Clubs & Activities

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, and plans to donate to non-profit charities.

Affiliations: N/A

Sponsor(s): Travis Luong

Audience: All students are warmly welcomed!

Dates: First meeting: Wednesday, 9/11 @ 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM, next meeting: TBD

Location of Meetings: Classroom D112

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: Participation and volunteer hours

Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.aasa

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, Nakia Ross, & 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.

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.

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.

Mission: Crochet & Knit Club’s purpose is to create a comfortable space for McClure students to learn new skills, such as crocheting and knitting. This club will work to promote crochet and knitting as new forms for students to relieve stress, create practical life skills, and service the community. This club will focus on teaching students how to crochet and knit and give them time to discuss different art designs with fellow students. 

Planned Activities: Handmade pink ribbon fundraiser during Breast Cancer Awareness month (October), holiday crocheted / knitted scarf / hat donations to children and women's shelters (December), crocheted hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day fundraiser (February), & crochet keychain fundraiser during Mental Health Awareness month (May).

Affiliations: N/A

Sponsor: Emily Brannan

Audience: All students

Date: 2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month from 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Location of Meetings: C105

What to Bring: Yarn, crochet hooks and/or yarn needles, ideas, and a positive attitude

Cost: Free admission; bring your own additional materials (optional)

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 projects. 

Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.yarnclub

Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.

Mission: We envision a world where students hone in on their critical thinking and argumentative skills. With training and workshops, we are dedicated to empowering the youth of our generation to discover their unique voices. 

Planned Activities:  2 classroom debates, 1 school-wide debate 

Affiliations:  N/A

Sponsor: James Glenn

Audience:  Students interested in improving research, argumentative, and public speaking skills 

Date: 1-2 times a month, Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm 

Location of Meetings: D121

What to Bring: Chromebook, Paper, Pencil, highlighter, an open-mind, your voice 

Cost: TBD

Eligibility for Graduation Cord: TBD 

Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.debate

Please email the sponsors if you would like to join this club/organization.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Mission: Empower youth to choose healthy habits for themselves through hands-on learning in nutrition classes, taste tests, and other events by and for teens, we're helping youth transform their communities and themselves. (HealthMPowers.org)

Planned Activities: Smoothie Station at lunches, water tasting events 

Affiliations: HealthMPowers

Sponsors:  Stephanie Sprayberry & Annie Bunch

Audience: All Students

Date: Once a Month on Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm

Location of Meetings: A119

What to Bring: Positive energy and a water bottle

Cost: N/A

Eligibility for Graduation Cord: Active 12th grade members

Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.

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: Mirielle Nurinda & Lena Alonso

Audience:  All students

Date: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm

Location of Meetings: Media Center

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.

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: 

•  15 hours of community service/ volunteering

• Attend 80% of meetings

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Last Tuesday of each month from 2:00-3:00pm

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.

Vision: TO BE a club that empowers youth with financial literacy for a financially secure future.

Mission: WE WILL inspire financial responsibility, encourage informed decision making, and equip students with confidence to navigate their financial future.

Planned Activities: Games, Guest Speakers, Activities, Financial Literacy Simulation, Club Fair Booth

Affiliations: Bank of America

Sponsor: Shannon Zangas

Audience: All students

Date: 9/18 (Interest Mtg), 10/23, 11/13, 12/11, 1/22, 2/26, 3/19, 4/23 from 2:00-3:00pm

Location of Meetings: A101

What to Bring: A notebook and pencil, and a friend!

Cost: No Cost

Eligibility for Graduation Cord: N/A

Join our Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/NzAzNzAzNTg2Mjg1?cjc=6ubytmn  Code: 6ubytmn

Please email the sponsors if you would like to join this club/organization.

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: Elizabeth Vance, Spencer Baker, James Frew & Jade Keys

Audience: All students and Faculty

Date: Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm

Location of Meetings: C106

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.

Mission: The Pulse Dance Company is a student-led club and is open to all students.  It provides 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: Anyone can dance, and a great dancer can come from anywhere.

Date: Tuesdays 2:00-3:00

Location of Meetings: Dance Studio (A116)

What to Bring: Proper dance attire and dance shoes

Cost: $45 per year

Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.dance

Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.

Mission: Our mission is to foster poetic expression in a communal environment by providing practical tools for students to improve their poetic skills and by encouraging the reading, writing, and sharing of poetry.

Planned Activities: We will provide students with opportunities to discuss and share poetry. Our meetings will consist of workshop, uplifting, constructive feedback, and creative writing prompts. We will also host a school-wide open mic night and will find authentic ways to share poems with the community. 

Affiliations: N/A

Sponsor: Morgan Sweatt, Sladjana Ray & Theresa Morse

Audience: All Students

Date: Every second and fourth Tuesday from 2-3pm 

Location of Meetings: B116 

What to Bring: Any poems or writing that you would like to share with the group. This could be original creations or writing by individuals who inspire you. 

Cost: $15.00 

Follow us on Social Media: @mhshs.pulsepoets 

Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization. 

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 2024-2025 Readers Rally competition is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Peachtree Ridge High School. 

Affiliations: N/A

Sponsors: Laura Sly

Audience: All students with an interest in reading

Date: Every other Wednesday 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.media

Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.

Mission: To help raise money and awareness for people that are fighting cancer. 

Planned Activities: Papa John's spirit nights, movie nights, relay week fundraising, spirit week, Relay for Life in May, soup & salad fundraiser, pizza at Fall Festival. 

Affiliations: Gwinnett County Relay for Life Event / American Cancer Society

Sponsor:  Cathleen Eckholm & Renee Williams

Audience: Students, teachers, and community

Date: Last Wednesday of every Month from 2:00-2:45pm

Location of Meetings: B126

What to Bring: Yourself!

Cost: N/A

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.

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: Lisa Shang & Alaina Davis

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

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: Jenny Howard

Audience: Students of any grade level interested in science and in a competitive activity

Date: Every Friday, 2:00-3:00pm

Location of Meetings: C107

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.

Mission: The Senior Socialite Squad was established to enhance the experience of your senior year through your leadership, event planning, and positive promotion of senior specific initiatives. 

Planned Activities: Social Activities and Senior Spirit Days/Weeks throughout the year.  

Affiliations: N/A

Sponsor: Malikah Register

Audience: Class of 2025 students

Date: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm

Location of Meetings: B111 

What to Bring: A great attitude and your chromebook

Cost: $0 

Follow us on Social Media: Coming Soon! 

Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization. 

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: FLAG, Georgia AATSP, ACTFL

Sponsors: Tamara Salgado & Liliana Gil-Rivera

Audience: All students can join, you do not have to be currently enrolled in Spanish.

Date: Thursdays from 2:00-2:50pm; 

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: TBD - C123 or C125

What to Bring: Motivation!

Cost: $10

Please email the sponsor if you would like to join this club/organization.

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: Shannon Zangas, & Morgan Sweatt

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

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.