Academic Challenge is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for which players attend practices and then represent their school in matches based on knowledge of high school material. These matches are against other SWOC schools with possible optional Saturday tournaments. Academic Challenge takes place during the winter sports season (October - February). Practices are 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Email Coach Schmid if you're interested in joining the team and to get the zoom link!
Email Ashley Sammons, Advisor Email Sophia Thompson, Club President Website
Follow on Facebook @THSbestbuddies
Sign up for Remind: Text 81010 with the code @4gb7f3 to sign up for meeting reminders and important club info!
Best Buddies is a club that creates friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and be involved in making THS a more inclusive place. There are no club dues, and we meet to celebrate friendship and inclusion. Everyone is welcome to join!
Upcoming Virtual Club Meetings:
Our next club meeting is Wednesday, March 10 at 2pm. Email Mrs. Sammons for Zoom link!
*Please fill out new member or returning member application on bestbuddiesonline.org to join
Diversity Club is a group of people who get together to talk about current issues and celebrate diversity! We engage in outreach, education, and community service to help make our community a more welcoming place for everyone.
Diversity Club meets each Wednesday from 12-1. If you are interested in joining, please email Ms. Morris at morrissa@talawanda.org or Landon Canupp at landon.canupp@talawanda.org.
Email Sharon Gregory, Advisor FCCLA Google Site
Follow on Facebook @ Talawanda HS/Butler Tech FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication— all necessary within the home and workplace. FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only Career and Technical in-school Student Organization with family as its central focus.
FCCLA is integrated into Family and Consumer Sciences education exposing students to work-based learning as well as business and industry experiences.
FCCLA engages students in industry awareness and through Competitive Events and scholarship opportunities.
FCCLA provides real world skills: productivity and accountability, flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, leadership and responsibility.
Email Kari Roberts, FFA Co-Advisor Email Carley Snider, FFA Co-Advisor
Follow on Facebook @Talawanda FFA Chapter
FFA is an intra-curricular student organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Students enrolled in an agricultural education course at Talawanda High School gain membership into the FFA and have opportunities to compete in career development events, participate in community service projects, and attend leadership development conferences.
Mock Trial is one of the largest academic-based performance competitions in the United States, and Ohio has a noteworthy program! Students use a constitutional law case created by the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education to create materials for an unscripted, simulated courtroom trial. Due to the pandemic, this year students will most likely be competing in a virtual courtroom format.
How to Join? Email Coach Weatherwax, and she will send you the link to our next virtual meeting.
UPCOMING DATES:
Wednesday, 16 Sept. 2020 LAST DAY FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN
PRACTICE TIMES:
Mondays 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Upcoming NHS Meetings:
Thursday, 11/12/20 3:30 p.m. (Second-year members ONLY)
Thursday, 11/19/20 3:30 p.m. (NEW members ONLY)
Thursday, 12/3/20 3:30 p.m. (ALL members)
Please join the NHS Google Classroom with the code 5d3se5q if you haven't yet.
Email Adriane Ruther, Advisor Follow on Instagram @talawandaens Google Site
Project Green explores biological and life science with a special attention to helping the environment. During remote learning, the club will be focusing on keeping their website active with eco-friendly activities and life choices that students and their families can do at home. Email Ms. Ruther for information on how to join!
Club meetings are on Wednesdays 2 p.m.
Email Matt Aerni, Co-Advisor Email Clare Squance, Co-Advisor Email Submissions Website
Follow on Instagram @settingstonemag
Setting Stone is run by a student editing board, which any Talawanda student can join. Setting Stone meets once a week to review pieces submitted by Talawanda students, deciding whether to publish them, both on settingstone.org and in the print issue. Pieces can be submitted by any Talawanda student, and all mediums of visual and literary work are welcome. The Coffee House, put on three times a year as a fundraiser for the magazine, is a showcase for Talawanda’s performing artists. The club has also taken trips to New York City since 2006 to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference, where they communicate with other student publication groups and collect valuable information about writing, photography, print, and digital media.
Meetings are on Mondays 3:30-4:15 Email Mr. Aerni for more information.
Setting Stone Coffee House Dates:
Friday, November 6th | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 19th | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 7th | 7:30 p.m.
Talawanda Hope is a group of nominated students who work together to make Talawanda a great place to learn. The group is trained to listen and help other students get help for problems they are having. We promote mental health wellness and de-stigmatize getting help. We plan fun activities that emphasize togetherness, support, gratitude and laughter.
Club Meets Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Email Amanda Weatherwax, Advisor Email Talawanda Tribune Website Talawanda Tribune Google Site
Follow on Instagram @thstribune Follow on Twitter @THSTribune
The Talawanda Tribune is Talawanda's journalism club. We produce the online news publication www.talawandatribune.org. We have also created a print magazine called Changing Perspectives and dabbled in podcasting.
We need writers, reporters, interviewers, researchers, photographers, digital designers, and editors!
How to join? Email us for the link to our next virtual meeting!
Meetings are Tuesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m.
The Youth Initiative Team (YIT) is sponsored by the Coalition for a Healthy Community - Oxford Area and is a great opportunity for students who are committed to building leadership skills, positive character traits, and empowering their peers to take an active role in their school and the greater community to reduce substance use/abuse and encourage healthy, safe choices. These student leaders help to plan alternative activities, share prevention messages, and work to address community level concerns. The YIT will also meet with middle school and Miami University students who have a similar vision on a regular basis.
Email Ms. Macechko to become involved!