Plano West Clubs Return for the New School Year
Plano West clubs came back stronger than ever with a wide variety of organizations for students to join.
The pandemic created an online school year marking a unique time when many clubs were forced to go online or even dissolve entirely. This left many students without the sense of community their clubs had provided. The 2021-2022 school year has brought many new clubs to Plano West, allowing students to regain an essential sense of community that their clubs provide them.
Below is a list of clubs offered at Plano west, along with their basic information, allowing each student to find the best club for them.
If students can’t decide what club they want to join, they can click the link below and take a short quiz to determine what club might fit their interests.
https://www.opinionstage.com/avni-vallab/what-plano-west-club-should-you-join-
Film Club
What do they do: Discuss and watch films, along with hosting movie nights after school with snacks!
Who should join this club: Any student with an interest in film
Social: @pwshfilm
Model United Nations
What they do: Analyze global affairs, and represent various countries to work together to solve problems. Many members participate at annual conferences with students from other schools in the area.
Who should join: Students with an interest in politics, law, government, or global affairs
Social: @pwshmun
Makers Club
What they do: Work together to create creative crafts and projects to give steins a break from their busy lives
Who should join: Students who like arts and crafts, or anyone who wants a creative break in their day
Social: @pwshmakers
HOSA (health occupation students of America)
What they do: allow students interested in health care a place to grow with like-minded individuals. Some students also compete in regional competitions debating various healthcare issues
Who should join: Students with an interest in healthcare
Social: @pwshhosa
GSA (Gender and sexuality alliance)
What they do: Provide a safe space for LGBTQIA+ students to express their feelings and be surrounded by like-minded members of their community
Who should join: Students who identify as queer or are an ally of the queer community
Social: @pwshgsa
WOC (women of color alliance)
What they do: Provide a space for women of color to meet and share ideas about their shared experiences
Who should join: Students of color, or those who are allies of students of color
Social: @pwsh.woca
Interact Club
What they do: Provide service opportunities for students
Who should join: Students who like volunteering, or need service hours for an organization!
Social: @interact_pwsh22
UNICEF (women of color alliance)
What they do: Support a global mission to help at-risk individuals through fundraising and community service
Who should join: Students who want to be involved with community service on a global level!
Social: @pwsh.unicef
DECA (women of color alliance)
What they do: Prepare students for the business and marketing world through annual conventions and competitions
Who should join: Students interested in entering business, marketing, or hospitality as a career
Social: @planowest.deca
Plano West K-krew
What they do: Perform and practice k pop dances
Who should join: Students that enjoy pop music and dance
Social: @k_krew_pwsh
The Plano West Chess Club
What they do: Play chess!
Who should join: Students who love playing chess or want to learn!
Social: @planowestchess
BPA Plano West (business professionals of America)
What they do: Help students build skills to be successful in multiple career paths of business
Who should join: Students looking to develop their professional and business skills
Social: @pwshbpa
ASL Club (American sign language)
What they do: Community events and education spreading awareness about ASL
Who should join: Students currently in an ASL class that want to further their understanding of the language!
Social: @pwshaslclub
Cash Club
What they do: Educate students on finance and investing
Who should join: Students looking to expand their finical profile and learn more about investing
Social: @cashclub.west
Mental Matters Club
What they do: Spread awareness about mental health through community events
Who should join: Students who want to be involved with spreading awareness about mental health
Social: @mentalmatterspwsh
Words to Heart
What they do: Write letters to different community members to show appreciation
Who should join: Students who want to give back to the community through letter writing
Social: @wordstoheartpwsh
Environmental Club
What they do: Help keep the environment clean through community cleanup and education
Who should join: Students who care about saving the environment!
Social: @pwshenvironmental
Spanish Honors Society
What they do: Provide a community for Spanish speaking students to further their understanding of the language
Who should join: Students who are currently enrolled in a Spanish class
Social: @pwsh_shs
BSU (black student union)
What they do: Provide a community for students of color and celebrate black culture
Who should join: Students of color or allies who want to support BSU
Social: @pwshbsu
Biology Club
What they do: Educate students on biology with interactive activities
Who should join: Students interested in biology or want to learn more about biology!
Social: @pwshbioclub
Axis Club
What they do: Dance to support community activism
Who should join: Students interested in dance and want to make a social impact
Social: @axis.pwsh
writewell_pwsh
What they do: Encourage creative writing among young students
Who should join: Students interested in creative writing and want to improve their writing skills
Social: @writewell_pwsh
Click here for comprehensive Google slides club list:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zCGOJ90CSSV3dcwQUmICd0GcyMRmJNF-_EQq8o98Lw4/edit
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