Upper Perkiomen High School

Advisor: Mrs. Amy Lychock

UPHS Art Club is for students interested in the arts and bringing art to the community. Some activities the Art Club is involved in are: Halloween Parade, Homecoming decorations, Prom, Christmas window painting, and the Spring Arts Festival. They meet in the Art Room.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Art Club see either Mrs. Lychock or text " @ " to number 81010

Advisor: Ms. Jayde Kauffman 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Athletic Training Club, please see Ms.Kauffman or email jkauffman@upsd.org

Advisors: Mrs. Petra Marx-Abend and Mr. Brian Hansley

Aevidum is a club that provides a safe space for students to adopt cultures of care and advocacy.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Aevidum, please contact Mrs.Petra Marx-Abend or Mr. Brian Hansley

Advisor: Mrs. Hildebrand

Marching Band- The UPHS Marching Band performs at all home and away football games.  We participate in community events such as Community Day, the Hereford Hike, and the Halloween Parade.  We also perform at one or two competition/showcases during our season.  Each year we choose energetic and fun music to entertain the performers and audiences alike.  Marching Band is open to all students grades 9-12.  For more information text @uphsm to 81010.

Concert Band-  The concert band meets all year, during the school day and during IE.  We perform two annual concerts- in December and May.  Students interested in concert band usually have played an instrument in middle school, but if you're curious in learning a new instrument, we can always find a lesson time.  For more info text @concertie to 81010.

Jazz Band-  The jazz band meets during IE all year and then after school on Mondays in the spring.  We entertain the crowd during Arts Week and perform in the community as much as possible in the spring.  We perform big band, swing, blues, funk, and rock style jazz music.  If you're interested, please see Mrs. Hildebrand.

Advisors: Mrs. Rachel Schmeckenbecher, Mrs. Bethany Smolinsky, Mrs. Petra Marx-Abend, Ms. Briana Wolfgang, Ms.Molly Hartley

Club Esperanto is a cultural awareness club. We hold monthly cultural events after school, and also try to get students out in the community to experience new cultures as well. Here are our goals:

We embrace the diverse cultures of the world.
We extend language learning outside the classroom.
We explore cultural experiences in our community and beyond.

If you love to learn about cultures and sample new cuisine, come check us out!

All UPHS students are welcome!
Join our Remind for club updates @clubesper

Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas

Choir
The choir performs three major sets of music per year for performances both in and outside of school. They perform a large variety of music including classical, gospel, show, pop, contemporary, patriotic, and acapella. The choir also performs a weekly spring concert series throughout the community and travels frequently throughout the United States for performances at special events and music festivals. Students may also audition for district, regional, and state honors through PMEA competitions.

Show Choir
Students perform a wide variety of show, jazz and pop tunes for choreographed performances. Costumes, microphones, and lighting are included in the final creative production. Students perform both at school and at music festivals throughout the United States.

Uptones
The choir performs three major sets of music per year for performances both in and outside of school. They perform a large variety of music including classical, gospel, show, pop, contemporary, patriotic, and acapella. The choir also performs a weekly spring concert series throughout the community and travels frequently throughout the United States for performances at special events and music festivals. Students may also audition for district, regional, and state honors through PMEA competitions.

Women’s Choir
The Women’s Choir is a highly select group that specializes in acapella singing. They also do a large variety of contemporary music and make numerous appearances at music festivals throughout the United States. The choir is in great demand to perform at many special events and has also made numerous appearances on television.

For more information text @UPHSC to 81010

Advisors: Mrs. Alicia Austin, Ms. Colby Phillips and Mr. Matthew Austin

For more information, please see one of the advisors.

Advisors: Mrs. Susan Flack, Mr. Benjamin Kunkle 

For more information, text @fcaUperk to 81010

Advisor: Mr. Andrew Graham

For more information, text @uphsecc to 81010

Advisor: Mr. John Williamson

By becoming a member of FBLA, students have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and learn about the various opportunities available within a business or a related field. Members learn how to engage in business enterprise, work as a group towards a common goal and develop leadership skills.

There is an annual competition in Hershey, PA and several field trip opportunities throughout the year. In addition, FBLA organizes and runs several fundraisers, including the Homecoming shirt sale and Mini-THON, an event to help children affected by cancer.

For more information, text @upfbla to 81010

Advisor: Mr. Taylor Gregory

The Gamer's Club meets to provide students of similar interests time to socialize, strategize and compete in online gaming forums as a team. The club has also provided students the opportunity to develop and organize a framework for participation in the High School Star League, an online gaming community, which can lead to college scholarships for gaming and potential recruitment to colleges for their electronic sports teams. This club provides an avenue for students to complete against other teams and eventually other high school teams across the country. This club opens doors for competition and team membership outside of conventional high school definitions.

For more information, please see or email Mr. Gregory

Advisor: Mr. John Williamson

For more information text @uphsin to 81010

Advisors: Mrs. Danielle Hawthorne and Ms. Tasha Rushatz

Who Are the Lions? We are members of the world's largest service organization. There are nearly 1,400,000 members in over 44,000 clubs in 200 geographic areas. The Upper Perkiomen Valley Lions Club is comprised of leading citizens totaling more the 45 men and women. From the start, the emphasis has been on service in all forms to less fortunate members of the community.

New members must complete an application (available outside Room 414) and return it to Mrs. Hawthorne or Ms. Rushatz with 10$ before Oct. 4. Old members must submit applications and dues by then as well.

Advisors: Mr. Matthew Nomland, Ms. Megan Smolinski, Mr. Brian Hansley and Mrs. Christa Paul

This club is for rising 11th and 12th graders looking to be leaders for groups of freshmen.

For more information please see one of the advisors listed above. 

Advisors:  Ms. LeGendre 

This club runs Thursdays after school from 2:45-3:45 in the Middle School Library.  High school students act as positive role models for middle school students by helping them with their studies, offering organizational & time management tips, and answering any questions they may have about the high school.

For more information, text @749b6f to 81010

Advisor: Ms. Colby Phillips

The National Honor Society directed under the guidance of Ms. Colby Phillips. This fine group of students is dedicated to helping the school and community while maintaining a 3.5 grade point average. They have been the driving force behind the Open Line Food Drive and January's Clothing Drive. They have several fund raisers such as fall mum sales to support their community activities. They adopt a family during the holidays to brighten their spirits. They are responsible for the message board outside the high school to inform the community of upcoming events and activities. They meet once a month to coordinate their various activities that includes each member performing twenty hours of community service. NHS students are nominated by the faculty at the end of thir sophomore or junior year based upon their service, leadership and character. They are then inducted into the society in early June.

Advisor: Mrs. Leanne LeGendre

For more information, text @hspeertu to 81010

Advisors: Ms. Susan Flack, Ms. Jennifer Bamford and Ms. Krys Willet

For more information, text @Perkp to 81010 

Advisor: Mrs. Kathy Stattel

Reading Olympics is a club for people who love to read. As a team they read 45 books a year representing all genres. In Spring, students compete with schools all over the county to answer questions based on the books. Although winning ribbons is great, the most fun happens in meetings as students meet every other Tuesday after school to discuss books and engage in book related games and activities.

For more information, text @h8fdd4 to 81010

Advisor: Mrs. Kathleen Stattel

For more information, text @uphssaga to 81010

Advisors: Mr. Shane Thrush, Ms. Jen Bamford and Mrs. Krys Willet

Currently looking for athletes and partners to join! 

For more information, text @mthrush to 81010

Advisor: Mrs. Traub

We are a new Club that practices public speaking, debating, and interpretation of literature. We compete in several tournaments at St. Joseph’s University, LaSalle University, Bloomsburg University, and Southern Lehigh HS. We have two fundraisers - Krispy Kremes (Fall) & Spaghetti Dinner (Spring). Check out more info at www.phssl.org

For more information, text @UPHSSPE to 81010 

Stage Manager: Dr. Mark Thomas

Stage Crew is a select group of individuals who help manage and run events in the Auditorium. We meet every day 3 X-Period. There are multiple "stations" in Stage Crew. There is Lights, Sound, Spot lights, Backstage Work, and Backstage Manager. Lights and Sound work in the booth, spots work in the auditorium, and the rest work on the stage.

Throughout the year, there are many big events that Stage Crew members should work. These events include:

• The play/musical
• Choir Concerts
• Orchestra Concerts
• Class meetings
• Dance recitals
• Mr. Upper Perk

While every Stage Crew member is expected to work as many events as possible, these are the "bigger events" that take place each year.

Rules and Regulations

1. Every Stage Crew member MUST come to the meetings. If you miss three meetings in a row, without talking to Dr. Thomas, then you will be ejected from Stage Crew
2. Every Stage Crew member MUST try to make it to at least some of the events throughout the year. Stage Crew is NOT just a way to get out of X-period.
3. Every Stage Crew member MUST participate when he or she comes to an event.

For more information text @uphss to 81010

Please see counselor for more information

Advisor: Dr. Mark Thomas

For more information, text @uphso to 81010

Advisor: Mrs. Amy Lychock

The Upper Perkiomen High School's Student Council is composed of student council members, officials, and an advisor. A cabinet consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and student advisor are elected at the end of every school year to serve their term for the following year. The selection of the council members occurs at the beginning of the school year as students who wish to join fill out a petition and obtain their fellow classmates' signatures. It is open to any student that wants to seize the opportunity to have their voice heard on how the school functions. Student Council has no limit on the number of students they will accept. The members decide what activities will be sponsored by the Council, plan them, and then advertise and promote them. The student council generally meets on Wednesdays after school.

Student Council is responsible for many different activities for the student's enjoyment throughout the year. The activities include: Spirit Week, Homecoming Dance, talent shows, Halloween costume contest, parades, etc.

We welcome new ideas and members. To become a member: pick up a membership petition form in the office or outside Mrs. Lychock's art room. Membership is only open in the beginning of the school year. Be sure to check the deadline!

Student Council Constitution

Upper Perkiomen High School

Preamble

As the students of the Upper Perkiomen High School, we establish this constitution for the Student Council of the Upper Perkiomen High School, in order that the students themselves might possess the power and responsibility, with the aid of the entire school personnel, to carry out the activities for the improvement of the school.

Article I

The name of this organization shall be "The Student Council of the Upper Perkiomen High School."

Article II

The purpose of the Student Council shall be:

I. To develop student responsibility, initiative, leadership, and school pride.

2. To promote the welfare of the school through proper student, faculty, and administration relationships.

3. To act as a sounding board for student opinion.

4. To function as a center from which radiated the activities of the school.

5. To promote friendly relations between school and community.

6. To promote friendly relations between Upper Perkiomen High School and other High Schools.

7. To permit students to participate in self -government to the extent of their ability.

Article III

Membership

Section I

Five officers shall be elected in accordance with Article IV.

Section II

Members shall be chosen from the class at large by means of petition in the following article.

Article IV

Election of the Officers

Section I

The officers of the Student Council shall be a President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, and Advisory Assistant.

Section II

1. The president shall be a senior. The Vice-president, Secretary , Treasurer, and Advisory Assistant may be from any grade, but will be chosen by the presidential candidate during elections.

2. No student council executive officer shall hold any executive offices in other school organizations.

Section III

During the first week in April in each school year, members of the Junior class who desire to be candidates for president of Student Council for the following year shall receive from the council, nomination petitions that must be properly executed and signed by 75 students and 5 teachers. In addition, the candidates need to secure written recommendations from two teachers. These petitions and recommendations must be returned to the Council on or before the second week in April, Friday.

Before filing a petition, the presidential candidate and his/her cabinet members must meet the following requirements:

1. Served a minimum of one year on Student Council. (President only)

2. Have a scholastic average of a "C" or better.

3. A satisfactory attendance record.

4. A record free from serious disciplinary problems, such as, fighting cheating, insubordination etc.

Section IV

Each Presidential candidate shall choose his/her cabinet; Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, and Advisory Assistant; to run in the general election. The parties shall be introduced to the student body in a Friday assembly. The parties may campaign for one week prior to and one week following the introduction assembly.

Section V

Seniors shall not be permitted to vote in any Student Council sanctioned election.

Section VI

The general election shall be held on Monday, one-week following the Friday's assembly and shall be conducted by the student council and it's sponsors who shall:

1. Provide the necessary ballots and other equipment.

2. Polling place either voting machines or general assembly.

3. Serve as the Election Board (count the ballots).

Section VII

Tie vote: In the occurrence of a tie vote on the election of the officers of the council, there will be a re-vote by the members of the council.

Section VIII

All officers shall assume their duties at the time of the opening of the academic school year in the year in which they were elected and shall continue in office until the end of the year .

Section IX

On the first week of the academic year, elections for student council representatives will be made available in all 9th, lOth, 11th, and 12th grade homerooms.

Article V

Meetings

Section I

The regular meetings of the Student Council shall take place as indicated on the activity schedule. Meetings shall take place after school or during school hours with the approval of administration.

Section II

Special meetings may be held at the request of a quorum, ( consisting of one half of the Student Council members, the advisor(s), the President or the Principal).

Section III

The meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.

Section IV

Faculty members may speak before the Council upon request or if called upon by the Council.

Section V

All motions, which have been passed automatically, become laws.

Article VI

Power of the Council

Section I

The powers of the Council shall be:

1. To develop and adopt such by-laws as may be necessary, provided they do not conflict with the elements and spirit of the constitution.

2. To make all rules and regulations necessary to carry out its duties for the general welfare of the school.

3. To be conscious of the students' welfare at all times.

4. To create, authorize, supervise, and coordinate committees for specialized activities or service.

5. To consider, upon being properly petitioned, policies, activities, and changes recommended by the students or teachers.

6. To organize, promote, and supervise general and special elections, provide certified registration lists, polling places, ballot officials, and all other equipment materials and personnel.

7. To provide for referendum and recall elections upon petition of 25% of the student body.

8. To establish and regulate (enforce regulation) for social events and public function.

9. All matters involving the spending of money by the council must have a potential benefit for the majority of the student body or community.

Section II

The administration and advisor(s) have the legal power to veto or dismiss actions with sufficient reason upon discussion with delegated Student Council.

Section III

Duties of Student Council Members shall be:

1. To attend meetings regularly and promptly.

2. To willingly participate at meetings and activities.

3. To present student ideas and opinions.

4. Act as liaison between Student Council and the student body.

5. To carry out delegated duties willingly.

Section IV

Student Council members should meet these qualifications:

1. A sense of responsibility.

2. A scholastic average of at least a "C".

3. Free of serious discipline problems, such as but not limited to, fighting, cheating, insubordination, etc.

4. A wholesome character.

5. A cooperative spirit.

Section V

Failure to attend two meetings in succession or a total of four, unless the Council member has been excused by authorized school projects, sports, or field trips and has had the excuse of the Secretary, will result in suspension from the Student Council. The dismissal shall be decided by the Student Council executive officers and the advisor(s).

Section VI

Vacancies having been created in Section V or VI shall be filled by Student Council selection from the remaining nominees.

Article VII

Relationship of the Administration and Advisor(s) to the Council

Section I

A capable advisor(s) shall be appointed to guide the Council. He/she shall be one who is willing to give his/her time freely and one who has the knowledge of the functions and proceedings of such an organization.

Section II

Meeting of the Student Council should not be interrupted at any time except upon specific request addressed to the Council or President.

Section III

None of the funds of the Council shall be spent in any way, by anyone, without the permission of the Council. Such findings should reflect a positive benefit for the majority of the student body and/or the community.

Section IV

Advisors shall be appointed by the administration

Article VIII

The Council shall be permitted to hold dances and such affairs to defray the expense of the Council, and to purchase such items as may be deemed necessary to improve the school. In this way the Council can serve the student body by providing activities for the students.

Advisor: Mrs. Blake Bardman 

The Technology Student Association is an international organization dedicated to the integration and use of technological systems and methods in today's society. Both HS and MS students have the opportunity to compete with other students at the Regional, State and National levels in over 30 different event areas ranging from Parliamentary Procedure and Spontaneous Speaking to Engineering and Architecture. The TSA motto is "Learning to Live in a Technical World".

Advisor: Mr. Calvello 

For more information, text @upmovies to 81010

Advisor: Ms. Emily Barker 

For more information, text @upncrew to 81010

Advisors: Mrs. Monica Griffith 

Yearbook offers students the opportunity to learn editorial functions as well as create stories and articles for publication. The class yearbook highlights events that take place during the school year and it is delivered in the spring after the yearbook dedication assembly.

Writer's Club is a group of students 9th through 12th grade who love to write. They meet after school for one hour every other Tuesday to support each other in the process of developing their work and preparing for publication. They can choose to share their work and participate in the critique process. Two large annual initiatives give students the chance to share their work with others: Poetry Cafe and the UPHS Literary Magazine.