Clubs & Organizations

Why School Programs and Clubs are Important for Students:

Develop new interests and acquire new skills

Discover others with similar interests

Engage in meaningful activities outside of the classroom

Appeals to colleges and looks good on resumes

Make new friends and build strong, lasting relationships

Develop leadership skills

Student Organizations

Athletics

Club Sports

National Honor Society

Student Clubs

After-school clubs build resumes for colleges, allow for socialization and is a safe way to get our students interested in other activities.

Native Education Program

AVID Club

Black Student Union

Black Student Union Information

Advisor

Rachelle Lipp

Email the Black Student Union advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

Lunch

Day

Wednesdays

Location

Room 244

Additional Information

To create a community among black students & students of any race at South Salem High School and to allow a space to learn about African/Black American History and Culture.

Bowling Club

Bowling Club Information

Advisor

Terry Sevey

Email coach

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

8:30-10:30 PM

Day

Tuesday/Thursday

Location

AMF Firebird Lanes

Additional Information

Cost $4/week

We are here to teach anyone who wants to learn how to bowl and for veteran bowlers to have a good time practicing their favorite sport. Meetings will take place at South but playing will take place at Firebird Lanes.

Chess Club

Computer Game Development Club

Crochet Club

DECA

Disc Golf Club

Drama Club

Drama Club Information

Advisor

Julianna Gibbons

Email the Thespian Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Day

TBD/watch the Theater Events Calendar for 'Open Meetings'

Location

The Q Black Box

Additional Information

Membership is earned by participation in theater and technical theater activities at South. Participants celebrate our love of theater and support our membership, our productions, and our community through fundraising, promotion, discussions, workshops, competitions, festivals, and events. Thespians work toward equity, diversity, inclusion, and access for all interested students.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Environment Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

French Club

Gender Sexuality Alliance

German Club

Girls Flag Football

Girls Flag Football Information

Advisor

Daniel Correa

Email the Girls Flag Football advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

5:30PM or 7PM

Day

Wed/Fri

Location

On the field

Additional Information

TO BRING DIVERSITY TO A FUN SPORT BY LEARNING AND DEVELOPING SKILLS IN FOOTBALL, TO BETTER ACCESS FOOTBALL KNOWLEDGE, TO CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN FOOTBALL.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Hiking Club

Hiking Club Information

Advisor

Matt Doyle

Email the Hiking Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

Tuesday

Location

Room 212

Additional Information

Organized group hikes to various locations in Oregon. Also, allow SSHS students to experience and gain appreciation for Oregon’s natural beauty. Taking hiking trips every 4-6 weeks with groups of 12 students/trip.

International Thespian Society

International Thespian Society Information

Advisor

Ms. Julianna Gibbons

Email the International Thespian Society advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 - 4:15 PM

Day

alternating Fridays

Location

The Q Black Box

Additional Information

To celebrate student achievement in high school theater while building connections within our school and community. This is an honor society; all who meet membership requirements are invited to join.

Key Club

Latino Club

Literature Club Information

Advisor

Rachelle Lipp

Email the Literature Club

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:00

Day

Tuesdays

Location

Room 244

Additional Information

Literature club aims to give students a place to explore and discuss literature and writing.

Knowledge of classic or otherwise literature is not necessary, we all have things to learn from one another

Positive Masculinity Club

Positive Masculinity Club Information

Advisor

Kip Ioane

Email the Positive Masculinity Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

TBD

Day

TBD

Location

Commons

Additional Information

The Positive Masculinity Club will create a space for discussions and conversations aimed at identifying the harmful impacts of the "manbox" and exploring ways to help one another, and the greater South Salem community, break free from its limitations. Our goal is to foster a reimagined sense of manhood rooted in emotional literacy, fluency, agility, and resilience.

Magic the Gathering Club

Magic the Gathering Club Information

Advisor

Matt Doyle

Email the Magic the Gathering Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:30 pm

Day

Friday (last of the month)

Location

289

Additional Information

Magic the Gathering Club's purpose: to share our interest in the Magic the Gathering game. The club is open to all experienced levels and are invited to participate in tournaments.

National French Honor Society

National French Honor Society Information

Advisor

Sara Nickel

Email the National French Honor Society advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:20-4 pm

Day

Wednesdays

Location

186

Additional Information

Our emphasis will be on tutoring, but we continue to encourage the discovery and use of French language and culture. Organize several activities through the French program and community. Must be a member of the French National Honor Society.

National Honor Society

National Spanish Honor Society

Native Club

OHSET Team

OHSET Team Information

Advisor

Melissa Samiee

Email the OHSET Team advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

First Monday of the Month

Location

Library

Additional Information

To provide recognition in high schools for the equestrian athlete and to give them the opportunity to achieve that recognition in a fair/positive educational format. Meetings may take place outside of school at barn for practices before meets.

Pacific Saxons

Period Club

Pickle Ball Club

Pokémon Club

Saxons With Purpose

Smash Bros Club

Sources of Strength

Sources of Strength Information

Advisor

Wendy Anderson & César Bueno

Email the Sources of Strength advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting TimE

Lunch

Day

Tuesdays

Location

170

Additional Information

We are a group of diverse students and adults from all corners of the school. Our mission is to spread hope, help and strength to every part of our community. Together we plan school wide activities and messaging campaigns to share messages of hope, help and strength to make our Saxon community stronger and more connected. Each week we share our lives together, play games and get to work!

Spanish Club

Speech and Debate Club

Speech and Debate Club Information

Advisor

Erich Paetsch

Email the Speech and Debate Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Day

Monday

Location

room 289

Additional Information

Practicing parliamentary-style debate, public forum-style debate, and speech events, while attending regional competitions throughout the year. Parliamentary Debate, public forum debate, LD debate, individual and partner speech events are our proposed activities.

Spikeball club

Sports Official Club

Sports Official Club Information

Advisor

Aaron Haugen

Email the Sports Official Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

Tuesdays

Location

Room 208

Additional Information

The purpose of this club will be to provide students with the knowledge and even possibly opportunities to officiate youth and high school sports. Special attention will be given to rules knowledge to promote confidence. Video examples of the rules and mechanics will be utilized to help students see exactly how to connect the rules to the games being worked. The goal of this club is to provide training and opportunity to students who wish to participate in sports and make money while doing it. Sports offered will be: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling *Training will be provided to all, however, I am not able to guarantee games since I am not specifically assigning any myself. I will be facilitating contact to the coordinators for each sport locally.

Tabletop Games

TSA (Technology Student Association)

Advisor

Judson Birkel

Email the Thespian Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Day

Tuesday's 3:30-4:00PM

Location

Room 166

Additional Information

The TSA enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through extracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

Activities: prepare for and participate in the state and national TSA leadership conference including competitive events.

Unified climbing club

Unified climbing club Information

Advisor

Brennan Young

Email the Unified climbing club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:30 pm

Day

first Wednesday of the month

Location

room 111

Additional Information

A community for students with ranging rock climbing experience to be part of and share common interests, knowledge, and passions. A place to meet fellow climbers and grow in strength and technique. Rock Climbing at the Rock Box Climbing Gym.

Vex Robotics (Teams)

Vex Robotics (Teams) Information

Advisor

Mr. Birkel

Email the Vex Robotics (Teams) advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:30 pm

Day

Wednesdays

Location

166

Additional Information

In VEX Robotics, we build and program robots to compete at local tournaments. The club begins and teams are formed in September and students compete from October through March.

Saxon Tutoring Club

Saxon Tutoring Club Information

Advisor

IB Students

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

8:45am - 9:20am

Day

Wednesday mornings

Location

Library

Additional Information

Saxon Tutoring offers tutoring help for students of all grades, from new freshmen to IB juniors and seniors! Our tutors are IB juniors and seniors who can read essays, tutor in math, English, social studies, and all foreign languages.