Block five activities are scheduled by the advisor/director and meet from 2:30 to 3:30pm unless otherwise noted.
5th Block Activities – Quarter 4
Amelie: The Musical
Description: PiM’s 2023 spring production – opportunities for performance, pit performance, and tech/design.
Advisors: Ms. Brady (rachel.brady@pimartshs.og) and Erika Soukup (erika.soukup@pimartshs.org)
Rehearsals: Rehearsals after school M-F 2:30 – 5:00; some Saturday tech calls in the White Box and Studio 162
Audition Information: Auditions were in early February
Anime Club
Description: We will be gathering together to share our love of anime, manga, and all things “weeaboo”. We do fun activities and games, discuss and debate characters and series, make art together, watch anime and be silly. You don’t have to be an avid fan to join, if you’re curious about anime culture!
Advisor: Ms. Kanavati (anna.kanavati@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Fridays during 5th block in Room 203
Creative Writing Group
Description: This group will serve as a safe space for PiM writers of all types to share and discuss their work. Groups members may come and go as they please!
Advisor: Ms. van Eps (krista.vaneps@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays during 5th block in Room 143
Dance Ensemble
Description: PiM Outreach highlighting the Dance Program. Members must major in Dance or Musical Theatre. Auditions required once each fall.
Advisor: Ms. Ricci (danielle.ricci@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Mondays & Wednesdays during 5th block in Studio 163
D&D Club
Description: Dungeons and Dragons! We’ll be running several campaigns, and everyone is welcome.
Advisor: Sam Stoffel (sam.stoffel@pimartshs.org) and Mike Mayers (michael.mayers@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Tuesdays during 5th block in Room 201
Good Ones Magazine (PiM Literary Magazine)
Description: Good Ones Magazine is PiM’s student-run magazine that features student art, photography, writing, and more. Students work together to create print and digital issues that feature the work of themselves and their peers..
Advisor: Simone Ritchie (simone.ritchie@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Mondays and Fridays during 5th block in Room 127
International Thespian Society
Description: PiM participates in the International Thespian Society, which is the honor society for theatre students. Students in 10th-12th grade who are active in the co-curricular theatre program (both onstage or off) are eligible to apply for membership to Troupe #8856. The Thespian Troupe organizes fundraisers and special events and acts as the student leaders in the department. Each fall in Q1, new students may apply for membership.
Advisor: Ms. Brady (rachel.brady@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Mondays during Advisory in Studio 162
The Legend of Zelda Club
Description: A club for those that are fans of the video game franchise The Legend of Zelda where we will play games (ie; trivia, kahoots, etc…) hold discussions, and build community on common interest.
Advisors: Samantha King (samantha.king@pimartshs.org); Student Leader, Fiona Riggle.
Meetings: Fridays during 5th block in the Cafeteria (location subject to change)
MARMY (Media Arts Army)
Description: An army of media students who creates photo and video content for all of our productions and works on photography and film works.
Advisor: Mr. Raasch (john.raasch@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays during 5th block in Room 127 and at performances as needed
Murals Crew
Description: Help design and paint murals around the school to make our building more colorful! Some experience with paint is required but you do not need a lot of experience to join!
Advisor: Grover Hogan (grover.hogan@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesday during 5th block, Room 143
National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
Description: NAHS provides opportunities for recognition, scholarships, leadership experience, national awards, service opportunities, and connections with others.
Advisor: Julie Fowler (julie.fowler@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Tuesday during 5th block in Room 130
National Honor Society (NHS)
Description: Focus on volunteerism and community service. By application only at beginning of school year
Advisor: Ms. Schauwitzer (cschauwitzer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays before school in the Main Office Conference room. Activities are Monday-Friday based on need/availability.
National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA)
Description: A nationally recognized honor society, students work towards participation in their school dance community, outside dance community, blood drives, and other outreach activities to be inducted. Even though this is a dance honor society it is open to any student who wants to participate and contribute regardless of major.
Advisor: Ms. Ciganko (lciganko@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays during Advisory in Studio 164 (On Post-PiM Prep Wednesdays, NHSDA will meet on Mondays during Advisory).
No Shame Gallery Crew
Description: No Shame Gallery Crew meets to install the artwork in the monthly No Shame Gallery! We work together to construct reusable matboards/frames, arrange artwork, as well as put up and take down each gallery. All students from all majors are welcome to join!
Advisors: Sunnie Helms (sunnie.helms@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays during 5th block in Room 143
PiM Crew
Description: A group that welcomes anyone who’s interested in any area of tech (lights, sound, management, sets, and more). We help run tech for school concerts and events as well as all theatre productions throughout the year. Our weekly meetings include work calls, workshops, and general updates on what tech things are happening in the upcoming weeks.
Advisor: Erica Soukup (erica.soukup@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Mondays during 5th block in the White Box Theatre
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Description: This national honor society for academic Spanish is open to students in 10th grade or higher who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their Spanish classes and have completed at least three quarters of Spanish classes (or three semesters at another school).
La Sociedad’s purpose is to promote awareness of and engagement with Spanish and Spanish-speaking cultures in our communities. In addition to completing service hours towards this goal, we will regularly engage in activities (including some not possible in the setting of a regular class) to deepen our own engagement with Spanish and its cultures.
See Mr. Kvale for application information.
Advisor: Mr. Kvale (aaron.kvale@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: 1-2 Tuesdays a month in Room 122
Student Ambassadors
Description: Represent the school by welcoming potential students, greeting at performances, sharing your experience at monthly Information Sessions, and assisting with ]New Student Orientation, and Freshmen Orientations. Must be a junior or senior. Applications accepted in the spring.
Advisor: Ms. Montgomery (tania.montgomery@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: As needed.
Tabletop Gaming Club
Description: Come learn new board games, trading card games, playing card games, and other tabletop games or share some of your own favorites! All experience levels are welcome! Please email Mr. Kvale at aaron.kvale@pimartshs.org if interested so we can plan for your interests and tastes in gaming.
Advisor: Mr. Kvale (aaron.kvale@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Thursdays during 5th block in Room 122
Taylor Swift Club
Description: Calling all Swifties! Join us for lyric analysis and discussions about TSwift’s music. We hang out, have a good time, and share our common interest!
Advisor: Ms. Deignan (christine.deignan@pimartshs.org); Student Leaders: Carmina Wilson & Orchid Kirscht
Meetings: Thursdays during 5th block in Room 132
Visual Arts Council
Description: Visual Arts leadership group. Application available in Google Classroom and on Vis call board
Advisors: Jo (rebecca.johannsen@pimartshs.org) and Mandy (mandy.stringer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Thursdays during 5th block in Room 131
