Clay Club is for students with a deep passion for creating original 3D artwork. Members research, design, and create one of a kind, original ceramic artworks. Through teacher demonstrations, independent research, and LOTS of hands-on experience, students will learn a wide range of Ceramic making skills, tools, materials, and techniques. Students may focus on creating Functional Pottery and/or Sculptural Ceramic projects. Previous experience working with clay is not required. Clay Club meets once a week after school in Mr. Bohlen's room B128. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Bohlen

Color guard is an extra-curricular group that provides the overall visual to the Springfield High School Marching Band through the use of routines and dances using flags and other props.  Routines are taught to color guard members by a color guard instructor during our two weeklong summer band camp and once a week rehearsals that happen through the later summer and early fall.  The color guard performs along with the band at all football games, band shows, community parades, and other events.  Color guard members also are afforded the same opportunities as other band members including trips and potential scholarships.  Cologuard is open to students in grades 9-12 and no previous experience is required.  Anyone interested can contact Mr. Stanford.

The Community Service Club is designed to provide service opportunities to student at Springfield High School. Each active student member is asked to complete a minimum of 10-15 hours per quarter. Students record their hours at the end of each quarter on the Community Service Canvas Page. Opportunities for students are post on the Canvas Page and have included but are not limited to volunteering at other schools in the district for events, local charity and church groups, Springfield Youth Club, Greater Philadelphia Area events like CHOP Walk Run, SSDM, and MLK Day events. Active students may also use activities outside of the posted volunteer list. This is a great club where students who are looking to share their abilities in the act of being of assistance to someone in need. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Barber

Delco Hi-Q is the nation's oldest continuous academic quiz bowl competition.  From a total of twelve students on the team eight members compete in a Jeopardy-style competition.  Contests take place on stage before an audience in two rounds, against two other schools.  Each round consists of questions from predetermined topics and students earn points for each correct answer of their own, with additional points earned as pick-up points from competing teams.  Topics include literature, geography, history, science, current events, and sports.  Practices are scheduled after school once per week from September through February. During practices the twelve members compete for one of the eight positions on the stage-team. Each Hi-Q season includes a practice competition in November, followed by three official competitions between December and February.  Frequently, our school also competes in the semi-finals during early March.  A significant amount of independent preparation is expected outside of the whole group meetings. This includes work during the summer preceding the competition season. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Hermann & Mrs. Tanner.

The mission and program of the DuBois Honor Society will be implemented through local chapters that will operate under a national standard outlined in the organization's constitution, but it will do so in a manner that is effective and appropriate to meet the needs of each local community and constituency, variety, cultural sensitivity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness are strongly encouraged. Anyone interested can contact Giovanni Correas.

DnD Club description is as follows: "The Dungeons & Dragons Club of Springfield is designed to introduce new players to the game of D&D, as well as provide a challenging campaign for returning players. The club meets every Monday and Friday after school until the session is over (Generally 5:30pm). However, players will be allowed to join ONLY the Monday OR Friday session, to accommodate for player volume. Throughout the school year, players will develop their characters and navigate the year's campaign with the other club members. D&D Club members will combine elements of strategy, improvisation, social skills, and critical thinking to tell the story of the player and the party as they make their way through the year's campaign. The D&D Club of SHS opens it's doors to new and veteran players alike, offering anyone a chance to explore the world of D&D and make some unlikely allies along the way." Anyone interested can contact Mr. Kalinsky

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps over 230,000 members prepare for careers in business. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. As a member of FBLA, students will have a chance to compete in areas of business, technology, and communications.  Students will have to opportunity to participate in leadership conferences at the Regional, State and National level. The experiences obtained at these conferences goes far beyond the competition as the students learn professionalism in networking with students around the region, the state, and the country. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Massimi & Mrs. Gill

Educators Rising is an organization for students interested in exploring potential careers in the field of education. Our main objectives are to support teachers and to learn about the various career opportunities in education. To achieve these goals, we co-sponsor a school supplies drive for teachers in Philadelphia, and we prepare students to become tutors through our partnership with the Springfield Literacy Center. The club meets twice a month, from 2:55-3:30 p.m. on Mondays, throughout the school year. All interested students are welcome to attend. Anyone interested can contact Ms. Hostetter

The Springfield High School GSA (Gay + Straight Alliance) seeks to foster a safe social forum for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, nurturing a generation of LGBTQ+ youth leaders. The SHS GSA cultivates connections, leadership skills and opportunities; inspiring youth leaders to advance equity - in terms of sexuality, race and gender - and social justice in our school communities through conscious engagement and effective action. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Belton and Mr. Zubert

Jazz Band is an extra-curricular musical ensemble composed of saxophones, trombones, trumpet, and rhythm section: bass, guitar, piano, drums, and mallet/aux. percussion. This group aims to offer students an opportunity to learn and perform America’s art form, jazz, through both sheet music and improvisation.  The group meets weekly and spends rehearsals preparing for upcoming concert performances and community events. The group performs at local jazz festivals, Jazz Under the Stars, Celebration of the Arts, and other community events.  The group's musical repertoire focuses on the styles of big band jazz, blues, funk, rock, and other contemporary genres. Those interested in joining jazz band should contact Mr. Stanford.

The National Art Honor Society provides national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts, and for their teachers. In this time of uncertainty and potential isolation, connecting and acknowledging outstanding visual arts students is more imperative than ever. Participation in NAHS provides your students, faculty, school, and community with invaluable benefits—including peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, recognition of your art program, and so much more. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Mann

The National English Honor Society (NEHS) is the only international organization exclusively for secondary students who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. 12th grade students who have earned an 85 or higher in AP Language & Composition and currently have an 85 or higher in AP Literature & Composition will be invited to apply for admission into the NEHS. Interested students must be advocates for English language arts at Springfield High School. The application process includes the NEHS application form, a google form, the submission of a writing piece, and submission of membership dues. The NEHS Induction Ceremony is held in the fall of senior year. As an honors society, NEHS creates a space to celebrate students who have taken the most academically rigorous English language arts courses offered by the district. Anyone interested can contact Dr. Brett

The Springfield Chapter of the National Honor Society recognizes and encourages academic achievement while also upholding the original ideals of the National Honor Society established in 1921. Refer to membership guidelines and standards in the student handbook. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Tanner.

PJAS or Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences is a club where students complete independent scientific, psychological, and/or mathematical research. They then analyze their results to present their findings at a regional competition in hopes of qualifying for the state meet. The club meets once a week, has one Saturday competition typically held at SHS or at ETR, and attends the state meet each May at Penn State University Main Campus where students get to stay in dorms, present to the state judges, and interview for potential scholarships. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Schmidt & Mr. Walheim

To promote and celebrate inclusivity, diversity, and multiculturalism, and to foster understanding among the diverse ethnic groups at SHS/Morton/Springfield Communities. Anyone interested can contact Giovanni Correas

Reading Olympics is a club for anybody who loves to read. The DCIU runs a trivia competition based on a selection of books, which is held one night in the spring at a designated school in Delaware County where teams from many schools compete against each other and themselves. In this club, you will be asked to read books from that list and discuss with the group to prepare for the competition. Reading Olympics celebrates the joy of reading throughout the year. We have one meeting a month to check in on your reading selection and to make sure the group has read all of the books, so we can achieve a blue ribbon, the highest honor, as a team at the competition. The advisors are Chris Allen and Drew Reimund.

A Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society provides national recognition for outstanding students, and encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for Social Studies.

Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies.   Students are accepted into the Rho Kappa Social Studies Society on an overall GPA criterion and demonstrated excellence in the Social Studies discipline.  The school year 2023-24 will begin Springfield High School’s inaugural chapter in this prestigious society.   This is an academic recognition society which includes an appropriate induction ceremony and the expectation that members will adhere to principles and values of the Rho Kappa National Honors Society. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Brophy

The Science Olympiad is the nation's premier STEM competition.  Students work with partners to prepare for competition in a selection from among 23 events across all science disciplines.  Emphasis is placed on hands-on engagement, lab techniques, research & study skills, and problem solving.  The competition team consists of 15 students; this group receives support from 3-5 additional students who serve as research and engineering assistants.  SHS participates in at least one invitational tournament in the winter followed by the southeast regional competition in the spring.  Practices are held twice each week from October through March wherein members collaborate, research, study, build, and experiment following the guidelines provided by the national Science Olympiad standards. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Hermann

The culminating experience for the Sea Cougars is to complete our underwater ROV through various obstacles and missions at Temple University. We work all year-long designing our sea perch craft to meet the mission of each year's theme, which is then judged by Naval Engineers. The team uses the Engineering Design Process and various hands-on techniques to execute the design, including electronics/soldering, 3D printing and modeling and PVC manipulation. The team competes and presents their engineering notebook, formal presentation and operation of the craft. The team meets once a week from October – April to learn new techniques and collaborate on the final design. Anyone interested can contact Ms. Sheehan & Mr. Schaffer

The Springfield Sonder is a literary magazine created online and digitally published, featuring a variety of short stories and poetry. Students meet weekly to craft, revise, and format their pieces to strengthen their creative writing skills and gain experience collaborating with peers. Together, the Lit Mag team uses a program called Canva to graphically design their writings while keeping in mind the idea of organizing cohesive spreads and color themes. Once complete, editions of the Lit Mag are published online and made available to students in hopes that viewing the work of peers creates a sense of understanding and community. In addition to putting together online editions, our meetings occasionally include group writing games and mini-lessons on writing elements and format. Those interested in art, photography, graphic design, and writing will find a role in our work that is fitting to their hobbies and skills. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Zubler

The Spri-Hian is a student-run newspaper established in 1932 and has been published by Springfield School District with a purpose to inform and entertain the student body of Springfield High School. The Spri-Hian aims to be the voice of its readership and to provide an online forum for students to express their vetted opinions. In order to make the paper more easily accessible, the online newspaper was launched in 2018.

A student-run newspaper creates the opportunity to practice and value responsible journalism. Occasionally, student journalists will encounter controversial issues students are obligated to exercise responsible journalism with integrity and objectivity. The Spri-Hian is committed to providing an in-depth analysis of events going on throughout Springfield High School and throughout the world.

The content of the Spri-Hian is a decision that is the responsibility of the student staff with the aid of the advisor.  Student journalists are responsible for creating original content for the Spri-Hian and will not publish any material deemed libel, slanderous or misleading. The writers of the Spri-Hian will do thorough research in order to ensure original and factual content for all articles. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Cianfrani

Springfield Buddies Club is a student-run friendship club, which creates buddy pairs between students with and without disabilities. Best Buddies helps to create an inclusive school climate for students and a community culture of acceptance. The Springfield Buddies program consists of students in the Life Skills and SAILL program along with students in the general education population. The club does different activities throughout the year out in the community outside of school hours. They also get together during the school day for different events and meetings. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Damato

Springfield Theater Workshop (STW) brings students together to foster a love and appreciation for theater arts.  From on stage to behind the scenes, students will have a transparent view of bringing a performance to life. Theatre encompasses a broad spectrum of skills.  STW is for you if you have an interest in any of the following: singing, dancing, acting, construction, painting, scenic art, graphic design, video editing, photography, sound design, lighting design, costume design, hair design, stage management, stage crew, directing, choreography, music directing, piano accompaniment, social media, house management, treasurer, and more! Anyone interested can contact Ms. Scalies

Members of the stage crew will learn and practice the fundamentals of stage production. Participation in stage crew includes building and painting sets, managing props and costumes, stage lighting and sound engineering. Major events for the crew include the fall and spring theater productions, winter and spring talent shows, and all music concerts. At the stage crew manager’s discretion, stage crew members may be invited to participate in lighting/sound engineering at any event that takes place on the high school stage. The stage crew is an integral part of the theater program in Springfield. We help the actors and other student groups look and sound their best while putting on annual events. Anyone interested can contact Kevin Steinke

Springfield High School Student Government consists of an Executive Council, which represents that student body as a whole, and five Class Officers for each grade level who assist the Class Advisors in organizing activities as well as serving as student representatives for their grade level. Student Council also organizes events such as Homecoming Week, seasonal pep rallies and student Spirit Weeks. Anyone interested can contact Mr. R. Nelson

Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Barber & Ms. Luff

Treble Makers is an extracurricular vocal ensemble. This group aims to offer students another musically enriching opportunity outside of our curricular offerings at SHS. The group meets weekly and spends rehearsals preparing for upcoming concert performances and community events. The focus of this group is on music of the popular and contemporary genres including but not limited to pop, Broadway, and jazz. Those interested in joining Treble Makers must audition and should see Mr. Zubert for more information.

Springfield Ultimate Frisbee is the club team for the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO JOIN!!! The team practices and competes against teams across the greater Philadelphia regions in games and tournaments at both the JV and Varsity levels as well as male, female, and co-ed teams. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Walheim

For the WLHS, based on a review of transcripts, students are invited to participate based on their grades and their level in the language.

Spanish- Students in Spanish 4 or AP are invited to participate based on a 90% or higher average in all their Spanish classes and an 84% or higher cumulative average. (This is based on the National chapter requirements)

German- Students are invited to participate based on their 90% or higher average after German 2.

Students who accept the invitation to participate are inducted into the WLHS and are required to tutor students during homework club. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. Ward

The Scrivener Yearbook Club is dedicated to capturing and commemorating the defining moments of each academic year. Comprising students from grades 9 to 12, including photographers, writers, editors, and designers, the club collaboratively produces the annual yearbook. This ensures a comprehensive documentation of school events, achievements, and the diverse student experience.  The group meets 2-3 times a month throughout the school year. school events, achievements, and the diverse student experience.  The group meets 2-3 times a month throughout the school year. Anyone interested can contact Mr. Piombino.