School Activities
Clay High School has a long tradition of supporting various clubs and activities on campus and beyond. Every student has an opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests, lead, and support each other.
College & Career Readiness
At Clay High, we provide opportunities for our students to reach their goals after high school. The Clay Education Foundation has online support to help students determine their next steps.
Academic Team
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Anyone who likes Jeopardy-type competitions and trivia.
Sponsor(s): Miller
Room: 719
Athletic Leadership Committee
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
The ALC or Athletic Leadership Council's mission is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by fostering a positive student image, becoming servant leaders in our community, promoting school spirit, and leaving a legacy on Clay High School.
Sponsor(s): Moses/D. Davis
Room: Cafeteria
American Sign Language Society
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
A senior who has taken at least 2 years of ASL. Must be a member to sign at graduation,
Sponsor(s): Havener
Room: P18
Best Buddies
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
This is a friendship club that allows students of all grades and abilities to meet in a fun, safe environment and to get involved in activities and events.
Sponsor(s): Bowen Batten
Room: P43
Pending
Devils and Dungeons and Dragons Club
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
The Devils and Dungeons and Dragons Club is an after school club for students to play Dungeons and Dragons or other similar tabletop roleplaying games in a safe, welcoming environment. Mon/Tues
Sponsor(s): Trachim
Room: Media Center/ 314
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Anyone can come - you don’t have to be an athlete or on a team to be part of FCA
Sponsor(s): Sweat
Waugh
Breindel-Hill
Burke
Room: Gym
Finance Club
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
The Finance Club provides opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge of financial literacy which include personal topics such as banking, credit and budgeting. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore various financial careers with occasional guest speakers.
Club will meet the first Thursday of each month from 1:45-2:30 in Room 307.
Sponsor(s): Petersen
Room: 307
Future Business Leaders of America
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club provides leadership, business, presentation, and many more professional skills while serving the school and community.
Sponsor(s): Gonzalez
Room: 517A
Dues: $60
Future Farmers of America
About
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of the three components of agricultural education.
Sponsor(s): Rix/Lopresti
Room: 510A/517B
Interact Club
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Membership in an Interact Club offers you opportunities to connect with other students who aren’t afraid to lead and are dedicated to making a difference. As an active Interact member, you’ll make connections and develop skills while doing good in the world. You’ll meet community leaders and tackle local and global issues that are important to you. You’ll feel the shared sense of purpose that comes from working together to benefit your community.
Sponsor(s): McGahee
Room: 714
Pending
International Thespian Society
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12 10 Induction Points/ Junior High theater, or community theater
Sponsor(s): Weeks
Room: 787
Junior Officers
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Junior class officers participate in student leadership, public speaking, debate, thinking and problem solving skills, organizing Homecoming Dance and Prom, social events, finances and budgeting, and preparing for senior year.
Sponsor(s): Breindel-Hill Mobley
Room: 747
Miss Clay High Pageant
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Eligible to apply in October of junior year after attendance at mandatory parent mtg.; Requirements: Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, no failing report grades, must maintain GPA and no failing grades throughout competition and reign (if selected as Miss CHS), 3 satisfactory teacher evals, no referrals above Level 1; must plan to attend CHS senior year
Sponsor(s): Weeks
Room: 787
Application Required
News Team
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
This is an afterschool club that meets every Monday, at 1:45, in Mrs. Sweat's room, 718. Students create scripts for the news, develop short reels dealing with Clay High clubs and events, and edit the reels to provide a 5 - 6 minute News Show that is shown during Blue Devil Breakout on Fridays.
Sponsor(s): Sweat
Room: 718
NHS
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Candidates receive an application to join in January of their sophomore year. Requirements: 3.5 weighted GPA, demonstrate scholarship, leadership, character and service. Teacher will review the potential candidate list to remove anyone who does not demonstrate those characteristics.
Sponsor(s): Horn/Brock
Room: Media Center
NJROTC Drill Teams
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Enroll in the NJROTC Class
Sponsor(s): MC Green
Room: P47
Students Tryout for Team
Robotics
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Students interested in business, technology, engineering and computer science.
Sponsor(s): Fortson
Room: 517B
Senior Officers
About:
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Senior Class officers represent their class in student government. They design and facilitate the production of class shirts, homecoming hallway, skit, senior week, and more. Senior Class officers practice parliamentary process, student leadership, public speaking, debate, and practical problem solving.
Sponsor(s): Weeks/ Glazener
Room: 787
Student Council
About
Grade Levels Accepted: 9-12
Clay High Student Council provides opportunities for students to learn and grow through experiential learning in the Student Government of the School. This group practices Parliamentary Process, Student Leadership, Public Speaking, Debate, and Critical Thinking.
Sponsor(s): Weeks/ Milligan
Room: 787