ADELANTE
Description: Gather and celebrate Hispanic/Latino Culture.
Student Leaders: Nico Mora, Jovani Garcia, Karen Fuentes
Club Advisor: Jessica Alvarez, David Salinas
Location/Time: Drama Room @ Homeroom
Club Information
Club InformationJoining a club is an excellent way to meet new people, explore your interests and get involved in the PCS community.
As clubs are formed throughout the year, they will be listed on this page. Each club must have an approved Start a Club/Annual GAFAA (Group Activities and Fundraising Authorization Application) on file before convening or engaging in any activities.
Our clubs are driven by student interest. If you don’t see a club that interests you, start a new club!
See a list of clubs that have been active in the past, but may not be currently approved.
Approved Clubs for 2025-26
Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union
Student Leaders: Tam Ly Mai-Clark; Kaia Topping
Faculty Advisor: Shangbin Li
Description: Creating a space for AAPI PCS students to interact and make a safe space for people of the same identity.
Location/Time: Ms. Li's Room (#114), Fridays @ Lunch
Model United Nations
Student Leaders: Sophia Casaletto, Olivia Chen
Club Advisor: Rebecca Jot, Samantha Janisse
Location/Time: Thursday lunch, Ms. Jot's Room
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Club
Description: This is a safe space for many students with various backgrounds and ethnicities.
Student Leaders: Aedan Wall, Olivia Lashier
Faculty Advisor: Nirshan Perera
Location/Time: Mr. Perera's Room (#127), Tuesday's @ Lunch
Queer Intersectional Alliance (QIA)
Description: Create a safe space for LGBTQ+ and ally students by planning community events and working on creating an inclusive and caring community.
Student Leaders: Vivie Zenack, Cadence Johnson-Swalve, DAphne Robertson, Fiona Robertson, Izzi Blair
Club Advisor: Jessica Williams, Ildi Carlisle-Cummins, Vesper Carney-Demmon
Location/Time: Thursdays at lunch, Ms Williams' Room
Student Government (Associated Student Body)
Description: Together we plan and carry out grade and community events and school-wide dances and fundraisers. Senators plan grade events, and the executive committees plan spirit weeks, dances and watch over plans, posters and finances.
Student Leaders: Cadence Johnson-Swalve, Tom Saz Donohue
Club Advisor: Devon Lincoln
Location/Time: Wednesdays after school, Student Center
Amnesty International
Description: Use campaigning and activism to advocate for the protection of international human rights.
Student Leaders: Julianna White, Claire Madsen, Courtney Eldridge
Faculty Advisor: Christine DeCaporale
Location/Time: Ms. DeCap's Room (#213), Tuesdays @ Lunch
Robotics Club
Student Leaders: Courtney Eldridge; Daphne Bingham
Faculty Advisor: Bill Koens
Location/Time: Mr. Koens Room (#121); Wednesdays & Fridays before school
Thespian Troupe
Description: Our group's purpose is introducing students to the different aspects of theater as well as building a safe space for community, creativity and most importantly FUN!
Student Leaders: Claire Marquette, Zoe Perera, Leia Lindsay
Club Advisor: Hunter Wallraff
Location/Time: Wednesdays at lunch, Drama room
Rotary Interact
Description: Take action to make a difference in our world through fundraisers and service.
Student Leaders: Aahanaa Thaker
Club Advisor: Jennifer Eskenazi
Location/Time: Tuesdays at lunch, Rm 117
Transgender/Non-Binary Student Union (TNBSU)
Description: The TNBSU is an affinity group for anyone who falls under the trans & nonbinary umbrellas. The goal of the club is to educate and participate in activism to overall make a welcoming space for students in those groups.
Student Leaders: Phinn Humble, Adam Cushing
Club Advisor: Devon Lincoln
Location/Time: Fridays at lunch, Ms. Lincoln's room
Yarn Club
Description: To make a community with people who enjoy crafts.
Student Leaders: Katherine Friedenberg
Club Advisor: Devon Lincoln
Location/Time: Thursdays, Ms. Lincoln's room
Book Club
Student Leaders: Stella Robertson; Julianna White; Fiona Robertson; Cecilia Tannaci
Faculty Advisor: Christine DeCaporale
Location/Time: Ms. DeCaporales's Room (#213), Fridays @ Lunch
Golf Club
Description: Provide students with an opportunity to learn, practice and enjoy the sport of golf, and break the stigma that golf is a rich sport.
Student Leaders: Nico Mora, Jude Holmlund
Club Advisor: Randy Garrett
Location/Time: One time/week afterschool, golf courses + driving ranges
Pre-Medicine Club
Description: Expose people to medical topics and discoveries while providing a space to explore medicine, especially for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Student Leaders: Maya Huet, Stella Robertson, Cecilia Tannaci
Club Advisor: Samantha Janisse
Location/Time: Tuesdays lunch, Rm 251
Car Club
Description: We have mainly two goals for Car Club: expand car enthusiasm and teach/conduct car projects; this might include small things like fluid changes or possibly bigger projects depending on location.
Student Leaders: Junaid Shafi, Rohan Hirlekar, Sam Jacobson
Faculty Advisor: Rafael Ramirez
Location/Time: Once or twice a month after school; Mr. Alley's room and parking lot.
Games Club
Description: Socialize and play games.
Student Leaders: Avi Elkaim, Onion Wilson
Club Advisor: Bill Koens
Location/Time: Every lunch and Friday afterschool, Mr. Koens' room
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Description: Dungeons and Dragons Club provides a safe, encouraging space for new and returning players of Dungeons and Dragons. Members take either roles of players or dungeon masters as they play this RPG game.
Student Leaders: Daphne Robertson, Alex Profumo
Club Advisor: Bill Koens
Location/Time: Fridays after school, Rm 121
Black Student Union
Description: Bring together black students into a safe, welcoming space.
Student Leader: Siobahn Wall, Gigi Appleton
Faculty Advisor: Vesper Carney-Demmon
Location/Time: Room 233, Every-other-Weds @ lunch
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Description: Have people join the Ultimate Team for the 25-26 season and promote the sport.
Student Leaders: Aditya Yarlagadda, Son Mai-Clark
Club Advisor: Todd Osborne
Location/Time: Tues, Thurs, Sun, Gateway School
Speech and Debate Club
Description: To teach people public speaking and foster increased confidence in individuals. Additionally, instruction in debate will help individuals learn research and writing skills, as well as quick thinking.
Student Leaders: Vikram Sathish, John Paul Lee, Sasha Lawlor, Jayden Xing
Club Advisor: Nirshan Perera
Location/Time: 2-3 days after school, 3:30-5pm, Rm 127
Surf Club
Description: To learn how to read the water and learn how to surf.
Student Leaders: Calvin Davis, Jude Holmlund
Club Advisor: Randy Garrett
Location/Time: Fridays at lunch, Room 135
Engineering Club
Description: Our purpose for this club is to bring knowledge of engineering to PCS students.
Student Leaders: Karen Fuentes, Caitlin O'neal, Grace Nicely, Sophia Casaletto
Club Advisor: Julian Dobie
Location/Time: Wednesdays at lunch, Rm 125
The Environmental Volunteer Club
Student Leaders: Aiden Reynolds, Jamie Pham
Faculty Advisor: Kyle Walters
Location/Time: TBD
Disabled Student Union
Description: DSU is an affinity group for anyone who falls under the disabled umbrella, physical or mental are all welcome. We will be learning about the history of disabled people in the US, along with activism and communitye events.
Student Leaders: Phinn Humble, Mia Grifo
Club Advisor: Mary Gardner
Location/Time: Wednesday at lunch, Rm 133
Sailing Club
Description: This is a club for high school students that will advance current and new sailors, go to regattas, will join scholastic (high school) sailing regattas.
Student Leaders: Kilian Kesting, JoJoe Arthur
Club Advisor: Andy Gersh
Location/Time: Second Monday of the month at lunch, Rm 132
Ethics Bowl
Description: Ethics Bowl teaches students skills in debate and philosophical discussion using real world problems and scenarios. We plan to register in the 2026 Norcal Regional HSEB, which will take place locally on the UCSC Campus and compete when it convenes in January.
Student Leaders: Rani Geoghegan, Daphne Bingham
Club Advisor: Emily Klein
Location/Time: Tuesdays at lunch, Rm 233
Feminist Coalition (FemCo)
Description: To teach about important topics pertaining to gender equality and current topics relating to women's rights. We also participate and help plan events like sexual assault awareness week and fundraisers for the women's shelter.
Student Leaders: Cadence Johnson-Swalve
Club Advisor: Devon Lincoln
Location/Time: Every other Thursday lunch, Rm 215
Foraging Club
Description: To get students outside and to teach them about the fascinating fungi they are harvesting as well as eating the fungi that Mr. Garrett says are ok to eat..
Student Leaders: Cole Wilder
Club Advisor: Randy Garrett
Location/Time: Every other Monday at lunch and on weekends
Fusion Dance Company
Student Leaders: Kate Lane, Kaliya Johnson-Swalve
Faculty Advisor: Tara Firenzi
Location/Time: Dance/Drama room (#214), weekday mornings Aug-Feb @ 7:15 - 8:15
Girls Who Code
Description: Create a safe space for female identifying individuals to grow and interest in STEM (specifically programming) and learn to program! Since STEM is a male dominated field, we want to empower females and make sure they have an inclusive environment to learn in.
Student Leaders: Anastasia Miin
Club Advisor: Bill Koens
Location/Time: Friday at lunch, Mr. Koen's room
Magic: The Gathering
Description: Get MTG players together and provide supplies for deck building.
Student Leaders: JoJoe Arthur, Reuben Wax
Club Advisor: Greg Walker
Location/Time: Wednesday lunch, Rm 115
Math Club
Description: Math Club's primary purpose is to encourage PCS students to engage with math and mathematical ways of thinking; students participating will be met with a large amount of interesting and challenging problems and games.
Student Leaders: Iris Paten, Alex Profumo
Club Advisor: Bill Koens
Location/Time: Tuesday at lunch, Rm 121
Mock Trial
Description: Preparing for county/state competitions for Mock Trial.
Student Leaders: Story Cholden
Club Advisor: Devon Lincoln
Location/Time: Tuesdays 3:45-5:00, Ms. Lincoln's room
Art Club
Description: Provide a space for students to create art and generat more artistic inspiration throughout PCS.
Student Leader: Eva Pelletier, Amelie Skelton
Faculty Advisor: Demetra Messoloras
Location/Time: Art Room, Wednesdays @ Lunch
Coding Club
Description: Our goal is to help coding aspirants understand the nuances of coding languages. This club aims to uplift everyone who aspires to code, and will encourage participants to become more confident in their coding skills. This club will be focused around creating a fun and relaxes environment that will allow members to learn to code.
Student Leaders: Daphne Robertson, Gavin Young, Cole Wilder
Club Advisor: Julian Dobie
Location/Time: Friday lunch, Rm 125
Digital-Analog Electrical Systems Club
Description: Development and building of circuit designs, both analog and digital. Emphasis on the physical soldering, deisgn, and manufacturer of circuits vin GERBER design programs, soldering equipment, etc. Focus on gaining experience for future Electrical Engineering education and/or careers after school.
Student Leaders: Joaquin Wu, Ian Bulfin, Tom Saz Donohue
Club Advisor: Ken Alley
Location/Time: Every other Tuesday at lunch, Rm 159
Environmental Volunteering Club (EVC)
Description: To expand word of environmental volunteeering opportunities within Santa Cruz County and work with non-profits to do so. A short curriculum was also built to teach about the local Santa Cruz area.
Student Leaders: Daphne Bingham, Finn Fortney
Club Advisor: Kyle Walters
Location/Time: Tuesdays at lunch, every other week
Guitar Club
Description: Practice and learn about guitars, eventually learning a song to play at the talent show.
Student Leaders: Logan Franks, Zander Ross
Club Advisor: Tim Ruckle
Location/Time: Wednesdays at lunch, Music room
Homemade Collective
Description: We exchange homemade gifts, heartfelt creations, art, baked goods and more. Bring your creativity, your smile and a little gift from the heart. Receive with gratitude and grow friendships and make new ones.
Student Leaders: Scarlett Zuanich
Club Advisor: Mary Berger
Location/Time: 1st and 3rd Fridays
Lacrosse Club
Description: To inform people about the sport of Lacrosse, To have fun while playing a lacrosse mini game. I would like this to become a PCS sport as it once was.
Student Leaders: Nico Piramoon
Club Advisor: Todd Osborne
Location/Time: Thursdays after school, Gateway School
Pokemon Club
Student Leaders: Will Rey-Cenevaz, Kian Witten-Hannah
Club Advisor: Rafael Ramirez, David Salinas
Location/Time: Fridays after school, Student Center
Rowing Club
Description: To help kids get access to rowing and develop a love for the most well-rounded sport.
Student Leaders: Audrey Christie, Kennedy Christie
Club Advisor: Todd Osborne
Location/Time: Tuesdays lunch, Rm 251
Red Cross Club
Description: Promote community safety, share community service opportunities.
Student Leaders: Peyton Lashier, Sarah Morton, Gwen Carr
Club Advisor: Ken Alley
Location/Time: Thursday at lunch, Rm 159
Rhythm Games Club
Description: To teach and pay rhythm games (i.e. Dance Dance Revolution).
Student Leaders: Hannah Wandruff
Club Advisor: Heather Calame
Location/Time: Friday after school until 4:30, Music Room
STEM Club
Description: Introduce students to elements of STEM careers and interesting information and activities regarding STEM. We will be hosting speakers from various STEM careers to share their experience.
Student Leaders: Maya Huet, Stella Robertson, Marie Bunch
Club Advisor: Hunter Wallraff
Location/Time: Once a month, Drama room
Theology and Philosophy Harkness
Description: To promote discussion of different philosophies and theologies. We aim to provide a platform for anyone to share and have their thoughts challenged in a purely intellectual atmosphere.
Student Leaders: Alexander Lindhe, Maxwell Manchester
Club Advisor: Christine DeCaporale
Location/Time: Wednesdays at lunch, Rm 213
Throat Singing Club
Description: Teach others the traditional art of Mongolian Throat Singing to perform in the Talent Show.
Student Leaders: Justus Wilkins, Christian Stallard
Club Advisor: Andy Gersh
Location/Time: Outside the music room daily, Fridays at the Gaga Ball Court
Choral Music Club
Description: The purpose of this group is to support the Choral Arts Classes in their performances and in their fundraising efforts. This group will also support community engagement through our PCS community choir.
Club Advisor: Alyssa Beltran
Location/Time: During class and scheduled PCS VAPA events; Community Choir is Thursdays 6:30-8pm.
Instrumental Music Club
Description: Perform around the community.
Club Advisor: Heather Calame
Location/Time: During music class.
Jewish Student Union
Description: Community for Jewish students, fun and safe place to be Jewish.
Student Leaders: Elias McKown, Siena Craycroft, Louis Mendel-Holt
Club Advisor: Emily Klein
Location/Time: Tuesday lunch, room TBD