands to out on a show. We are looking for people to join our team in all of the following areas: performing, tech (lights and sound) art direction, set building, costume/makeup, props and stage crew. Earn points throughout your Emanon career to be inducted into International Thespians Society (ITS). Emanon is YOUR place to bring your imagination and creativity to life and to be a part of an amazing team! We welcome you!
Coordinator: Ms. McGowan
Coordinator Email: vmcgowan@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. McGowan
Coordinator Email: vmcgowan@rtmsd.org
Mu Alpha Theta is the Math Honor Society for Penncrest High School. The organization promotes students to use their talents in mathematics to represent the school. Students who are selected to become inducted in the organization have many roles at the school. Math Honor Society students tutor underclassmen across the subject area of mathematics after school to help students better understand topics in their own courses. They participate in monthly math competitions to represent Penncrest's achievements in mathematics. They also host an event in March to celebrate Pi Day. Mathematical work that they have created can be displayed in the showcase in A-Wing.
Coordinator: Ms. Bradley
Coordinator Email: ebradley@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. Bradley
Coordinator Email: ebradley@rtmsd.org
The String Ensemble is a music ensemble that looks to develop the skills and qualities of string players at the high school. Members will have the opportunity to perform many pieces in several different musical genres. Community building, competitions, trips, and performances are important aspects of the ensemble. Our main goal is to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all string musicians and build relationships that go beyond the music stand.
The Chamber Ensemble follows the same description as String Ensemble. however, the Chamber Ensemble is an auditioned group that is open to only sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Members of the Chamber Ensemble will learn harder repertoire and be expected to learn and know harder technical demands on their instrument.
Coordinator: Mr. Weaver
Coordinator Email: bweaver@rtmsd.org
The Chamber Ensemble follows the same description as String Ensemble. however, the Chamber Ensemble is an auditioned group that is open to only sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Members of the Chamber Ensemble will learn harder repertoire and be expected to learn and know harder technical demands on their instrument.
Coordinator: Mr. Weaver
Coordinator Email: bweaver@rtmsd.org
PHS Physics Olympics is an academic competition team focusing on physics applications. 9 local schools participate in the Physics Olympics Program.
Coordinator: Mr. Ciccarelli
Coordinator Email: jciccarelli@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Ciccarelli
Coordinator Email: jciccarelli@rtmsd.org
History Day is a competition in which students that enjoy the art of the historian, historical research, and history in general can create a project to submit in the local history day competition. The Club turns into a History Day Team as ideas and projects are narrowed to those that will be submitted for competition in March. The goal is to move beyond the local competition and compete at the state and national competition. For more visit www.NHD.org
Coordinator: Mr. Hobdell
Coordinator Email: seanhobdell@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Hobdell
Coordinator Email: seanhobdell@rtmsd.org
This club meets bi-weekly to discuss contemporary events happening outside of the United States. If you have a passion for international relations, international business, and/or world cultures, this club is for you.
Coordinator: Mr. Hobdell
Coordinator Email: Mr. Hobdell
Coordinator: Mr. Hobdell
Coordinator Email: Mr. Hobdell
teract Club helps to develop and foster student-inspired community and school and volunteer events. The goal is to have several activities throughout the year that connect the Penncrest Community with the broader community through the spirit of Rotary/Interact. If you're interested in helping others, meeting new friends, and making a difference in your school and community this club is for you.Coordinator: Mr. HobdellCoordinator Email: Mr. Hobdell
Global Scholars Program is a multidisciplinary program sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association.At Penncrest, it is a self-designed, work-at-your-own-pace program for globally-minded students. Penncrest students must take four years of the same World Language, earning a grade of B or better each year. They must also take 4 other global electives, earning grades of B or better. Students complete 20 hours of globally-focused community service, participate in globally-oriented extracurricular activities, and complete 8 international media and/or literature reviews over the course of their career at Penncrest.
Coordinator: Ms. Montich
Coordinator Email: dmontich@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. Montich
Coordinator Email: dmontich@rtmsd.org
The Junior Optimist Club provides students an opportunity to develop and participate in community service projects.
Coordinator: Ms. Dacanay
Coordinator Email: bdacany@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. Dacanay
Coordinator Email: bdacany@rtmsd.org
The purpose of this club is to expose students to global concerns and have them propose and analyze potential solutions to these issues from multiple perspectives. We do this by attending conferences (virtually this year) and having students assume the roles of officials from other nations who try to create solutions that not only address global concerns, but are also in-line with their own nation's policies. This requires interaction and negotiation with students from Penncrest as well as other schools.
Coordinator: Mr. Williams
Coordinator Email: mwilliams@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Williams
Coordinator Email: mwilliams@rtmsd.org
NHS recognizes students who demonstrate the 4 pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and character. NHS seeks to provide these individuals with opportunities to plan, execute, and lead service projects throughout the year.
Coordinators: Ms. Kelly and Ms. Rice-Spring
Coordinator Email: mkelly@rtmsd.org & lrice@rtmsd.org
Coordinators: Ms. Kelly and Ms. Rice-Spring
Coordinator Email: mkelly@rtmsd.org & lrice@rtmsd.org
The National Art Honor Society programs inspire and recognize students with an outstanding ability and keen interest in the visual arts. A high school honor society for visual arts students in grades 10-12, the NAHS program is more than just an “art club”. Students are required to meet eligibility criteria for membership as detailed in your chapter’s constitution and bylaws.
Criteria:~Membership in this chapter shall be based upon art scholarship, service, and character. ~To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must be a high school student enrolled in grades 10, 11, or 12 in this school, and have completed a period equivalent to one semester of art in this school. ~An eligible candidate shall have a minimum art scholarship average of B, or this school’s equivalent. This is the national minimum standard of achievement required for eligibility and shall remain fixed. ~An eligible candidate shall have a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA. ~Members may remain active during such time when there is no art on their class schedule, as long as they complete the minimum school and community service credit hours.
Coordinator: Ms. Mattioni
Coordinator Email: cmattioni@rtmsd.org
Criteria:~Membership in this chapter shall be based upon art scholarship, service, and character. ~To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must be a high school student enrolled in grades 10, 11, or 12 in this school, and have completed a period equivalent to one semester of art in this school. ~An eligible candidate shall have a minimum art scholarship average of B, or this school’s equivalent. This is the national minimum standard of achievement required for eligibility and shall remain fixed. ~An eligible candidate shall have a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA. ~Members may remain active during such time when there is no art on their class schedule, as long as they complete the minimum school and community service credit hours.
Coordinator: Ms. Mattioni
Coordinator Email: cmattioni@rtmsd.org
Open to all students, the clubs focus is to motivate, inspire and unify the PHS minority community. Through academic, cultural, social and community outreach activities, the club aims to familiarize the entire student body with multicultural experiences.
Meetings are twice a month, in a roundtable discussion format. Topics include: voting rights, current events related to racial affairs, the Penncrest experience as viewed by minority students, multicultural history, college prep, mentoring,
Coordinator: Ms. Jackson
Coordinator Email: tjackson@rtmsd.org
Meetings are twice a month, in a roundtable discussion format. Topics include: voting rights, current events related to racial affairs, the Penncrest experience as viewed by minority students, multicultural history, college prep, mentoring,
Coordinator: Ms. Jackson
Coordinator Email: tjackson@rtmsd.org
Eco Adventurers go out side and get things done. This club goes camping, whitewater rafting, hiking, rock climbing, etc. If it is outside we want to do it. We only meet to plan trips which may range from a few hours to a few days.
Coordinator: Mr. Virtue
Coordinator Email: avirtue@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Virtue
Coordinator Email: avirtue@rtmsd.org
FBLA-is an association of students/members preparing for careers in business. FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, 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 in competitive events. These activities help prepare students to be better employees and better citizens. Organizational goals include: develop business leadership skills, strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work, create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise, encourage members to develop individual projects that contribute to the home, business, and community, develop character, encourage and practice efficient money management.
Coordinator: Ms. Starkey
Coordinator Email: sstarkey@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Ms. Starkey
Coordinator Email: sstarkey@rtmsd.org
The Aviation club is for aviators, and those aspire to be a pilot and or those who enthusiastically follow the technology and profession.
Coordinator: Mr. Dougherty
Coordinator Email: bdougherty@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Dougherty
Coordinator Email: bdougherty@rtmsd.org
The Medical Scholars Club is a group designed to help students explore educational and professional avenues that fall under the umbrella of the Allied Health Sciences. The allied health sciences include medicine, biomedical, pharmacological and chemical research as well as a variety of ancillary fields. Students participate in a flexible setting and have the opportunity to attend field trips that include live surgeries, perform and present team research, compete in the International BioOlympiad and participate in a variety of internships and volunteer activities. The club is open to anyone with interest and enthusiasm.
Coordinator: Mr. Dougherty
Coordinator Email: bdougherty@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Dougherty
Coordinator Email: bdougherty@rtmsd.org
Intramural sports will offer a dynamic opportunity for students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to compete after school in an environment of safety, fun, and spirit. We will meet after school on various playing surfaces in order to accommodate a wide range of athletic opportunities. Come join the fun.
Coordinator: Mr. Smith
Coordinator Email: rsmith@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Smith
Coordinator Email: rsmith@rtmsd.org
PHS Jazz
PHS Jazz
The Penncrest Jazz Program is open to any vocalists or instrumentalists who are interested in exploring America's Unique Art Form. The program consists of several bands of different sizes devoted to the study of style and improvisation as it relates to the genre of jazz. Each band has a weekly rehearsal and various performance opportunities throughout the year. You do not have to be rostered for a band class to participate.
Coordinator: Mr. Snyder
Coordinator Email: csnyder@rtmsd.org
Coordinator: Mr. Snyder
Coordinator Email: csnyder@rtmsd.org
penncrest national computer science honor society
penncrest national computer science honor society
PHS All School Spring Musical
PHS All School Spring Musical
The spring musical is a space for students to enrich their artistic and personal selves through a theatrical platform. Using musical theater, we focus on championing not only the actor in each student, but their humanity and personhood as well. We strive to maintain an environment that is absent of intimidation, oppression or harassment that produces quality entertainment at the high school level.
Coordinator: Mr. Sinclair-Fields
Coordinator Email: choreator@gmail.com
Coordinator: Mr. Sinclair-Fields
Coordinator Email: choreator@gmail.com
PHS Student Council
PHS Student Council
Penncrest Student Council is a group of elected and volunteer students working together with their advisors within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student / faculty / community relations. Student Council plans, sponsors and facilitates a variety of activities throughout the school year such as the homecoming ceremony and dance, canned food drive, wish week, spirit weeks, and Pastries with Princes and Princesses,
Coordinators: Ms. Carmeans and Ms. Sloyer
Coordinators Email: mcarmeans@rtmsd.org & fsloyer@rtmsd.org
Coordinators: Ms. Carmeans and Ms. Sloyer
Coordinators Email: mcarmeans@rtmsd.org & fsloyer@rtmsd.org
After reviewing all after-school program options, please contact the coordinator via email. If you need further assistance, please contact Mr. evans (sevans@rtmsd.org).
After reviewing all after-school program options, please contact the coordinator via email. If you need further assistance, please contact Mr. evans (sevans@rtmsd.org).
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