Description of Club: Best Buddies is an International nonprofit organization, new to Parkwood in 2024. This club is dedicated to building friendships between club members and a student from the TTA (Transition To Adulthood) Class. They plan monthly events such as Trunk or Treat, Fall and Winter parties, spirit nights, movie nights and more. 

Meeting Times/Location: varies

Membership Requirements: Pay Dues, Attend events 

How to Sign Up: see Mrs. Garrison 

Dues: $20 

Staff Advisors: Brandie Garrison 

Additional Information: 

Description of Club: The National Beta Club has been encouraging and developing leadership skills in America's youth since 1934. The purpose of the Beta Club is to promote the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct, and leadership among school students, to reward achievement, and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school. The motto of The National Beta Club is "Let Us Lead By Serving Others." This motto, more than simply a catchy phrase, states the philosophy upon which The National Beta Club is based. Service to others is indeed one of the most important characteristics of Beta Club membership. 

Meeting Times/Location: Every other Thursday at 7:45 am in the media center 

Membership Requirements: To qualify, students must maintain an A average, contribute to the school community, and participate in club meetings and events. 

How to Sign Up: Applications are made available in the fall semester of each school year. After the application window closes, interviews will be held. 

Dues: $20 

Staff Advisors: Vinson Covington, Ashley Diaz 

Additional Information: 

Description of Club: Drama Club provides a place for students to develop communication skills, enhance critical thinking skills, and grow their artistry through a variety of activities and productions. Students enhance performance and technical skills through hands-on opportunities on the stage and behind the scenes. 

Meeting Times/Location: Meeting dates vary monthly & take place in the auditorium. 

Membership Requirements: To join, simply come to meetings and events. 

How to Sign Up: Join the Parkwood Pack Players Canvas page with this link: https://ucps.instructure.com/enroll/YXHJCX - You must be logged into the NCed Cloud to join.  

Dues: None for the 2023-24 School Year 

Staff Advisor: Brandi Ford

Additional Information: Whether you like to perform, build sets, work with lights and sound, create costumes, or design social media content, drama club has a place for everyone. See Ms. Ford or email brandi.ford@ucps.k12.nc.us for more information. 

Description of Club: The D&D Club is a group where we bring together diverse players to create and to adventure in a world formulated by the Dungeon Master. We hope to exude cooperation, critical thinking, and logical skills in order to traverse puzzles and realistic scenarios through the course of these games. 

Meeting Times/Location: Fridays after school from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Media Center. 

Membership Requirements: Adventurers must have a positive attitude, be passing all of their classes, and provide their own transportation.

How to Sign Up: Attend a meeting to sign up.

Dues: none

Staff Advisors: Trent Morgan and Jeffrey Lipack 

Description of Club: FCCLA stands for Family Career Community Leaders of America. Students work together to grow in leadership skills while involved in many activities that help them make a difference in their families and community while helping to prepare them for their future careers. 

Meeting Times/Location: Tuesdays (twice a month) in room #301 at 3:30 pm. 

Membership Requirements: Students must be currently enrolled in a Family & Consumer Science Course or have taken one in the past and must pay dues. 

How to Sign Up: Contact either Mrs. Hoobler or Mrs. Rivers and fill out an online membership form. 

Dues: $25 which takes care of National & State Dues as well as money for an FCCLA T-shirt. 

Staff Advisor: Morgon Rivers and Carolyn Hoobler

Description of Club: We are a community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. 

Meeting Times/Location: Every Wednesday morning at 7:50 in the main gym.

Membership Requirements: Open to all

How to Sign Up: Attend a meeting or see Coach Helms/Coach L.  

Dues: $20

Staff Advisors: Mike Helms, Catie Helms, Chris Linthicum

Additional Information: Great group of young people that enjoy fellowship together. 

Description of Club: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The FFA's vision is to grow leaders, build communities, and strengthen agriculture. 

Meeting Times/Location: Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month from 3:45 to 4:45 pm. Meetings are held in room 303. 

Membership Requirements: Students must have an interest in leadership, agriculture, and community involvement.

How to Sign Up: See Mr. McG or Mr. Funderburk for a membership form.

Dues: $20 

Staff Advisor: Mr. McGrouther and Mr. Funderburk 

Additional Information: Being an FFA member looks great on college resumes and to employers.

Description of Club: FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experience. 

Meeting Times/Location: 

Membership Requirements: Anyone may join

How to Sign Up: See Ms. Chandler 

Dues: 

Staff Advisor: Deborah Chandler

Additional Information: 

Description of Club: Key club is a community service club. We plan and host events and services within our community. It is a lot of fun. Come join us! 

Meeting Times/Location: We will meet on the first Tuesday of each month. (Morning and afternoon meetings are held but students only have to attend one.) 

Membership Requirements: Anyone can join! 

How to Sign Up: An announcement will be made for applications to be picked up and filled out. We also have a club Canvas page. 

Dues: $25 through the online payment system

Staff Advisor: Haiden Laney and Erika Medlin

Additional Information: Ms. Laney's room is 503 and Mrs. Medlin's room is 506. 

Description of Club: The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 with the purpose of recognizing and encouraging academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy; scholarship, character, service, and leadership. Membership in the National Honor Society is both an honor and a commitment, as members must maintain a 4.0 GPA and complete a 20-hour service project each year. The Parkwood chapter of the NHS seeks to encourage academic excellence in its members while helping to develop leadership and a call to community service. 

Meeting Times/Location: Thursdays, approximately once a month, with options before and after school in the Media Center. Members may see the NHS Canvas page for specific dates. 

Membership Requirements: NHS membership is granted to juniors and seniors who have maintained a minimum 4.0 average and have met the minimum number of Honors courses. Students are further required to complete a majority of Honors level courses through their junior and senior years and a minimum of 20 service hours for their community. 

How to Sign Up: Juniors and Seniors who have maintained a 4.0 average and have met the minimum number of Honors courses will receive an application to apply for membership in the fall of each school year. Applicants are then asked to demonstrate their commitment to scholarship, character, leadership, and service. 

Dues: $20 

Staff Advisors: Cheryl Brightsen and Nicholas Horne

Additional Information: Please note, that invitations to apply are given to students in person while at school. Anything received in the mail (particularly over the summer) is not from the Parkwood Chapter of the National Honor Society, but a pseudo group. 

Description of Club: 

The Robotics Club builds and programs robots for competitions. Members work together to solve challenges, improve designs, and compete in local and state events.

Meeting Times/Location: As needed in Room 403  

Membership Requirements: Interest in the club.  

How to Sign Up: Speak to Mr. DeHart.

Dues: none

Staff Advisor: Bryant DeHart

Additional Information: 

Description of Club: Science Olympiad is a series of 23 team events for high school. Each of these events consists of hands-on and active team participation. There are many aspects of the Science Olympiad that run from team building events to team mental skill set events. If you love science or are just interested in learning more, this is the club for you. There is something for everyone. This is a student-led club.

Meeting Times/Location: Thursdays 8:05 am and 3:45 pm

Membership Requirements: Members must pay dues. 

How to Sign Up: Come see Mrs. Weddle in room 720.

Dues: $150

Staff Advisor: Astrid Weddle

Additional Information:  Teams officially start in September. Tournaments are in February. Come check us out!  

Description of Club: The student council helps share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals. They often also help raise funds for schoolwide activities, including social events, like our Winter Formal. 

Meeting Times/Location: Every Tuesday morning at 8:05 am and afternoon until 4:00 pm in Mrs. Chaffin's room, 505. 

Membership Requirements: Anyone is welcome

How to Sign Up: Attend a meeting

Dues: $20

Staff Advisor: Nicole Gill and Jodi Chaffin

Description of Club: The Parkwood Creative Writing Club is a place for writers to come together and read, revise, share and create stories, poems, essays, and any other form of writing out there. Students work together to curate the Ink and Quill-- an online journal for students to submit to and display their creative work. This is a place for students from all walks of life to come and share their stories (both figuratively and literally). 

Meeting Times/Location: Every other Thursday in Rooms 727 or 723 

Membership Requirements: Up to current members and subject to change each year. The most important requirement is making it to at least 3/4 of meetings. 

How to Sign Up: Speak with Ashley Diaz or Jeffrey Lipack 

Dues: None 

Staff Advisor: Ashley Diaz and Jeff Lipack