Clubs & Organizations

We compete in 5-7 UIL competitions per year. Contact Ms. Crochet for more information. 

Students compete in feature writing competitions for UIL. 

We practice during newspaper class and once a month after school. Contact Ms. Key for more information. 

Headline writing teaches students to read critically, to digest and prioritize information quickly and to write clearly, accurately and succinctly. Emphasis is placed on the ability to discern key facts and to write with flair and style in order to tell and sell a story.

We meet on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 3:45. Contact Mrs. Chewning for more information. 

The UIL Literary Criticism Contest is a ninety-minute contest in which the competitor's familiarity with the concepts associated with literary analysis and the authors and works that represent English-language literary history is assessed.

Three sets of items comprise the scored part of the test; a required tie-breaking essay that invites the competitor to exercise his or her skill in literary analysis completes the test.

We meet monthly to read and discuss the book and poems assigned, as well as learn and review literary devices that assist in literary analysis.

We meet the second Monday of every month from 3:15 to 4:00. Contact Mrs. Chewning for more information. 

Thousands of high school students from across the state participate each year in this highly motivating, energetic, and challenging academic competition! The program provides a great way for students to gain an “insider’s view” of our judicial system, plus, they gain confidence speaking in front of others and have a lot of fun at the same time. We train and prepare for our Region competition in January/February for a chance to compete at State each March in Dallas. Our competitions all take place in real life courtrooms with real attorneys acting as judges!

We meet on Wednesdays after school until 5pm. Contact Mr. Levy for more information. 

Students compete in News Writing competitions for UIL. 

We meet during newspaper class and once a month after school. Contact Ms. Key for more information. 

Ready Writing & Copy Editing students prepare for and participate in UIL Academic Competitions in the areas of Ready Writing (Essay Writing) and Copy Editing. 

We meet on Thursdays from 2:50 to 3:30. To join, stop by B109, email me, or join us for a practice. 

Debate is a valuable activity for students of all skill levels. Debate teaches useful skills for other academic pursuits and life more generally. Debaters build confidence speaking in public and expressing their ideas eloquently. We travel and compete in many tournaments each year, both with the UIL team and on our own.

We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4pm. Contact Mr. Levy for more information. 

The purposes of the University Interscholastic League Academic contests are to motivate students through comprehensive competitions, challenge students to think critically and provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of essential knowledge and skills. Each year, the UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest is based on a different vocabulary list provided by UIL . We will meet to practice the words and vocabulary provided and prepare and practice for the test given at UIL Academic meets. 

We meet on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:00. For more information, contact Mrs. Chewning. 

AFJROTC provides citizenship training and an Aerospace Science program for high school students. Secondary school students who enroll in the AFJROTC program are offered a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities. The program explores the historic and scientific aspects of aerospace technology and teaches high school students self-reliance, self-discipline and other leadership characteristics. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics concepts are also an important part of this world class program. The AFJROTC program is open to 8th-12th grade students. By Title 10 United States Code, the program is a citizenship program and not chartered as a recruiting program for the military services. Those students who participate in AFJROTC do not incur any military obligation.

Fostering a Culture of Excellence, the NCISD Band Program will prepare students for the future through the highest quality of performance, all while serving as ambassadors to the NCISD Community. This will be accomplished when all students are engaged in quality musical experiences that cultivate creativity and life-long patronage of music and the arts.

Students must have played an instrument in middle school to join. 

8 week fall semester Robotics Competition whose mission is to engage and excite students about engineering, science, and technology as well as inspire them to pursue careers in these fields. Competition categories include Robot Design Team and Head-to-Head competition, Exhibit Build and Interview team, Marketing Presentation Team, & Spirit & Sportsmanship Team.

Through participation in our project-based STEM program, students learn to analyze
and solve problems utilizing the Engineering Design Process, which
helps them develop technological literacy skills. It is these skills that industry seeks
in its workforce.

Students can join B.E.S.T. Robots by attending interest meetings and submitting an application. 

We offer six choirs to join - Spartan Chorale, Spartan Women, Advanced Men, Intermediate Women, Beginning Men and Beginning Women. 

Choir meets primarily during the student's choir class with occasional rehearsals after school. Meet with Mr. Goedecke to help decide what level choir is right for you, and then ask your counselor to sign you up for a choir class.

Students in Cosmetology compete in Skills and Leadership competitions. We also do community service projects.

Cosmetology meets after school on Thursdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. You must be a cosmetology student to participate. 

The Culinary Arts program of study introduces CTE learners to occupations and educational opportunities related to the planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study also explores opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation and cooking of food.

Culinary students have the opportunity to compete in SkillsUSA. 

DECA students participate in competitions, community events, socials, and donation drives. There are also scholarship opportunities for DECA students. 

Any student enrolled in a business class is eligible to participate in DECA. 

FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

To join FFA, you must be enrolled in an Ag class. We will discuss membership during the first few weeks of school.

FFA meets first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in F122. 

Golden Graces perform dance routines at school events, pep rallies, football games, and other functions. We practice various styles of dance such as jazz, hip-hop, and pom. Golden Graces participate in various dance competitions and perform an annual Spring Show. 

Annual Golden Grace tryouts are held in March. 

HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition to attract career-minded, qualified students to healthcare professions.

Meetings are after school once a month. Please follow our remind and/or Instagram for meeting dates.

Instagram: porter_hosa

Students will learn skills related to healthcare careers and compete against peers at district, state, and national levels.

Meetings are held after school. Contact Mrs. Reece for more details. 

Sign up for orchestra class to join Spartan Strings!

TAFE is an organization that encourages and assists students as they explore the teaching profession while promoting character, service, and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators. TAFE competes against other chapters in various categories like Interactive Bulletin Board, Teacher Created Material, and more.

TAFE meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3pm to 4pm in room L108. Email Ms. Newcomb to learn how to join!

As a dynamic production organization, we produce a diverse range of shows each year, from our award-winning UIL One-Act Play (two-time Bi-District Champions!) to captivating full-scale musicals, fall productions, class shows, and the exciting annual student-directed One-Act Play contest known as S.O.A.P.s. But that's not all! We're also a vibrant social hub for drama enthusiasts. Our Drama Club events, including Bi-Monthly meetings filled with engaging theatre games, and our lively "Coffee Talk" scene nights, where students showcase original songs, scenes, monologues, and poetry, create a supportive and fun community for all.

To join, see Mr. Soward in the Theatre room.

Members of TSA engage in TSA STEM-based competitions – more than 70 are available – that address different interest areas and cover such topics as architecture, communications, engineering, leadership, and technology research.
Learn how to develop strong 21st century leadership skills through proven models, and then put them into practice at the local, state, and national TSA levels.

To join, come to the meetings on Tuesday afternoons and pay the membership dues. 

Meeting Times

Thursdays: 2:50pm - 4:00pm

ASPIRE Club takes trip into the community to acquire real-world skills that they will use for years to come! 

The ASPIRE Club meets once a month, and students must be in the ASPIRE program to participate. 

We are the Best Buddies chapter at Porter High School.  PHS Best Buddies is part of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) (Federal Tax ID# 52-1614576) global organization of volunteers and students dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships between students with disabilities and other students in their school. Best Buddies also offers students a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills. With the support of school faculty and Best Buddies staff, students lead and direct the chapter at our school. Best Buddies helps us make a difference in someone else’s life and our own, and we become role models for the rest of our school.

How to Join

Interested in joining Best Buddies? Let us know and fill out the following form:  PHS Best Buddies Info Form

Ready to become a member or renew your membership? You need to complete the application on Best Buddies Official Website.

Students meet to play Dungeons and Dragons on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00pm. 

To join, attend one of our meetings.

Members of FCA serve the local community by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.

All students are able to join FCA by attending weekly meetings at 6:45am every Friday. 

Guitar Club is open to both beginner and experienced guitar players. We provide lessons and techniques for beginners and an environment for experienced players to play alongside other musicians while practicing advanced techniques.

Guitar Club meets every Tuesday from 3-4pm. Students can join by emailing Mr. Castleberry for info or attending a club meeting on Tuesdays after school. You must have your own guitar to attend meetings.

Literature club offers students an opportunity to explore their love for literature in a social and supportive environment. Members gather regularly to discuss and analyze books, share their favorite literary works, and recommend readings to one another. Activities may include group readings, writing workshops, poetry slams, literary trivia contests, and even hosting author visits or book-themed events. The club fosters a sense of community among book enthusiasts, encourages critical thinking and creativity, and provides a platform for students to express themselves through the written word.

Literature Club meets Thursdays after school from 3:15 to 4:15. Students can join by signing up with Mrs. Chewning in C110. 

By empowering, championing, and recognizing well-rounded students, NHS provides schools with a values-based framework to elevate a culture of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Students are selected by a Principal appointed faculty counsel. To be considered for membership by the faculty council a student must be at least a Sophomore with minimum one semester at PHS with a cumulative GPA of a 3.5/4.0.

The purpose of the Soul of Sparta Step team is to create an atmosphere of unity and diversification through stepping and group creativity. The primary goal of the Step Team is to entertain, give back through community service projects, develop a sense of pride, gain leadership skills, and develop a camaraderie between teammates.

Attend one of our practices to join!

Members of the Spartan Oracle are the reporters, photographers, and digital creators for the school newspaper.

To join, contact Ms. Key in B111. 

Provides a place for conservative students and students who are interested in politics & current events a place to meet and discuss issues relevant to the United States.

Join by attending our meetings, which are held the second Monday of every month. 

We celebrate different languages spoken throughout the world and the cultures that go along with them.

We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. All are welcome to join! Contact Ms. Harbour or Mr. Butler for an application.