Clubs and Organizations

Band
Contact
 Director: Ryan Schultz
Assistant Director: Jared Allen
Flag Corps Director: Alissa Mussleman
Jazz Band: Ryan Schultz
Percussion: Jarred Allen

Additional Information
Percussion Page
Best Buddies
Best Buddies is an international non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual developmental disabilities.

Contact
 Sponsor: Lauren Marshall

Additional Information
Best Buddies International website
Chess Club
Contact
 Sponsor: TBD
Chorus
Contact
 Director: Jens Oliva
Comic Book Club
Contact
 Sponsor: Jason Keen
Creative Writing
Contact
 Sponsor: Khadijah Jones
Culinary Club
The Culinary Club is open to all students—those in the culinary class as well as those who were not able to add it to their schedules. Club members will learn more about different popular foods.

Meeting Schedule
Twice Monthly

Contact
 Sponsor: Lisa Kittrell
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
DECA is a career and technical student organization which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.

Contact
 Sponsor: TBD

Additional Information
DECA website
Ebony Society
Contact
 Sponsor: Kimberly Keen
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) focuses on serving the community by empowering and encouraging people to make a difference through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Contact
 Director:TBD

Additional Information
FCA website
Forensic Student Investigators Club
Activities vary but include: mystery solving, escape room in a box, breakout sessions and serial killer investigations.
WARNING: sensitive and graphic topics are discussed

Meeting Schedule
Monthly on Mondays

Contact
 Sponsor: Gloria Barton
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a career and technical student organization which helps students transition to the business world.

Contact
 Sponsor:TBA

Additional Information
FBLA website

Future Educators of America (FEA)
Future Educators of America (FEA) is a club for students interested in a future in teaching. FEA provides hands-on opportunities, field experience, and college tours in addition to membership in professional organizations such as Florida Future Educators of America and Educators Rising.

Members of FEA compete at the regional and state level for up to $10,000 in scholarships.

Contact
Sponsor: Kim Keen
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is a club that provides a safe space for members of the LGBT community and their allies.

Meeting Schedule
Every other Tuesday

Contact
 Sponsor: Jason Keen
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps build and improve homes.

Contact
 Sponsor:TBD

Additional Information
Habitat for Humanity website
Hispanic Society
Contact
 Sponsor: Jan Lemus
Interact Club
Contact
 Sponsor:Tom DeCeglie
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.

Contact
 Sponsor:TBD

Additional Information
Kiwanis Key Club website
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

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. 

Leo Club
Contact
 Sponsor: Julie LaVaglio
Mu Alpha Theta
Contact
Sponsor: Allison Winfree
 Sponsor: Lee Winfree
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.

Qualifications for membership in the Matanzas High School NHS are based on the four pillars of National Honor Society—scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Members are required to:
  • Volunteer and provide four 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 community service projects
Contact
NHS Advisor: Allison Winfree

Additional Information
2021–2022 Application Information
2021–2022 Application
Teacher Recommendation Form
Speech and Debate Club
Contact
 Sponsor: Tom DeCeglie
Student Government Association (SGA)
Members of the MHS Student Government Association (SGA) represent the interest of the student body through the implementation of imaginative activities and services that help enrich the students, faculty and community members of Flagler County. SGA members are devoted to creating an environment that promotes success for all MHS students, faculty and staff.
The SGA strives to strengthen the voice of the student body, by getting students involved in school and community events while fostering a positive school culture. Our goal is to promote a sense of "family" within our school, provide our community with help when needed, and raise funds for school based events, charitable causes and to beautify Matanzas.
The SGA is an elective class. In order to be a part of this class, students must represent MHS as a leader, and understand that the student body, faculty, staff and administration views SGA members as leaders and role models, who promote "Pirate pride" throughout the school and community.

Meeting Schedule
 Every other Wednesday, 2:30pm, Room 5-225 (Courtroom)

Contact
 Sponsor: Robert Roe
Interested students should speak with the club sponsor, or their guidance counselor.

Additional Information
Instagram: @matanzassga
Step Team
Contact
 Sponsor: Khadijah Jones
Thespian Club
Contact
 Sponson:Noel Bethea
Yearbook Club
Contact
 Sponsor: Shanna Graifer