American Sign Language Club brings together students who are interested in American Sign Language and Deaf culture.  Club activities offer students the chance to expand their sign vocabulary as well as interact with the Deaf community.

Advisor:  Kara Harris

harriske@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code: WBJTW-NSNQC

Our goal is to unite the Asian students at PHS by creating a safe space to discuss and connect with other students.  Also, to raise awareness about the many different cultures and traditions.  Our activities will include watching movies, playing traditional games, having a culture night party, and discussing important topics related to Asians.

Advisor:  Reiko Yoshikowa

yoshir@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  P4QT-26FV-VWGHB

Band is open to students who are interested in performing serious classic literature (Wind Ensemble), jazz literature (Jazz Ensemble), or for the less experienced musician (Concert Band). Interested students may contact advisor for specific requirements.  After school rehearsal, concerts and some weekend performances are expected.

Advisor:  Eric Ryan

ryanet@puyallupsd.org

Black Student Union is a place where everyone is welcome to contribute with the primary purpose to support and encourage the voice of black students.  Students will participate in activities involving Juneteenth and Black History Month.

Advisors:  Michael Limric, Will Walker

limrim@puyallupsd.org

walkewm@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  76WQ-XC5X-Q9D24

The purpose of the Cheer team is to promote school spirit at sporting events and pep assemblies. Cheer team interviews and tryouts are held in the spring each year for the following school year.

Coach: Kaleigh Baker

BakerK@puyallupsd.org

PHS Chess Club provides the opportunity for students who love chess to play the game while making new friends with a goal of interscholastic competition. Students will develop critical thinking skills in a fun and social environment.

Advisor:  Will Walker

walkewm@puyallupsd.org

Concert Choir is open to all interested students who possess innate musical skills such as a sense of rhythm and pitch. Auditions are required for Valkyries and Norselanders.  Interested students should contact the adviser for additional requirements.

Advisor:  Ethan Moon

moonet@puyallupsd.org

Creative Writing Club provides an environment and opportunity for students at PHS to explore their creativity through writing and to strengthen their voices as emerging creators in the world.

Advisor:  Brody Howe

howebd@puyallupsd.org

Crochet Club is a service and creative educational club.

Advisor:  Wendy Gill

gillwl@puyallupsd.org

Love food? Love cooking? Love to eat and compete? Join us for Culinary Club this fall after school in Room S-161.  Any student is welcome to join, but only current Culinary Arts students may try out to be on our competition team.  If you are passionate about cooking, consider yourself a “foodie” or want to learn more, join us.

Advisor:  Donell Turner

turnerdm@puyallupsd.org

The Daffodil Court promotes education, community pride and volunteerism in Pierce County under the Daffodil Festival Organization.  One princess is selected to represent PHS. Princesses gain many invaluable lessons and experiences, developing public speaking skills, tact and poise while gaining self-confidence through the interactions they have with their community.

Advisor:  Sarah Ravindranath & Madilyn Graversen

ravinsj@puyallupsd.org

The PHS Viking Dancers promote school spirit, participate in community events, and compete at WIAA Dance/Drill competitions.

Coach:  Arianna Schultz

schula@puyallupsd.org

Speech and Debate team promotes scholarship through intensive research, preparation, argumentation, and public speaking, students study multiple forms of debate, interpretation, platform, and limited preparation speaking. Students will compete at PHS and with teams from the region, state, and nation. Viking Debate has garnered both state and national awards. Students will have the opportunity to apply for travel tournaments and degrees of honor with the National Forensics League. Intensive fundraising after-school and weekend hours required. See advisor for details.

Advisor:  Sarah Sherry

sherrysm@puyallupsd.org

DECA promotes marketing and business careers by running the student store and the espresso bar. Student must have current enrollment in any marketing or merchandising class. See advisor for specific requirements and details.

Advisor:  Kason Koski

koskijk@puyallupsd.org

This activity emphasizes advanced acting skills including monologue and duo-scene work, character and script analysis, movement, and improvisation skills as well as production skills. Students perform monologues, scenes, and sometimes one-act plays as well as preparing for state drama festivals. Some after-school and weekend participation required. See advisor for more details and requirements. Typically, winter production draws from this pool of actors. Audition required.

Advisor:  Peter Sirl

sirlpj@puyallupsd.org

Family, Community and Career Leaders of America is a club for students who would like to get involved with community service in school and surrounding area.

Advisor:  Cassie Mueller

muellcm@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code: ZMP2-H89N-7BXJ5

Future Farmers of America is a club for students interested in agriculture related activities.

Advisor:  Katie Coats & Suzanne Smith

coatskp@puyallupsd.org

smiths@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  S49C6-TKVJH

Students will plant flowers and start a small vegetable garden, add pleasant greenery to the school and give back to the community.  Students will also actively clean up weeds and trash.

Advisor:  Monique Russ

russmd@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code 9J83-P4G6-5RQG3

Providing real world experiences to students with disabilities in the areas of making a product, advertising, shopping, budgeting, and selling.

Advisor:  Janet Wojtala

wojtaljj@puyallupsd.org

The Gay Straight Alliance club takes on discrimination issues at school and within the community.  It also allows queer students a safe environment in which to talk over the issues they are facing today.

Advisor:  Gayle Franks

franksgm@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  P88TJ-FH73B

Watch in vivid detail as the 20th century unfolds in glorious Technicolor!  Study history and events through movies.  Please note that because some films are rated PG -13 and above, parental permission is required.  After School field trips are assured!

Advisor:  Kristin Gerhardt

gerharkm@puyallupsd.org

National Honor Society

National Honor Society creates an enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulates a desire to render service, promotes worthy leadership, and encourages the development of character in the students of PHS.  Students must have the following: 1) 3.5 GPA, 2) participation in one activity of value to school or community, 3) the recommendation of two teachers.  Students must also maintain a 3.2 GPA.

Advisor: Kate Pearson

pearsks@puyallupsd.org

Health Occupations Students of America is a student led organization dedicated to providing leadership development, motivation and recognition to students who are interested in the health professions and education.  HOSA provides opportunities for a student to make a well-informed career choice among the many health occupations.

Advisor:  Alyssa Meyers

meyeraa@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  V4ZB-MB7Q-469WQ

Key Club is the largest service organization for high school students in the world.  Its main purpose is to give service to school and community.  PHS Key Club is sponsored by Puyallup Kiwanis.  Anyone can join.

Advisor:  Brody Howe

howebd@puyallupsd.org

Math club creates a community of students committed to exploring the depths and potent8ial of mathematics as well as encourages students to further pursue mathematics outside of a classroom setting.  Students in the club learn about different aspects of mathematics and compete in competitions on a local and national scale preparing throughout the year.  Students will serve the school and community through math tutoring, furthering their understanding of tutored subjects.

Advisor:  Brian Tervo

tervob@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  8HXG-F4CW-XTG8V

The NASU is a safe place where students can discuss topics regarding the upliftment of the Native American Community.  this union is encouraged for Native American students, but all students are welcome.

Advisor:  Britt Coleman

colembr@puyallupsd.org

Peer coaches promote sport activities for those athletes who are registered members of the Special Olympics.  Student coaching positions are available.  See advisor for more details and requirements.

Advisor:  John Anderson

andersj@puyallupsd.org

Orchestra students prepare and perform quality pieces of orchestral literature for assemblies, concerts, exchange assemblies and public affairs.  Some evening rehearsals are required.  Student must have the instructor's permission to join.

Advisor:  Todd Giltner

giltnetd@puyallupsd.org

Photography Club

Photography is much more than just having a camera and taking pictures. Students in this club have opportunities to hone their skills by understanding and learning about what makes a good photograph, from composition to artistic expression. In addition, members of this club will learn how to use state of the art software to edit and enhance photographic images for their own use, as well as for publication. Students are encouraged to practice their skills while photographing school related activities and sporting events. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to explore this exciting side of the visual arts.

Advisor:  Maegan Rathbun 

rathbm@puyallupsd.org

The PHS Jesus Club is about the revival of our school and on behalf of our generation. We’d like to create fellowship in our community and practice serving and loving others. Our meetings will be composed of prayer, gospel study, and building intimate relationships with God.

Advisor:  Ruth Hanson

hansorm@puyallupsd.org

Random Acts of Kindness Club seeks to improve the practices of kindness and empathy at PHS.

Advisor:  Lindsy Pratt

prattlm@puyallupsd.org

The Horns of Havoc compete in F.I.R.S.T. (For inspiration and recognition of Science and Technology) robotics.  We provide students the opportunity to learn about and develop skills in engineering (mechanical and electrical), pneumatics, programming, web design, leadership, fundraising, teambuilding, business development and presentation.

Advisor:  Robert Kroker

krokerg@puyallupsd.org

Spanish Honor Society is a national organization.  The goal is to promote and encourage the study of Spanish language and culture in high school and beyond.  The national organization also offers scholarship opportunities.

Advisor: Cami Devereux

deverecs@puyallupsd.org

Students will work together in a positive, collaborative fashion to help understand how to treat injuries in sports better, how to seek proper help for mental health issues and what it means to serve in the athletic/sports industry in different occupations. 

Advisor:  Katie Akeson

akesokl@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  GPJW-2WX3-STHV3

Stagecraft teaches practical application of technical theater.  Students will gain skill in terminology, lighting, set design and construction, painting, sound design, and stage management.  Students in stagecraft will run assemblies, concerts, plays and auditorium rentals.  Some after school and weekend participation is required.  See advisor for more details.

Advisor:  PJ Sirl

sirlpj@puyallupsd.org

Representatives organize and govern the student body.  students plan events for student activities.  representatives are voted upon by their second period classmates.

Advisor:  Jamie Mooring

moorinjm@puyallupsd.org

Travel Club has been active at PHS since 2013 and our first student trip to Europe!  All are welcome as we continue to plan trips around the world, student foreign cultures, languages and customs .

Advisor:  Kristen Gerhardt

gerharkm@puyallupsd.org

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is the only student organization devoted exclusively to the needs of student s interested in technology.  Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education & STEM courses.  Our members are interested in careers in Architecture, Engineering, Manufacturing, film/Video Production, Graphic Arts, Videogame Design, and many other technical areas.  members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities and much more.  The diversity of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student from engineers to business managers.  TSA will take the student of STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests.  Together members work on competitive events, attend conferences on the state and national levels and have a good time raising funds to get there. 

Advisor:  Yesica Pak

paky@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  4595V-552Q3

TABLETOP GAME CLUB

This club allows students to get together in small groups and play Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games.

Advisor:  Tyler Merrell & Micheal Spear

merretk@puyallupsd.org

spearmd@puyallupsd.org

VIKING KNIGHTS AND LADIES

Viking Knights and Ladies are service oriented.  They assist at plays, concerts and other school events.  they are called upon to represent the school on many occasions.  Founded in 1927, this is the oldest high school service organization in the state.  Viking Knights & Ladies from each grade are selected by faculty panel application review at the end of ech year to serve the following year.

Advisor:  Christyna Paris

pariscl@puyallupsd.org

Students must be able to learn and have fun working with automotive-related equipment.  A sense of accomplishment is felt with a finished product.  You must be a PHS student and have an interest in automobiles to join.

Advisor:  Christian Tamiesie

tamiecj@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code:  SPR5C-8JVFB

Students in Viking Student Media contribute to all facets of media at Puyallup High School. Staffers write for the school newspaper, the online website, create podcasts for KVIK as well as create content for various VSM shows like VNN and The Helm. Students are able to earn an academic letter if they meet the requirements. Interested students should begin by taking Video 1 or Newspaper Production. Students unable to fit the course into their schedules can also join the Viking Student Media club, which meets weekly.

Advisor:  Sandra Coyer

coyersh@puyallupsd.org

Schoology Code XQQSP-7G9J8

Vanguard enters its 112^th year as a student publication. Students report on school and community news, producing seven print publications per year as well as online exclusive content. This student-run class counts as an elective credit. Students are able to earn an academic letter if they meet the requirements. Students unable to fit the course into their schedule are encouraged to join the Viking Student Media club. 

Advisor:  Sandry Coyer

coyersh@puyallupsd.org

Students advocating to empower women and raise awareness on PHS campus.

Advisor:  Wendy Gill

gillwl@puyallupsd.org

The Viking yearbook enters its 98^th year as a student publication at PHS. Staff members are storytellers and history keepers. Students learn photography, interviewing, reporting, and graphic design along with social media marketing skills. Students are able to earn an academic letter if they meet the requirements. There are two ways to get involved: sign up for yearbook (application required) or join Viking Student Media. 

Advisor:  Sandra Coyer

coyersh@puyallupsd.org