Activities

American Sign Language (ASL) - Mrs. Pinto
A student-led club where students learn and practice American Sign Language to build fluency and improve communication with deaf and hearing-impaired individuals.

Art Club – Mrs. DeGiovanni and Ms. McCutcheon
Students have a dedicated hour each week to work on their own art projects or classwork.

Best Buddies – Mr. Stephan
This club focuses on building friendships between people with and without disabilities.

Book Club – Mrs. Rose
A student-led club that meets monthly after school to discuss books, choose new reads, and plan activities.

*Bible Club – Mrs. Ulf
A student-led club that reads scripture and discusses its impact on daily life.

Champion School Club – Mrs. Clancy
This group promotes social inclusion through inclusive sports, leadership, and whole-school activities.

*Chess Club – Mrs. Neff
A student-led club where players of all skill levels are welcome to enjoy the game of chess.

Class Officers – Ms. Benson (Seniors); Mrs. Baker (Juniors); Ms. Corsinelli (Sophomores & Freshman)
Students who participate are responsible for organizing events and raising money for class activities. Class Officers are also a part of Student Council and represent the student body.

Computer Club – Mrs. Stawartz
This club is for students to work through coding exercises, primarily in Python, and can earn college credits through Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Academy.

*Culinary Club – Mr. Compeggie
A student-led for students interested in cooking and baking.

*Cyber Security Club – Ms. S. Palermo
A student-led club where students compete in cyber security competitions through the United States Air Force Academy.

*Dungeons and Dragons – Mrs. Lewandowski
A student-led club where students play Dungeons & Dragons, a social table-top role-playing game.

*E-sports – Dr. Allen
A student-led club where students participate in team-based multiplayer video game competitions.

*Fashion Club – Mrs. Ulf
A student-led club that is a welcoming place for all to learn about, express, and share a love of fashion and style.

*Female Empowerment Club – Mrs. Schranz
A student-led club that empowers and supports young women within PTHS and the surrounding communities.

Forensics Team (Speech & Debate) - Mrs. Groninger, Ms. Bandik and Ms. Patton
Students participate in regional and state speech and debate competitions to develop public speaking skills and gain self-confidence.

French Club – Mrs. Heirendt
Students meet to discuss the French culture, music, and activities.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - Mr. Good and Ms. S. Palermo
This club is for students interested in business and leadership, who can compete in events at the regional, state, and national level.

German Club – Ms. Scott
Students meet to discuss the German culture, music, and activities.

*Graphic Novel – Mr. Bastos
A student-led club where students read and discuss graphic novels.

Horticulture Club – Mr. Orend
This club teaches students practical gardening and plant cultivation skills using raised beds and a greenhouse.

*HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) – Mrs. Kobeda
A student-led club designed to help students learn more about healthcare careers and compete in HOSA events.

Interact Club – Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Wilmus
A volunteer-based club that fundraises and performs hands-on projects to give back to the community.

Law and Government Club – Mr. Brado
This club discusses current events and governmental issues and runs the PTHS Mock Trial team.

Marching Band – Mr. Young
The largest student organization at PTHS, the marching band is a dynamic ensemble that performs at football games, parades, and festivals.

Math Club – Mrs. Wentzel
This club explores various math topics and participates in math competitions.

*Movie Club – Mr. Bastos
A student-led club that explores film through discussion while connecting movie fans and students interested in film careers.

National Honor Society – Mrs. Kocan
This invitation-only society promotes scholarship, service, leadership, and character among students.

*Newcomers Club – Mrs. Ulf
A student-led club that helps new students adjust, make friends, and feel connected to the school community.

Pep Band – Mr. Young
A spirited group that plays upbeat music at basketball and winter sports events to boost school spirit and support athletes.

Photography Club – Ms. Hodgin-Frick
Students meet twice a month to take and edit photos, and participate in photography-related contests and games.

*Psychology Club – Ms. Benson 

A student-led club that allows students to explore Psychology beyond the classroom in a student-led setting.  

*Rocketry Club – Mr. Demascal
A student-led club that provides students the opportunity to receive hands-on STEM experiences.

Science Club – Dr. Allen
This club focuses on internal and external science and engineering competitions.

Spanish Club – Mrs. Pellegrini
Students meet to discuss the Spanish culture, music, and activities.

Stage Crew – Mr. Burns and Mr. Zippay
Students serve the district by controlling the lights and sound for events in the auditorium, gym, stadium, and cafeteria.

Student Ambassadors - Ms. Simmons
This club organizes new student orientation and facilitates mentorship between first-year students and older students to promote high school success.

Student Council – Mr. Albright
A student-run organization that plans events and communicates student ideas across all grade levels.

Students Active for Environment (SAFE) - Mr. Compeggie
A student group that promotes environmental awareness through projects, partnerships, and activities that support sustainability.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) – Mrs. Hodgin-Frick
This club comes up with ways to deter students from making poor decisions related to topics like drugs, alcohol, and texting while driving.

Thespian Troupe – Mrs. Cygrymus and Mrs. Mzsanski
This club is for students interested in theatre, both on and off stage, who participate in a variety of productions and workshops.

Video Club – Ms. Hodgin-Frick
This club works with both pre-production and live video production.

*Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) - Ms. S. Palermo
A student-led club that provides a comfortable space for girls interested in STEM fields, with meetings that include hands-on activities.

*Writing Lab – Mrs. Groninger
A student-led club that has trained tutors who help peers with their writing needs to foster a better and more confident writing environment.