1. Sponsored Clubs and Activities for Pickens High School 2015-16

2. Academic Club

3. A grade 9-12 competition among 24 schools among NE Georgia in the areas of math, science, social studies, language arts, and current events. For more information, contact Mr. Nix or Mrs. Thompson.

4. Bass Fishing Club

5. To Provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge in outdoor conversation, fisheries, wildlife sciences, biology, and ecology, while also allowing them to represent their school in competitive fishing competitions. For more information contact Mr. Bo Page.

6. Beta Club

7. Open to students with an overall average of 90 or above beginning their sophomore year. The National Beta Club reconizes achievement, while promoting community service, character, and developing leadership skill. The Beta Club is a charter member of the National Beta Club. For more information contact Mr. Nix or Mr. Oubre.

8. CTI & CTSO

9. The mission of Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) is to provide unique and meaningful leadership experiences for students who are currently enrolled in secondary Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education (CTAE) courses at PHS through participation in community projects, leadership conferences, workshops, and work-based learning opportunities. CTI also works to enhance CTAE related skills in order to improve employability and transition into the jo market after high school through Work Place Readiness classes, Work-Based Learning coursework, and Vocational Services. For more inormation contact Mrs. Flatt.

10. Dragons Are Green

11. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. for more information contact Mr. Timms

12. Drama Club

13. Provides opportunities to participate in all aspects of theater both on stage and backstage. One-Act Competition first semester; two plays second semester.

14. Explorer Club

15. The Law Enforcement Explorer Club offers insight into the challenge field of law enforcement. Emphasis in placed on character, teamwork knowledge. For more information contact Mrs. Wigington or a School Resource Officer.

16. FCCLA

17. To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer science education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family members, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life. For more information contact Mrs. Gibbons.

18. FCA

19. An organization comprised of individuals seeking to live out their faith on and off campus. Open to any individual (doesn’t have to be a member of an athletic team) at PHS who wishes to fellowship with other Christian young people. For more information contact Mrs. Barnard or Mr. Pittman.

20. 4-H Club

21. Service club affiliated with the Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. In 4-H, youth learn life skills they will benefit from forever. Most 4-H programs center around three areas; leadership, citizenship, and life skills. For more information contact Mrs. McArthur, Mrs. Miller, or Mrs. Sarten.

22. FBLA

23. To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. We bring our mission to life through the application of our motto: Service, Education, and Progress. For more information, contact Mr. Holland, Mrs. Parker, or Mrs. Rizoti.

24. FFA

25. To assist students in developing leadership skills, life skills, and career skills that can lead to successful careers in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Science. For more information, contact Mr. Wright or Mr. Cantrell.

26. HealthCare HOSA

27. To allow students to develop leadership skills and occupational skills in the healthcare field, and to encourage students to become active in community projects. For more information, contact Mrs. Zuidema.

28. Interact Club

29. A service organization affiliated with the Rotary Club. For more information, contact Mrs. Culbreth.

30. Leo Club

31. To provide the youth with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national, and international community. For more information, contact Mr. or Mrs. Pittman

32. National Honor Society of Secondary Schools

33. The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarships, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.

34. National Technical Honor Society

35. Recognize student achievement and leadership in career and technical educational excellence, award scholarships, and enhances career opportunities. Initial induction requires that a student be at least a sophomore, have a plan to complete a CTAE pathway, actively participate in a related Career and Technical Student Service Organization and have a 3.5 GPA. Seniors in good standing who either participate in work based learning or who complete a capstone project will receive a NTHS honor cord to wear at graduation. For more information, conact Mrs Quarles or Mrs. Parker.

36. Octagon Club

37. Students with a common goal of making our communities a better place through volunteerism. JOOI (Junior Optimist Octagon International) is a service-learning organization that connects all JOOI clubs throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. This club develops leadership, friendship and may involve travel reaping satisfaction that you have made a worthwhile contribution to the world.

38. Partners Club

39. To support and assist Special Olympic athletes in training and competition at out local Special Olympics. Members help to provide social opportunities for the athletes by sponsoring activities for them such as dances, bowling parties, movie nights, hay rides, and skate nights. The club displays a strong bond of friendship and loyalty between club members and our special students on and off the field. For more information, contact Mr. Freeman.

40. Photography Club

41. Photograph Club Expand knowledge and appreciation of photography in both digital and film formats. For more information, contact Mrs. Henson.

42. Prom Committee

43. Open to all junior class members. Responsible for assisting with fund raising, event planning, and decorating for the Junior/Senior Prom. For more information, contact Mrs. Hensen or Mrs. Hobgood.

44. Reading Bowl

45. To promote reading, learn about literature and enjoy competing with other school teams associated with Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl in the state of Georgia. For more information, contact Mrs. Moss.

46. Skills-USA

47. Skills-USA is a national nonprofit student organization serving 285,000 students enrolled in career and technical training programs at high schools and colleges. Skills-USA’s programs provide students with opportunities to learn and practice leadership as well as employment skills. For more information, contact Mrs. Parker or Mr. Tatum.

48. Spirit Club

50. TSA

51. To prepare students to be successful leaders and responsible citizens in a technological society through co-curricular activities within the technology education program. For more information contact Mrs. Quarles