Clubs

To enhance our student's high school experience, Science Hill offers a wide variety of clubs, teams, and organizations for students to become involved in.

Appalachian Service Project (ASP)

Jamie White, Celia Street

Purpose: To help eradicate substandard housing in Central Appalachia and to develop relationship between service-minded students, faculty and families while seeking significance within our community.

When: Thursdays (Every 2 weeks with additional meetings as announced) at 3PM, Room 405A

Army JROTC

Mike Mestan

Purpose: To encourage young people to become better citizens.

When: Check ROTC Webpage

Asian Appreciation Club

Sean Samual

Purpose: Educate students about Asian culture and build community and friendship within the students.

When: Thursdays, when announced.

A/V and Esports Club

Micah Ridley

Purpose: To help students build confidence by preparing for real world events and improving communication while competing at top level events.

When: Mondays from 3-5PM & Thursdays from 3-4PM, Room 602

Beta Club: 9-12

Bess Laufenberg, Kiki Garman, Amy Rigsby

Purpose: Beta club provides top SHHS students with opportunities to lead and serve in their community. The club completes service projects that benefit Science Hill High School or the larger Johnson City community. To become a member, a ninth grade student must have earned two A’s and two B’s in the core subjects in 8th grade. A 10th-12th grade student must have a GPA of 3.5 or better.

When: Last Tuesday of each month from 3-3:15PM, Grand Topper Hall

Book Club

Suzanne Reaves

Purpose: To promote a love of reading and provide space to discuss books in order to enhance social connections as students share ideas and perspectives.

When: Last Thursday of each month from 3-4PM, Room 511

Chess Club

Melissa Phillips

Purpose: The purpose is to provide equipment and a location for students to play chess.

When: Thursdays from 3-4PM, Room A189

Club America

Seth Douglas

Purpose: To promote discussions about free thought and American values.

When: 3rd Wednesday of each month Thursdays at 3PM, Library

Coding Club

Jaime Andrews

Purpose: Coding club uses programming languages to solve problems and explore computer science.

When: Thursdays from 3-4PM, Room 533

Creative Writing Club

Nancy McDonald

Purpose: To promote students to write creatively while improving their writing skills.

When: Bi-Monthly on Thursdays from 3-4PM, Room A212

Culinary Club

Sasha Johnson, Wesley Morris

Purpose: To promote and improve culinary skills.

When: One Tuesday each month (announced) from 3-4:30PM, CTE 940

Debate Club (Public Forum Debate Club)

Russel Minatel

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the students to engage in debate activities on a competitive level to improve their communication, analytical and problem solving skills.

When: Mondays from 3-4P, Room A288

Disc Golf Club

Kiki Garman

Purpose: Practice the fundamentals of disc golf, including etiquette and competition rules. It is one of the most inclusive and inexpensive sports, any student who likes being outside will find disc golf enjoyable.

When: Every Friday (weather permitting) from 4-5:30PM (Winter Hours), Winged Deer Park

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Russel Minatel

Purpose: The Dungeons and Dragons Club at SHHS gives creative students an opportunity to socialize with other students, write adventures, and tell stories collaboratively with friends.

When: Tuesdays from 3-5PM, Library* (subject to change for testing)

Fashion Club

Cathryn Stanley

Purpose: To help and guide students interested in fashion as a career path or a hobby to enhance skills on creating and designing fashion pieces in a self-expressive way.

When: Thursdays from 3-4PM, A174

FCCLA - Culinary Arts

Sasha Johnson

Purpose: To provide opportunities for personal development, strengthen the function of the family, encourages democracy, encourages individual and group involvement, promotes greater understanding between youth and adults in a culinary context.

When: Third Tuesday of each month afterschool, CTE 940

FCCLA - Teaching as a Profession

Wendy Whitmore

Purpose: Provide opportunities for personal development, strengthen the function of the family, encourages democracy, encourages individual and group involvement, promotes greater understanding between youth and adults in a teaching context.

When: Last Thursday of each month from 3-4PM, CTE 912

FCCLA - Topper Tots

Heather Conner

When: Wednesdays afterschool until 3:30PM, CTE 921

Feed the Hungry Club

Sasha Johnson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for students to give back to the community by preparing sandwiches that will be donated to Good Samaritan to be distributed to the homeless population.

When: First and Fourth Mondays of each month at 3P, CTE Room 940

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Ryan Edwards, Nancy McDonald

Purpose: To provide fellowship and unity among students and student athletes

When: Tuesdays from 7:07-7:35AM, Topper Palace (Old Gym)* (Subject to change)

Fencing Club

Christina Miller

Purpose: To provide students the opportunity to engage in the art of fencing.

When: Fridays from 3-4PM, Room A113

First Priority

Uriah Fletcher, Sara Little

Purpose: Increase self-esteem, morals, leadership skills

When: Wednesdays from 7:10-7:30AM, Hillside Cafe

Flower Club

Chris Docker

Purpose: To provide students with the opportunity to understand gardening, landscaping and plant sciences while learning team building skills and improving personal development.

When: Wednesdays from 3-4PM, CTE 909

French Club (Le club français)

Cori Horne, Anne Gregg

Purpose: Students of French shall share their knowledge of French while engaging with other French students

When: Tuesdays (when announced) from 3-4PM, A251

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Justin Snyder

Purpose: Inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences

When: Last Wednesday of each month afterschool, CTE 915

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Chris Dockery

Purpose: FFA offers events and resources that enhance the learning of horticulture program

When: Monthly, CTE 909

German Club

Lucca Weber

Purpose: To give German students to engage with others for language and culture development.

When: Second & Fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4PM, Room A228

Go Gold

Lisa Reis

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for students to build compassion while giving back to the community.

When: Third Thursday of each month from 3-4PM, Room A176

Green Team

Chris Dockery

Purpose: Encourage recycling at SHHS

When: Fridays (when announced) from 3 to 4P, CTE Room 909

Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)

Christy Cottrell, Kristine Taylor, Clint Philbrick, Jennifer Satterfield

Purpose: To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skills, and leadership development of all health science education students.

When: Second & Fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4PM, CTE 901

Improv Team

Hunter Graybeal

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the students to engage in improvisational acting to develop their communication, acting, and critical thinking skills.

When: Wednesdays Open club from 3 4P & Closed practice for improv team from 4 to 5P, Studio 535

Key Club

Rachel Norris, Kim Thompson

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the students to get involved with their community while having fun helping others

When: Tuesdays from 7:10-7:30AM, Library

Langston Leadership Club

Kim Thompson

Purpose: To inspire young leaders and influence other students to participate

When: TBD

Latin American Culture Appreciation Club (LA Club)

Jared Forbes

Purpose: HOLA aims to celebrate Latin American culture at Science Hill

When: Thursdays from 3-4PM, Room A112

Lego Club

Elizabeth Still, Christina Miller

Purpose: The SHHS Lego Club gives students an opportunity to socialize with other students, be creative, and build collaboratively with friends.

When: Fridays from 3-4PM, Room A115

Medieval Battle Association

Sean Samuel

Purpose: To study and re-create aspects of the Medieval historical era

When: TBD

Model UN

Sean Samuel

Purpose: Act as delegates of different countries to solve global issues.

When: Tuesdays from 3-4PM, Room A235

Mountain Bike Team

Craig Lancaster

Purpose: To build strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8P; Saturdays from 10 to 12P, Winged Deer Park

Music Appreciation Club

Miguel King

Purpose: To allow students to explore, discuss, and enjoy their various music genres with other students.

When: Tuesdays (when announced) from 3-4PM, Room A119

Muslim Student Association

Russ Minatel

Purpose: Promote unity and joint action among Muslims at SHHS

When: One Wednesday each month (announced) from 3-3:30PM, Room A288

Pickleball Club

Brittany Farmer, Brian Upshaw

Purpose: To socialize, exercise, learn camaraderie and learn how to play the fasted growing sport in America.

When: Mondays and Fridays from 3-4PM, Kiwanis Park Pickleball Courts

Prayer & Bible Study Club (P7)

Elizabeth Still

Purpose: This club is a resource to help students develop their personal relationship with God and learn how He is a part of their daily lives.

When: Fridays from 3-4PM, Room A115

Robotics Club

Brad Gentry, Zachary Ward, Wendy Whitmore

Purpose: The mission of Robotics is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators.

When: Wednesdays from 3-5PM (Fall) & Mondays & Fridays from 3-6PM (Spring), CTE Room 929

Scholars Bowl Academic Team

Ben Davenport, Michael Laviano

Purpose: The Scholars Bowl Academic Team promotes the value of participation, team play, sportsmanship, and personal experience.

When: Tuesdays from 3-4PM, Room A138

Science National Honor Society

Zachary Ward

Purpose: To champion scientific thinking and inquiry within students through hands-on experiments and community service.

When: Thursdays from 3-4:30P, Room 414

Ski & Snowboard Club

Brandon Lewis

Purpose: To promote skiing and snowboarding safety while engaging and improving students' physical wellness.

When: Tuesdays when announced, Room A269

SkillsUSA - Automotive

Richard Greer

Purpose: To produce the mostly highly skilled workforce and technical skills grounded in academics with a focus in Automotive skills

When: As needed and in class meetings, CTE 931

SkillsUSA - Cosmetology

Julie Garland

Purpose: To produce the mostly highly skilled workforce and technical skills grounded in academics with a focus in Cosmetology skills

When: TBD, CTE 903

Social Wise Club

Russ Minatel

Purpose: To create a welcoming environment for the minority students to levy comprehensive and insightful information about their personal experiences while creating an environment where non-minority students can learn and ask questions freely creating a unified student body.

When: Fridays from 3-4PM, Library

Spanish Literature Club

Kayla Jimenez

Purpose: To provide students the opportunity to study and engage in Spanish Literature

When: Second Wednesday of each month after school, Room A236

Steeltoppers

Morgan Tao

Purpose: To share the music and culture of Trinidad and Tobago through the performance art of Steel Band to share with greater community.

When: Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30PM, Band Room 721

Student Activities Council

Mitziann Stiltner, Angela Taylor

Purpose: The SAC is a student organization in charge of student activities planning, organizing, and implementing community service projects, school service projects, Homecoming activities, school dances, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and the Junior/Senior Prom. Additionally, SAC assists the cheer team with pep rallies and spirit events. SAC members serve as a leadership team with the principal. Students in all grades are welcome to attend meetings and help with activities.

When: Monthly

Taxidermy Club

Victor Burk

Purpose: Expand the students’ knowledge and view of nature while enjoying a rewarding hobby and possibly career or way of earning extra income

When: Every other Friday from 3-4PM, Room A188

Technology Student Association (TSA Club)

Sarah Jane Jernigan

Purpose: A national, non-profit organization to provide students with the opportunity to engage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

When: Thursdays from 3-4PM, Room 407

Topper Ambassadors

Brittany Hart, Nikki Salyer

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for our students to mentor other students in Johnson City Schools

When: Third Thursdays at 7AM, Truancy Office (Back of Attendance Office)

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Michael Laviano

Purpose: To promote exercise, team work, and competition among co-ed students in grades 9-12.

When: Mondays and Fridays (unless posted on Remind) from 3-4PM, Band Practice Field

Weightlifting Club

Jackson Rhudy

Purpose: To promote and encourage physical activity in youth sport, particularly the sport of weightlifting.

When: Wednesdays & Thursdays from 3-4:30PM, New Fieldhouse Weight Room

Women in STEM

Elizabeth Bennett, Becky Mazoff

Purpose: Recognize and increase the number of women in the STEM field. Expose more students to the fields of STEM.

When: Once per month, Room 529

Last Updated: November 18, 2025