Clubs

Sponsor: Jason Lovera (English)

Scholar Bowl is an academic competition in which teams face off to answer questions from all areas, including history, literature, science, fine arts, sports, current events, pop culture, and more. Our students vie against other schools to advance to state and/or national competitions. 

If you are a fan of Jeopardy! or Trivial Pursuit, or just enjoy quizzing, Scholar Bowl is the Club for you! 

For more information, contact Mr. Lovera at jlovera@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Liz Lyons (Library) and Zach Runk (SSD)

Archery Club uses the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). Archers meet once a week for practice October - March, and compete in local archery competitions.

For more information, contact Ms. Lyons at elyons@parkwayschools.net or Mr. Runk at zrunk@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Joni Patton (Social Studies)

The purpose of the Asian Student Union is to provide a place for students of Asian culture, and those who are interested in learning more about Asian culture, to celebrate and experience aspects of various Asian cultures. 

For more information, contact Joni Patton at jpatton1@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Maureen Ruiz del Arbol (World Languages)

This group will meet once a month to discuss a book they have chosen to read. We'll have bagels to enjoy while we chat. 

For more information, contact Ms. Ruiz del Arbol at mruizdelarbol@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Renell Brown (Science)

The BSU provides a space for African American students and their allies to come together and offers leadership and volunteer opportunities.

For more information, contact Ms. Brown at rbrown4@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Anna Hurlbert (Art)

The Catholic Faith Club is a club that helps members deepen their faith, make friends, and serve others. Members read through the upcoming Sunday bible readings and relate them to the life of a teen. A welcoming group of students can feel comfortable with their faith and be open to asking questions about the Church. 

For more information, contact Ms. Hurlbert at ahurlbert@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsors: Anna Hurlbert (Art) and Joel Ruprecht (English)   

The Chess Club gives students a place to hone their chess skills and meet like-minded chess enthusiasts. 

Chess club meets weekly to practice and challenge each other in matches.  Members include novices to experienced.  

Listen to the announcements for what day(s) the chess club will be meeting this year.

For more information, contact Ms. Hurlbert at ahurlbert@parkwayschools.net or Mr. Ruprecht at jruprecht@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Matt Pikaard (World Languages)

Commanders of the Central Nervous System is a science-based trivia team about the central nervous system.

For more information, contact Mr. Pikaard at mpikaard@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsors: Liz Lyons (Library) and Angie Watson (Library)

Epsilon Beta members meet once a month to socialize, talk about books, and work on library displays. They also participate in the Battle of the Books, an annual book trivia competition with other local high schools.

For more information, contact Ms. Lyons at elyons@parkwayschools.net or Ms. Watson at awatson@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Thomas Hopkins (Math)

The purpose of the Esports Club is to maximize the benefits of scholastic gaming by using gaming and esports to engage students during the school day. Members learn college and career readiness skills while experiencing a sense of community and motivation among their peers. 

For more information, contact Mr. Hopkins at thopkins1@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Leah Anderson-Little (English)

The GSA is a youth-led group whose purpose is to educate their schools and communities and advocate for just policies that protect LGBTQ youth from harassment and violence. 

For more information, contact Ms. Anderson-Little at landerson-little1@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsors: Annie Perez (World Languages) and Erin Rauch (ESOL)

International Club is for those who are hoping to connect with students from varying cultures around the world. Meetings include social outings, games, and other activities that promote cross-cultural awareness. Members plan celebrations for holidays and popular events around the world, and offer cross-cultural activities such as bilingual tutoring. 

Everyone is welcome! 

For more information, contact Ms. Perez at aperez1@parkwayschools.net or Ms. Rauch at erauch@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Mollie Oakeley (Science)

JSU is more than just a high school club. It is a welcoming and vibrant Jewish community where teens learn and connect with each other, explore Jewish culture and history, and discover opportunities for deeper engagement.

For more information, contact Ms.Oakeley at moakeley@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Brandon Franck (Technology & Engineering)

This is for those interested in rock climbing or looking to learn the sport. We will meet both at the PCH Climbing Wall and at Upper Limits. Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym organizes a series of climbing competitions for high school athletes. Although these are not mandatory for club membership, they offer students a great opportunity to test their skills with safety as the top priority. 

For more information, contact Mr. Franck at bfranck@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsors: Lelia Flagg (Counseling) and Libby Reed (English)

For more information about Sexual Assault Awareness Project (SAAP), contact Dr. Flagg at lflagg@parkwayschools.net or Ms. Reed at ereed2@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Alicia Bont (Music)

The Tea Club brings students together to explore the depth and flavor of tea while promoting cultural exchange between students. 

For more information, contact Ms. Bont at abont@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsor: Zoe Miller

Winter guard is the sport of indoor color guard. Modern color guard combines the use of flags, sabers, mock rifles, and other equipment with dance and other interpretive movements. The Parkway Central Winter Guard is a competitive guard that competes at the regional level.

For more information, contact Ms. Miller at zmiller1@parkwayschools.net.

Sponsors: Sarah Burgess (English) and Heidi Speth (English)

Whether it's writing poetry, screenplays, or short stories, Writing Colts is the club for you!

Join other avid writers from the community to work on your writing, practice different techniques and share what you are working on! 

For more information, contact Ms. Burgess at sburgess1@parkwayschools.net or Ms. Speth at hspeth2@parkwayschools.net.