Activities

Matanzas High School offers a variety of opportunities for students to participate in after-school clubs and organizations. Involvement in these activities helps students academically by reinforcing lessons learned in the classroom. Students will develop valuable skills and build confidence by engaging with their peers in group settings.

New ECG Requirements

To help ensure the safety and well-being of our students, Flagler Schools is requiring all high school students wanting to participate in athletics, JROTC, Marching Band, or Color Guard to complete a one-time electrocardiogram (ECG) prior to participation.

For information about ECGs, pre-participation physicals, and an ECG clearance form, please click the button below.

ECG Information Page

Clubs and Organizations

Adventure League (D&D)

AMIGOS Hispanic Cultural Association

The AMIGOS Hispanic Cultural Association is a club that promotes Hispanic and Latin American culture and heritage, fosters cultural understanding and appreciation, provides opportunities for language practice, organizes cultural events and educational activities, provides mentorship and community volunteer opportunities for students and educates students and parents about scholarships and educational opportunities.

Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm in room 5-259

Sponsor

Angela Gilliam

Art Club

Athletic Training Student Aide Club

The mission of the Matanzas High School Athletic Training Student Aide Program is to offer students an opportunity and environment to learn about the field of Athletic Training as it applies to the high school setting. This program is a privilege and not a student right. The program will provide the highest standard of care for the Matanzas High School student-athlete population. This standard of care will be set and expected by the Head Athletic Trainer. The program will allow the Athletic Training Student Aides opportunities to learn and perform a high standard of care to the student athletes under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer. There will be an application process for membership.

Sponsor

Michael Doersch

Meeting Schedule

Date and time will vary depending on the season. Please contact Mr. Mike. Meeting location is in the Fieldhouse Athletic Training Room.

Band Class

Band - Percussion Program

The Matanzas High School Percussion Program is an innovative music education program. Our program strives to be the standard of excellence for high school instrumental music programs throughout the state of Florida. The program strives to take students at all levels of musical training and experience and raise them to the highest levels of musicianship.

Matanzas Blue Steel

Matanzas Blue Steel is the long-standing steelband at Matanzas High School. Matanzas has the largest school steelband in Florida and one of the largest in the U.S.! Our steelbands were started by Rachel Palmer in 2005 when Matanzas High first opened. This ensemble is open to all students at our school. The steelbands study the literature and art form of the Trinidadian steelpan as well as musicianship and performance skills. Matanzas Blue Steel performs for school events and throughout the community.

Matanzas Blue Steel performed at the Southeastern Percussion Festival in Valdosta, Georgia in March 2019, the Youth Steelband Open at Texas A&M University in November 2017, and participates annually in the FMEA Steelband Festival in Orlando. Matanzas Blue Steel earned a Silver medal at the 2011 Virginia International PANFest as well as a Bronze medal in 2009.

Percussion Class

The Percussion Class studies and explores the arts of concert percussion ensembles and solos, marching drumline and front ensemble, and supporting the band's percussion needs. The requirements and expectations of this program are very demanding as the program is designed for the committed and focused percussion student. Previous musical training is helpful, however, it is not necessary to enter the program.

The concert percussion ensemble received a Superior rating at the 2019 and 2018 Florida Bandmasters Association State Solo and Ensemble Assessment. The drumline and front ensemble received a Superior rating at the 2018 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band Music Performance Assessment.

Sponsor

Jared Allen

Chess Club

The Chess Club is a laid-back, fun/service-oriented club focused on improving
abstract thinking. We also volunteer at the Windsor Senior Citizen Center once a month for 2 hours to provide companionship and empathy to our senior citizens.

Play Chess: Members can improve their abstract thinking by playing chess in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Service: The club volunteers at the Windsor Senior Citizen Center once a month to provide companionship to senior citizens, an activity that will continue this year.

Meeting Schedule

Twice a month from 3:10 PM to 4:20 PM in the Media Center

Sponsor

Frank Novak

Chorus Class

Comic Book Club

Creative Writing Club

DECA

Eastern European Club

Students from Eastern European countries and students who are interested in becoming a part of this community come together to socialize and engage in community service and school activities. We are working on a special grant-funded project this year to start a school snack cart of Eastern European foods and to use the proceeds to fund care packages for Ukrainian orphanages.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month after school
Mrs. Lagocki's room, 6245

Sponsor

Fran Lagocki

Film Making Club

Fishing Club

Fishing Club is a group of friends who enjoy fishing while learning about environmental conservation, fishing and by the end of the year, will have a safe boaters license. The club primarily fishes in the three ponds on campus, but will also be fishing in the Intercoastal waterway, as well as doing beach cleanups.

Sponsor

Richard Kurth

Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 6-152 after school

Future Builders of America (FBA)

The Matanzas Future Builders of America engage in extracurricular construction-related educational activities that include campus, district, and community projects, along with assisting students in understanding and pursuing rewarding careers in construction and related trades. FBA meetings, projects, and competitions provide students an opportunity to improve construction skills and knowledge, leadership, and teamwork skills. The Matanzas FBA partners with the Flagler Home Builders Association and surrounding Contractors to help students gain employment in the construction industry.

Sponsor

Andrew Douglas

Meeting Schedule

Once a month at 7 am in room 5-141

Future Chefs Club (FCC)

Future Problem Solvers

GSA

Health Occupations Society of America (HOSA)

Interact Club

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Class

JROTC's mission is to motivate young people to be better citizens!

All Army JROTC instructors are deeply involved in their communities and teach leadership education in a variety of ways. They serve as liaisons between the Army and civilian agencies and perform career and performance counseling for JROTC Cadets. They help plan and support activities like military balls, cadet competitions, cadet newspaper production, military ceremonies, community service, and charitable activities.

Sponsor

Major Mallard

Andrew Spano CSM (Ret)

Key Club

Key Club is an international student organization that provides members with opportunities to provide service while building character and developing leadership skills. Members perform community service projects including: cleaning up parks, collecting clothing, and organizing food drives. The MHS Key Club is sponsored by the Flagler County Kiwanis Club.

Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays at 3:00pm - 4:30pm in room 5-140

Sponsor

Amanda Cypert

Kiwanis Key Club Website

Matanzas Newspaper Association

Mu Alpha Theta

National Honor Society (NHS)

“The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. ... Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.” National Honor Society

Qualifications for membership in the Matanzas High School NHS are based on the four pillars of National Honor Society:

Four Pillars

Scholarship

Students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) must have a weighted GPA of 3.75 or higher. GPA will be checked in the application process.

Service

Students must be able to demonstrate that they have consistently been involved in community service during their high school years. This service involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation. Service hours should be submitted to the school and will be checked in the application process.

Leadership

Students must be able to demonstrate that they have leadership qualities. Leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others. Most applicants will have participation in one or more school based clubs.

Character

Students must be a student with integrity, a student of good character. The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others. Disciplinary records will be checked in the application process.

What does the Matanzas NHS require a member to do?

Volunteer and provide 4 hours of community service per month
Attend NHS meetings and events
Pay annual dues of $10
Enthusiastically render any requested service to the school
Participate in school and community service projects

APPLICATION

All applications and required documents are due by February 2, 2026 at 3pm.

Eligible students are sophomores and juniors with a weighted GPA of 3.75 or higher.

Completed Application Form (Google form, submitted electronically)
Recommendation forms (2 - one of which must be a MHS Faculty member)
- Faculty will return the completed recommendation forms to Mrs. Winfree
- All other recommendation forms must be submitted by the deadline of February 2, 2026 at 3pm.