Clubs, Groups, and Activities

UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS:

Academic Team - Monday's 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

All Star Dance Team - Wednesdays 3:15pm - 4:15pm.

American Sign Language - Monthly 3:00pm - 3:34pm - room 0114.

Art Club - See Art Club G-Classroom for meeting dates 3:10pm - 4:10pm in room 1173.

Beaverette Dance Team - Various schedules throughout the year, depending upon the time of the season; after school hours only.

Board Game Club - Wednesday's after school in room 1040.

Character Club - Wednesday's in Ferguson Hall room 222.

Chess Club - Wednesday's after school in room 1012.

CIA - Monday's after school in room 2027.

Climate Club - Every other Wednesday

Comm Club - Monthly in room 1060 or off campus.

Computer Programming Club - Tuesday's after school in room 1010.

Creek Crew - Monthly at Ferguson Hall in room 212.

D&D - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month at Ferguson Hall in room 110.

Envirothon - Weekly beginning in January in room 2012.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - Thursday's 7:30am-8:00am in room 2069.

French Club - After school monthly in room 0118

Girl Scouts - 2nd and 4th Tuesday's in room 2056.

GSA - Wednesday's from 3:05pm - 4:00pm in room 1003.

International Club - Room 2020

Lilies of Literature - Bi-weekly on Thursdays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm in room 2036.

Musicians Connect - Monday's after school from 3- 4:30 in room 2032

National Honor Society - 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:30am in the auditorium.

Network - First Tuesday of each month; room 2071.

Science Bowl - Thursday's after school in room 1013

Smash Club - Thursdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm in room 2040.

Spanish Club - TBD room 0110

Speech and Debate - Monday's after school in room 0128.

Spirit Squad - TBD

STEM Club - TBD

Yearbook - Daily 7th period in room 2025

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Academic Team

The BHS Academic Team is kind of a club, kind of a sport, seeing as we compete in the GWOC and students can earn a varsity letter for competing on the varsity team. The team is open to all students who love to learn and want to show off what they know. The Academic Team, or Quiz Bowl, is composed of teams of 4 students who compete against each other across the region, state and nation (We are the 2019 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS by the way) over every subject area from History to Science, Literature to Fine Arts, and Geography to Math. Everything is fair game and the earlier you start, the better!

More Information: https://sites.google.com/view/bhsateam/home

 Advisor: christin.martins@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

All Star Dance Team

The All-Star Team was created to provide a social environment for student’s grades 9 to age 22 who are enrolled as a student at BHS. The team is composed of students with and without disabilities.   While providing a committed team environment is important, creating lasting friendships among dance members is also a priority. The team competes at various high schools throughout the year.

Advisor: Paige.Rizzotte@Beavercreek.k12.oh.us

American Sing Language Club

ASL club is open to any student interested in American Sign Language.  Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to learn, practice and improve their sign language skills as well as expand their knowledge of Deaf Culture.

Advisor: jessica.ewart@Beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Art Club

Art Club will hold after school meetings to provide a time to create art projects, participate in art related community service and make friends with others who also love art. Meetings are at BHS in room 1173 from 3:05-4:00, every other Thursday.

There is a Google Classroom for Art Club with all the information, contact kathy.broyles@beavercreek.k12.oh.us for the code.

Advisor: kathy.broyles@Beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Marching Band & Color Guard

“The Pride of Beavercreek” is open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a band class.  Although this ensemble requires extensive time and energy, the rewards students experience through teamwork, accomplishment, and pride significantly outweigh the investment. 

Concert bands are ability-based groups that perform several concerns throughout the year.  The bands are open to students in grades 9-12.

Advisor: matt.frost@Beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: heather.marsh.myers@Beavercreek.k12.oh.us

The Beacon

Students interested in joining the newspaper staff must complete an application in January/February, which can be found through any English teacher, guidance counselor, office staff member, or on Mrs. Russ's Google site. Staff members will complete morning video announcements, Music Fridays, the newspaper website, and many other activities to support the BHS school population. Students must take Journalism 1 either before or during their time taking Journalism II.

More Information: https://beavercreekbeacon.com/

Advisor: jami.russ@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Beaverettes Dance Team

Being a Beaverette is a challenging and rewarding experience!  We get to dance with our teammates and make memories, but more than that, dancers will develop life skills like responsibility, teamwork, discipline and leadership.  We always expect team members to give 110% and have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dedication to their teammates, their sport, and their community.  The Beaverette Dance Team is composed of a Varsity team and a Junior Varsity team that each compete at the National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida.  For more information regarding our team please email:  Amanda.riggins@gocreek.org

Website: dance.beavercreekmusic.org

Advisor: Amanda.riggins@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Board Game

Board Game Club is open to any student wishing to learn and play strategic board games, whether new to the hobby or not. Often several different games are being played by different groups, so students can usually find a game that they enjoy and fits their play style.

 Advisor: brian.bisignani@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Careers/Creek Industries

Careers classes at BHS start at the freshman level and continue through Super Senior level.  The goal of the classes is for students to gain real work experience, social skills as well as learning about what it takes to land a job, by doing various types of work tasks and some real world work and volunteer experiences.  The main focus of the classes is to help the students get placed in a job or adult service before leaving BHS.  We 

recently started Creek Industries to sell spirit wear and other fun spirit items in our in-school store. 

Advisor: marcia.harris@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

CBI (Career Based Intervention)

Career Based Intervention (CBI) is a one-year co-op program for qualifying seniors. CBI students learn real world 21st century work skills, transferable employability skills, and earn income while putting into practice the CBIP academics curriculum on the job, under the mentorship of CBIP Coordinators.

Coordinators -

beth.calhoun@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

maryjo.hines@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Character Club

A service organization open to all BHS students. We plan and promote service learning projects in our building and community as well as plan volunteer opportunities. 

Advisor: camryn.potter@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Chess Club

The chess club is open to all BHS students from beginners to advanced chess players. Some come and enjoy social games of chess while others compete to be on the team and represent the school in tournaments.

Advisor: chris.nartker@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Christians in Action - CIA

VISION:  To provide a venue for young people of faith to share with one another, support one another, encourage one another.

MISSION:  BHS CIA will provide an opportunity for fellowship and study, with a means and opportunity for students to involve themselves in outreach/service work, both locally and beyond.

GOALS:  To continue supporting our sponsor child through Compassion International. To provide a welcoming atmosphere at meetings. To continue service project opportunities including our annual Christmas in a Shoebox project in conjunction with Operation Christmas Child.

MEETINGS:  CIA meetings have moved to Monday after school, 3:05 to 3:45 p.m., in Room 2027.

Please join us for study and growth, fun, and fellowship.

 Advisor: Angie.creech@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Class Advisors

Elected officers plan events for their class. Elections happen each year; interested students can obtain applications from the main office.

 Advisor: amanda.haacke@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

 Advisor: sarah.webb@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Climate Club

Climate club is a gathering of students who are concerned about the environment and want to make active, positive changes in their lives and their community.

 Advisor: tim.magill@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: kristine.mcdaniel@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Comm Club

This group is designed to create a safe place for friends to practice social skills in authentic settings. Our slogan is "Everyone deserves a friend!"

Advisor: jennifer.schmidt@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: molly.huck@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Computer Programming Club

The Computer Programming Club helps students gain familiarity with programming, especially using the Python language. Students design and program projects of their own choosing.

 Advisor: tim.magill@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Creek Crew

Creek Crew members are assigned to homerooms in Ferguson Hall and help the 9th graders as they transition to high school. They cover topics in homeroom like organization, forming better study habits, and encourage students to get involved in their school. Creek Crew also organizes Freshman Orientation, an Ice Cream Social during Challenge Day, a Club Fair, and the Talent Show.

Advisor: John.anderson@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: heather.barker@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

D&D

The club is open to all students grades 9-12 and there is no experience with D&D needed to join the club.  

Advisor: jaclyn.southard@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

DECA

DECA is an active co-curricular organization here at BHS and I serve as the advisor. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Advisor: heather.sproull@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Envirothon Team

Envirothon is an academic team that competes in environmental competitions. The students study and become experts in one of the following areas: forestry, soil, aquatics, wildlife, and current environmental issues.

 Advisor: chris.nartker@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

A gathering for anyone interested in talking about faith and the Bible. Geared towards athletes but certainly not only for athletes!

Advisor: lauren.kovar@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

French Club (inactive for the 23-24 school year)

The French Club meets one a month to explore various elements of french culture (eat food, watch films, learn expressions, compete over trivia, etc) and to celebrate culture-specific holidays. The annual Bûche de Noël decorating contest and the annual Boules competition (the French version of bocce ball) are some club highlights. The cost is $5 for the year.

Friends Show Choir

Friends is the show choir from Beavercreek High School, in Beavercreek Ohio. They have been entertaining audiences for more than forty years.

 More information: https://sites.google.com/beavercreek.k12.oh.us/friendsshowchoir/home

 Advisor: jason.enneking@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)

GSA is open to ALL students. The club seeks to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in school. 

Advisor: susan.laws@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Girl Scouts

This club is for registered Girl Scouts and friends. We focus on creating friendships between girls in Beavercreek South and Beavercreek North.

Advisor: lauren.kovar@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Hope Squad (Ferguson Hall)

All Hope Squad members are nominated at the beginning of the year.  Hope Squad promotes hope, spreads kindness, and educates students regarding suicide prevention and awareness.

Advisor: lauren.spencer@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: christine.schmidt@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: daniel.linquist@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

International Club

Advisor: peter.ankrom@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Intramurals

Intramurals is open to all students who enjoy having a good time by playing athletic games and activities. We will have events after school or in the evening throughout the school year. Some activities may include knockout basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, pickleball, and more. There is a Google Classroom for Intramurals with all the information. Contact dennis.webb@beavercreek.k12.oh.us for the code.

Advisor: dennis.webb@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

IPE (Indoor Percussion Ensemble)

Beavercreek fields an Indoor Percussion Ensemble to compete as a member of the Mid East Performance Association (MEPA) and Winter Guard International (WGI) circuits. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to improve their skills while performing an exciting show that is both musically and visually rewarding.

 Advisor: drew.brown@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

JROTC

They have a number of smaller groups within the large group.  (drill team, orienteering team, academic team, etc.)

Advisor: melvin.whitlow@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: david.mackey@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Lilies of Literature

The Lilies of Literature is a student book club at BHS. Our mission is to educate women and gender minorities by reading literature about contemporary women’s issues and the various challenges that these communities encounter regarding social and political issues. Our aim is to empower women and demonstrate the value of knowledge through reading and having fun.

 Advisor: brianne.green@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Muse Machine

Muse Machine offers an opportunity for students to experience the arts in various genres—music, dance, theater, and others. A variety of in-school performances are offered along with numerous outside of school performances by professional artists, and a chance to audition and perform in the yearly MUSE musical.

Advisor: dawn.stamper@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Musicians Connect

Musicians Connect is a place where vocalists, songwriters, instrumentalists, and producers can collaborate on original music. 

Advisor: jeffery.rodney@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

National Honor Society

This is a service organization open to eligible juniors and seniors who possess the qualities of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service.  Juniors are inducted in November and serve the school and community through their senior year.

Advisor: mindy.burcham@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: brian.bisignani@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

More Information: https://sites.google.com/beavercreek.k12.oh.us/nhs/home 

Network

Our mission is to unite teens who want to give and receive support to resist the pressures to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs through fun, educational activities during the school year.

Advisor: sarah.seilhamer@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

PALS 

PALS-preparing all learners for success in the real world. PALS is a social club where students of all abilities can come together and participate within the school and functions outside of school! It’s a place where students can feel like they belong!

Mission Statement: We will create a safe, creative, caring environment for all learners to further develop their social, emotional, and intellectual development. We strive to create an environment that is engaging and responsive to each individual learner. Each student’s self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with other peers and our PALS leaders. In PALS, as learners with and without disabilities, we will empower students to recognize and optimize their full potential so that we all may be successful in the real world. 

Advisor: amanda.haacke@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: nichole.hitt@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: caroline.matteson@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Peer Helpers

Peer Helpers work in our classrooms with our students with special needs. They help our students complete assignments and various work tasks throughout the building. Our Peer Helpers are invaluable assets to our classrooms who not only help our students but they are also friends and supporters as well.

Advisor: amanda.haacke@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: paige.rizzotte@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: kelly.hancock@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: sarah.webb@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: jennifer.schmidt@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: caroline.matteson@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: nicole.hitt@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: david.bantner@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Peer Listening / Hope Squad

Peer Listeners are trained in active listening, communication, and decision-making skills so that they can assist students at BHS. Students involved in Hope Squad work to raise awareness of issues that impact adolescents, with a focus on suicide prevention.  

Advisor: sarah.seilhamer@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: amber.boddie@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Plays and Tech Crew

We have a Fall Play, Winter Play, and Spring Musical. Students audition for shows or work on technical crews for the shows. The performances typically run the end of October for the Fall Play, end of January for the Winter Play, and the end of April for the Spring Musical. There is no activity fee to participate. We have past actors and tech crew members working on Broadway, in Hollywood, in movies, television, and streaming services.

 Advisor: Jon.kochensparger@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Science Bowl

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl® is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.

Advisor: kristine.mcdaniel@beavercreek.k12.oh.us 

 More Information: https://sites.google.com/beavercreek.k12.oh.us/mrsmcdaniel/home/science-bowl

Smash Club 

Students play Smashbros. On the Smartboard and other handheld devices.

Advisor: chantelle.nartker@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Spanish Club

Spanish Club is an extracurricular activity that is open for all to join. All activities surround Latin/Hispanic culture such as cooking, movies, crafts, music, dancing, and games. Our group meets after school once a month. Students should listen to the morning announcements and/or check flyers in their Spanish Class.

 Advisor: bonnie.mcgriff@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Advisor: denise.jenkins@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Speech and Debate

The Speech and Debate team is a competitive activity that travels the state to compete in public speaking, current events, acting, and debate events from November through March. We are the most dedicated activity offered to build argumentative and public speaking skills. Learn confidence and skills you need to compete now and in the future!

Advisor: rahul.guha@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Website: https://sites.google.com/beavercreek.k12.oh.us/bhs-sd/

Spirit Squad

Group of students who cheer the first half of home football games. Made up of 10 special needs students and 10 peers.

 Advisor: Kelly.hancock@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

STEM Club

STEM Club participates in activities that focus on various science, technology, engineering, and/or math topics. Some of our past meetings have included electrical circuits, bridge building, and a STEM-themed escape room!

 More Information: https://sites.google.com/beavercreek.k12.oh.us/stemclub/home 

 Advisor: 

Student Council

A service organization that promotes general welfare of BHS through improvements, student expression, school spirit, and community interaction.

 Advisor: jana.debord@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

 Advisor: glenn.gilbert@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Winter Guard

Beavercreek Winter Guard is a sport of the arts that competes in local and international circuits. Winter Guard is a combination of the use of flags, sabers, mock rifles, theater, and dance all put together to create an intricate competitive program.

Advisor: olivia.disch@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Yearbook

The yearbook staff is responsible for all creative aspects of the Beaver Tales yearbook.  Its purpose is to publish a pictorial/ written review of the school year depicting BHS in the areas of student life, athletics, students & faculty, academics, clubs, community, etc.

Advisor: angie.creech@beavercreek.k12.oh.us