Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) club is a dynamic and inclusive community dedicated to fostering academic excellence, college readiness, and personal growth among its members. Rooted in the belief that every student possesses the potential for success, the club provides a supportive environment where students come together to learn, collaborate, and inspire one another on their educational journeys.

Contact person:
Ashley Barone

Meets every other Tuesday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in room 15-209.

American Sign Language club introduces students to basic American Sign Language, Deaf culture, and fun language games. Anyone who is interested in learning ASL, practicing their ASL skills, and making new friends, is welcome!

Contact person:
Megan Albertz

Meets every other Wednesday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 5-105.

Animal Rescue Club is all about helping the animals in our community find loving homes and promoting proper interactions with animals. Students can earn volunteer hours by serving at the Humane Society or other local animal shelters. ARC will attend different adoption events in the community while also learning ways to work with animals positively, even in the wild. This club is for the animal lovers!

Contact person:
Rachel Smith

Meets every other Thursday, from 3:00  4:30 P.M., in Portable 5.

Art Club serves as a communal space for artists of all walks of life at JILHS. Our primary focus for the first semester will be preparing for the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival, a long-standing annual tradition of our art department. During the second semester, our members will determine our activities and chosen mediums.

Contact person:
Nicole Black

Meets every other Wednesday, frm 3:00 - 4:30 P.M., in room 4-103.

Arise and Shine allows students to connect with new and like-minded peers who wish to share their Christian faith and life experiences.

Contact person:
Johna Bingham

Meets Tuesdays, from 7:00 - 7:20 A.M., in Room 5-209.

Best Buddies aims to create a more inclusive and accepting environment for all students by fostering meaningful friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies is a global organization that promotes social inclusion and empowers individuals with IDD through friendship and leadership development.

Contact person(s):
Katerina Malone
John Carey

Meets Tuesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. in Room 6-105.

Think Pink is a safe space for members to discuss their mental health in regards to their battles with cancer. This terminal condition can affect one's mental health, and no one should feel the need to bottle their emotions. In this
club, we participate and encourage John I. students to be a part of walks for cancer. We also sell delicious baked goods, which will be sold during both lunches. We will volunteer for cancer foundations, visit patients in hospitals,
and pass out gifts crafted by our hard-working members. This is a place to bond and create long-lasting friendships!

Contact person:
Jordyn Declemente

Meets Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 9-103.

AICE tutoring is offered to all students who are aiming to prepare to retake the AICE exam or to best prepare for the exam by learning the essential skills.

Contact person:
Anthony Prunotto

Meets every other Wednesday or Thursday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in room 4-205.

The Community Service Club is a group of dedicated students committed to making a positive impact. Through various service projects, we aim to develop leadership skills, foster connections, and promote a culture of giving back. By joining us, you'll gain practical experience, meaningful friendships, and a sense of purpose while contributing to a more compassionate school community.

Contact person:
Jose Garcia Gosling

Meets every other Thursday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 4-217.

Dance Club members perform at the JILHS Pep Rallies, in addition to other school events. The club is open to all boys and girls interested; no experience is needed!

Contact person:
Wendy Freeman

Meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in room 8-207.

The Equality Club is a student-led organization focused on LGBTQ identity, support, and advocacy.

Contact person:
Mark Pickering

Meets the first Thursday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 4-214.

FCCLA expands students' leadership potential and develops the skills needed for life-planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication - all of which are necessary to be successful in both the home and workplace.

Contact person:
Bethania Abreu

Meets every second Wednesday of the month, from 2:50 - 3:50 P.M., in room 3-102.

First priority is a Christian club that meets to talk about and share the love of Jesus.

Contact person:
Lindsey Sconhoft

Meets once a month on Tuesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Portalbe 12.

Members of FLC can meet fellow students interested in aerospace propulsion, aerodynamics, and aerospace structures by participating in citizen science community service projects.

Contact person:
Stephen Peterson

Meets Thursdays, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M., in room 6-208.

The French Honor Society recognizes high achievement in French and stimulates interest in the study of French and francophone culture civilization.

Contact person:
Jean-Yves Marcelon

Meets the first and third Thursday of every month, from 2:50 - 3:30 P.M., in Room 3-102.

The Freshmen Class Club is a great opportunity for freshmen to start getting involved with Lancer Culture through event planning, collaborative activities, and community service!

Contact person:
Tyler Tust

Meets the second Thursday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 4-108.

FBLA is a business/ enterprise oriented club focused on training high school students on business principles as well as promoting community service. Students will compete on a local and national level.

Contact person:
Gibson Sylvestre

Meets on Mondays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 4-111.

GC's goal is to provide a place for students interested in competitive gaming, tournaments, and above all, elevating their level of play.

Contact person:
Stephen Peterson

Meets Tuesdays, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M., in room 6-208.

Going Green fosters enthusiasm for sustainability and service of our local environment, encouraging concern for environmental responsibility on campus and promoting activities such as recycling and other solutions for making our campus more "green."

Contact person(s):
Amanda Longo
Lorin West

Meets Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 5-210.

The Haitian Honors Club brings together all students with Haitian interests and/or background in order to fight isolation and increase their chances of success in school and society.

Contact person:
Harry Daniel

Meets the first Thursday of the month, from 7:00 - 7:20 A.M., in room 15-207.

HOSA is a medical organization for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Members strive to raise awareness about any medical issues within our community by teaching Hands Only CPR to help our communities be a safer place to live. Further, students work to educate the community about the dangers of sun exposure and skin cancers by stressing the importance of sunscreen and covering up any exposed areas of the body for long periods of time.

Contact person:
Tania Martinez

Meets Tuesdays or Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. in Room 3-101.

Interact is a service club for young people ages 12-18 who are passionate about making a difference while learning about the world and themselves.JILHS Interact club will be expected to organize at least two projects every year: one that helps our school or community and one that promotes international understanding.

Contact person:
Megan Albertz

Meets every other Wednesday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in room 5-105.

The International Thespian Society is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association. Thespian troupes serve students in grades 9–12.

Contact person:
Jordyn Declemente

Meets every other Monday, from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M., in Room 9-103.

JIVE members are given the opportunity to learn and develop proper vocal technique, and gain understanding of the vocal mechanism. Members will also learn to read musical notation, sight-sing, and appreciate many different styles of music through the study and performance of choral literature.

Contact person:
Eric Rios Rivera

Meets Wednesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 9-104.

The junior class plans and engages in social events that serve to encourage school spirit. Members of the junior class organize a variety of activities, such as the homecoming parade, pep rally, and dance. Members are also responsible for planning the senior prom.

Contact person:
Frances Rivera

Meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 9-201.

KeMeT Honors Club unites all students evolving within pockets of Western culture because all “Westerners” are linked to a common source for civilization.

Contact person:
Harry Daniel

Meets the first Tuesday and Friday of the month, from 7:00 - 7:20 A.M., in room 15-107.

Book club, literary society, and reading group.

Contact person:
Anthony Garcia

Meets Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 4-206.

La Casa de Las Americas promotes cultural enrichment, bilingualism, community consciousness, and strengthens friendship among its members through participation in several community events and collaborative activities.

Contact person:
Santiago Parra Cebeira

Meets Monday-Thursday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. in Room 15-208

The mission of the Latinos In Action (LIA) club is to offer an asset-based approach to bridging the graduation and opportunity gap for Latino students, working from within the educational system to create positive change. The end goal of everything we do is to empower Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. We accomplish this by focusing on four pillars: leveraging personal and cultural assets, excelling in education, serving the community, and developing leadership skills.

Contact person:
Carla Roda-Pina

Meets every other Tuesday, from 3:00 - 4:30 P.M., in Room 9-202.

Music Appreciation Club allows students to discover a deeper appreciation for music. Students will select a song for the group to listen to, discuss the song, and learn to play along using guitars, bongos, and ukuleles.

Contact person:
Charlene DaCosta

Meets the second Friday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 11-104.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a prestigious and nationally recognized organization that aims to recognize and honor outstanding high school students. At John I Leonard, the NHS chapter is a vibrant community of dedicated students who strive for academic excellence, leadership, service, and character development through collaborative activities and service events.

Contact person:
Naile Furones

Meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in the auditorium.

PHYZ goal is to build and recreate famous STEM demonstrations and learn the science and engineering behind it.

Contact person:
Stephen Peterson

Meets Wednesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 6-208.

The Poetry Club strives to provide students a place to learn and practice writing poetry. Members will practice with writing mechanics such as: figurative language, rhetorical devices (parallelism, allusion, repetition, etc.) grammar and punctuation. These techniques will be helpful for students’ personal, competitive, and educational writing.

Contact person:
Briana Mazzocchi

Meets every other Tuesday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. in room 6-201.

Lancer TTRPG club is a place for students to work on improvisational skills, critical thinking, arithmetic, and storytelling.

Contact person:
Anthony Garcia

Meets Wednesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in room 4-206.

The Scholarship and College Preparedness Club envisions a community where every student has access to information and resources that empower them to achieve their higher education aspirations. This club is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful college applications, scholarship searches, and college life. We seek to create a platform for students to share experiences, learn from experts, and access resources that enhance their chances of securing scholarships and excelling in their academic journey.

Contact person(s):
Cynthia Cassagnol
Justin Kay

Meets Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:30 P.M., in the Media Center.

SECME provides a space to develop STEM skills and encourages the practical application of STEM skills in project-based learning. This club will also be an informational clearinghouse for student science opportunities (internships, competitions, essay contests, Pathfinder, SCRIPPS, etc.) SECME will provide instructional/ social support and encourage students to participate in competitions (SECME, science fair, essay, etc.) Lastly, SECME strives to prepare members to participate in the required SECME Olympiad held in April.

Contact person:
Kimberly Crumpler

Meets Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 5-109.

The Senior Class Club serves as a platform for soon-to-be graduates to unite, engage socially, orchestrate gatherings, and craft enduring memories in their final academic year. These clubs frequently arrange a variety of activities, including fundraising endeavors, events, and other occasions aimed at commemorating the achievements and shared moments of the senior class.

Contact person:
Kevin Martinez

Meets the second Thursday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 9-201.

Serenity Club focuses on providing a safe and cozy space for students who enjoy container/hydroponic gardening, art + ceramics, mindfulness practice, and community service.

Contact person:
Nicole Black

Meets every other Tuesday, from 3:00 - 4:30 P.M., in Room 4-103.

SHS promotes awareness of Spanish Culture. Members are given the opportunity to serve as Tutors for other Spanish speaking students and adhere to the JILHS honor code. Students will additionally participate in school clean ups and other on and off-campus activities.

Contact person:
Viton Ana

Meets the first and third Thursday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 3-204.

Students are given the opportunity to compete at interscholastic Speech and Debate tournaments at the state and national levels.

Contact person:
Quentin Scruggs

This is an Elective Course (Room 15-901).

Sports Fan Club is for students who enjoy watching, playing, debating, and celebrating sports of different kinds. During meetings, we can stream live sporting events (when/if available) and showcase highlights from any/all sporting leagues. A long-term goal would be to take a field trip to a local sporting venue or college campus to attend an event. Members who are interested in playing a sport at the collegiate level will be provided resources to pursue their desired path. Community service may be available to members by working with youth leagues and collaborating with local colleges.

Contact person:
Brian Wilkeson

Meets every other Wednesday, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 15-204.

Chess and Strategy Board games that enable student spatial thinking.

Contact person:
Anthony Garcia

Meets Tuesdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in room 4-206.

Unidos provides a safe place for newcomers to the USA by creating a supportive peer group. This club encourages students to share their experience, become familiar with school/graduation requirements, practice their English, and enhance their social and emotional skills.

Contact person:
Priscila Sanchez-Ruiz

Meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in room 9-202.

Young Men of Distinction’s mission is to mentor, motivate, and guide adolescent boys to transition into young men with a purpose to obtain a higher education.

Contact person:
Leon Gaither

Meets biweekly Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., in Room 5-108.