PWHS OFFERINGS

PWHS is a chapter member of the Best Buddies non-profit organization. The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships. In high schools, Best Buddies operates as a student-run friendship club that creates buddy pairs between students with and without disabilities. Members meet with their buddy on a regular basis and attend group outings throughout the year. This is a wonderful way to share the gift of friendship.

PWHS is a chapter member of the Best Buddies non-profit organization. The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships. In high schools, Best Buddies operates as a student-run friendship club that creates buddy pairs between students with and without disabilities. Members meet with their buddy on a regular basis and attend group outings throughout the year. This is a wonderful way to share the gift of friendship.

Book Club selections will be voted on by members from suggestions of titles by members of the club, the librarian and teachers with final approval from the advisor. There will be a secure Haiku Book Club page online for the Book Club members.  The full Book Club will meet in the PWHS Library once per month from 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Chess Club is a social organization for all levels of players to meet and play chess.  It provides a great way to develop critical thinking, problem solving skills and improve one’s game. It will meet on Tuesdays after school throughout the school year.  This activity is open to all high school students.

DECA is an organization of students involved in high school marketing and business courses. Students have the opportunity to enhance classroom and workplace experiences through student competition at the regional, state, and national level!  Within in PWHS, students have opportunities for community service, running events such as our 6th Man Night for basketball, Mr. PHS, and several more.  In addition, being a DECA member allows you to work in the school store, The Captain's Quarters.  Students who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in business are strongly encouraged to participate and gain this valuable real-life experience.

The Esports Team is a competitive group of students in all grade levels who like to play Overwatch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League, League of Legends, Fortnite, and Valorant.  Each game will have a varsity team and multiple JV teams.  Members will be expected to compete once a week after school against other Wisconsin high schools over a 7-week period.  All competitions will be held online at the high school, with the chance to attend the State Championship in person at various Wisconsin colleges and universities.

Focus is an Extracurricular  A cappella ensemble directed by Stephen Lanza.  Auditions take place in October and the ensemble will start up the beginning of November. The group performs at multiple events and is a great way to strengthen your musicianship. 

Our mountain biking team welcomes students of ALL ABILITY LEVELS. Join other local riders for fun on two wheels. Hit the trails, find adventure and make friends. We ride together every year: July-November. Registration opens on April 1st! Visit our website at ozmtb.org for more information and to register. 

Running the first weekend in November, the all-school musical is an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to be involved in a musical production by singing, dancing, and/or acting. Opportunities are also available for students in the areas of sound, lights, stage construction, stage crew, and pit band. Auditions take place the first week of school and practices typically run until November, when the first performance takes place. Practice schedules may vary in their intensity based on the role given but are usually held Mondays - Thursdays.

Membership in this Society is both an honor and a responsibility. Students selected for membership are expected to continue to demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, and character by which they were selected.

REDgen Student Chapter: Jen Eason (Grades 9-12)
REDgen School is a peer to peer resiliency program in middle and high school. It is dedicated to advocating for mental health and well-being through the lens of reslience.

Members of the Science Club focus on a wide range of science related topics that promote interest in science and increase the knowledge base of students in the club. The goal is to help students develop a scientific way of thinking and learning and to develop students' awareness of and concern for scientific issues in personal, social, environmental, and technological contexts.

The PWHS Ski Club encourages every student, from beginners to experts, to join us on ski outings. We receive discounted rates at local ski hills and ski or snowboard several times a year. Students should look for posters in the hallways at school announcing our trips.

Spanish Club is a social organization that supports Spanish curriculum through a variety of group activities. Although most members are in Spanish classes at PWHS, the club is open to all students interest in the Spanish language and culture.

Student Council is an organization which represents the student body of PWHS. Members of the council organize a variety of events including Homecoming events, dances, and other community events. Involvement in Student Council is year round with a few events taking place during the summer. Elections for sophomore, junior, and senior leadership positions take place in spring the year prior to their term. Officer elections for freshmen take place when schools starts in the Fall with applications due on the Freshmen First Day. Aside from elected positions in each class and representatives to the council, interested students can still serve as members at-large in the organization.

Running the last week of February, this winter activity is offered to all students who wish to be involved in a dramatic performance. The play focuses on honing each student's acting abilities as well as providing them with opportunities for set construction and theater tech. Auditions typically take place the first week after winter break.

United for Youth is a community based group that includes high school students, parents, staff, and community members. The group meets once a month to work on projects such as the development of the disk golf course at a county park and the development of an award to recognize area businesses that are teen friendly. This organization is open to all students.

Women's Vocal Jazz is an ensemble of 15-30 women who wish to enhance their musical experiences at PWHS. The group focuses on women's show choir literature and perfoms many of their pieces with choreography. Practices are after school every Tuesday. This activity is open all PWHS female students and performs at several school concerts, local events, and district and state solo and ensemble competitions.

Yearbook is a year round activity. Interested students will be responsible for working with the advisor to create the annual. Some specific obs include, but are not limited to, design, photography, and development of the pages. Students involved in this activity are able to produce a product that will be viewed for years to come. Expectations for students include meeting with the group or provide a check-in once a week with the advisor for progress and updates. Leadership positions are available for those who qualify. Dependent on their level of commitment and completion of requirements, students may earn 1/2 credit (one semester) or a full credit (one year) for their involvement.