Listing of all BHSS Clubs

Advisor: Ms. McDermott-Sipe

Description: This is a FALL academic team-based spelling competition. Unlike traditional spelling bees, students compete in rounds where they write the correct spelling of words rather than spelling them orally. Students study from an official, rotating word list provided by the organizers, which often includes vocabulary from various subjects like science, literature, and geography.  Members generally participate in one invitational and one Area competition with the opportunity to qualify for State Finals as a team or individual. 

Advisor: Ms. McDermott-Sipe

Description: This is a SPRING academic team competition. Members participate in self-guided learning and academic competitions in science, math, social studies, language arts, and fine arts around a defined topic. Meetings begin in January and academic teams decide on weekly meeting times to prepare for competitions Members participate in at least two competitions and may qualify for State Finals.

Advisor: Ms. Ansari 

Description:  In AMIGOS Club, we support diversity and education in the aiding of fellow members to establish social networks and obtain resources for academic support as well as celebrating Latino heritage and culture..  The club welcomes anybody interested in interacting, experiencing, and learning more about the Latino culture in the community around you.  Our activities and projects have included:  participation in Diversity Day at BHSS, informational meetings about educational opportunities, celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food and crafts, and an annual family and club pitch-in dinner with our favorite traditional dishes

Advisor: Ms. Murray

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Batten

Description: The Asian Culture Club celebrates our school's diversity and culture by creating the opportunity to experience and share Asian culture together, regardless of origin, with fun, interactive, and educational group meetings and cultural festivities.

Advisor: Ms. Warner

Description: Beginning 2026-2027!  ASL Club is a place to practice American Sign Language in a relaxed, supportive environment while learning about Deaf culture and making new friends. Throughout the year, we play interactive games, practice conversations, celebrate Deaf culture, host guest speakers from the Deaf community, create hands-on projects, and participate in school and community events. Every meeting offers something different, so there's always a reason to come back! No signing experience is required—just bring your curiosity, a positive attitude, and your hands! Come discover how much fun communication can be when you step beyond spoken language

Advisor: Ms. Kantor

Description: Best Buddies is a student-led club that promotes inclusion, friendship, and acceptance by pairing students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members participate in social activities, school events, leadership opportunities, and community service while building meaningful one-to-one friendships. The club helps create a more inclusive school environment where all students feel valued, respected, and connected.

Advisor: Ms. McCoy

Description: This  club is designed especially for minority students; all are welcome to establish and maintain communication among Black students. This club serves as a medium for bringing together Black students, staff, and the community so that they may share ideas, learn together, and collectively emphasize their roles in the development of meaningful and innovative projects in the high school educational setting. There will be monthly meetings, forums on today’s issues, guest speakers, and more.

Advisor: Ms. Wintin

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Piercy

Description: The members of this club believe that small acts of kindness have the power to brighten someone’s day. The goal of this club is to spread joy, warmth, and love to patients in children’s hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted care facilities. This club will  hold fundraisers like Dine & Donate, Car Washes, etc. They do this to raise money to create letters and gifts to leave at the places listed above.

Advisor: Outside Sponsor

Description: This is a fun way to meet new people, play fun games, eat free food, and talk about things that matter. We meet once a week at someone’s house. Listen to the announcements for details.

Advisor: Ms. Floyd 

Description: Chemistry Olympiad is a contest sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS). This contest has four tiers: Local, National, Study Camp, and International. BHSS students begin preparing in December, members will meet weekly, after school to learn about the new chemistry context. All members take the local exam in March, and then the top scores advance to the national level in April.

Advisor: Ms. Hahn 

Description: This club is a place where those who are interested in chess or want to find people to play chess with can do so. This club is not just for those who want to play chess, this club is also welcoming to everybody who has an interest in learning how to play chess as well.

Advisor: Ms. Guschwan

Description: This club’s mission is to help support people in the community who are less fortunate. Club members organize clothing and personal care drives in the school and donate the collected and sorted items to local charitable organizations.

Advisor: Mr. Doyle

Description: Dance Marathon raises funds and awareness for the families at Riley Children’s Hospital.  We host a variety of events throughout the year and the culminating celebration is a 6-hour Marathon where Riley families share their stories and explain why our donations help.  Over our 20 year history, we have donated over $1.8 million to Riley.

Advisor: Ms. Wilson & Ms. Baker

Description: DECA is a student organization that prepares students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and business management — and makes it fun along the way. As a member, you'll compete in real-world business scenarios at district and state conferences, develop public speaking, problem-solving and leadership skills, and connect with professionals throughout. Whether you're aiming for a career in business or just want to build confidence and meet new people, DECA gives you a unique experience.

Advisor: Ms. Mills 

Description: This is a club for both Ultimate Frisbee Players and Disc Golf Players to meet and explore one another’s sport. This club can help members meet other people who play these sports/have interest in these sports. Students can play alongside each other during SRT and/or outside of school.

Advisor: TBD

Description: We are a multicultural group who meet every week to help gain a better understanding and appreciation for different cultures. We work on service and education projects. We meet after school once a week in the Counseling Office.

Advisor: Mr. Rickerby

Description: D & D Club meets weekly after school (usually on Mondays) and members join various campaigns to play and learn the game. Players of all levels are welcome, and Dungeon Masters are especially encouraged to help teach the game and other aspects of TTRPG matters.

Advisor: Mr. Pizzo

Description: eSports teams compete against other high schools in the state as a member of the Indiana eSports Network. We compete in the following titles: Super Smash Bros., Valorant, Mario Kart, and Overwatch. Competitions are held after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Advisor: Ms. Whitehead

Description: FCA is a club for student athletes, coaches and everyone they influence who want the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as their Savior, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

Advisor: Ms. Shelton 

Description: Fiber Arts Club welcomes all students who have an interest in crafting. While we focus on fiber crafts, students will find support for other kinds of crafts as well. We aim to meet monthly, offer help sessions for ongoing projects, and are happy to teach new crafters how to crochet, knit, felt, and many other lifelong skills.

Advisor: Ms. Murray & Ms. Van Renterghem

Description: This club allows students to further develop their artistic senses and cultivate creative thinking skills. We will do activities such as reimaging existing advertisements with a different vibe while keeping the same product and purpose, or changing the genre of a movie. In this club students are encouraged to fully express their unique ideas through activities like sound design and storytelling whether filming new projects or learning editing software.

Advisor: Ms. Smith

Description: “Bonjour!” The French Club meets informally to enjoy French culture. Members participate in cultural activities and compete in a contest with other high schools in the spring. We also sponsor the French exchange that occurs every other year.

Advisor: Ms. Frew (HHCC)

Description: FFA is a student organization for all students interested in agriculture and leadership but the group is not just for those who want to be production farmers; FFA welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to providing a path to achievement in leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Ms. Frew, FFA sponsor, teaches at Hoosier Hills Career Center (HHCC) so this club is also a great way to gain exposure to the many additional career pathways available to BHSS students at HHCC.

Advisor:  Ms. Floyd

Description: The Future Healthcare Society aims to provide educational and volunteer opportunities for South students interested in the pathway to Medicine and Health Services. We meet several times per trimester to host guest speakers and experience lab simulations.

Advisor: Mr. Leslie

Description: Members of this club will gather once a month to discuss/explore Geography. The meetings will consist of finding interesting places in the world, discussing those places, and creating a small essay/video to post on social media. Members will also make Quizzes, Kahoots, and Gimkits about geography.

Advisor: Mr. Sobiech

We plan different activities that promote knowledge and awareness of Germanic culture.

Advisor: Dr. Sanders-Brunner 

Description: This club is focused on creating a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models that can use computer science to change the world! Each year we will work on creating different apps that address some of  the needs of our school and community.

Advisor: Ms. Henderson Crespo

Description: Staff members write and edit copy, lay out pages, take photographs, check page proofs, sell advertising, and manage the business aspects of yearbook productions. Students must apply for these staff positions. Must be approved by a Gothic advisor and meet the prerequisite of either Journalism 1-2 or photography class. Staff meets one class period daily.

Advisor: Ms. Crowley

Description:

Advisor: Mr. Balogh

Description: The Hoosier Youth Philharmonic is a combined orchestra made up of students from Bloomington High School North and South who come together to perform throughout the year. Members perform at concerts, participate in festivals and competitions, and travel annually on an exciting orchestra performance trip. The Hoosier Youth Philharmonic offers students the opportunity to grow as musicians, build lasting friendships, and be part of a vibrant and supportive musical community. Students must be enrolled in the Bloomington High School South Orchestra class to participate.

Advisor: Mr. Leslie

Description: HOSA (Future Health Professionals) is a nationally recognized organization that prepares students for careers in health and medical fields through leadership development, community service, and participation in state and national competitions.

Advisor: Ms. Smith

Description:

Advisor: Outside Sponsor

Description:

Advisor: Outside Sponsor

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Shelton

Description: Latin Club is an extra-curricular group for Latin students and others with an interest in the classical world who wish to better explore the Latin language and its Roman background. Club members plan activities for the group. We meet at least once a month  and share food and play games, most of them with Roman trivia or Latin words. New members are welcome.

Advisor: Mr. Raney

Description: The Indiana Mathematics League is a statewide problem solving competition consisting of six contests occurring once per month from October through March.  Each contest has a 30-minute time limit and includes six questions graded completely upon correctness with no partial credit. No math beyond the Pre-Calculus level is required and questions can often be answered using only Algebra, Geometry, or simply “thinking.” No calculator is allowed.  The top five scores on any given contest make up the team score.  The team score does not need to include the same five students for each contest.  All contests will be held after school on Tuesdays in room A334.  Any room or time changes will be posted in the daily announcements.

Advisor: Ms. Ansari

Description: In this club we have led yoga classes, and teach about the different mindfulness tricks in the meetings. We also will collaborate with kids in the community based classroom to make positive bracelets & positive signs to hang up around BHSS, Bloomington, & at different organizations. We are also planning on hosting a fundraiser that will raise money for New Hope, the money will help families buy the necessities. Lastly we plan to create slideshows that spread the importance of mindfulness.

Advisor: Ms. Banach

Description: This club will help people understand more about Middle Eastern and North African culture, such as food, songs, and traditions. Lots of students at South from both of these places love seeing their culture be represented in places where most people don’t know much about it. This club strives to educate people about their culture and organize fun activities to get students more involved and excited to explore the diversity that there is at school.

Advisor: Ms. Baker

Description: Model UN is a recreation of the United Nations. It requires students to have thoughtful and open discussions. It allows students to have the experience of listening and interprinting other people’s point of view. The experience that students can get from this club can help create future lawyers, politicians, or even future UN members.

Advisor: Mr. Frey

Description: This club creates an environment where Muslims are able to talk about their faith and connect with other Muslims. This club was created to make these students feel like they have a safe space to talk about their religion. If this club starts to grow in members this club can start being a place where Muslims can pray and complete other religious practices.

Advisor: Ms. Parmenter

Description: Membership is extended to students who meet the following criteria: 1) Juniors with 3.5 GPA at the end of 7 trimesters, OR Seniors with a 3.5 GPA at the end of 9 trimesters 2) Active participation in at least two activities one of which must be at BHSS; the other may be a community activity 3) Faculty recommendations based on leadership and character.

Advisor: Ms. Mills

Description: We meet one daily class period and also after school (time varies each week). We produce the student newspaper. Newspaper staff plan each issue, write and edit stories, write headlines and photo captions, lay out pages, take and process photographs, sell advertising, and manage the business aspects of newspaper production. We use the latest computer software used by professional newspapers. Students interested in working on Optimist must take Journalism first.

Advisor: Ms. McDermott-Sipe

Description: This is a club for students who are interested in writing and sharing poetry. We meet once a week, and students design writing prompts, as well as write and share their original work. Students have the opportunity to share poetry in the Bloomington community at the 4th Street Festival and other open mic venues. Outspoken also sponsors the BHSS Poetry Out Loud competition which happens in February.

Advisor: Mrs. Kantor & Mr. Simpson

Description: The Panther Athletic Council is a student-athlete-led group dedicated to amplifying student voices, supporting all teams, and ensuring every athlete and fan feels valued. We strive to build school spirit and foster a positive, inclusive athletic community.

Advisor: Mr. True

Description: Intramural Basketball League that runs from late January until Spring Break.  Students make their own teams or play on a house team.  Teams play a seven-game schedule plus a single-elimination tournament.  All skill levels are welcome.  For more information, contact Mr. True or Mr. Carver. 

Advisor: Mr. Mayfield

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Steele

Description: PAWS is BHSS’s Animal Welfare Society.  Our focus is spreading awareness about animal welfare issues.  We also partner with local groups such as the Monroe County Humane Society and Wildcare. During our meetings one can expect a fun time learning about current issues and volunteer opportunities.  We often  play trivia, make toys for shelter animals and collect needed shelter items.  We also raise awareness about service animals.  One might be waiting for pets in A239!  All are welcome!

Advisor: TBD

Description: Peer Mediation trains students to serve as mediators to assist other students during the school day. We accept applications at the end of the year.

Advisor: Ms. Wilson 

Description: P.E.P is a student-led activity focused on promoting school spirit by organizing events, supporting athletics, leading fundraiser efforts, and creating an engaging, unified school community.

Advisor: Mr. Mayfield

Description: Members of the Pep Band provide spirit and pep at various school athletic functions.

Advisor: Dr. Sanders-Brunner

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Van Renterghem

Description: PROUD (People Respecting Our Unity and Diversity) is a chapter of the Gay-Straight Alliance at Bloomington High School South. Founded in the 1990s as one of Indiana's first GSAs, PROUD serves as an inclusive space where LGBTQ+ students and allies gather, support each other, and advocate for social justice. All are welcome.

Advisor: Ms. Mills

Description: Quill and Scroll is a journalism honor society, founded in 1926. Students who meet the requirements (B average or higher, at least two trimesters on the staff of Optimist or Gothic) are eligible to join Quill and Scroll. There is an initiation ceremony for the group in May. Other than that, there are no meetings or other requirements. See Ms. Mills (kmills@mccsc.edu) in A125 for more information.

Advisor: Mr. Ericson

Description: The mission of Robotics Club is that students will design and build a robot that can compete against opponents in a series of specific game-oriented challenges.  Students will design, build, program and test their robot before the competition events, adhering to a list of preset rules and regulations.  Much like traditional sporting events, robotics competitions draw large crowds who gather to see which robot will best perform the task it has set out to complete.  The club supports learning functions such as design (CAD), manufacturing, electronics, marketing, fundraising, team work and FUN! See Mr. Ericson in the B-Wing (B217) to sign up.  For more info visit our homepage.

Advisor: Ms. Figolah

Description: SAGE (Students Advocating for a Greener Environment) seeks to engage students in environmental advocacy through service, outdoor recreation, and student engagement opportunities within the school day.

Advisor: Ms. Wilson

Description:

Advisor: Dr. Milks

Description: Science Olympiad is an international academic competition focusing on all areas of science. Teams of 15 students compete on the regional, state, and national level, meeting after school for practice and group builds as well as preparing outside of school. Teams are formed in the fall, with competitions throughout the winter and spring.

Advisor: Ms. Parmenter

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Upchurch

Description: Highest caliber mixed chorus engages in activities that develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Experience live performances by professionals. Engage in a limited number of public performances. Students meet one period a day. Spring audition required.

Advisor: Mr. Barnhart

Description:  The Speech and Debate team is a group that empowers young people to research, discuss, and bring attention to important and timely issues. We regularly attend tournaments throughout the state where students present their ideas before judges—ranging from parents and community leaders to alumni and educators—and strive to persuade through logic, evidence, and style.

Advisor: Ms. Wenning

Description: Our purpose is to provide a representative of the student body, improve participation of students, provide leadership opportunities, and learning experiences of governmental processes. We organize Panther Preview for incoming Freshmen, Homecoming, Food Drive, Holiday Child gift drive, Winter Court, Elections, Teacher Appreciation Week, Senior Send Off, and many other activities. All students are welcome to join, executive positions are voted on at the end of the school year by members of the club. We meet once a month, and occasionally more often depending on our current event. We encourage any student who wants to be involved or anyone with ideas to improve our community to join.

Advisor: Ms. Kouma

Description: Theatre South encourages students to embrace all aspects of theatre – not just acting. Members may audition for any/all of the three yearly shows, or participate in any of the technical/production facets of each show. Theatre South members are known for being outgoing, enthusiastic and having fun.

Advisor: Mr. Mayfield

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Gray

Description:

Advisor: Ms. Wintin & Mr. Kerr 

Description:

Advisor: Mr. Wilson

Description: Young life is a non-denominational Christian organization that reaches out to middle school, high school and college students through building relationships, organizing fun activities, and offering opportunities for them to explore Christian beliefs in a safe and welcoming environment. During our club meetings we will start off with an ice breaker and game, then we will dive into conversations about life and dive into topics in the bible like gospel and chapters that relate to high schoolers daily life.  This club is intended to be a space where people can grow in their faith and friendships.