The purpose of the class clubs is to provide an opportunity for students to meet fellow classmates while fostering teamwork and leadership skills. In addition, students’ school spirit will be cultivated through school wide events such as Spirit Week and district-wide activities such as Homecoming and the Wellness Fair. While increasing an awareness of community and global issues, club participants will work on activities such as the
Thanksgiving Food Collection, Holiday Gift Drive and Soles for Souls. Fundraising activities will take place at all grade levels to help defray the cost of class activities.
Class of 2018 - 9 th Grade Mrs. Zuckerberg & Mrs. Slawitsky
1 st Meeting: August 27 th 9 th Grade Orientation
Class of 2017 – 10 th Grade Ms. Rau & Ms. Murphy
1 st Meeting: September 5th Room 328 2:30pm
Class of 2016 – 11 th Grade Mr. Rodway & Ms. Clements
1 st Meeting: September 4th Room 142 2:30pm
Class of 2015 – 12 th Grade Mr. Cohn & Ms. Lawlor
1 st Meeting: September 3rd Room 324 2:30pm
Comet Shop Mrs. Mendoza
1 st Meeting: September 24th Room 144 7:00am
The Comet Shop is the school store. Members become familiar with the practices of operating a business.
Members are responsible for ordering, depositing, paying bills, and organizing. The operation of the school store fosters responsibility, social wellness and integrity.
Ecology Club Ms. Silvestri
1 st Meeting: September 10 th Room 216 2:30pm
Ecology Club members gain an understanding of our environment, work to improve the environment, help protect and preserve wildlife, become physically and spiritually active with nature and promote environmental awareness in the Hicksville Community.
Equality Club/GSA Mrs. Rosenblum & Ms. Purcell
1 st Meeting: September 10th Room 203 2:30pm
The purpose of this club is to bring a message of tolerance and equality to Hicksville High School that will have a lasting impact on the community. The message and supporting activities will work to end gender and orientation based bullying.
Frontline Club Mrs. Teneriello
1 st Meeting: September 5th Room 142 2:30pm
Members of Frontline strive to build strong relationships through fellowship and participation in service activities.
Helping Hands Club Ms. Piscitelli & Mrs. D’Alessio
1 st Meeting: September 5 th Room 310 2:30pm
The purpose of the Helping Hands organization is to provide an opportunity for members to become involved in activities that will facilitate the continued development of pride and values in our communities. The emphasis of the projects, fundraisers and activities is to extend a “helping hand” on a local and global level.
Interact Club Mrs. Kaplan & Ms. Sommer
1 st Meeting: September 9th Room 117 2:30pm
The Interact Club focuses on building awareness and tolerance of different cultures throughout the school and community. The activities, events and supporting fundraisers foster cultural understanding and education.

Key Club Ms. Rasulo & Ms. Fanelli
1 st Meeting: September 10 th Room 230 2:30pm
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. Its vision is to promote democratic ideals and positive public opinion.
Natural Helpers Ms. Mayr & Ms. Bocchicchio
1 st Meeting: September 10th Room 307 2:30pm
The Natural Helpers program is based on a simple premise: within every school, an informal “helping network” exists. Students with problems naturally seek out other students and adults who they trust. Specific training for selected students will be conducted in the fall. Membership is by nomination and faculty approval.
Student Government Mr. Mosz
1 st Meeting: September 9th Room 140 2:30pm
Student Government is the voice of the students. Members are empowered to be decision makers and leaders regarding issues that impact the school and community. Community service activities are planned and executed throughout the school year. Nominations and elections for class representatives and officers will take place in the Fall.
Chess Club Ms. Orman
1 st Meeting: September 16th Room 212 2:30pm
Members of the chess club enjoy learning strategies to improve their skills in the game of chess. Tournaments and competitions are held throughout the year. No prior knowledge of chess is required. All skill levels are welcome.
DECA Mr. Marlborough & Mr. Surdi
1 st Meeting: September 4th Room 340 2:30pm
Distributive Educational Clubs of America (DECA) is a business club that competes in accounting, business law, marketing and computer related subjects. These competitions are speaking based which helps members develop public speaking skills. Through membership, students become prepared for college courses in marketing and finance, gain an appreciation for community service and practice key leadership skills
Math Club Mrs. Kislowski
1 st Meeting: September 17th Room 223 2:30pm
Students interested in utilizing their competitive skills in advanced mathematics are welcome to participate.
Mock Trial Mr. Boyle
1 st Meeting: September 22 nd Room 204 2:30pm
Members of the Mock Trial Team participate in competitions throughout the school year. Students will work cooperatively to develop a working knowledge of the law and legal system, analyze complex documents, develop a cohesive team strategy, improve public-speaking skills, think spontaneously in a competitive environment and follow the protocol of a professional demeanor.
Model United Nations Dr. Maxeiner
1 st Meeting: September 10th Room 303 2:30pm
Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly and its smaller multilateral bodies such as UNICEF, Security Council, and the World Health Organization. Members step into the role of ambassadors for UN member states to debate current international issues. Members make speeches, prepare draft resolutions and negotiate with allies and adversaries in an attempt to resolve international conflicts.

Robotics
1 st Meeting: TBA
Ms. Temps
The JBirds inspire its members to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, which inspire innovations and foster wellrounded life capabilities. Team members actively participate in fundraising, activities and competitions.
Science Olympiad
1 st Meeting: TBA
Mr. Evans
Science Olympiad emphasizes a sense of teamwork and competition. Members compete in a multitude of events geared toward evaluating and exploring scientific concepts. Competitive events include anatomy
&physiology, towers, forensics and experimental design.
Comet News Ms. Cinque & Mr. Cohn
1 st Meeting: September 4 th Room 340 2:30pm
The Comet News is the official newspaper of Hicksville High School. As the voice of the school, students and faculty opinions on social issues and community events are represented. Members will develop writing skills, meet new people and get involved with various school events.
Comet Yearbook Ms. Gimmi
1 st Meeting: September 4 th Room 340 2:30-4:30pm
The Comet Yearbook is a student-run organization. Members are responsible for taking pictures, designing pages and influencing the yearbook layout. The members of this club make memories that last a lifetime.
Video Production Mr. Clive
1 st Meeting: September 5 th Room 248 2:30pm
Video Production provides students with the time, facilities and support necessary to not only further explore the many technical and non-technical aspects of video production, but to help the students develop exemplary work ethics and strengthen their communication, socialization, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Student produced work is featured on the high school video network.
National Honor Society Mr. Sarandrea
1 st Meeting: September 9th Kristoff Theater 2:30pm
Membership by application. The National Honor Society (NHS) was established to recognize outstanding high school students. The purpose of the NHS encourages each member to demonstrate excellence in academics, provide service and display qualities of leadership. Membership is open to Gr. 11 and Gr. 12 students only.
Membership is by invitation to those students with a weighted average of 90%. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.
National Art Honor Society Mrs. Galante
1 st Meeting: September 10 th Room 193 2:30pm
Membership by application. The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a national organization in which distinguished art students are recognized and have the opportunity to share their talents and abilities within our school and community. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.
English Honor Society Mr. Biondi
Membership by application. Members are honored for excellence in English while promoting literacy, community service and exemplary character. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.

Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) Ms. Noll
1 st Meeting: September 5th Room 177 2:30pm
Membership by application. Modern Music masters, also known as Tri-M is a music honor society that nationally recognizes high school students with exceptional musical abilities and commitment. Students may apply beginning in their sophomore year. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.
National Math Honor Society Mrs. Kislowski
1 st Meeting: September 17th Room 223 2:30pm
Membership by application. Mu Alpha Theta is the national Math Honor Society dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing string scholarship in the subject and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.
International Thespian Society Ms. Cassidy
1 st Meeting: September 10 th Auditorium 2:30pm
Thespians is an international theatre organization designed to bring theatre to young people and their schools.
Any interested student may audition for the shows or join the production crews. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.
Social Studies Honor Society Ms. Stavrinadis & Ms. Mayr
1 st Meeting: September 9th Room 308 2:30pm
Membership by application. Social Studies Honor Society is an organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring students who excel in social studies. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.
Science Honor Society Dr. Powell & Ms. Vangi-Delise
1 st Meeting: September 5 th Room 126 2:30pm
Membership by application. Science Honor Society is an organization honoring and encouraging student excellence in science. Once inducted, all members must follow specific requirements to maintain membership.
Foreign Language Club/ Honor Society
Foreign Language Honor Societies: French, German, Spanish, Italian - Each society recognizes those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement. Membership is by invitation.
Foreign Language Clubs focus on educating students about the language, food, music and customs of their respective culture. Students do not have to be enrolled in a foreign language course to join.
ASL Club Ms. Boyle
1 st Meeting: September 9 th Room 331 2:30pm
French Club TBA
German Club Ms. Lipska
1 st Meeting: September 9 th Room 308 2:30pm
Italian Club
Spanish Club
TBA
TBA

Jazz Ensemble Mr. Shmuel
Membership by audition. Jazz ensemble is an extra-curricular activity that gives students the opportunity to perform music that is not typically rehearsed in concert band during the day. Jazz is the only original genre of
American music. In jazz ensemble students are given the opportunity to explore all different genres of "jazz" music, including swing, Latin, bebop, funk, rock, ballad, bossa nova as well as many more. Our jazz ensemble consists of a grouping of instruments not typically seen in concert band. Our jazz group contains 4 major sections: the sax section, the trumpet section, the trombone section and the rhythm section (includes piano, guitar, bass and drum set).
Madrigal Singers Ms. Emeric
Membership by audition. The Madrigal Singers are a select vocal ensemble that includes high school students with exceptional musical ability and commitment. Members of this ensemble must be a member of the music department and are chosen based on auditions that are held during the month of September. Meetings for the ensemble take place regularly on Wednesday evenings. At these meetings, performance repertoire will be rehearsed in preparation for upcoming concerts and other school functions. Goals for the Hicksville Madrigal
Singers include helping student musicians become comfortable with performing in a smaller ensemble and singing repertoire that is sung acapella. In addition, the music selected is more challenging than repertoire performed with choirs during the school day.
Marching Band/Winterguard Mr. Vollmer/Ms. Deckle
Membership by audition. Members foster friendships, engage the competitive spirit, perform in many exciting venues and work towards achieving their absolute best. This will allow them to focus on individual and collective growth through excellence in performance, exposure to new challenges and recognition that the greatest rewards come from setting goals and achieving them at the highest level.
String Ensemble Ms. Noll
1 st Meeting: September 22 nd Room 177 2:30pm
Membership by audition. The Hicksville High School String Ensemble is an extra-curricular music ensemble dedicated to performance of Level 6 NYSSMA literature. Members perform at the Senior Citizen’s Fall
Luncheon, Fall Concert, Winter II, District Orchestra Concert and Spring II. Select members are chosen to perform with the Chamber Ensemble, with opportunities to perform at district wide events. This group may also attend NYSSMA Majors, an adjudication festival, held at Hofstra University in the spring.