Clubs and activities are scheduled by the advisor/director and meet from 2:30 to 3:30pm unless otherwise noted.
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: Anna Kanavati (anna.kanavati@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Fridays during 5th block in Room 203
Arts Council
Description: Visual/Media Arts Leadership Group
Advisors: Jo (rebecca.johannsen@pimartshs.org) and Mandy (mandy.stringer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Thursday Flex and 5th block in Room 143
Creative Writing Club
Description: A safe space for writers of all varieties to share what they are creating!
Advisor: Krista van Eps (krista.vaneps@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays during 5th block in the Cafeteria
The Dance Ensemble
Description: By audition only, this group of dancers serves as the Community Outreach Performance Company for the PiM Dance Department. Auditions took place during the first week of school.
Advisor: Danielle Ricci (danielle.ricci@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Meeting days will vary dependent on dance concert schedules in Studio 163
D&D Club
Description: Provides time and place for students to meet and play Dungeons and Dragons.
Advisor: Mike Mayers (michael.mayers@pimartshs.org) and Sam Stoffel (sam.stoffel@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Thursdays during 5th block(with the option to start during flex) in Room 201
Gardening Club
Description: Do you want to learn more about plants and their process of growth? Do you want to feel pride in seeing your little plants sprout? You should join the gardening club! Gardening is a process of trial and error, which makes seeing sprouts that much more rewarding! We will be (attempting) growing carrots, green onions, basil, mint, rosemary, sage, thyme, hot peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, oranges, and raspberries.
Advisor: Heather Liaugaudas (heather.liaugaudas@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Tuesdays During Flex in Room 207
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: Tuesdays during Flex; Fridays during 5th block in Room 129
Hispanic Heritage Club
Description: This club is open to all students of Hispanic and Latino Heritage. We meet some Tuesdays during flex and use the time to be in community with each other and do fun activities.
Advisor: Grover Hogan (grover.hogan@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: During Flex on some Tuesdays in Room 131
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: John. Raasch (john.raasch@pimartshs.org) and Theresa Ganzer (theresa.ganzer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Thursday during flex in Room 127 and at performances as needed
Mean Girls
Description: PiM’s Main Stage Musical is in session! Roles, crew positions, and pit seats available for all grades and majors.
Directors: Rachel Brady (rachel.brady@pimartshs.org)
Auditions: November 27, 28, & 29
Meetings: Rehearsals daily after school beginning in December in the White Box/Room 162/Room 164
National Honor Society (NHS)
Description: PiM’s Charter of the National Honor Society. A service based group for Juniors and Seniors who meet the requirements and completed the application process at the beginning of the school year. Application Requirements: 3.3 GPA, Community Service Hours and Teacher Recommendation
Advisor: Cassy Schauwitzer (cschauwitzer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays before school in the Main Office Conference room.
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: Danielle Ricci (danielle.ricci@pimarths.org
Meetings: Wednesdays during Advisory in Studio 163
One Act Play: Lost Girl
Description: PiM’s entry into the MN State High School League’s One Act Play competition. By audition only. Tech Crew opportunities via PiM Crew.
Directors: Rachel Brady (rachel.brady@pimartshs.org) and Rob Thompson (rthompson@pimartshs.org
Rehearsals: Varies – Flex, evenings, and weekends in Room 162
PiM Crew
Description: A group that welcomes anyone who’s interested in any area of tech (lights, sound, management, sets, costumes and more). We help run tech for school concerts and events as well as all theatre and dance 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: Nicholas Carlstrom (nicholas.carlstrom@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Mondays during 5th Block, occasionally on Saturdays
Retro Gaming Club
Description: A place to discuss games, consoles, and video-game-adjacent media from the 70’s through the early 2010’s. We will share our favorite old-school games and gaming experiences every other week as well as discussing game design, art, and the evolution of the video game industry over the decades.
Advisor: Aaron Kvale (aaron.kvale@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month during 5th Block 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 Arts Placement Workshops/Registration, New Student Orientation, and Freshmen Orientation. Must be a junior or senior. Applications accepted in the spring.
Advisor: Tania 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!
Advisor: Aaron Kvale (aaron.kvale@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Weekly on Tuesdays during 5th block; Occasionally on Tuesdays during Flex in Room 122
