Clubs

Academia is an interscholastic competitive team. Academia competes locally against Shelby County schools, as well as regionally against MVL teams. SHS Academia has a long tradition of seeing great success in competition. 

Advisors: Mr. Brett Bickel and Ms. Whitney Petty

Art Club is for Sidney High School students who have take an art class at SHS and are looking for more opportunities to explore art through field trips, discussions, and new projects. 

BPA is an organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards. BPA offers students the chance to develop valuable leadership skills and make connections that last a lifetime.

Advisor: Mr. Joe Spangler

Chess Club is offered to teach the rules and strategies of chess. Selected members participate in a chess competition. Membership is open to any student interested in learning the game of chess.

Drama Club puts on play and musical productions throughout the school year. 

Musical Director: Mrs. Sandy Shipe

Envirothon members discuss and work on ways to help the environment; members may take part in envirothon competitions. 

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences courses. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families.

Advisor: Mrs. Tina Wooddell

Future Farmers of America, FFA, promotes the principles established and supported by the National FFA organization. Membership correlates with participation in the Ag Science curriculum. The group does community service, builds projects, and attends multiple field trips.

Advisor: Mr. Cody Myers

Foreign Language Club members meet once a month celebrating the holidays and festivals of other countries. A part of Foreign Language Club is Foreign Friendships. Foreign Friendships was started to help foreign exchange students feel welcome and also to help students at the school learn about other cultures and be more accepting of people from different nationalities and backgrounds.

Advisors: Mr. Mike Keiser, Mr. Joel Torres, and Mr. Dexter Tobie

Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. Key Club members  are learning how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism. In partnership with the local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact as they serve others in their schools and communities.

Advisor: Mrs. Sara Olding

Core Values
Leadership » Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes, and empowers.

Character building » Character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity and teamwork to grow stronger relationships and communities.

Caring » Compassion for others is a cornerstone of the Key Club experience, inspiring action and service to one’s community.

Inclusiveness » We welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to join in serving and making a positive difference in our world.

2022-2023 Club Facts

• 70+ members
• An average of 55 at each meeting
• Members are required to earn 10 service points per semester
• To date, 62 members have signed up to participate in a service project

Key Club Service Projects

• Teen Night Out with Shelby County Arc
• Aktion Club Meetings
• Fall Fest with Shelby County Libraries at Amos Memorial Public Library
• Builders Club at SMS
• Trunk or Treat with Shelby County Arc
• Essentials Supply Drive for Mercy Mission House, Alpha Community Center, FISH, and Holy Angels Soup Kitchen
• Kiwanis Lunch
• Holiday Open House at Amos Memorial Public Library
• Candy Cane Shoppe at FISH
• Salvation Army Bell Ringing (in conjunction with Kiwanis)
• Camp Dalanda teen helper (Camp Dalanda is an overnight camp for youth with multiple disabilities, providing them with a traditional camp experience they might not otherwise get to experience du to their disabilities.)

2022-2023 SHS Key Club Officers are Lily Wiford, President; Hayden Ball, Vice President; Cierra Mullennix, Secretary; Allie Stockton, Treasurer; Lexie Brewer and Autumn Hall, Point Keepers. 

Mock Trial is a club in which members simulate court hearings by portraying the characters involved in the trial.  This is a high stress club where perfection is the standard bearer. Membership requires great organization and memorization skills. Students work with a local professional attorney to prepare for their case.

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921. NHS students and their peers volunteer in their communities at the highest rates and make connecting with and serving within the community a priority.

Advisor: Mr. Brett Bickel

Sidney High School Faculty wishes to admit to NHS those JUNIORS and SENIORS who reflect these traits in the classroom, within the school, and in the community.  To become a member of the Sidney High Chapter the following procedure must be followed:

• Juniors and seniors who have a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA will be invited to attend an informational meeting for potential membership after the first quarter of the school year.
• Students who are potential member candidates must be rated by at least six faculty members in order to be considered by the Faculty Council for membership.
• The induction ceremony will be held after the selection process is completed.  

If inducted, new members must complete a minimum of five service hours by the beginning of May and participate in the spring fundraiser.
 
Those students who have completed these requirements will then be rated by the faculty in these three areas: character, service and leadership based upon their performance in the classroom and in their extracurricular school activities. The NHS advisor will then average these ratings. Based upon these averages and the student’s service and leadership activity sheet, the Faculty Council (composed of five teachers) will select the students to be inducted into NHS.
 
A student should realize that if he is not selected his junior year, he might be selected in his senior year if he maintains a 3.5 grade point average and completes the service/leadership sheet. (Only juniors and seniors may be inducted)

The list of qualities for leadership, service and character as given by the national organization for use by the local school in its selection process is:
 
LEADERSHIP - The student who exercises leadership:

• Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently and effectively, and is reliable and dependable without prodding.
• Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school activities.
• Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.

SERVICE - The student who serves:

• Is willing to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude
• Participates in some outside activity: Girl Scouts; Boy Scouts; church groups; volunteer services for the aged, poor, or disadvantaged; and / or family duties.
• Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing to sacrifice to offer assistance.
• Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities.
• Cheerfully and enthusiastically renders any requested service to the school.
• Is willing to represent the class or school in inter-class and inter-scholastic competition.
• Does committee and staff work without complaining.
• Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers and students.

CHARACTER - The student of character:

• Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously
• Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, and stability).
• Upholds principles of morality and ethics.  Will not partake in academic dishonesty.
• Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc..
• Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability.
• Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others.
• Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Has a power of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies.
• Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others.
• Actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment.
   

Student Government Members are chosen by election. The Student Government and advisor in accordance with approved procedures choose student government officers and at-large members.  The duties of each member are as follows:
Act as a bridge between the student body and the administration.

• Coordinate Homecoming and VESPA Activities
• Coordinate Assemblies
• Coordinate Blood Drive and other Food Collection activities
• School Elections

The President conducts the Government meetings.  The group meets during the school day on a rotating period basis. Members must obtain five (5) merit points each grading period to remain in good standing.

Advisors: Ms. Ally Davis and Ms. Alaina Sayre