• Lego club

    Purpose:

    Talk about legos and eventually donate lego sets to kids in need

    Sponsor:

    Sommer Wahby

  • Asian Student Association

    Purpose:

    spread cultural awareness and be able to have a safe place for Asian American students to connect with other Asian American students.

    Sponsor:

    Melissa.Starr

  • Student Organized Academic Refinement (SOAR)

    Purpose:

    SOAR is a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to tutoring peers with fun and engaging study sessions as well as providing resources for students to succeed academically. As of now, we have reached over 500 members at PESH who have benefitted from academic tutoring and original study material (original practice questions, notes pages, and presentations) we create and share.

    Sponsor:

    Jeff Thielbar

  • USABO

    Purpose:

    Students come and meet together to talk about biology and prepare to take the USABO exam towards the end of the school year.

    Sponsor:

    Julie Baker

  • Ensembles for the Elderly

    Purpose:

    We perform in nursing homes around the area to fight ageism in today's generation and establish valuable connections through music.

    Sponsor:

    Ann Smith

  • Association of Student Immigrants

    Pupose:

    For Immigrants, Children of Immigrants, and anyone interested in the Immigration and Naturalization Process. We plan on having a few types of meetings such as round table discussions, guest speaker opportunities, as well as opportunities for students to share their immigration stories.

    Sponsor:

    Jesus Sosa

  • Astrology Club

    Purpose:

    Learn about and talk about astrology and have fun.

    Sponsor:

    Courtney Jackson

  • Black Student Union

    Purpose:

    The Plano East Black Student Union is a club that introduces East students to black culture, black history, and black excellence. Our goal is to uplift black students at Plano East and create a safe space for African American students to connect. We are a club open to everyone, so we invite you to join us. 

    Sponsor:

    Keisha Benton

  • Blackout

    Purpose:  The goal is to connect students through dance and teach them skills of creativity and working as a team and as one dance group.

    Sponsor: Wesley Tyree

  • Bollywood Dance (ABCD)

    Purpose:

    To show the audience a part of the Indian culture through dance. (This is a Bollywood dance team.)

    Sponsor

    Pamela Day

  • Book Club

    Purpose:

    Encourage reading in a safe environment with respectful literary, student-led discussion

    Sponsor:
    Andrea Doerr (andrea.doerr@pisd.edu)

  • Booktok

    Purpose:  

    The goal of this club is to bring together students and their interest in books specifically popular on TikTok. In this club, we will read BookTok books together every 4 to 6 weeks. We will discuss the books, create reading goals for the school year, participate in secret santa, and play games in which people can win prizes related to the club. Overall, this club is meant to be a safe place for students to bond over any books popular on TikTok.

    Sponsor

    Alison Potter

  • Bowling

    Purpose:
    The Plano East Bowling Club meets to bowl with others who enjoy the sport and teamwork.

    Meeting Time
    4:30 Thursday afternoons

    Sponsor:
    Greg Thomas (gregory.thomas@pisd.edu)

  • Cash Club

    Purponse:

    The goal of CASH Club is to start educating high school students about the aspects and importance of investing and understanding finances.

    Sponsor:

    Karen Holloway

  • Cell East Ensemble

    Purpose:

    The goal of this club is to assemble all voluntary ceilists of Plano East and create Plano East' first ever cello choir.  As this ensemble, we will prepare music vigorously and perform in public with the sole purpose of spreading the love of music.

    Sponsor:

    Kelton Burnside

  • Chess Club

    Purpose:

    Teach the game of chess including intricate details and tactics while implementing teachings into real games.

    Sponsor:
    Donna Sewell

  • Christian Community Association

    Purpose:

    CCA is a co-ed club that is open to all people. Our desire is to create a space for Christians to be encouraged in their walk with God and help them be grounded in God's truth. Our goal is also to provide a safe space for anyone who isn't a Christian; this is a place where anyone can ask their questions and know that they will be respected and cared for.

    Sponsor:

    Dawn Thomspon

  • Crochet Club

    Purpose:

    To help other students relax from the school day by learning how to crochet among other activities.

    Sponsor:

    Megan Abernathy

  • Dungeons and Dragons

    Purpose:

    To learn about Dungeons & Dragons and host exciting sessions!

    Sponsor:

    Eric Tuzin

  • FCA

    Purpose:

    Provide a space where athletes can go to worship and fellowship with each other.

    Sponsor:

    Cathy Diggs

  • Generation of Innovation

    Purpose:

    In our club we plan to teach people more about the world. Such as future prospects and thing they can purse when they become older. It is key that the person have a lot of ambition.

    Sponsor:

    Daniel Hall

  • Girls in Stem

    Purpose:

    To show girls that STEM is engaging and filled with promise - at the high school age, where the STEM gender gap begins to form.

    Sponsor:

    Emily Baker

  • GSA

    Purpose:  

    Acceptance and fun for LGBTQ+ community, not just for LQBTQ+'s

    Sponsor:

    Caroline Kinnamore

  • Guitar Club

    Purpose:

    Learn/ Get better at playing the guitar

    Sponsor:

    Shelby Peyton

  • Helping Hands

    Purpose:  

    Helping the elderly and disabled through volunteer work.

    Sponsor:

    Katherine Ruzycki

  • Helping Hands

    Purpose:  To give opportunities for students to gain CAS and NHS hours through volunteer work which aims to help the impoverished elderly

    Sponsor:

    Carl Reese

  • High School Democrats of America

    Purpose:

    Create opportunities for high schoolers to organize and participate in politics.

    Sponsor:

    Joe Russell

  • Jesus Club

    Purpose:

    To provide a safe space for others to learn, discuss, and ask questions about the Christian faith.

    Sponsor:

    Suzy Eisenberg

  • Key Club

    Purpose:

    Community Service Organization

    Sponsor:

    Cynthia.Tomotaki

  • Knitting Club

    Purpose:

    To help an imporatnat organiztion and to spread our love of crocheting and knitting.

    Sponsor
    Gayla Jones

  • Kollision

    Purpose:

    Our purpose is to teach and connect with students through our shared interest in dance and kpop. We do performances for fundraisers, talent shows, and for certain PESH events such as pep rally’s and the dance show offs.

    Sponsor:

    Wesley Tyree

  • Lion Dance Club

    Purpose:

    To teach people who are interested in lion dancing and to spread the culture.

    Sponsor:

    Kristy Alexander

  • Love for Our Elders

    Purpose:

    Create uplifting and encouraging notes & letters for our local senior citizen homes

    Sponsor

    Lisa Lambert

  • Mock Trial

    Purpose:

    Participate in a real court setting and compete in mock trial tournaments

    Sponsor:

    Pamela Day

  • Muslim Student Association

    Purpose:

    To be a support group for Muslim Students at Plano East.

    Sponsor:

    Kip Sanders

  • National Student Association (NSA)

    Purpose:

    The NSA strives to make Plano East a more fun, less stressful environment. We achieve this by holding fun events which anyone can attend.

    Sponsor:

    Steven Pilat

  • Next Generation Nations at Plano East Sr. High School

    Purpose:

    Address social, economic, environmental and many global issues that challenge humanity and the progress of societies around the world.

    Sponsor:

    Margaret Pappion

  • Operation Smile

    Purpose:

    Provide support for cleft lips and palettes globally.

    Sponsor:

    Kristy Alexander

  • Pakistani Students Association

    Purpose:  The overall goal is to be a club where students can come to meet other students who are also ethnically Pakistani and share experiences, to be a place for students to learn about Pakistani culture, and to help students feel more proud of their cultural heritage. I’d really love to have this club at our school to connect students.

    Sponsor:

    Scott Sandel

  • Peanut Butter & Joy

    Purpose:

    create meals for the homeless in Dallas.

    Sponsor:

    Sarah Fischer

  • Pen Pals

    Purpose:

    Our goal is to support local post offices and foster a connection with residents in nursing homes by writing letters.

    Sponsor:

    Tiffany Alveraz-Thurman

  • Ping Pong Club

    Purpose:

    To have fun with other students that like the game of Ping Pong

    Sponsor:

    Patrick Handy

  • Science Bowl

    Purpose:

    Prepare for and compete in the National Science Bowl Competition

    Sponsor:

    Cynthia Tomotaki

  • SEEDS

    Purpose:

    To educate and provide service opportunities for students interested in ecology, biology, or environmental studies.

    Sponsor:

    Benjamin Wood

  • SETA (Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)

    Purpose

    Local aid to animal shelters and information on animal/environmental cruelty.

    Sponsor:
    Karen Stanton (karen.stanton@pisd.edu)

  • Star Wars Lightsaber Dueling Club

    Purpose:

    To foster a community of Star Wars fans and learn the finer points of lightsaber dueling.

    Sponsor:

    Kip Sanders

  • Students for Life at PESH

    Purpose:

    Create a place for pro-lifers to better the community through volunteering and providing educational resources and materials for anyone interested. We will also provide a helping hand to anyone in need with facing pregnancy or suffering from the aftermath of abortion.

    Sponsor:

    Bryan Cortimilia

  • T.O.T.S. (Teaching Others To Success)

    Purpose:

    To provide greater access to education while giving high schoolers opportunity to teach and volunteer.

    Sponsor:

    Bradley Grissom

  • TILE - Talks on Innovation, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship

    Purpose:

    Host speaker events with leaders in the business world.

    Sponsor:
    Richard Sklar

  • TSA

    Purpose:

    TSA enhances personal leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

    Sponsor:

    Nicholas Krumm

  • UNICEF Club

    Purpose:  To advocate for and spread awareness about children's rights worldwide.

    Sponsor:  Patricia Ortiz

  • We Think Feminist Club

    Purpose:

    To inform on feminism through discussion and to do drives to donate products.

    Sponsor:

    Thuy Nguyen

  • Worldbuilding Club

    Purpose:

    To collaborate and share ideas on character design, storytelling, and world building.

    Sponsor:

    Miranda Villanueva

  • Youth Musicians Association

    Purpose:  

    The goal of the Youth Musicians Association PESH is to help those with musical interest pursue their ambitions, and generally enjoy everything music has to offer. Alongside organizing events that will be fun and rewarding for musicians, we will build a community where musicians can talk about everything music.   In terms of the activities we plan on organizing, here is our current list: perform at public venues such as senior homes and other areas, host interviews with professional musicians around the world about life as a professional musician, hold friendly competitions that spark creativity such as a composition contest, as well as providing opportunities for the students to partake in leadership positions such as having student-led masterclasses.   Essentially, our main goal is to build a community of musically-interested students who seek to create and experience opportunities in music performance and education, and lead the world's next generation of musicians.

    Sponsors:

    Ryan Albert