Animal Protection and Treatment Awareness (APTA) Club

APTA is a student-run group that focuses on bringing to light the atrocities many animals face today and finding ways to contribute to the mitigation of their abuse. We discuss the numerous different animal rights campaigns taking place-- as well as the laws being developed in order to achieve their protection and to create ethical standards for humane treatment. One of our goals is to contribute to the organizations that help to provide shelter and partake in rescue operations that help to save lives-- in any way we can. We can do this by bringing awareness to these issues in our school community and by hosting discussions outside of club meetings about how we can help.

Website: https://sites.google.com/students.wcpss.net/shs-apta/home

Remind Code: shsaptac

Club Advisor: Ms. Dixon - sdixon@wcpss.net

Anime Club

Anime Club is an afterschool activity that is both fun and educational. Members will be watching school appropriate animes and shows and will have fun conversations about what they watch. Students will also have the opportunity to learn how to speak Japanese and Korean. Students can also bring their own creativity into this club by making drawings about their favorite characters or writing their own stories. This club is friendly place where you can let all your stress go and be yourself.

Adviser: Dr. Rutherford - jrutherford@wcpss.net

Chess Club

Do you love to play chess?  Do you have an interest in learning chess? Join us for Chess Club on Mondays in room 132. 

Our interest meeting will be Monday, 8/30 from 2:30-3:00. Please email Mrs. Handest with questions, mhandest@wcpss.net.

Adviser: Mrs. Handest (mhandest@wcpss.net)

Debate Team

Information regarding this club will be provided at a later date.

Adviser: Mrs. J. Bennett

DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA has 80 active members at Sanderson and is one of the largest clubs on campus. Representing all grade levels students can engage in social and academic activities to prepare them for the professional world.

For the 2020-2021 school year chapter meeting will be held virtually. We compete in the fall and spring. Membership is typically open from September - October. As of October 30, DECA membership for 2020-2021 is closed. 

Students must be enrolled in or have completed at least one marketing, finance, business, or entrepreneurship class. There are membership dues and competition fees, but financial assistance is available.

Join our Remind @k94e4d to receive updates. 

Follow us on Instagram @sandersondeca

Adviser: Ms. Martinez (mmartinez3@wcpss.net) , Sanderson DECA website

DREAMS

Information regarding this club will be provided at a later date.

Adviser: Coach Wilson

Environmental Awareness Club

Equity Team

The central mission and purpose of the Student Equity Team is to promote equality and an environment inclusive of all students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. We strive to support teachers, students, and the community. Sanderson’s Student Equity Team is an organization that works closely with the Staff Equity Team.

Students interested in being a member of the organization are encouraged to contact Mr. Brown (Assistant Principal) at tbrown15@wcpss.net.

There are a limited number of slots open; students must interview and secure recommendations from teachers. 

SHS Equity Team Website

Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

FCCLA is a co-curricular organization. Students must be enrolled or have been previously enrolled in a Family and Consumer Science course such as: Child Development, ECE, Apparel, Interior Design, Foods, or Principles of Family Human Services

Meetings: Third Thursday of each month after school. Meetings are currently virtual through Google Meet. Codes are sent out via Remind the day of the meeting. 

Twitter Handle: shsfccla_red

Instagram: shs_fccla 

Members can join the remind: @shsfccla6

Advisers: Mrs. A Taylor (ataylor1@wcpss.net), Mrs. Lesley (slesley@wcpss.net), Ms. Williams (kwilliams4@wcpss.net), Ms. McCall (jmccall@wcpss.net), Ms. Bennett (gbennett@wcpss.net)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a group that welcomes all students and faculty to gather to learn more about Jesus Christ of the Bible. 

Some things we've done in the past include prayer walks, Mudcats Faith and Family night, Worship at the Flagpole, a Christmas gift exchange party, potlucks, game nights, bowling, serving and praying for those going through difficult times, celebrating and praying for those going through exciting times, and more. 

*When school is virtual, all of this looks a little different. Either way, we are excited for you to join in community with us!

Meetings: Virtually, we meet on Google Meet every Friday morning from 6:50-7:20am for either a speaker or Bible-based discussion led by our student leaders. The meeting link is meet.google.com/efp-fnza-buu. 

When in person, we meet every Friday from 6:50-7:20am in the main gym to eat breakfast, fellowship, play games, and listen to and engage with encouraging speakers of God's Word.  When able, we also meet at other times for socials, service opportunities, and Bible Studies. 

Anyone can join!   

Follow us on Instagram @sandersonfca

Advisor: Coach Brownlow - e-mail ebrownlow2@wcpss.net with questions and to get added to our GroupMe.

Food Ark Club

The Food Ark’s mission is to empower youth to fight food insecurity through service, education, and promotion of healthy food systems, through schools and community outreach.

Meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month.

Instagram: @shsfoodark

Remind: text @3gkfe9 to 81010

Adviser: Ms. Melvin (jmelvin@wcpss.net)

French Club

Students DO NOT have to be enrolled in a French course or know how to speak French to join. This year we will meet virtually once a month for a Culture Café where students will learn about various Francophone topics such as holidays, music, and food. 

2020-2021 Culture Café dates:

December 17

January 28

February 25

March 25

April 29

May 20

Join our Remind for club updates and Culture Café reminders! Text @shsfrhclub to 81010

The Google Meet code for Culture Café will be sent out on Remind before each meeting. 

Adviser: Mrs. Townsend (mtownsend3@wcpss.net) 

GEMS: Girls-At-A-Promise

A gem is a cut and polished precious stone or pearl, fine enough for use in jewelry. It is prized because of its beauty or worth. The word "gem" also denotes a person who is held in high esteem or affection. Girls here are "cut" for the opportunity to become "polished" within this unique organization. 

Gems: Girls-At-A-Promise focuses on positive educational, social and emotional development, as well as employment

preparation in order to prevent at-risk behaviors. The club sponsors motivational speakers, educational field trips, recreational activities, discussion sessions, service learning, conflict resolution, and tutoring in math, writing and reading.  Structured virtual meetings are held each Wednesday.

Adviser: Ms. Israel (disrael@wcpss.net) and Ms. Alston (lalston4@wcpss.net) 

Health and Fitness Club

The Health and Fitness Club is a student-run group at Sanderson that focuses on spreading knowledge about health-topics as well as preventative tips through campaigns, seminars, fundraisers, and other hosted events. Within H n’ F (our official nickname), we will also offer fun activities monthly that are more related to fitness and overall wellness. Most importantly, we have a multitude of options for club members, whether they are athletically inclined or not.

For more information and updates, please join our Remind @hnfclub by entering the code in Remind or by texting 81010.

You can also check out our website: https://sites.google.com/students.wcpss.net/shshac/home

Club Advisor: Ms. Venters cventers@wcpss.net.

History Club

Information regarding this club will be provided at a later date.

Advisers: Mr. Longacre

Holiday Club

The purpose of the Holiday Club is to not only celebrate landmark occasions throughout the year, but to encourage community-building at Sanderson. This is an amazing opportunity for students to come together and meet new people, while cherishing the richness of different cultures and traditions. 

We will hold exciting, student-planned events throughout the year, including a Spooky Spectacular, our Jolly Jamboree, Easter Extravaganza, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, and much, much more!

We’ll have movies, games, dancing, food, decorations, special surprises, contests, and other festivities galore. In addition, we will also partake in several service opportunities throughout the year to help give back to our local community. 

For information about upcoming events:

Join our Remind @holidayshs by texting the code to 81010 or joining on the Remind app.

You can also follow us on Instagram @holidayclubshs to see what we are up to!

Advisor: Ms. Martinez (mmartinez3@wcpss.net)

IMAGE Club (Impacting Males to Achieve Greater Excellence)

Our Mission Statement- Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

Core Values: Leadership, Character building, Caring, Inclusiveness.

Key Club is the volunteering club at Sanderson. Members sign up for different events of their choice. Examples of events are bagging food for the homeless, cleaning up parks and trails, and working with kids with special needs. Key Club also runs Sanderson's food pantry which provides food directly to students at Sanderson. Key Club is a very rewarding club to be a part of if you want to make a difference in your community.

Requirement to join: $14.50 for dues that cover the Carolinas District of Key Club, and Key Club International.

Check out our Website

Follow us on Instagram: @sandersonhighkeyclub

Remind code: @msscopelan

Latinos Unidos

Celebrate, share, and advocate for Latinx cultures and issues. 

Meetings: Varies for 2020-2021, join our Remind @77dd2k to receive updates

Great opportunity for first year students to get involved and make an impact!

Follow us on Instagram: @latinos_shs

Adviser: Mrs. Martinez (mmartinez3@wcpss.net)

Mock Trial Club

Information regarding this club will be provided at a later date.

Club Adviser: Mr. Worley - mtworley@wcpss.net

PALS Club

PALS club is an inclusive club for all students at Sanderson High School. Students play games, eat lunch, and help with social and life skills for the students in the Autism Program. Anyone is able to join PALS club. We meet every day in 119E and 124 E during all three lunch periods. Some of the events associated with PALS are: Special Olympics, Unified Track, Field of Dreams, NC State Field day, NC State Fair, Halloween Party, Polar Plunge, Walk for Autism, and Spread the Word to End the Word.        

Requirement to join:      

• Any student can join PALS club!
• To be on the executive committee, students must have been a consistent member for at least a year and complete the application. Students who have proven leadership and flexibility when working with students will be chosen for the executive committee.
• In order to attend field trips, students must have good grades and be cleared by their other teachers to attend.

Adviser: Ms. Patrick - cpatrick@wcpss.net

Philosophy and Current Events Club (PCEC)

In Philosophy and Current Events Club, we would meet once a month to discuss the significance of current events happening across the globe-- including things in Raleigh and at Sanderson. The purpose of this club is to give students the opportunity to voice their opinions on recent and relevant issues. The goal is to help each other grow and develop in our understanding of the world. It is a way to stay in touch with our surroundings by delving into the importance of modern ideals and of the current circumstances of our community. If you would like to join the club, please join the Remind group by texting shsphclub to 81010. 

Remind: Join the Remind group by texting shsphclub to 81010

Website: https://philcurrevpcec.wixsite.com/pcec

Adviser: Mr. Rutherford - jrutherford@wcpss.net

Photography Club

We meet monthly to share pictures, tips and tricks as well as to vote on a picture of the month to be featured on our Instagram.

We can't wait to see you there!

Remind join code for photography club is @78a28f

Adviser: Mr. Belk (ebelk@wcpss.net) 

Robotics Team

The team is composed of students with different tasks for one robot. These task range from collecting data, drawing different types of components to actual building and controlling the robot. 2018-2019 will be our second year in the Triangle Robotics League.

Requirement to join: Application, no experience required.

Adviser: Mr. Watkins (hwatkins@wcpss.net)

Sign Language Club

If you're interested in having fun and learning ASL (American Sign Language), we would love to have you join. We meet every other Thursday after school, 2:30-3:30pm, to learn new signs and enjoy each other's company.

Hope to see you there!

E-mail Mr. Boltz for the Google Meet code.  

Adviser: Mr. Boltz (bboltz@wcpss.net)

Step Team - Alpha Omega

Stepping or step-dancing is a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. 2017 & 2018 Regional Champions, 2017, 2018, 2019 State Champions. Currently Ranked 4th in the Nation (Co-Ed Division)

Technology Student Association (TSA)

TSA is a national student organization created to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as business education.   

Adviser: Mr. Watkins (hwatkins@wcpss.net)