Clubs, Affinity Groups and Programs

The Anime and Manga Club meets monthly to learn about this exciting genre of animation! Club meetings will include presentations of various art and styles, character archetypes, themes and plots, and introductions to the Japanese culture that takes place in the animations.  Click here for more information.

The Asian & Pacific Islander Student Union is a safe space for students from all ethnic backgrounds to engage in shared dialogue and celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and traditions. Through meaningful discussions, cultural events, civic engagement efforts, and collaboration with other affinity groups on campus, APISU members will meet and network within specific ethnic groups and also find ways to come together in their shared identities. APISU strives to provide members with a meaningful cultural experience that will deepen their understanding of what it means to be an Asian and/or Pacific Islander student at Presentation High School. Currently, within the APISU is Manawa (Presentation Polynesian Club) and FASS (Filipino American Student Society).

The Astronomy Club is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about space and astronomy. To learn more, click here.

The Big-Little Sister program places new students into groups led by an upper-class student who will help them adjust to high school life. To learn more, click here.

The mission of the Black Student Union is to empower, represent and provide a safe space for African American students at Presentation. Along with this we have goals of advocating for equality while educating students on Black culture, heritage, and practices. We provide education and awareness about Black culture while community building within Presentation along with our Black sisters outside of our school. We have goals to remove barriers that have been preventing Black students to be proud of their culture and remove negative perceptions of Presentation being a
school with little diversity.

Bring Change 2 Mind’s high school program gives teens a platform to share their voices and to raise awareness around mental health. Our goal is to empower students to educate one another and their communities, and to create a culture of peer support within their schools. Together, we’ll fight the stigma around mental illness.  For more information, click here.

The Finance and Entrepreneurship Club provides an academic, professional environment within Presentation for students to foster knowledge in marketing, entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, business administration, and finance.  For more information, click here. 

The California Scholarship Federation fosters high standards of scholarship, citizenship and service. To learn more, click here.

Open to students of all faith traditions, this club encourages students to develop and share their faith through prayer, small group sharing and ministry. To learn more, click here.

In keeping with the Presentation motto, "Not Words, But Deeds," the Community Involvement Club at Presentation coordinates service opportunities and raises awareness of social justice issues. To learn more, click here.

Panther Studios offers students a variety of opportunities to hone their visual storytelling skills through broadcast journalism, documentary filmmaking and film production. To learn more, click here.

Future in Film Club is dedicated to educating girls about jobs in the film industry, gaining a wider knowledge of movies, and promoting more women to participate in film.  Our goal is to cultivate creativity, advocate for women’s representation in film, and give the women of Presentation an appreciation for a wider genre of films.  For more information, click here.

Gaming Corner is a club that gives students the opportunity to learn about and express their interest and passion for video games. It is a club open to everyone and has no skill or knowledge requirement. Our goal is to create a great place to hang out with friends and create bonds while playing video games. This club gives students a place to gather and play video games.

Girls Who Code allows students the opportunity to create games and apps by learning coding languages such as Scratch and Javascript. To learn more, click here.

Spontaneous Combustion is made up of a group of talented and quick-witted students who compete for laughs. To learn more, click here.

The International Thespian Society allows students to produce four main stage productions each year. To learn more, click here.

Presentation’s Indian Dance Team named “Jazba” is an after-school activity that
provides opportunities to learn not just dance, but also creative thinking, time management,
leadership, and team collaboration. Jazba allows students to be immersed and learn more
about the South Asian culture. Through different types of dance forms (Bollywood, Bhangra,
western, folk, classical, and traditional dance), members can actively be involved in all levels
of production. Members can expect to practice twice a week (once on a weekday and once on
a weekend), and will perform with other high school students in shows and competitions all
over the Bay Area. We encourage anyone who loves to dance to come try out!   For more information, click here.

The vision of the LatinX Club is to increase Latin culture on campus and create an opportunity for students to explore Latinx history and celebrate Latin heritage.  For more information, click here.

Open to all students, the Leadership Academy offers 10 workshops designed to teach core leadership skills including goal-setting, mission development, project management and team-building. To learn more, click here.

Liturgical Band offers students the opportunity to explore their faith through music. To learn more, click here.

Open to all students with an enthusiasm for math, students compete in math contests against other schools both on and off campus. To learn more, click here.

The Math & Science Academy offers a variety of opportunities for students to explore math and science outside of the classroom. To learn more, click here.

Mock Trial hopes to develop leadership, civility, and effective advocacy skills necessary for all careers, specifically law. The club activities will include case studies, jury persuasion, civil cross examination, and trial preparation.  For more information, click here.

Mu Alpha Theta is a two-year honor society for students who show great ability and interest in mathematics. To learn more, click here.

The National Art Honor Society recognizes students who show outstanding ability in art. To learn more, click here.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the biggest club organization in the US established to recognize outstanding high school students. NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
The four pillars of NHS are to encourage academic achievement, promote community service,
foster leadership and collaboration, and advance personal development.  For more information, click here.

Panther Pride is the spirit club at Presentation and supports athletics, theater, performances and service events. To learn more, click here.

Panthers Exploring Medicine gives students insight into the exciting, fast-paced field of healthcare through presentations, guest speakers, field trips and research opportunities. For more information, click here.

The Peer Ministry program is designed to deepen the spiritual experience of its members and the school community. The program includes participation of sophomore, junior, and senior students of all faiths. For more information, click here.

PAC is an extension of the Presentation Admissions Office. Its members promote the school's mission and philosophy during a variety of admissions events, including shadow visits. For more information, click here.

The Presentation Animal Wellness Squad, PAWS, offers opportunities for students to help animals in need. For more information, click here.

This program provides peer tutors for students who need extra help in a particular subject. Any student with a minimum 3.0 in a specific subject area is eligible to tutor in that subject. Students interested in tutoring should register in the Study Center.  For more information, click here.

The mission of the Presentation Psychology Club is to give its members the opportunity to participate in fun psych activities, beyond what is offered in any psychology classes at Pres. These activities will allow members to explore their interest in the field of psychology! The club will also help spread awareness about data that we, as a club, will gather from the Presentation student body. Ultimately, our members will experience a subject, outside of a classroom environment, that may interest them in future careers.

Robotics introduces young women to STEM fields by hands-on engineering, programming and design. For more information, click here.

With fifteen percent of the Presentation student body as members, Speech and Debate has established itself as one of the most competitive teams at both the state and national levels. To learn more, click here.

The Student Council consists of the ASB officers, class officers and homeroom representatives. All positions are elected by the student body. Student Council coordinates and sponsors dances, leadership conferences Panther Pandemonium and Class Day. For more information, click here.

The Student Environmental Action Society promotes environmental awareness within the school and the community and encourages conservation of the environment and its resources. To learn more, click here.

SPA is a non-partisan group whose purpose is to foster an interest in politics among PHS students and to encourage active involvement in political causes. Among the activities planned are forums, debates, mock elections, and political awareness days.  For more information, click here.

The mission of the Treats for Eats Baking Club is to combine passion for baking with philanthropic values. We teach members the basics of baking and incorporate service by donating to charity. Club meetings include presentations about the basics of baking, such as information about ingredients and taste testings of those ingredients. The Treats for Eats Baking Club also holds bake sales featuring treats baked by our members. All of the proceeds of these bake sales go to a charity that helps feed those who do not have enough to eat.

Women in Computer Science encourages students to consider technology as a future career by exposing them to coding and real-life applications of computer science. To learn more, click here.

The Women's Advocacy Club promotes and encourages feminist advocacy and empowerment. To learn more, click here.

In Yearbook, students hone their reporting and photography skills while gaining hands-on experience in production and design. To learn more, click here.