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Welcome to the PVHS Activities page! Here you will find information about PVHS clubs and other opportunities for students. If you wish to contact the advisor for an activity, please click the email link next to their name. If there is a club or activity website in addition to what is posted here, you will see a link to More Info. You can also search based on keywords or you can print or save a copy of this list by selecting the Print button.
| Club | Description | Advisor | Contact | Link |
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| AEVIDUM | Aevidum is a latin word meaning “I’ve got your back,” and that is exactly what the club seeks to embody. Through our volunteer projects and vibrant displays, we seek to make PV high school an accepting place for everyone. We want to bring mental health awareness to the student body, and create an environment of support. If you want to gain volunteer hours and support a good cause, join us today! | Mrs. Conlan & Mrs. Felty | ||
| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB | The ASL Club promotes inclusion and connection through learning American Sign Language and exploring deaf culture. Members learn basic signs, participate in activities, and gain a deeper appreciation for a unique way of experiencing and interacting with the world. | Ms. Casalinuovo | ||
| ART CLUB | Art Club is a creative space where students can explore and expand their artistic skills beyond the classroom. Members collaborate on projects that connect them with other student artists, encourage creative growth, and contribute to the beautification of our school community. Through individual projects, group activities, art installations, and community-driven projects, Art Club celebrates creativity while making a lasting, positive impact on the school environment and each other. | Mr. Bernholdt | ||
| ASIAN STUDENT UNION | The purpose of this club is to give a voice to the Asian population in a school comprised of mostly white students. We strive to provide a safe space for expression and learning about different Asian cultures. Additionally, we want to create a community focused on education and inclusivity. | Ms. Tsai | ||
| BADMINTON CLUB | The Badminton Club will play/teach badminton, develop social skills, engage in physical activity, help build teamwork skills, develop discipline and confidence and offer leadership opportunities. | Ms. Cronin | ||
| BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS | Our Big Brothers Sisters Program is a highly selective club for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. High school students are paired with elementary-aged students in our school district where they serve as role models and surrogate big brothers and sisters. There is an application process and participants must provide transportation to each visitation. We have two chapters: one chapter visits Schwenksville and Skippack Elementary, and the other chapter visits Evergreen and South Elementary. Visits are from 2-3 and occur twice a month, one at each school. Please reach out to Ms. Paulus with any questions. | Ms. Paulus & Ms. Fadden | ||
| BLACK STUDENT UNION or BSU | Black Student Union is a student organization that recognizes and fosters student growth and development through diversity, academics, and community. We provide an opportunity for students of all races to celebrate black culture, life style, and history. | Ms. Smith | ||
| CHESS CLUB | Perkiomen Valley has a Chess club and a Chess team. The Chess Club is open to everyone, and will provide students with an opportunity to learn and play with other students and teachers, as well as be a part of the Chess Team. The Chess Team consists of the top 5-8 Chess Club students, and will play matches against local schools as part of the Chess League. Regardless of how you participate, you will deepen your knowledge of chess and improve your higher level thinking skills. | Mr. Rudolph | ||
| CHRISTIAN STUDENT UNION | The Christian Student Union (CSU) is a faith-based club designed to give students a supportive and welcoming space to explore Christianity and grow spiritually. This club is open to all students regardless of background, level of faith, and is meant to build meaningful connections with others. Whether someone is deeply rooted in their faith or just beginning to explore Christianity and is seeking understanding, the Christian Student Union offers a place where everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts. At the heart of Christian Student Union is Bible study during the meetings where all the members are able to group and reflect on different verses, passages and chapters from the Bible. Rather than being lecture-based, the club emphasizes on open conversation allowing everyone to participate and share interpretations or thoughts and questions. We strive to focus on personal growth in becoming more Christlike in everyday life encouraging kindness, humility and integrity. We look forward to meeting anyone interested in being a part of our community. | Mr. Colvin | ||
| DECA | Join DECA at PVHS for a unique opportunity to jumpstart your future in business, marketing, finance, hospitality, or entrepreneurship. Our PVHS chapter will connect you with opportunities for personal and professional growth, from hands-on learning to competing in state and international competitions. We meet twice a month for one hour to discuss our assigned case studies and learn about how we would approach those simulations in real-life situations as well as attending a few competitions throughout the school year to compete with others and gain valuable experiences and leadership skills. | Ms. Vu | ||
| DRAMA | The Drama Club provides a safe space for students to explore and hone the craft of acting. Come with an open mind and prepare to engage inwarm-ups, improv, and other dramatic activities. | Mr. Lyczak | ||
| EMPOWERINGU by STUDENT FORUM | EmpoweringU by Student Forum is a young women’s empowerment group focused on instilling professional and personal growth for girls within the PVHS community while inspiring the next generation of leaders. Areas of focus include: Career and Personal Development, Advocacy and Self-care, and Social and Economic issues impacting women and girls globally. | Mrs. Marino | ||
| ENVIROTHON | Enhance the environmental standards with hands-on activities and county/state competition in forestry, soils, wildlife, aquatics, and current events. You will also perform environmental service related activities such as plant rescue, improvement of our own facility and teaching younger children. | Mrs. Brecht | ||
| ESPORTS | Are you better than your friends at most video games, but don't know where to show off your skills? If so, the Esports Team might be the perfect club for you. We offer teams for multiple games, including Rocket League, Valorant, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more! This list of games is always open for expansion, so if you and a couple of friends want to start up a team for a new game, stop by and meet our friendly community! We're always welcoming new members, so don't shy away from saying hello. If you have any questions or are curious about what we do, stop by Mr Heidt's room, 121, or email gheidt@pvsd.org. | Mr. Heidt | ||
| FALL PLAY | The Fall Play is open to all students regardless of grade level or experience. Students are encouraged to participate in either Cast or Crew. Cast auditions are held in early September as well as interviews for the Crew Leads (Student leaders are selected for roles such as Student Director, Student Stage Manager, etc.) Rehearsals occur after school during the months of September and October as well as one or two Saturday rehearsals depending on the production. The Fall Play culminates in a theatrical performance the first weekend in November. The Fall Play usually raises funds for the performance, a charity and possibly a field trip to see another professional theater performance. | Mrs. Giorgio | ||
| FASHION CULTURES & DESIGN CLUB | FCDC (Fashion Cultures and Design Club) is a club that focuses on how fashion today is shaped in different cultures. The club learns about different culture's fashion trends, how to support small-owned fashion businesses, and how to create designs. | Ms. Fadden & Mr. Libby | ||
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | The Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at Perkiomen Valley High School seeks to build a community that wants to see the world changed by Jesus Christ. Our goal is to build each other up in the faith, spread the good news of salvation to our peers, and learn more about Jesus as we go. FCA at PV is not just for athletes, but for any student who wants to grow in their faith. We participate in small Bible devotionals and group activities every week as well as simply spending time in fellowship with each other. As a club, we also seek to go out into the community and participate in volunteer activities. We welcome any student to join us on Wednesdays at 7 am in the library learning lab! | Mr. Colvin | ||
| FIRST ROBOTICS | The PV Robotics team has 8 weeks to design and build a 125 pound robot, which is taken to compete against hundreds of other teams around the region in hopes of making it to the FIRST World Championships. The program combines the excitement of sports with the rigor of science and technology. Students learn real-world engineering, project management, teamwork, and business skills. The team is always looking for new students and mentors that are excited to experience the thrill of a STEM sport. The team practices year round, meeting on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 5:00 and Saturdays 11:00 to 2:00. | Mr. Stomel | More Info | |
| FISHING CLUB | The PVHS Fishing Club is a place for students who love the outdoors, enjoy fishing, or want to discuss the art of catching trout. Members discuss local streams, rivers, and lakes while learning about trout behavior, fly and spin fishing techniques, knot tying, and conservation practices. The club promotes respect for nature, sportsmanship, and sustainable fishing. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just starting out, the Fishing Club offers experiences and opportunities to connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts. | Mr. Love | ||
| FITNESS ACTIVITY CLUB | This is a club designed to promote and implement healthy lifetime activities and programs for students and staff. | Mr. Berke | ||
| GAMING CLUB | Video games, phone games, board games, dice games, card games, any game you like! Come and hang out with other gamers for some after school fun. Come join us and bring a friend. Everyone is welcomed. Feel free to bring your own device. | Mrs. Giorgio & Mr. Nawrocki | ||
| GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA) | Genders & Sexualities Alliance, or GSA, is a student-led school club that aims to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. GSA has evolved beyond its traditional role to serve as a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth in high school, and also strives to raise awareness and make progress towards an inclusive school community. | Ms. Mayer & Ms. Schaeffer | ||
| INTERNATIONAL CULTURES CLUB | Ms. Conlan | |||
| JAPAN EXCHANGE CLUB | The Japan Club allows students to explore, learn, and experience Japanese culture. The club participates in a Japanese exchange with our sister school, Kamakura Jogakuin. All students interested in learning more about the exchange or Japanese culture are encouraged to join the Google Classroom with the code vbtppi3. | Mr. Allen & Ms. Kashey | ||
| JEWISH STUDENT UNION | The JSU will talk about the rich heritage of Judaism including history, religious beliefs, traditions, and the connectedness to the land of Israel. This will also be a safe place to discuss anti-Semitism. All students and staff are welcome to participate. | Dr. Gelman | ||
| JUNTOS COLLECTIVE | Juntos Collective is dedicated to providing a space for hispanic students, or students who are interested in fostering a welcoming community. This club aims to create a supportive space where students can connect, celebrate their heritage, and inspire positive change. Whether you're looking to learn more about Hispanic culture or get involved in meaningful projects, Juntos Collective welcomes all students to join. | Mrs. Dotterer | ||
| KEY CLUB | This club is open to any PVHS student. This club is a humanitarian/charitable organization serving our high school and local community. There is a $17.50 CHECK ONLY membership fee. Please make the check payable to "Perkiomen Valley High School Key Club" and submit it to Mr. Lyons in Room 255 by November 1st. Google Classroom code: tipds2i | Mr. Lyons & Mrs. Ubowski | ||
| LASERING IN THE VALLEY | Design and produce laser-cut models and products using CAD to raise funds and awareness for expanding STEM access to underserved communities. | Mr. Colvin | ||
| LINK CREW | Link Crew is our high school transition program that welcomes 9th graders and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, we train mentors from our junior and senior classes to be Link Crew Leaders. | Ms. Kolenkiewicz, Mrs. Felty , & Mr. Wharton | ||
| LITERARY ARTS CLUB | Voices. Visions. Valley. Celebrate your creativity! Share your writing and visual art in a safe, supportive space where peers give constructive feedback. The Perkiomen Valley Literary Magazine Club is dedicated to bridging the gaps within our school’s artistic community by celebrating and promoting both visual and literary art. Meeting every other week, we provide a safe, supportive space where students receive guidance and instruction in writing, develop their skills through targeted exercises, and share their work for constructive feedback. Through regular submissions, collaborative editing, and skill-building workshops, members contribute to the online literary magazine, showcasing the diverse creativity of our student body. Our mission is to cultivate connection, inspire expression, and give every student a platform to have their voice and vision seen. We offer open enrollment with new members welcome at any time. | Mrs. Riehl | More Info | |
| MATH CLUB | The math club meets every Friday in room 208. The club competes in two competitions throughout the year. In the fall, we participate in a Math Madness competition. This event consists of 4 weeks of scrimmaging (including 2 highly popular collaboration rounds) followed by a single elimination bracket tournament - entirely online and team-based. We compete against teams across the country! The competition content is an ideal training platform for AMC and other competitions. | Mrs. Kissel | ||
| MEDICAL SCIENCES CLUB | The purpose of the medical sciences club is to provide students at PVHS with opportunities to explore and gain more knowledge about different careers in the medical sciences. Students will use this knowledge to help guide them in course selection during their high school career, to provide them with information to allow them to make decision regarding their choice of future career paths and to help them make informed choices about their post high school education. | Dr. Fitzhenry | ||
| MODEL UN | To help students write resolutions, aid public speaking and work collaboratively while learning more about foreign affairs. | Mr. Petersen | ||
| MUSICALS | Any student may audition. Auditions are held in late fall, and rehearsals are after school, Saturdays and some evenings. There is one musical with four performances. | Mr. Mallitz | ||
| MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION | The purpose of the club will be to raise awareness and understanding of Islam at Perkiomen Valley High School. We will also aim to foster a sense of community among the students in the club. The MSA will also aim to make connections with existing curricula to expand members' knowledge and understanding of Islam in and outside of the classroom. | Mr. Lawler | ||
| NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY | National Art Honor Society programs have provided national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts and for their teachers. Participation in NAHS will provide your students, faculty, school, and community with invaluable benefits—including peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, recognition of our art program, and community involvement in the visual arts. National Art Honor Society is open to grades 10-12 and is dependent on individual applications to be reviewed by art department staff. To be eligible students must maintain a 3.5 GPA in art classes and a 3.0 GPA in all regular education classes. | Mr. Bernholdt & Mr. Komp | More Info | |
| NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY | In order to be considered for this club you need to have earned a 4.00 GPA. You must also demonstrate excellence in service, leadership and character. To remain in this club, you must maintain the standards for which you were inducted. Students who are eligible must obtain an application which must be returned by the posted deadline. | Mrs. Gehman & Ms. Schaeffer | More Info | |
| NEWSPAPER - THE VOICE | Newspaper club is open to students in grades 9-12. Students in the club apply their writing, interviewing, and photography skills to produce a school newspaper and a news website. Students should be creative, willing to interview different people, write well, and work well with others. The newspaper also needs photographers, web designers, and layout managers. If interested, listen to the announcements and attend the next meeting or see Mr. Tornambe in room 123. Click here to read the newspaper online! | Ms Coryat | More Info | |
| OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB | The purpose of the Outdoor Adventure Club is to provide students with the opportunity to explore surrounding outdoor areas. The ultimate goal of the club is to immerse students at PVHS outdoor opportunities centered around hiking, walking, biking, and fishing at local destinations such as Evansburg State Park, Green Lane Park, French Creek State Park, and the Perkiomen Trail. | Mr. Lawler | ||
| PHILOSOPHY CLUB | Studying and discussing philosophies, the history of philosophy, concepts and intriguing questions. The club will allow students to explore the foundations of thinking and develop their own approaches to education and life. Furthermore, they will develop skills in leadership and critical thinking by participating in socratic seminars and open discussions. | Ms. Colman, Mr. Heidt, Mrs. Ubowski | ||
| PICKLEBALL CLUB | The Pickleball Club will serve to foster a sense of community at PVHS through sport. The club will meet multiple times a month to have fun as a group through friendly competition. This club aims to build lifelong appreciation for the fastest growing sport in the country. | Mr. Dreger | ||
| PRINTS FOR PURPOSE | Prints for Purpose is a service-focused club for designing and 3D printing assistive devices that improve accessibility and independence for seniors and individuals with physical limitations. Club members will work together to brainstorm, prototype, and produce tools such as modified bottle openers, zipper pulls, and utensil handles. We will then partner with local senior homes to distribute these devices free of charge, combining innovation with community service. | Mr. Colvin | ||
| PVIDS | PVids Club gives students opportunities beyond the classroom. Members learn how to capture, edit, and enhance their video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro. In addition to editing school news segments for PVTV, students collaborate on projects that develop technical skills, teamwork for various live streamed activities. | Mr. Moore | More Info | |
| PV INK | This club runs like a small screen printing business. We print apparel for various events, clubs and sports teams within the district, as well as outside clients (ex. Perkiomen Township Fire Co.). Members will get the opportunity to learn how to work with clients, create designs, print shirts, as well as perform machine maintenance. Members can also get a feel for the business side of things, such as placing orders and dealing with the finances.PV Ink is open to all students in grades 9-12. | Mr. Schumacher & Mr. Storm | More Info | |
| READING OLYMPICS | This club is open to all students who love to read! As a member of the Reading Olympics Team, you are expected to read books, selected by the MCIU committee, that will be featured in a competition later in the school year. There the team competes against other local high schools to showcase their reading knowledge. The club meets once a month to share their reading interests and prepare for the competition. | Mrs. Lewis & Mrs. Sorber-Volk | ||
| RED CROSS CLUB | This club will promote humanitarian service to the community as an extension of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Red Cross by offering opportunities for students to gain leadership experience, fundraising, for disaster relief efforts and empowering students with life saving skills and tools in case of emergencies. | Mr. Clauhs | ||
| RUGBY CLUB | Ms. Davis | |||
| SAFE COLLECTIVE or SAFE | is a student advocacy group with the goal of allowing students to lead projects to improve the PV community. | Ms. Smith | ||
| SONGWRITING CLUB | Songwriting Club is a great creative outlet to learn, lead, express yourself, and take ownership through music. Whether you like writing lyrics or melodies, play one instrument or ten, or just want to be in an interesting activity and make new friends, you will love Songwriting Club! Meetings are once a month, and we welcome anyone from any level of experience. For updates, please follow our Instagram @pv.songwriting._club and join our Google Classroom with the code: mk6jv6l | Mrs. Ubowski | ||
| SPANISH CLUB | In the Spanish Club, students engage in fun activities while learning about the Spanish culture, common Spanish phrases, and current events and holidays from Spanish speaking countries. We also discuss prominent Spanish speaking figures and promote local Mexican restaurants. | Mrs. Ojesto | ||
| SPEECH & DEBATE | Speech & Debate is a great way to learn and debate many social/political and world issues. Besides debating, Speech & Debate is also great for students who would like to do a dramatic poetry reading or perform a literature piece with a 10 minute time limit. | Dr. Atherton & Mr. Heidt | ||
| TAKE ACTION | We are a student-driven, environmental advocacy group. We meet after school and learn how to limit mankind’s negative impact on the Earth and all of its living inhabitants. Our mission is to make positive differences in both our school and home communities by teaching others about and creating our own sustainable efforts. | Mrs. Brecht | ||
| TRAVELING VIKING CLUB | Mr. Allen, Mr. Connolly, Mrs. Dotterer, Mr. Hinkle, Mr. Komp, & Mr. Petersen | |||
| UNIFIED DANCE TEAM | The Unified Dance Team is a student led and initiated group that promotes inclusion through dance and music. Our dance team is bringing style and fun to some school pep rallies while promoting health, dance, movement, diversity and fun. | Mrs. Miller & Ms. Roche | ||
| VIKING BUDDIES | Viking Buddies aims to create an environment in which all students feel welcome, are accepted, and reach their maximum potential. Students with and without disabilities meet regularly and work together as equal partners while having fun outings, building new friendships, and great community. Viking Buddies plans and conducts activities designed to improve the school’s environment for everyone. Viking Buddies meets twice monthly. One meeting after school will be used for buddy pairs to spend time with one another and co-plan each month's social outing. Then, a monthly event outside of school hours will occur for buddy pairs to spend time together and foster strong peer relationships. Examples of such events include attending sporting events, local community events, or visiting local recreational sites like bowling or mini golf. Viking Buddies will also plan whole school engagement activities/fundraising opportunities throughout the year which promote inclusion, respect, and understanding. Interested students should listen for announcements in September for informational meetings and application deadlines. Buddy matches are made in October. | Ms. Roche & Mrs. Moore | ||
| VOLLEYBALL CLUB | Mr. Scheeler | |||
| WALKING CLUB | The Walking Club is open to all students and will meet right after school, starting Thursday Oct 23rd. Students need to wear comfortable clothes (mostly comfy shoes), and meet in room 215 at 2:30. Walks will be along the trail in front of the High School (crossing 29), and will take around 60 minutes, completing around 2 miles in total. Students will be able to enjoy nature, talk with other students, and take pictures. Easy pace. Dates are posted on the Walking Club Google Classroom close to the date, because we have to check the weather. Join the Google Classroom using code z7iyqgb. | Mrs. Ojesto | ||
| WOMEN IN STEM AMBASSADORSHIP | Advocating and changing the environment in STEM to create equality and support for women. | Mrs. Jones | ||
| WORLD LANGUAGE MENTOR PROGRAM | The mission of the World Language Mentor Program is to honor and celebrate home languages while also welcoming and serving our multilingual learners. Opportunities for involvement include volunteering at the English Learner Family Night, providing school tours for newcomer students, serving as a mentor for an elementary student, serving as a tutor for a high school student, spreading awareness and acceptance of home language diversity and having opportunities for cultural exchange. Interested students can contact Mrs. Holman. | Mrs. Holman | ||
| YEARBOOK | This club is for students who want to contribute to the production and management of the yearbook, The Voyager, which offers a complete record of the entire school year. This club is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work with advanced technology, strengthen their analytical and problem-solving skills, improve their communication skills, and manage responsibility. Students receive guided instruction in the fundamentals of journalistic writing, photojournalism, graphic design, and the organizational skills necessary to produce The Voyager, as well as guided practice in the areas of responsibility necessary for the production of the book. Students also develop their abilities to work as a team as they produce the yearbook. Club meeting dates are posted in the daily announcements. | Mr. Tornambe |
