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Middle School and High School Art Clubs have extra opportunities to express their creativity, especially through acts of service to others. Whether painting with senior citizens or creating works to donate, art club members wish to make the world a better place. We also support the K–12 masterpiece of the month program, providing masterpieces for all three schools.
Don Shafer, Advisor
The Student Advisory Board is comprised of 14 student members in 9–12 grades. Their focus is to begin to understand and processes needed to institute new programming and events. While collaborating with staff, school families and parishes, the members become the voice of the student body. They plan to meet bi-monthly. Membership is accepted on an annual basis.
Laura Hirelman, Advisor
Vicky Groat: Advisor Criteria for the National Honor Society. Student must:
Criteria for the National Junior Honor Society. Student must: The students inducted will be members of the current 6th or 7th grade class and will serve as the chapter group for the next school year. NJHS is governed by a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer who are nominated and voted on by the entire Society every May. Two group community service projects are conducted every year and members are required to perform individual service hours (7th grade–20 hours, 8th grade–25 hours). We meet the second Wednesday of each Month. By-Laws of the St. Joseph National Junior Honor Society are available for your review in the Middle School Office. If you would like further information regarding NJHS, please feel free to contact the group Advisor, Kim Smith at ksmith@bcacs.org or at 963-4935.
Carolyn Curtis, Advisor
Help our school community to reflect upon their fundamental beliefs and values. Assist our youth in realizing their relationship to school, family, Church, and world community. Encourage our students to share their gifts and to minister to others. The following areas of ministry were identified by the United States Catholic Council of Bishops in their document, “Renewing the Vision”: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. • Advocacy • Catechesis • Community Life • Evangelization • Justice and Service • Leadership Development • Pastoral Care • Prayer and Worship
Gloria McNamara and Laurie Murphy, Advisors
Angela Caulley, Advisor
Peer listening is a service run by the students, for the benefit of students at St. Philip Catholic Central High School. Peer Listeners are a specially trained group of Junior and Senior students. They learn skills such as understanding bullying behavior, strategies for coping with bullying, understanding and demonstrating empathy and understanding and practicing listening skills. All Peer Listeners sign confidentially guidelines as part of this training.
Don Shafer, Advisor
Jim Dickerson, Coordinator The club is an opportunity to save you money and create opportunities for our children to have fun together on the slopes. We try to keep it low-key. I send out e-mails to let members know if I will be going on a particular night, but you are free to go on your own anytime during the valid hours to reap the benefits of your membership. Please contact me if you have questions
Rick Steele, Advisor
Student council is comprised of 6th 7th and 8th graders who represent the student body. They meet twice per month, focusing on fundraising and service projects.
Kim Smith, Advisor
The Homework Club is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10pm to 4pm to help with assignments and organization. It is a library type setting where students can quietly collaborate. Computers are available and Mrs. Kim Smith and often their teachers are available for assistance.
Cathy Duyck, Advisor
St. Joseph Elementary Drama Club is open to 4th and 5th graders, by audition. Students play roles in a theatrical production, as well as learn acting skills and how to work as a team.
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In Girl Scouts, through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
Diane Rench, Advisor
In the Bring It On Book Challenge, 4th and 5th grade students work in teams, beginning in January, to read eight books and to correctly answer questions about the books. Winning teams then advance to a regional challenge and hope to become champions within our diocese! The Bring It On Book Challenge motivates students to read for enjoyment. This is an opportunity to practice teamwork and cooperation and to share quality children’s literature with friends.
Girls on the Run® is a national 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development–their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
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