Clubs and activities are scheduled by the advisor/director and meet from 2:30 to 3:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Anime Club
Description: Anime club is a place to explore Japanese entertainment and culture. Whether a student is super familiar or wants to learn more, this is a great place to be. We play games, host contests, read manga, watch anime (duh), and most of all have fun!
Advisor: Sam King (sam.king@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Fridays during 5th block in Room 203
Arts Council
Description: PiM Arts Council, Visual, Media, and Hybrid Arts Leadership Organization. Applications are due the first Friday of every quarter for new members. Existing members do not need to reapply until next year.
Advisor: Elle Miller (elle.miller@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: After school on the week before and during Gallery Events in Room 131
Bad Video Games Club
Description: Come play some terrible video games! Anything from product placement games to retro games with bad controls to games that are downright unplayable! Miller and Swimmer will provide games, but students are welcome to bring (appropriate!) games to play! At the end of each club meeting, students may fill out a scorecard to assess how terrible each game is!
Advisors: Elle Miller (elle.miller@pimartshs.org) and Sarah Swimmer (sarah.swimmer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Thursdays after school in Room 143
Good Ones Magazine (PiM Literary Magazine)
Description: Good Ones Magazine is PiM’s student-led publication that covers student art, life, and all things PiM! Anyone is welcome to join regardless of experience. If you’d like to write stories about your peers, review performances, put together photoshoots, and more, join us!
Advisor: Simone Ritchie (simone.ritchie@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Tuesdays during Flex in the cafeteria; Friday locations will vary.
Graphic Scoring Club
Description: Students from multiple arts areas create Graphic scores, or visual art pieces that can be interpreted and played as music by musicians! Both visual artists and musicians (instrumental and vocal) are welcome to join and collaborate to make music pieces!
Advisors: Alessandro Rovegno (alessandro.rovegno@pimartshs.org) and Sarah Swimmer (sarah.swimmer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Tuesdays after school in Room 143
Hadestown – PiM’s Winter Musical
Description: PiM’s Winter Musical
Directors: Rachel Brady (rachel.brady@pimartshs.org), Katie McKnight (katie.mcknight@pimartshs.org), Karis Sloss (karis.sloss@pimartshs.org), Rob Thompson (rthompson@pimartshs.org)
Rehearsals: Daily after school
Hadestown Musical Pit
Description: Pit Orchestra for Hadestown production.
Advisor: Alessandro Rovegno (alessandro.rovegno@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Tuesdays through Fridays after school in Room 156
MARMY (Media Arts Army)
Description: Media Arts production crew (army) to photograph and film our wonderful PiM productions and more. Students must complete an application.
Advisors: Theresa Ganzer (theresa.ganzer@pimartshs.org) and Daniel Calderón (daniel.calderon@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Flex, 5th block in Room 127, and evening productions
National Honor Society (NHS)
Description: PiM’s Chapter of the National Honor Society is dedicated to community service and volunteerism. Available to Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher, and 10 hours of previous volunteer or community service. By application only.
Advisor: Cassy Schauwitzer (cschauwitzer@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays before school in the Main Office Conference room.
National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA)
Description: National Honor Society for Dance Arts is a student-based club that is nationally recognized in the field of dance. Students come together to create philanthropic projects and school projects by connecting our community at PiM to the joy of dance! Open to all majors.
Advisor: Karis Sloss (karis.sloss@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays during Flex in Studio 164
OC Development
Description: OC Development offers students the opportunity to discuss, workshop, and further develop any original characters they may be working on.
Advisor: Tegan Pedersen (tegan.pedersen@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Every other Tuesday during Flex in Room 121
PiM Crew
Description: PiM Crew is the theatre tech arm of PiM’s performing arts programs. Students of all experience levels and art areas are invited to serve in a variety of tech roles, ranging from running light and sound boards to being on run crews to helping build sets, props, and costumes to ushering, and much more. No experience is necessary to get involved, and training will be offered throughout the year to teach skills!
Advisor: Aaron Kvale (aaron.kvale@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: PiM Crew has no regular meeting time. Please check the PiM Crew Google Classroom for opportunities to get involved!
Speech & Debate
Description: Students will practice their public speaking abilities through various categories.
Advisor: Zac Jacobson (zac.jacobson@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Wednesdays after school in Room 207
Student Ambassadors
Description: Represent the school by welcoming potential students, hosting interested prospective students for the day, sharing your experience and giving tours of the building at monthly Information Sessions, and assisting with 9th grade and New Student Orientations. Must be a junior or senior. Applications are accepted in the spring.
Advisor: Tania Montgomery (tania.montgomery@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: As needed.
Tabletop Gaming Club
Description: Learn, play, and share your favorite board games, trading card games, playing card games, and more! Both experienced and new gamers are welcome.
Advisor: Aaron Kvale (aaron.kvale@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Tuesdays after school in Room 122
Thespian Troup 8856
Description: This is the honors organization for theatre, part of the International Thespians Society. Any student in grades 10-12 is invited to join, and applications and inductions occur every fall.
Advisor: Rachel Brady (rachel.brady@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Twice a month during Flex in Room 162
Trans Council
Description: Trans Council is a space for students to gather, discuss, and foster community around queerness.
Advisor: Tegan Pedersen (tegan.pedersen@pimartshs.org)
Meetings: Every other Tuesday during Flex and after school in Room 121
