Co-Curricular Programs

The Albanian Club will promote the appreciation of the Albanian Culture, its customs and traditions. They will also work closely with a variety of organizations like the Global Albanians Foundation, donating money collected in school through bake sales. The club is open to all students of any heritage.

The Allies club is where we hold space for all people of the LGBTQ+ community and allies of this wonderful community. We welcome everyone as long as they are here to listen. What is an ally? It is supporting equal rights for everyone regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender or religion. Doing what you can to call out discrimination and to fight for equality, all while trying to make the world a better place for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+.

Animal Club is place to celebrate and appreciate animals! 

The Art Club provides students who have an interest in the visual arts an opportunity to gather to share ideas, learn new techniques, and share their passion for art with one another. Art Club offers experiences that stimulate and encourage creative thinking.

Asian Club works to inform students of the diverse cultural and social backgrounds of the East with the goal of deepening and strengthening their cultural heritage and identity. Focusing on a single country each month, students explore the traditions and customs of Korea, China, India, Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, and other Asian nations through a variety of enjoyable and educational activities.
 

The Preston Black Panthers is a dedicated affinity space at our school, created with the purpose of providing a supportive and empowering environment for African American students. Our group strives to foster a sense of belonging, celebrate cultural heritage, and engage in meaningful discussions about issues that affect our community, all while promoting personal growth and leadership development. We welcome students to join us in cultivating a safe and inclusive space where we can share experiences, explore our roots, and work together to create positive change within our school and beyond.

Preston’s Book Club is where students come together to share their love of reading. The Book Club meets once a month.  Students share what they’ve been reading and suggest books to others.  They read one book a month together, of the club’s choosing. They meet to discuss the selected book of the month, and plan to branch out to a different genre each month to expand their reading horizons. The students also want to bring their love of reading to the rest of their schoolmates by sharing books they have finished with the library.

 All students are welcomed to join if you are interested in being part of the proud Caribbean heirtage.

 Chess is a game of war, as it is filled with strategy, skill, and planning ahead. Originating in Northern India, tracing back for nearly 1,500 years, the board game would spread to Perisa, and eventually the world. Never played once in your life? No worries! This club would gladly teach you the wonders of chess and its techniques. We’re open to all people who might be rusty at the game or somewhere in between. Movie nights will sometimes be held, movies that center all around chess; snacks will definitely be involved. Every Thursday (3:15 - 4:15) will be the time the meetings will take place. Each meeting we will strive to practice more and more of chess and possibly participate in a tournament in the future. Stop by Room 220 to play a match or two! And no, we are not playing checkers, but chess thank you.

Compassion Connection's mission is to promote compassion to the Preston community and beyond. The club is project driven - every meeting involves at least one project that spreads compassion into our world.  Projects range in scale.  Some are small: like making sandwiches or blankets for the homeless, or writing letters and recording video greetings for the elderly.  Some projects are large scale: like overseeing the schoolwide food drive that provides nonperishable foods to 6 different organizations or fundraisers like the Dance Marathon that collect $1000s  that are donated to charitable causes.  This is the largest club in the school, which only goes to show that Compassion is popular at Preston!

 
The mission of the Preston High School Crochet Club is to foster creativity and camaraderie through the art of crochet, providing a space for students to learn and share their skills while giving back to the community through handmade projects. 

The Design Crew is an exciting new club that can assist all other groups in the production of media and marketing materials, presentations, and events, on an on-call basis. The Crew will be available to contribute to the design and production of posters, flyers, decorations, and other materials that promote each club’s events. Call on us for that extra pair of (artistic) hands!

The mission of the Dnd Club is to foster creativity, team building and problem solving skills, as well as create a safe space where students can come together with friends to enjoy a game they share a common interest in. All of this is done through the unique gameplay/storytelling setting of Dungeons and Dragons.

The Food Club is where we expand our knowledge of food and enhance our taste buds. Our club members join a community of foodies who share a genuine interest and pallet for food that’s crafted, served, and enjoyed by people all over the world. Our purpose is to understand how people can achieve extreme satisfaction from simple comfort foods to delicately prepared cuisine. At The Food Club, members will learn about various foods around the world, what makes them so different, and unifies us at the same time.

The Future Lawyers Club of Preston High School focuses on inspiring, encouraging, and educating students who aspire to be lawyers of tomorrow! The club aims to provide Preston Panthers with valuable opportunities to understand the legal field and what it takes to succeed in a future career in law. Members learn tips on getting into law school, networking with like-minded peers, receiving insights into the LSAT, learning about various fields of law and possible career trajectories, and receiving advice from visitors, including reputable lawyers, law enforcement officers, and even District Attorneys.

Preston High School's Gaelic Society is a community of students who celebrate the culture, music, and spirit of Ireland. The club happily comes together to share in Ireland's rich traditions. The Gaelic Society marches in the Throggs Neck annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, celebrates with a ceili each year, raises money with bake sales and good luck candy grams throughout the year, organizes a giving tree to collect necessities for veterans, active duty soliders, and the homeless and much more. The Gaelic Society provides the opportunity for students of all backgrounds to immerse themselves in Irish culture, and to have fun while they’re doing so.

The Preston Gospel Choir has become somewhat of an institution at Preston High School.  The choir seeks to enhance and enrich the spiritual life of the student body and faculty and staff through its rendering of African-American Spirituals, traditional and contemporary Gospel music, and Catholic-Christian songs at the school-wide liturgical celebrations, masses, communal prayer services, and seasonal programs held throughtout the academic year.  The Gospel Choir serves the school by assisting in spiritual encouragement and community-building with its support of the student body and faculty and staff through soulful and heartfelt ensemble vocal performance in song at the various school events.  All students are welcome to explore participation in the choir.  The only requirements are a profound love for music and ensemble-singing and the ability to minmally carry a tune. 

To foster interest in the Hispanic culture and to offer a chance to speak Spanish in an informal setting and to learn more about the Hispanic world. ... All students with an interest in Spanish are welcome to join the Spanish Club and participate in its activities such as preparing Hispanic food, movie night with Hispanic movie or actors. 
Throughout its history, the Spanish Club has supported numerous activities ranging from donation, scholarship to the member, bake sale after school, Latino night, trips to Spanish Repertory, etc.  The club has supported activities as well as sponsored events open to the entire school.

The Italian Club is open to all students who are interested in immersing themselves in Italian culture. The Italian Club provides many opportunities for students to fulfill service requirements. There is no prerequisite of pursuing a formal study of the Italian language.

The Italian Honor Society is open to students who pursue formal language study of Italian. The student must have a year and a half study of Italian, a 90% average in Italian, and an 85% GPA. The Italian Honor Society provides many opportunities for service both at Preston and its local community.

Junior Ambassadors are a vital part of the Freshmen Academy and important for the future success of the freshman class. They serve as mentors who are ready, able, and willing to assist their ninth grade sisters’ transition from middle school to high school. Responsibilities include meeting with their assigned freshmen to lead discussion groups on a variety of topics including time management, extra-curricular activities, and self-esteem. They also facilitate activities during Freshman Academy to ease the social transition from their previous environment. Junior Ambassadors are also required to assist with the Freshmen Family Liturgy & Picnic, the Freshmen Christmas Breakfast, and any other activities deemed necessary throughout the year.

The Leaders of Color Club is open to students of all backgrounds to celebrate the diversity of our school community as well as celebrate and learn about African American culture and the many cultures of Preston High School. During the year, our activities often include the Cultural Thanksgiving, field trips, Black History Month assembly, awareness campaigns/fundraisers, alumnae panels, and open discussions about current events.

Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. This is a prestigious honor society that Seniors are selected for. We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics. Mu Alpha Theta meets periodically in order to discuss and implement math appreciation and awareness activities in our school. In addition, they "math it forward" by becoming an integral part of our extra help room, where they spend many hours helping other students. They also participate in national math challenges and plan events for Pi day.
 

The Msgr. Thomas Preston Chapter of the National Honors Society promotes active and regular engagement with the school and wider community. NHS members demonstrate an enthusiasm for scholarship, a robust personal character and the practice of servant leadership; they are visible examples of the mission and charism of Preston High School and are always on hand to help their peers. Academic eligibility is a central prerequisite for students to be invited to apply: Sophomores and Juniors in the Spring semester, Seniors in the Fall semester. All applicants must profile and document their leadership, service and character in their applications and all applications are reviewed by the five members of the NHS Faculty Council before acceptance of membership.
 

The Sr. Mary Ellen Bernard Chapter of the National English Honor Society is part of a national organization exclusively for high school students and faculty who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. The NEHS promotes appreciation for English Language arts, including reading and writing poetry and prose. Events include writing contests, movie afternoons, a Poetry on the Porch celebration, book drives, and other service-oriented opportunities.

Preston's mental wellness club, is committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting emotional well-being among our school community. Our mission is to provide a safe and compassionate space where students can openly discuss, support, and raise awareness about mental health issues while fostering a culture of empathy and understanding.

Panther Vision produces video segments that are aired during Preston's daily announcement program, Nobody's Listening. Panther Vision club members can be seen behind the camera shooting events, in front of the camera interviewing fellow students or providing commentary for basketball games, and in the SMEB Center editing their stories. While the video production class is a senior elective, all students are welcome to join the Panther Vision club!
 

Photography is much more than just having a camera and taking pictures. Students in this club have opportunities to hone their skills by understanding and learning about what makes a good photograph, from composition to artistic expression. In addition, members of this club will learn how to use state of the art software to edit and enhance photographic images for their own use, as well as for publication. Students are encouraged to practice their skills while photographing school related activities and sporting events. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to explore this exciting side of the visual arts.

Preston's school newspaper offers students the chance to contribute via writing, photography, or cartooning. Writing topics include student life, current events, pop culture, arts and entertainment, school events, including sporting events, editiorial and opinion, and advice columns. 

The Preston Players gives students an opportunity to explore the world of theater through the annual musical. Whether joining the cast, working backstage on the crew, or making and organizing costumes and props, students experience how the creative process evolves into a live show. The intense three-month production period generates new friendships and a compassionate community through the expression of a common purpose.

PSP is a three year honors program, with a commitment to Christian Service and life long learning.  Students who meet the requirements will be invited to apply at the end of the their freshmen or sophomore year. 

Pretty and Personal is dedicated to nurturing self-confidence and creativity in our members. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore and enhance their cosmetic, fashion, and makeup skills while expressing their unique personalities

“La Alianza Española”, Preston’s Chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society, is an academic honor society sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Its purpose is to recognize high achievement in Spanish and to promote continuity of interest in Hispanic studies. Students who are academically eligible are invited to apply for membership in their sophomore year, documenting her academic status, leadership, and service. Members of the Society are required to get involved in Service and Academic projects that must be shared with the members.

Preston High School has Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading and Softball teams.

Click here to learn more about them on our Athletic Department Page.

The S.T.A.R. (Student Team Admissions Recruiters) club is a team of dedicated students from all grades who have a passion for Preston High School. Their purpose is to spread the word about the “Preston Spirit” by coordinating and participating in events and visits for potential new students. Because the S.T.A.R. club is an events club, we do not hold regular meetings. Most events take place in the evenings and on Saturdays. Events include: High School Fairs; Middle School Visits; Shadow day host; TACHS and Placement exam; PRESTFEST; Open House; Information Nights; Summer Orientation, Boot Camp.

The Stem Club will be working with engineering tomorrow to complete engineering projects ranging from programing to aerodynamics. These projects students will work with their hands to complete the projects. Students will also have the ability to talk to engineers currently working in the engineering fields. 

Stepping is a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps (Wikipedia). Stepping dates back to the early 20th century, when Black veterans of World War I enrolled in colleges. Inspired by their military training, they brought to their dances a highly rigorous, drill-like component and combined it with elements from other Black dances, just as today's steppers often add hip-hop movements. PHS’s Step Team performs their routines at home basketball games and provides entertainment by exhibiting their skills at various school and community functions.

The Preston Student Council is dedicated to serving as the voice of the student body and creating a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving school community. Our mission is to facilitate student engagement, drive positive change, and enhance the overall Preston High School experience through leadership, advocacy, and unity.

The mission of Preston's Travel Club is to ignite a passion for global learning by offering students the opportunity to use the world as their classroom through enriching trips organized in collaboration with EF Tours. We strive to broaden horizons, foster cultural appreciation, and inspire a deeper understanding of the world
 

The mission of Woman’s Empowerment club is to raise awareness of gender equality and related social issues that are happening in our post-modern world. We encourage open discussions on different topics to raise awareness of the club members as well as we focus on different projects that could broaden the perspective of the student body as a whole. The main goal of this club is to foster a sense of security for our student body and to create a place where girls of Preston are empowered and can openly speak about essential issues and topics relating to a young woman’s life. Feminist ideals such as self-confidence and positive body image are the overarching themes incorporated into our meetings.

 

As a member of the yearbook committee, you will all collectively become historians, journalists, and artists putting together a photojournalistic book that will be on shelves for years to come! What you do as a part of the yearbook team directly affects every person here at Preston High School, their families, future students, and your own future as well. It is an honor and a big responsibility to be a part of the yearbook staff!  Participants gain useful, real world skills in timemanagement, marketing, teamwork, and design principles. 

This club strives to educate its members on different medical specialties. Throughout the year we speak with multiple medical professions to learn more about their careers and what training they had to complete to get there. Students who are members of this club enjoy a stong interest in prusuing medicine after graduation.