Clubs & Activites

Being a well rounded student in an important part of high school and teaches the skills necessary to be successful in college and career. SHCS has a vast array of sports, clubs and activities to engage students of many interests. Students are encouraged to take part in extra curricular activities to learn social and leadership skills. SHCS offers transportation home after school and dedicated faculty to work with students.

South High Clubs

Students attend a South High Club Fair the first part of October each year, to acquaint themselves with the diverse Clubs offered at South High. Students are encouraged to start a club if they have an interest and want to get involved in leadership activities.

We recommend that students get involved in extracurricular activities to make friends, enjoy group work, become exposed to leadership opportunities and serve the community. There is a high correlation between success in high school and begin involved in school extracurricular activities.

List of Clubs

365Z Kindness Club

The 365Z Club revolves around acts of kindness. A world where everyone performs a kind act for someone else – every single day. And in doing so helps perpetuate a community-wide kindness movement. Such a mission is inspired by a young life.

Meets During Advisory Periods
Email Ms. Burchill
SHS 365Z Instagram
Google Classroom Code: twgo6jz

Andy's Attic

A student-run nonprofit organization. Our vision is to fully clothe the community from head to toe. We provide clothing, personal hygiene items and school supplies to members of the community in need.

Meets Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM
Advisor: Mr. Boyle
Email Andy's Attic
Andy's Attic X; Andy's Attic Instagram
Google Classroom Code: oc66gtx

Apricot Journal Literary Magazine

The Apricot Journal is a student run literary magazine that publishes quarterly digital editions featuring student writing and artwork. Students are also welcome to attend monthly writing workshops hosted by the journal. 

The Apricot Journal has recently received "Distinguished" in the 2023 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program.

Email Ms. Eressy and Ms. Bishop
Apricot Journal Instagram
Google Classroom Code: z6wwitf

Art Club

The South High Lobby Mural Design/ Art Club was formed with the central purpose of creating  a mural for the school's lobby that encompasses the values of the school and the various cultures of the students. The art club component is to bring together  students who want to draw, paint and sculpt, and also to learn more ways of creating art. It is also a club to prepare students for AP Studio Art. 

Meets Thursdays 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Mr. Adwetewa-Badu
Google Classroom Code: f6o46nz

Asian Student Association

The South High Asian Student Association is a club for all students and staff at South High.  We aim to discuss topics upon culture and other various topics. We aim to bridge the gap between cultures, promote solidarity between minorities and create a community where students of all backgrounds feel safe.

Meets Thursdays 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Mrs. Grenon
SHS Asian Student Association Instagram

Badminton Club

Can togther to play badminton and have fun with others. Members participate in  friendly matches, and tournaments, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. The club aims to promote fitness, skill development, and a love for badminton in a fun and supportive environment.

Meets Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Ms. Petty

Black Student Union

Black Student Union is an inclusive club with the goal of teaching equality and acceptance through cultural enrichment, empowerment, and intellectual growth. This is promoted through teaching about, discussing, and exploring the black experience. BSU is committed to educating the school community and beyond about black culture, racial injustice, and social movements dedicated to ending racism and promoting unity and understanding. 

Meets Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Ms. Beard
BSU Instagram
Google Classroom Code: wdo3cz7

Chess Club

Students learn strategic thinking, deductive reasoning, sportsmanship, and have fun while playing chess.

Meets Wednesdays after school in Room 170
Email Mr. Garcia

Colonel Chronicle

The Colonel Chronicle newspaper serves the community of South High, and invites students to become involved through writing, interviewing, photography, design, promotion, and more.

Meets Wednesdays after school in Room A147
Email Ms. Ledoux

Crochet Club

Learn to Crochet and Knit items for yourself and others.

Meets Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Ms. Jernigan
Google Classroom Code: gbjyy34

Drama Club

Make friends, laugh, & find acceptance while you work with your peers & advisor to put on a Spring show! There are positions for everyone!

Meets Wednesdays from 1:45-3:00 PM, and additional meetings as needed
Email Ms. Dunlevy
Google Classroom Code: 767ye7y

Dungeons and Dragons

This club offers the opportunity for students to play a game where you role play various characters in a fantasy world of magic and monsters.  As a group, you decide what you look like, what you say, and what you do as you explore new worlds and meet strange creatures.  Together you become the main characters in a story of your own creation!

Meets Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 PM in the Media Center and Room A227
Email Mr. DiBonaventura, Ms. Bishop, or Mr. Holmes
Google Classroom Code: jspkk2k

Exploring Music

Students will work to develop musicianship, create ensembles, and explore their musical interests.

Email Mr. Gay

French Club

Share our cultures and learn from each other.

Meets Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 PM in Room A348
Email Ms. Zoubir
Google Classroom Code: ku5au5m

Freshmen Class Booster Club

Work closely with your peers to organize and participate in fundraising efforts to support your senior prom, as well as all class activities.  This is a great opportunity to build your leadership skills.

Email Mr. Papagni

Gay Straight Alliance (LGBTQIPA)

This club is a welcoming place for all members of the community to advocate for, share, learn, and discuss our identities! We also have snacks, do crafts and play games! 

Meets Thursdays monthly from 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Mx. Kournow
Google Classroom Code: 6rxwnj7

Geography Club

Students will explore the physical and cultural geography of the globe through games, discussion, and more! 

Meets Every Other Monday
Email Mr. Eressy
Google Classroom Code: qs3btrt

High School Quiz Show

WGBH  competition academic quiz show. You must try out to earn a position in this competition/club. 

Meets Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 PM in Room A144
Email Ms. Farrell

Inner Voice Outer Change (IVOC)

Embrace the power of self-expression through music, cypher, spoken word, lyric writing and more. Several opportunities to utilize professional studio equipment to record your own music, get your song on the radio (97.9 FM), and much more! 

Meets Tuesdays 2:00-3:30 PM in Room B153
Email Mr. Tucker
IVOC Instagram

International Show Club

The International Show Club is a club that works together to create the largest stage show in the WPS and South High each year in April that celebrates the beautiful cultural diversity here at South.  Various teams of students will create all types of performances to celebrate the cultures here at South.  Come join a team and/or  lead a team for a country of your choice. The International Show Club offers opportunities to be on front stage performance and/or backstage crew. From singing to dancing to acting come show your pride on stage for all the cultures you love!

This year it's our 41st presentation of this show.  Come join the fun!!!

Meets Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 PM as needed with directors and/or teams. Rehearsals designated on days and times as needed.
Email Ms. Platt or Ms. Vargas
Google Classroom Code: wq42wc4

Junior Class

Work closely with elected class officers to organize and participate in fundraising efforts to support your senior prom, as well as all class activities. 

Email Ms. Dunlevy

KPop Club

Members get together to talk about the latest happenings in the KPOP world and get introduced to new artists and songs.

Meets every other Friday from 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Mr. Corey

Latino / a / x Club (Club de Herencia Hispana)

Celebrate the diverse Hispanic and Latino/a/x heritage! Come dance, eat, chat, make new friends, and plan your International Show Dance! All are welcome! 

Meets every other Thursday after school
Email Ms. Munoz and Ms. DeHaan

Lego Club

Build, explore, and be creative with Legos!

Meets Thursdays after school and during Advisory in Ms. Harrold's room
Email Ms. Harrold or Ms. Walton

Lion Dance Club

The Lion Dance Club will teach students the basics of lion dancing and offer an opportunity to perform for China in the South High International Show. Skills that will be taught include: Dancing as the lion head and tail, acrobatic tricks used in lion dancing, and how to play each instrument in the traditional dance.

This club serves as a basis to the lion dance sport. If students are interested in further commitment to lion dancing, guidance to joining official teams around Worcester will be available. Teams include Eternals Lion Dance, Imperial Lion Dance, and Sun Lion Dance. Note that equipment used in the club will either be personally owned by Timmy Huynh or borrowed from the Eternals Lion Dance team.

Meets Thursdays 1:45-3:00 PM
Email Ms. LaChapelle

Math Team

Math Team is a great way to learn new, interesting math that you might not ever see in the regular classroom. Our Varsity teams compete 4 times per year against other schools in the region. Competitions include different areas of mathematics, and there are individual and team sessions. We practice a couple times a month, and new practice problems are posted every week in the Google Classroom for you to work on (answer key included).

Our Freshman teams go to 2-3 meets per year.

Meets are from 3:00-5:00 PM at Auburn High School.

Varsity meets are on 10/9/24, 11/20/24, 1/22/25, and 2/26/25, which are all Wednesdays.
We practice the two Wednesdays before the meets to prepare for the questions.
Email Ms. Rossi and Ms. Karapatsas
Google Classroom Code: tabthr4

Middle Eastern Student Association

The Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA) is a community space for Middle Eastern students as well as a place for other students to learn and appreciate Middle Eastern customs, culture, and news.

Email Ms. Kanoon

Mock Trial

Statewide courtroom competition: One court-case and materials are sent out to competing schools across the state in October. Students prepare for lawyer and witness roles to take the stand, question witnesses, prepare evidence, and debate through objections and opening/ closing statements. Our team works with a real lawyer coach and competes in a real courtroom and the outcome is decided by a real judge. Season ends in February.

Meets twice per week; days TBD
Email Ms. Weinsaft
Google Classroom Code: mttzprr

Model UN

Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more.

Email Mr. Cormier

National Honor Society

National Honor Society (NHS) is a group of students that give back to their community by elevating their school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  Students with a 3.5 or above GPA after 6 quarters of high school may apply for NHS. Admission into the NHS is based on GPA, citizenship, leadership and character. You must apply for admission into the NHS.

Email Ms. Apau

North American Computational Linguistics Open (NACLO)

A competition where high school students solve linguistics problems and use logic skills. No prior knowledge of linguistics is necessary.

Meets Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 PM in Room A144
Email Mrs. Farrell

Nature Club

Nature Club is for the nature lovers at South High. The general goal of Nature Club is to experience, explore, and enjoy nature in and around Worcester by planning hikes/nature walks.

Meets Thursdays at 2:00 PM monthly or based on student interest
Email Mx. Turner
Google Classroom Code: ewi6k3z

Robotics Team

The South High Robotics Club builds robots and competes in competitions near and far! Stop by Mr. Jones' room (A309) to find out more! 

Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM in Room A309
Email Mr. Jones and Ms. Vaidya
Google Classroom Code: nqog6yy

Science Olympiad / Science Fair Club

JV and Varsity Teams compete on science skills and knowledge.

Meets Tuesdays after school
Email Mr. O'Leary
Google Classroom Code: 24a3bes

Senior Class

Work closely with elected class officers to organize and participate in fundraising efforts to support your senior prom, as well as all class activities.

Email Ms. Farrell and Ms. Bailey
Google Classroom Code: vnhuzqo

Sewing Club

Learn to sew by hand and machine and create things from fabric.

Meets Tuesdays 1:45-2:30 PM
Email Ms. Jernigan
Google Classroom Code: xqijhbh

Ski and Board Club

We complete a 6 week life skill program along with the benefit of Skiing/Boarding at Wachusett.

Meets various times September through December
January-February: Wednesdays from 2:15-9:15 PM
Email Mr. Earley
Google Classroom Code: tnb3uay

Social Media Club

The South High Social Media Club creates posts, highlights, and reals for the school's official instagram page. 

Email Ms. Moulin
Google Classroom Code: ha7nuw7

Sophomore Class

Work closely with elected class officers to organize and participate in fundraising efforts to support your senior prom, as well as all class activities

Email Mr. Earley

Student Council

The Student Council works to make sure the student voice is heard at South High and also works to make South High a place that students want to come to each day. Student council members help plan and execute school wide events at the request of administration and teachers using the class officers in place for each grade level.

Email Mr. Eressy

SWENext Chapter

South High SWENext Chapter aims to support girls and non-binary students going into the STEM field.

Meets Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Mrs. Senko
Google Classroom Code: 62fmzid

Tri-M Music Honor Society

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is an international program for music students who show an exceptional commitment to music, maintain strong academics, and demonstrate potential as student leaders. The South High chapter of Tri-M exists to promote music in our school and community. Membership is open to qualifying students in a performance-based music class who meet the minimum academic requirements.

Meets on 2nd Tuesday of Month at 2:00 PM
Email Mr. Corey, Mr. McCullock, or Ms. Meacham

Worcester Future Teachers Club

Any student who wants to be an educator as a career. Club talks about importance of teacher diversity online the classroom.

Meets every other Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Ms. Lopez Platt

World Language Club

A place to share our languages and maybe learn something new! 

Meets Thursdays 2:00-3:00 PM
Email Ms. Tornquist

Yearbook

The Yearbook Club completes the task of designing South's annual yearbook.

Meets typically Tuesdays after school in Room A303 or by announcement
Email Mr. Donnelly