Clubs & Activities
Hello Pulse Students! Below you will find the current active clubs for SY 26-27!
Interested in starting a new club? New Club Request forms will re-open on July 27th, and will close on August 7th. Please check back for the link!
- African Student Union
- American Red Cross Club
- Asian American Student Association
- Black Student Union
- Christian Fellowship
- Code & Quest Club
- DECA
- Environmental Club
- French Club
- Girls Volleyball
- Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (GSLT)
- Hispanic Organization Promoting Education (HoPe)
- HOSA Future Health Professionals
- Intramurals
- Key Club
- Math Club
- Muslim Student Association
- National Art Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- Pride Alliance
- Pulse Dance Company: National Honor Society of Dance Arts
- Readers Rally
- Relay for Life
- Science Fair
- Science Olympiad
- Spanish Club / National Spanish Honor Society
- Student Council
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
- Theatre Club
- Vex Robotics
African Student Union
Mission: The mission of the African Student Union is to empower, unite, and celebrate students of African descent as we strive to build a supportive environment that highlights the rich diversity of the African diaspora through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
Planned Activities: TBA
Affiliations: TBA
Sponsor: Shirlene Holden
Audience: All high school students interested in the African continent, diaspora, and Black experience
Date: August 27th, September 24, October 29th, November 12th, December 10th, January 28th, February 25th, March 25th, April 22, & May 13
Location of Meetings: C111
What to Bring: Bring an open mind, an eagerness to learn, and personal tools like a notebook or tablet to jot down ideas
Cost: $0
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: TBA
Follow us on Social Media: TBA
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
American Red Cross Club
Mission: The purpose of the Red Cross Club is to introduce students to skills that will help people in need through service, health awareness, and disaster relief. This not only gives students the opportunity to serve their community, develop leadership skills, and support real world problems, but also build friendships, collaborate with others, while helping our community at the same time. Allowing for students to learn more about healthcare and the outside world.
Planned Activities: Practicing CPR with dummies, organizing fundraisers, disaster relief and donation drives that allow students to get volunteer hours, affirmation cards and posters, and stimulation/mock about disasters and what they would do during them.
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor: Dr. Kristyn Rodvill
Audience: All students are interested in helping the community while learning about healthcare.
Date: Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00, meetings once a month.
Location of Meetings: B118
What to Bring: Chromebook
Cost: $30
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: TBD
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.redcross
Asian American Student Association
Mission: The Asian American Student Association is a club to promote Asian-American culture around the whole school and community. Currently, there are over 19 individual AASA's across Gwinnett County Schools. With your support and participation, we are hoping to be able to build this wonderful club right here in the McClure Health Science High School so that more students can learn and share our beautiful culture!
Planned Activities: Lunar New Year event, International Night, Buldak Ramen Challenge, and plans to donate to non-profit charities.
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor(s): Mia Hong
Audience: All students are warmly welcomed!
Dates: First meeting: Thursday 9/4, 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM, next meeting: Thursday, 10/2, 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
Location of Meetings: B Lecture Hall
What to Bring: The love for fellowshipping, and do not forget to bring your motivation to share with others!
Cost: $20
Eligibility for a Graduation Cord: 10 total volunteer hours (5 per semester)
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.aasa
Black Student Union
Mission: The Black Student Union fosters student growth and development through diversity, academics, and community services and outreach. We provide an opportunity for students of all races to celebrate black culture, lifestyle, and history.
Planned Activities: Black History Month activities, Spirit Week, Black Student Union Annual Cookout
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor: Mia Jones & Taren Clemons
Audience: All students
Date: First Tuesday of every month from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: D110
What to Bring: A positive attitude
Cost: $20
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: If you are a board member or a club member who is a senior, you must regularly attend all meetings for the full duration of the meeting as well as complete service hours.
Follow us on Social Media: @mcclurehealthsciencehighschool_bsu
Please email the sponsors if you would like to join this club/organization.
Christian Fellowship
Mission: Christian Fellowship is a student-led organization that desires to help students grow in purpose and identify through Christian teachings.
Planned Activities: Veterans Day Prayer, Christmas Celebration, Easter Egg Hunt
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor: Vanessa Chan, Jenny Howard, Shirlene Holden, & Ari Gastou
Audience: Everyone is welcome!
Date: Every other Tuesday each month from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: D109
What to Bring: Phones to download the Bible app or a physical Bible
Cost: n/a
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Participation and volunteer hours
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.christianfellowship
Please email the sponsors if you would like to join this club/organization.
Code & Quest Club
Mission: To help students bond over the topic of tabletop games.
Planned Activities: A variety of games, such as super smash bros, settlers of Catan, and dungeons and dragons.
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsors: Drew Chabot, Spencer Baker, Alex Wood, & Bailey Baker
Audience: Any student who is interested
Date: Fridays from 2:00-2:55pm
Location of Meetings: AVTF Lab (Mr. Baker's Room)
What to Bring: Good Attitude, patience, and willingness to learn.
Cost: $0
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
DECA
Mission: Developing student leadership, business, marketing, and management skills.
Planned Activities: Work, Win, Wow and regional compeition
Affiliations: GaDECA and National DECA organization
Sponsor: Laura Berry
Audience: All students
Date: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: A110
What to Bring: Pen/pencil, positive attitude, fresh ideas
Cost: TBD
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Yes for active members (Blue & White)
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.DECA
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Environmental Club
Mission: Bring awareness to how make good consumer choices, how and what to recycle and leaving a minimal carbon footprint.
Planned Activities: Recycling, fundraisers, other sustainability initiatives
Affiliations: Green & Health Schools (GCPS)
Sponsor: Cathleen Eckholm & Christine Raderstorf
Audience: All students
Date: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month (2-2:50pm)
Location of Meetings: Room B107
What to Bring: Yourself, empty boxes to make into recycling bins & your ideas!
Cost: $25
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: TBD
Follow us on Social Media: @mshshs.EClub
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
French Club
Mission: To create awareness of French-speaking countries' culture and practices.
Planned Activities: French Week during the month of November and Mardi Gras event.
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsors: Matsui Boren & Hannah Burgess
Audience: All Students
Date: Last Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: C121
What to Bring: N/A
Cost: $30
Please email sponsors if you would like to join this club/organization.
Girls Volleyball
Mission: To create a safe environment for girls to just enjoy volleyball.
Planned Activities: Weekly games, Spring Tournament
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor: Taren Clemons
Audience: Girls in the school who want to still play a sport with friendly competition.
Date: Mondays from 2:00-3:00 pm
Location of Meetings: Gym
What to Bring: Active sports wear
Cost: N/A
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.girlsvolleyball
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (GSLT)
Mission: Each Gwinnett County High School has a Gwinnett Student Leadership Team. These teams consist of 3 Sophomores, 3 Juniors, and 3 Seniors. These students are selected via application and interview at the beginning of the sophomore year and experience a world-class leadership journey. McClure Health Science High School begins our rigorous selection process of 3 sophomores in October each Fall. For more information, please visit GSLT Online.
Planned Activities: Student Leadership Development, Organizing Student Ambassadors for school events, Local Leadership Conferences
Affiliations: Gwinnett Student Leadership Team
Sponsors: Hadley Robins & Alisha Klimp
Audience: Student Leaders
Date: Every other Friday from 2:00-3:00 PM
Location of Meetings: D123
What to Bring: N/A
Cost: N/A
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Yes, provided by the district (two cords, Royal Blue & Yellow)
Application: The application process is beginning for current Sophomores. A Student/Parent/Guardian interest meeting will be held at a TBD time - check back for updated information. Students who are eligible to apply have been sent emails through their GCPS email and any Parent/Guardian email on file.
The application will be submitted through Google Classroom. Please see Ms. Klimp (B125) or Mr. Robins (D123) for access.
Hispanic Organization Promoting Education (HoPe)
Mission: The mission of Hispanic Organization Promoting Education (HoPe) is to increase the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students through leadership, education, and community service.
Planned Activities: Hispanic Heritage Month Activities & Festival
Affiliations: HoPe (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education)
Sponsors: Joelle Carreon
Audience: All students
Date: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: B120 Topaz Lab
What to Bring: High spirits and excitement!
Cost: Free membership or $25 membership through national organization
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: At least 20 hours of community service by 12th grade
Follow us on Instagram: @mhshs.hope
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
HOSA Future Health Professionals
Mission: Develop leadership qualities and skills; build self-confidence, motivation and enthusiasm; Develop workplace readiness skills; Understand current healthcare issues; Collaborate with health professionals and future employers; Set realistic career and educational goals
Planned Activities: Fall and Spring Blood Drives, Pink Out Party, Fall Rally, Fall Leadership, State Leadership, and International Leadership Conferences, Community Service opportunities, Scholarship opportunities,Health Fair and much more!
Affiliations: Future Health Professionals: Georgia HOSA
Sponsor: Tara Mitchell & Joseph Marinelli
Audience: Students interested in Health Science Occupations
Date: Bi-weekly on Thursdays from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: B Floor Lecture Hall
What to Bring: A positive attitude and a friend
Cost: 3 options - Teal ($25), Silver ($50), Gold ($75)
Eligibility for Graduation Cords:
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15 hours of community service/ volunteering
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Attend 80% of meetings
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Participation in at least 1 of the big events (Pink Out Party/ Health Fair)
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.hosa
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Intramurals
Mission: To provide students a fun and safe opportunity to participate in a variety of after-school activities fitness and athletics competing against their classmates.
Planned Activities: Team sports and running
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor: Leroy Kirkpatrick & Taren Clemons
Audience: Students who love participating in sports and friendly competition with their peers.
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00-3:00 pm
Location of Meetings: Gym
What to Bring: Active sports wear, running shoes, and great attitudes.
Cost: N/A
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.intramurals
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Key Club
Mission: To cultivate the next generation of leaders while building stronger communities through service. Our purpose is to make a difference in the world one community at a time.
Planned Activities: Rainbow Village, toy drive, canned food drive, volunteer opportunities at Radloff Middle and Ferguson Elementary, etc.
Affiliations: Key Club International, Kiwanis Club of Duluth-Norcross
Sponsors: Laura Sly & Tricia Solinski
Audience: All students who are interested in leadership and service!
Date: Every other Tuesday from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: Media Center
What to Bring: An open mind, new ideas, and like-minded people interested in serving others.
Cost: $35
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Paid dues and at least 20 volunteer hours.
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.keyclub
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Math Club
Mission: The aim of Math Club is to uplift students struggling with their math classes. This hopefully would include getting struggling seniors graduating, improving GMAS scores, helping with math compression between non-native English speakers, test prep, and down the line math competitions. General tutoring will be offered as well by possible student tutors, which will be vetted by grade proof and test. We are hoping to provide an environment to have students learn together and enjoy math together.
Planned Activities: Peer Tutoring
Affiliations: None
Sponsor: Nilesh Shah
Audience: All students
Date: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: Room D101
What to Bring: Bring writing material and paper along with any work that you need help with.
Cost: $0
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Yes for Peer Tutors
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.mathclub
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Muslim Student Association
Mission: To educate on the religion of Islam and participate in activities that will leave a positive impact on the community
Planned Activities: Monthly Meetings
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor: Julie Fritz
Audience: All students
Date: First & Third Wednesday of the month from 2-3 PM
Location of Meetings: Ms. Fritz's Classroom D109
What to Bring: An open mind
Cost: n/a
Follow us on Social Media: TBA
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
National Art Honor Society
Mission: To advocate for the value and importance of the visual arts in our world.
Planned Activities: Free Art Fridays, The Memory Project, 2024 NAHS conference at Brenau University
Affiliations: National Art Education Association, Georgia Art Education Association
Sponsor: Linn Zamora
Audience: 10th, 11th, & 12th Grade Students
Date: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: Art Classroom D118
What to Bring: Your creativity!
Cost: $25
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: 100 art related community service hours by senior year
Follow us on Social Media: TBD
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
National Honor Society
Mission: To elevate McClure Health Science High School's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Planned Activities: Community & School Service, Student Leadership Development, specific activities to be announced throughout the school year (planned by committee members)
Affiliations: NHS
Sponsor: Alisha Klimp & Ashlyn Bennett
Audience: 10th - 12th-grade students with a cumulative Numeric Grade Average (NGA) of 90 or above. Students must be inducted to become members.
Date: SY25-26: 9/2, 10/7, 11/11, 1/13, 2/10, 3/3
Location of Meetings: B Floor Lecture Hall
What to Bring: N/A
Cost: A one-time membership payment of $20 on MyPaymentsPlus
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: 30 total hours since membership
Application: By invitation only
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Pride Alliance
Mission: To provide a safe and reliable support system of staff and students for members/allies of the LGBTQ+ community at our school. We aim to create an environment that enables members to embrace their identities, stand-up to injustice, and preserve through adversity.
Planned Activities: Fundraisers, hot chocolate movie nights, LGBTQ library day, group discussions and representation.
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsors: Sarah Bess Zigler
Audience: All students and Faculty
Date: Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: B122
What to Bring: Yourself!
Cost: $0
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Yes for active members
Follow us on Social Media: @mcclure.pridealliance
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Pulse Dance Company: National Honor Society of Dance Arts
Mission: Fine Arts: Dance Elective student organization fostering leadership opportunities for students pursuing National Honors Recognition in Dance Arts. McClure Health Science High School Dance Company seeks to promote life-long learning in the field of dance. We encourage understanding and appreciation for dance as an art form and wish to develop knowledgeable advocacy of dance arts. The Pulse Dance Company identifies students for artistic merits, leadership, and inducts students into one of the highest honors programs for dance in the United States.
Planned Activities: Students will perform in community events as representatives of McClure Health Science High School. Dance activates include dance classes, rehearsals, performances, workshops, and community service activities. Students will demonstrate collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership in all aspects of dance art.
Affiliations: National Honor Society of Dance Arts
Sponsors: Annie Bunch
Audience: The Pulse Dance Company: Dance I/II/III/IV
Date: Club Carnival, HHM, Cook-Out, Dance Performances
Location of Meetings: Dance Studio (A116)
What to Bring: All Black Dance Attire
Cost: $0
Eligibility for Graduation cord: National Dance Honor Standard: leadership, volunteer hours, community involvement, peer tutors
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.dance
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Readers Rally
Mission: We will support a community of readers through regular independent reading and student collaboration.
Planned Activities: We'll take part in the district-wide Readers Rally event, which is a quiz bowl-style reading competition for students in grades 4-12. The 2025-2026 Readers Rally competition is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Collins Hill High School.
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsors: Laura Sly & Kari Malloy
Audience: All students with an interest in reading
Date: Every other Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location of Meetings: Media Center
What to Bring: A book to read and share!
Cost: $25
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Pay dues and/or participate in a fundraiser. Attend the district Readers Rally competition.
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.readersrally
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Relay for Life
Mission: Bringing awareness and support for individuals with cancer.
Planned Activities: Movie nights, participation in club activities, cluster wide relay event.
Affiliations: Gwinnett County Relay for Life Event / American Cancer Society
Sponsor: Cathleen Eckholm & Renee Williams
Audience: All Students
Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 2:00-2:50pm
Location of Meetings: B125 (Ms. Eckholm's Room)
What to Bring: Yourself, ideas, and your friends
Cost: $0
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Participate in 80% of meetings and fundraisers
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.relay4life
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Science Fair
Mission: This club aims to inspire scientific curiosity at McClure and help students test real-life scientific ideas through projects. Members will develop scientific skills through experiments, problem-solving, and data analysis, with the opportunity to participate in the GCPS science fair.
Planned Activities: Regular meetings will be held to assist with your science fair project for the School/County Science Fair.
Affiliations: Local/GCPS/State Science Fair
Sponsors: TBD
Audience: All students who are interested in science and engineering
Dates: Every other Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, starting September 10, 2024. (Further Dates: 09/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/6 (Wed.), 11/19, 12/3, 12/17, 01/07, 01/21, & 02/04)
Local School Science Fair: 02/06/2025 (Thursday)
GCPS Science Fair: 2/27/2025 (Thursday)
Location of Meetings: B106
What to Bring: Necessary materials for the science fair project
Cost: N/A
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Qualify for the county science fair as a senior and participate in the club
Application: Science Fair Club Application Form at MHSHS
Website for MHSHS Science Fair
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.sciencefair
Science Olympiad
Mission: To form a team that will compete in Science Olympiad events sponsored by the official Science Olympiad organization.
Planned Activities: Meetings 1-2 times a week to prepare for events, and participation in two tournaments.
Affiliations: Science Olympiad, Inc (www.soinc.org)
Sponsor: Christine Raderstorf & Rebecca San Emeterio
Audience: Students of any grade level interested in science and in a competitive activity
Date: Every Friday, 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: B107
What to Bring: Enthusiasm, science knowledge and a desire to participate in a team building organization. Depending on event, a calculator will be handy.
Cost: TBD
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: TBD
Follow us on Social Media: Coming Soon!
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Spanish Club / National Spanish Honor Society
Mission: McClure’s Spanish Club will offer exposure to the Spanish-speaking world and its rich and diverse cultures. The intent is to be both educational and fun for its members who will look beyond the doors of their own homes and school to touch the lives of their community.
Purpose: The purpose of McClure’s Spanish Club is to provide exposure to the Hispanic culture, promote cultural diversity among its members, and create awareness or sensitivity to cultural differences in both the school setting and in the broader community. Our goal is to keep have Spanish Club members actively involved in experiences that promote and/or preserve cultural diversity, as well as develop healthy leadership and interpersonal skills. Spanish school clubs enable students to learn about Spanish language, culture, and history outside of the classroom. The purpose is to further the members' love of the Spanish language and introduce them to different aspects of the Hispanic culture through food, arts, and entertainment.
Affiliations: National Honor Society affiliated Spain
Sponsors: Liliana Gil-Rivera
Audience: All students can join, you do not have to be currently enrolled in Spanish.
Date: Tuesdays from 2:00-2:45pm
Disclaimer: This year, the club's focus will be the Spanish State Competition in Georgia. Theme: Spain. Members are encouraged to participate in the competition. There is an additional entrance fee to FLAG competition that will be collected in January ($7.00)
Location of Meetings: C123
What to Bring: Yourself!
Cost: $0
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: 4 years of club attendance
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
Student Council
Mission: We will serve as a platform that brings students' ideas about leadership, culture, and servitude to fruition while serving as a catalyst for student leadership and growth.
Planned Activities: Club Carnival, Fall Dance, Roller Skate Night, Prom
Affiliations: Georgia Association of Student Councils - GACS (State), Southern Association of Student Councils - SACS (Regional), National Association of Student Councils - NASC (National)
Sponsor: Cathleen Eckholm
Audience: All Students
Date: Thursdays from 2:00-3:00pm - See school calendar, and check for any last minute changes on instagram and our google classroom code: 6OKRWET
Location of Meetings: C Floor Lecture Hall and A101 please see instagram and our google classroom code: 6OKRWET
What to Bring: Paper, pen/pencil, a friend
Cost: Dues cost $30 on MPP
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: 20 Hours of Service within Student Council (staying after school to prepare for events, completing volunteer requests and opportunities as offered: set up and tear down of StuCo events, volunteer at fundraisers, etc.) designing t-shirt, helping plan events. Simply attending general meetings does not count
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.stuco
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Mission: The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
Planned Activities: Weekly Meetings, competitions
Affiliations: National & State TSA
Sponsor: Alex Wood
Audience: Any student interested in STEM
Date: Tuesdays from 2:00-2:50PM
Location of Meetings: D Lecture Hall
What to Bring: Chromebooks, any materials for projects not provided by the school
Cost: $45
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Participation in a project/competition, meeting hours requirement TBA
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.TSA
Please email the sponsor(s) if you like to join this club or organization.
Theatre Club
Mission: The MHSHS Theatre Club provides students with opportunities to explore acting, directing, technical theatre, and live performance while building confidence, collaboration skills, and creative expression.
Planned Activities: Acting workshops and improv exercises, script readings and scene study, set, costume, and prop design activities, technical theatre training (lighting, sound, stage management)
Affiliations: N/A
Sponsor: TBD
Audience: Open to all students interested in theatre, performance, or backstage production, regardless of prior experience or knowledge.
Date: (SY 25-26) 1/13 - Officer Meeting, 1/27 - Meeting, 2/10 - Officer Meeting, 2/24 - Meeting, 3/10 - Officer Meeting, 3/17 - Meeting, 4/21- Officer Meeting, 4/28 - Meeting
Location of Meetings: Chorus Room (A112)
What to Bring: Yourself!
Cost: $0
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: N/A
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.theater
Vex Robotics
Mission: Vex Robotics aims to empower young minds into the ever advancing field of robotics.
Planned Activities: Weekly meetings, Vex Robotics Competition
Affiliations: Innovation First International, Inc. & Vex Robotics, Inc., Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Sponsor: Teresa Brooks
Audience: All students excited about hands-on STEM learning.
Date: Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm
Location of Meetings: Room D120 (Sky CTE Lab)
What to Bring: N/A
Cost: $25
Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Yes for active members.
Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.robotics
Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.
