Clubs & Activities
At Hilton Head Island High School, there are plenty of opportunities for students to be involved with academic and service clubs. Please take a moment to peruse this alphabetized list of the many opportunities students have to become invested in at Hilton Head Island High School.
This list is subject to change, per administration. Clubs will meet before and/or after school, based on advisor's availability. Meetings will take place in the club advisor’s room unless specified. If you have questions about a club, please email the club advisor.
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Advisor |
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Academic World Quest |
Students prepare to put their global knowledge to the test. They then compete in quiz bowl contests locally and/or nationally. |
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Care Crafts Project |
Create crafts to send to patients in hospitals | |
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"The Book is Better" Book Club |
To foster a safe place to share your love of reading and enthusiasm for books. | Mrs. Julie Noland |
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Club America |
Club America empowers the next generation of bold, free-thinking high school leaders. Our mission is to educate students on the importance of freedom, free markets, and limited government—while building a strong network of trailblazers ready to lead in their schools and communities. Through civic engagement, peer-to-peer education, and student-led initiatives, Club America chapters spark conversations, register voters, and redefines what it means to be a young leader in America. Turning Point USA provides academic resources, which include: weekly activism pamphlets, short videos, free-of-charge contributor speeches, and in-person support by TPUSA staff. |
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Culture Club |
Build School Community Culture and Respect, by celebrating International Customs and vast cultures. | |
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Debate Club |
To learn how to craft arguments, support arguments with evidence, determine credible sources and be respectful to those who oppose your viewpoint. | |
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DECA |
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions. |
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| Environmental Club | Promote recycling and sustainability efforts on a school wide basis; provide students with an opportunity to collect recycling for service hours | Mrs. Kane |
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FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) |
The HHIHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes is connected to the international organization that focuses on leading student athletes and coaches in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. All students are welcome. |
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FNHS (French National Honor Society) |
The HHIHS French National Honor Society aim is to stimulate interest in the study of French, promote high standards of scholarship, and reward students for their achievements. *Junior or Seniors who have competed 3 levels wtih a B or higher |
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| HHIHS Teens for Healthy Youth (THY) | The mission of Teens for Healthy Youth (THY) is to promote positive teen health through: leadership, positive youth development, peer to peer education, advocacy & community service. | |
| HOSA - Future Health Professionals | Promote health occupations amongst secondary students | Mrs. Kane |
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Interact |
The Interact Club is a student-led group dedicated to community service, leadership, and making a positive impact. Through fun projects and events, members work together to support local and global causes while developing teamwork and communication skills. Join the Interact Club to serve others, grow as a leader, and connect with classmates who share your passion for making a difference! |
Mr. Sanz |
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International Thespian Society |
The International Thespian Society, founded in 1929, is an honorary organization for high school theatre students located at more than 4,200 affiliated secondary schools across America, Canada, and abroad. The mission of ITS is to honor student achievement in the theatre arts. High school inductees are known as Thespians. Unlike other clubs at Hilton Head High School, induction into the Thespian Society takes place during a banquet in May. Students accrue thespian points throughout the year, and once they have reached 10 points, they are eligible for induction. Induction fees are $40 which include entry into the International Thespian Registry, member pin, membership card, and cords for graduation. |
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| Mariachi Club | To promote musical collaboration and explore cultural traditions | |
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Model United Nations (MUN) |
Model United Nations is an educational simulation in which students learn about diplomacy, international relationships, current events, and more. Members of MUN develop resolutions to solve international conflicts and present them at the GSU competition. |
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| Morgan's Message | Mental Health Awareness | |
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Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) |
The purpose of the HHIHS Mu Alpha Theta is to get students interested in math and knowing what life paths one can take with a math background. Students earn service hours by tutoring others. Students can also earn scholarship money and awards being an active member of Mu Alpha Theta. |
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| National Art Honor Society | The National Art Honor Society is a prestigious group for high school students who are passionate about art and creativity. Members celebrate artistic talent, engage in service projects, and inspire others through visual arts. The club offers opportunities to develop skills, showcase work, and connect with fellow artists in a supportive, encouraging environment. Join to grow as an artist, contribute to your community, and share your love of art! | Mrs. Patty Schoelkopf |
| National Chinese Honor Society | Recognize the outstanding academic achievement of high school students in learning Chinese as a second language, and to promote the study of Chinese language, literature, and culture in the United States. | Ms. Xu |
| National English Honor Society | To provide an opportunity for students to share and promote a love for English, as well as provide students the opportunity to | Ms. Pierce |
| Ping Pong Club | To provide a positive and engaging after school activity that works to promote unity by linking Ping Pong with enjoyable community events. | Mr. Heise |
| Quill & Scroll Honor Society | Quill and Scroll is an international high school journalism honor society that recognizes and encourages both individual and group achievements in scholastic journalism. | Ms. Schoelkopf |
| Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society | Recognizes and encourages excellence in the social studies discipline, promoting leadership, scholarship, service, and citizenship among its members through academic achievement and community involvement. | |
| Robotics | Play with Robots and compete in VEX competitions. | Mr. Best |
| Rocket Club | Make rockets go really high in the air. | Mr. Best |
| Science National Honor Society | To recognize and encourage high achievement in science among high school students | Mr. Kane |
| Seahawk Stage Company | The Seahawk Stage Company empowers Hilton Head Island High School students to create, collaborate, and lead through high-quality, inclusive theatre. We cultivate artistic excellence, amplify diverse voices, and build community partnerships so every Seahawk grows as a storyteller, scholar, and citizen on and off the stage. We perform 1 to 2 musicals per year, 1 to 2 straight plays per year, host a massive haunted house fundraiser for the community. | Ms. Guinn |
| Student Advocacy Council | Student input on school issues-- tasked by district members to present info on dress code, cellphone policies, etc. | Ms. Fuller |
| Student Government | The primary purpose of a student council is to serve as a bridge between the student body and school administration, advocating for student needs and promoting a positive school community through leadership, event planning, and civic education. | |
| Studio Blue | Studio Blue is an after school art club. The purpose of Studio Blue is to provide an art "studio" space for students to explore the arts and various media while contributing to their community through content creation both inside and outside the school. | Mrs. Smith |
| Unified Champion School Club | The purpose of the club is designed to be woven into the fabric of the school, enhancing current efforts and providing new opportunities that develo and support a socially inclusive school that supports and engages all learners. Unified Champion Schools engage students through unique combinations of activities, that include 2 components: Unified Sports, Youth Leadership, and Whole-School Engagement. | |
| Women in Engineering (WEI) | To Educate and Provide hands-on engineering practices for ladies | Ms. McAllister |
| Youth in Government | To simulate the three branches of state government through mock trial, mock state legislation, mock appellate trial, media team, and lobbying. Students can run for a youth government elected position based on their experience in YIG and grade-level. | Ms. Spisz |