American Red Cross Club
The American Red Cross Club works to prevent and alleviate human suffering by turning compassion into action. Our goals include providing aid and support to families, communities, and service members. We frequently organize various volunteer opportunities, blood drives, and fundraisers to assist our cause in helping those in need. The club meets bi-weekly in the morning in room J14.
Advisors:
Megan Thomas and
Rebecca Schubmehl
Best Buddies
Best Buddies is an International Organization to which we pay yearly dues. Regular education students are paired with a buddy with an Intellectual Disability. We do Spread the Word to End the Word and Special Olympics yearly. As well as many other events. I wasn't positive as to what is classified as a service project/ competition to meet the criteria of each tier.
Advisor:
Miss Nolan
Environmental Club
The Environmental Club is a service-oriented club that has been in motion for the past ten years. We are committed to empowering Phoenixville students to make our school and community more sustainable. Potential club projects for this year include helping out at a community garden, starting composting at the high school, and cleaning up around campus, among other things. With your help, we can make a huge difference in our school and community!
Advisor: Mr. Wilcox
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit corporation that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people from all walks of life to work together in partnership to help build houses for families in need. The Phoenixville Area High School Chapter has been set up to assist Habitat by working with a local affiliate and with Habitat’s international headquarters to carry out the mission and principles of Habitat for Humanity.
Advisor
Mr. Perry
Key Club
Key Club is an international student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Being the oldest club at the high school, the goals of the club are to build leadership, character, care, and inclusiveness. Members participate in a wide range of events such as raking leaves for the elderly, food collections, collections for Mom’s House, Kiwanis events such as Kidsfest, Halloween Party, the Holiday Parade, and the Phoenixville Jaycees 5K. The Key Club has also been assisting at the annual “Taste of Phoenixville” event.
Advisor: Mr. Hughes
Mini-THON
The students at Phoenixville Area High School spend 12 hours on their feet through the night to benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, Hershey, PA. The PHX “Mini-THON” is based on the Penn State Dance Marathon---the largest student-run philanthropy in the nation where dancers spend 46 hours awake and on their feet to raise money for pediatric cancer patients. The mission of Four Diamonds is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and their families, through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research. Phoenixville students organize, run, and fundraise for this event throughout the year. PHX Mini-THON is looking for committee members to serve and welcomes all to join us to dance the night F.T.K.—For The Kids.
Advisor: Ms. Kurtz
Phantom Relief
Join the fight for underprivileged children by becoming a member of the Phantom Relief Club. The club operates in partnership with multiple charitable organizations that serve Philadelphia and the surrounding community.
Advisor: Alexis Son
Platform for Service
PPS is a community service club dedicated to volunteering and improving the community of Phoenixville. With events such as visiting the Veterans’ Center to spend time and play games with the veterans, Movie Night to raise money for families in need, and providing kids with the opportunity to build gingerbread houses and meet Santa in December, Platform for Service is a great way to get involved, have fun, and earn service credits.
Advisor: Mr. McLaughlin
Varsity Club
The Varsity Club promotes school spirit and encourages good play and sportsmanship. Any boy or girl who has earned a varsity letter in athletics is eligible for membership. We meet once a week throughout the year to plan various activities. Activities include American Red Cross blood drives, field days Dr. Seuss days at the elementary schools, and other activities to raise school spirit. The club also provides seniors with awards and scholarships as symbols of sportsmanship, spirit, initiative, and self-sacrifice that must be embodied in those who earn a varsity letter.
Advisors: Mr. Acosta and
Mrs. Foresta