Athletics & Activities

Faculty Advisor: Stephanie Rigdon

Students develop leadership skills by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. Students in PLC take part in planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare.

Faculty Advisor: Stacy Johnstonbaugh 

The mission of the Drama Club is to encourage a working interest in and promotion of the dramatic arts.

Faculty Advisor: Anthony Mellendorf

The goal of the Technology Club is to share our passion for technology by educating students about career opportunities available in this sector and facilitating introductions to hiring managers. We strive to accomplish our goals through one-on-one mentoring, job treks, and direct assistance with technology. The Technology Club attracts students with a wide array of interests.

Faculty Advisor: Jake O'Bannon

GSA is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers queer, trans, and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.

Faculty Advisor: Amy Swaim

Book Club is designed to be a celebration of reading: A place where reluctant and avid readers alike can get together to read and discuss literary works that interest them. All students are invited and encouraged to join. 

Faculty Advisor: Brent Hendrix

Our mission as the Chess Club, an educational organization, is to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

Faculty Advisor: Frances Williams

The Art Club is a place for practicing artists to hone their skills, develop their techniques and portfolios, collaborate with other artists like themselves, create bonds with the community through the arts, and learn how to work together through group projects that will beautify the school and community.

Faculty Advisor: Jackie Radford 

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues. Through participation in Competitive Events, becoming involved in community service opportunities, student leadership, and attending leadership conferences, members develop real-world skills, explore Career Pathways, and become college and career ready.

Faculty Advisor: Andrea Carpenter

The Spanish Club is open to all students interested in the Spanish language and culture.

Faculty Advisor: Cylie Debray

Business Professionals of America is the nation’s leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) by providing students and members with invaluable skill development and the opportunity to make personal connections.

Students who join Business Professionals of America have the opportunity to further their knowledge and prepare for a career in fast-paced business environments. We offer an assortment of engaging learning tracks that will strengthen their core understanding and lay the foundation for the next steps in their lives.

Faculty Advisor: Steffi Patton

Students are nominated for consideration for Piedmont High School's Chapter of NHS after they achieve an unweighted high school GPA of 3.75 or greater. Each Fall, the GPA list is pulled for Sophomores through Seniors (including transfer students). Afterward, a notification goes out to students who qualify and their parents. 

Students who choose to proceed toward membership will be evaluated based on our four tenets: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Nominees must fulfill the following: 

• Complete the student intent/activity form
• Complete ten volunteer service hours (for Sophomores)
• Obtain four teacher evaluations

Our Faculty Advisory Council, comprised of 5-7 PHS teachers, votes on each nominee individually. Membership is only offered once during a student's high school career. If declined, membership is not offered again. After acceptance into the National Honor Society, students are invited to attend an induction ceremony to complete the membership process. Junior-Senior Induction is in the Fall, and Sophomore induction is in the Spring. 

Once inducted into NHS, students are expected to adhere to the following requirements:

• Students must maintain a minimum of 3.5 UNWEIGHTED GPA  
• Students must be in good standing with the school (no suspensions or other behavioral concerns)
• Students must attend the NHS meeting when held each month, either in-person or virtually.
• Students must pay $10 NHS dues each year that they are a member of NHS
• Students must complete a minimum of 20 volunteer hours every six months once inducted (due September 15th and March 15th each year)
• Seniors are required to complete an additional 10 hours by May 1st.