Clubs
Knight School Chess Club
Club Sponsor
Caleb Brasher - [email protected]
Club Description:
This isn't your grandpa's boring old chess club, this is your school's official chess team and chess party! We have created tons of super-fun teaching methods, including fast, action-packed chess games, puzzlers for prizes, hilarious lessons, "tactics bands" kids can collect, and much more! Whether you're brand new to chess or already a pro, there's plenty to love as we laugh and learn and play our way to becoming devastatingly good at chess!
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Grades Eligible: K - 8th grade students
Club Information Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IqR6eeB93v3FeK2EKnFKDVR8kqbNiaqm/view?usp=sharing
Spanish Club
Club Sponsor
Norma McKnight - [email protected]
Club Description:
Spanish Enrichment is designed to allow children to explore Spanish through 3 learning styles: Audio, visual and kinesthetic. We promote positive participation including interactive exercises with games, songs, sentences to practice & writing.
Fee: $80 to register, $55 per month
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grades Eligible: K - 8th grade students
Club Information Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12MqG21mDvJp27vaeG7vrxyNHzvRLqdV6/view?usp=sharing
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Club Sponsor
Zak Sloan - [email protected]
Club Description:
Students will be able to build community and friendship through playing Dungeons and Dragons with peers. Dungeons and Dragons is a role-play based tabletop game that helps students develop skills in creative problem solving, math skills, reading skills, community building and social skills, and leadership skills.
Fee: $25 per semester
Meeting Dates and Times: 2nd and 4th Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Grades Eligible: 5th - 8th grade students
Club Information Link:
Email [email protected] for more information
Improv Club
Club Sponsor
Kayla Algrim - [email protected]
Club Description:
Improv Club will give students the opportunity to learn improv techniques, play improv games, improve their stage presence, and build performance skills and confidence. Students will get the chance to explore improv as a form of expression and performance. Students will learn the basics/rules of improv, improv games, and uses for improv in performances.
Fee: $25 per semester
Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays 4:00-4:45pm
Grades Eligible: 5th - 8th grade students
Club Information Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ksZeQhUTtWpGmD9IWMUG2Nm0Z0Fq8HybOgtArIbWE4o/edit?usp=sharing
5/6 Math Club
Club Sponsor
Donald Eldridge and Dana Christensen - [email protected] [email protected]
Club Description:
Students will be able to gain a better understanding of math fundamentals and problem solving through tutoring and assistance. Students must come with their own homework/questions from classwork. Students are required to sign-up using the google form, posted in their Math Class google classroom. Sign-ups close every Thursday at (noon) 12:00pm.
Fee: N/A
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursdays 3:45-4:30pm
Grades Eligible: 5th - 6th grade students
Club Information Link:
Please email [email protected] [email protected] for more information.
7/8 Math Club
Club Sponsor
Felicia Degenhart - [email protected]
Club Description:
Students will be able to gain a better understanding of math fundamentals and problem solving through tutoring and assistance. Students must come with their own homework/questions from classwork. Students are required to sign-up using the google form, posted in their Math Class google classroom. Sign-ups close every Thursday at (noon) 12:00pm.
Fee: N/A
Meeting Dates and Times: Thursdays 3:45-4:30pm
Grades Eligible: 7th - 8th grade students
Club Information Link:
Please email [email protected] for more information.
Running and Agility Club
Club Sponsor
Jenelle LaGrange - [email protected]kerperformingarts.org
Club Description:
Running club will give students the opportunity to build friendships, health and fitness through training for a 5K. The final 5K run will be the Parker Turkey Trot.
Fee: $25 plus Turkey Trot Registration fee
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm September through November
Grades Eligible: 7th - 8th grade students
Club Information Link:
Please email [email protected] for more information.
Technical Theatre Club
Club Sponsor
Kayla Algrim - [email protected]
Club Description:
PPA middle school students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of technical theatre including lighting, sound, painting, props creation and more. Students will learn through lecture and hands-on experience. Students will be required to assist with the tech for at least 1 evening show minimum each semester.
Fee: $25 per semester
Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades Eligible: 5th - 8th grade students
Club Information Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1daCvRtTJB9ZYlcWDKZSH-QjKvAN2FWSuNz0VsPlYKBs/edit?usp=sharing
GSA
Club Sponsor
Carolyn Jordan and Alexa Wilson - [email protected] or [email protected]
Club Description:
Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a part of the national GSA coalition where the objective is to create a safe and LGBTQ inclusive school. GSA will allow students to receive support, socialize and find community together. The club will discuss topics such as support, education, and advocacy surrounding topics of the LGBTQ nature.
Fee: $25 per semester
Meeting Dates and Times: 2nd Monday of the month 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Grades Eligible: 7th - 8th grade students only
Club Information Link:
Please email[email protected] or [email protected]
for more information.
PPA Honors Societies and Organizations
International Junior Thespian Society - Troupe #5993
Society Sponsor(s)
Carolyn Jordan and Caitlin Conklin-Hilzer - [email protected] [email protected]
Society Description:
International Junior Thespian Society is a theatre based honor society that promotes excellence in academics and theatrical performances. Thespian troupe members serve the community through performance. Students must demonstrate an academic standard and meet theatrical experience requirements for membership.
Meeting Dates and Times: 1st Thursday of the month, during Middle School Lunch
Grades Eligible: 6th - 8th grade students
Society Information Link:
Please email [email protected] or [email protected] for society information.
National Junior Honors Society
Society Sponsor(s)
Brenda Robinson - [email protected]
Society Description:
National Junior Honors Society provides young scholars the opportunity to serve others & gain leadership experience through organizational activities and projects. The society offers a relationship building opportunity with peers and the PPA community. Students must meet a set list of academic and social requirements to be eligible for membership.
Meeting Dates and Times: 1st Monday of the month, during Middle School Lunch
Grades Eligible: 6th - 8th grade students
Society Information Link:
Please email [email protected] for society information.
PPA Student Council
Society Sponsor(s)
Zak Sloan and Jenna Blakely - [email protected] [email protected]
Society Description:
PPA's Student Council provides a place for students to learn leadership skills, creative problem solving, community engagement, and culture building. The Student Council supports the PPA community by helping get food/supplies/gifts to people/organizations in need in our community. They will also be the enthusiastic torch bearers of school spirit for PPA and assist with PPA activities as needed.
Meeting Dates and Times: 2nd Monday of the month, during Middle School Lunch
Grades Eligible: 5th - 8th grade students
Society Information Link:
Please email [email protected] [email protected] for society information.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Society Sponsor(s)
Katherine Garramone - [email protected]rts.org
Society Description:
A Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.
Meeting Dates and Times: 2nd Tuesday of the month, during Middle School Lunch
Grades Eligible: 5th - 8th grade students
Society Information Link:
Please email [email protected] for society information.
National Honor Society for Dance Arts - Junior Program
Society Sponsor(s)
Cricket Keller - [email protected]
Society Description:
The National Honor Society for Dance Arts recognizes outstanding artistic merit, leadership and academic achievements in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education. The values of NHSDA allow students to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.
Meeting Dates and Times: TBA
Grades Eligible: 6th - 8th grade students
Society Information Link:
Please email [email protected] for society information.