Clubs and Organizations

The Art club will meet after school on the second B-day once a week (Tuesday or Wednesday) from 3 to 4:30 pm. You will get to create art in a welcoming atmosphere and be a part of a community that also enjoys art. There will be various club art and design focussed prompts ranging from drawing to watercolor to drafting. Any amount of participation/commitment is allowed, and no experience required.

Moderator: Ms. Merola

The AV Club is a club devoted to technical theater, especially in the areas of professional sound and lighting design and operation.

Club Moderator: Mr. Long

Open play badminton is open to all levels and interests. The club meets four to five times a semester.

Club Moderator: Mr. Keller

Welcome to The Padres Barbell Club! Our olympic weightlifting and powerlifting program is designed to prepare athletes for the sport of weightlifting in a safe and effective training system crafted to improve technique and build strength.

We will focus on the Snatch and Clean and Jerk, but the training will not be limited to those two lifts. We also offer powerlifting. This is a club where we develop and teach the basics of weightlifting in a long-term athletic development format that emphasizes movement competency and overall fitness. We help meet strength goals and create opportunities to build new and healthy relationships through fitness. All are welcome!

For more information, please contact Barbell Club Moderator Mr. Brian Emejuru.

Serra’s hottest club on campus was created for students to learn and share the secrets of the art of grilling—from tailgating to backyard entertaining—in a hands-on environment.

Club Moderators: Mr. Morton 

Intro to beach volleyball. We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Notre Dame High School, Belmont. All levels welcome.

Moderator: Mr. Blundell

Big Brothers is made up of a group of juniors who serve as Big Brothers to freshmen. Club members support individual freshmen and support the Frosh Orientation weekend with Campus Ministry and Activities.

The Block Society Club is one of the oldest clubs at Serra. Made up of students who have excelled in the areas of athletics, academics, service or performing arts (and have earned their "Block S"), the Block Club supports school activities and is active in various areas of service.

This is a bowling league for our Serra High School men. We create teams and play every Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at BelMateo Bowl.

Our student-directed club brings together students who are interested in business. We invite speakers from our community and organize fun events for our members.  All Padres are welcome to join us any time.

Club Moderator: Barb Luis

The Chess and Classic Games will meet for both “casual” friendly play, as well as for tournament play! Our aim is to meet one to two times per month. Additionally, will add MTG for casual play for interested duelers! Finally, players interested in D&D are also invited to sign up as there will be meeting times set up for this as well.

Moderator: Chris Quiery

The Christian Service and Justice Club helps plan the fall and spring justice projects. We also help coordinate Christian Service opportunities for all students. We will become advocates for those who do not have a voice in our community and world.

Moderator: Mrs. Ward

If you dream of climbing the steps of the United States Capitol or lobbying for your favorite cause, then consider signing up for the Close-Up Club. Join other Padres in their quest to make a difference by learning about the important role of citizens in a democracy. Close Up is a weeklong program jam-packed with the sights and sounds of Washington D.C. The program brings students to the heart of Washington to see the United States government in action. Students meet face-to-face with members of Congress, leading policy experts and influential lobbyists during question-and-answer sessions and debates.

Club Moderator: Mr. Carey

The Creative Writing Club is one of Serra’s longest running clubs, and we welcome new members at all times during the year!

Club activities include: 

• the bi-monthly publication of 451 Press, our online magazine and platform for student work,
• exploring new forms and genres of creative writing and storytelling, 
• discovering new digital platforms for sharing creative work, and 
• the occasional field trip to hear or meet other writers!  

Club members regularly share their drafts with one another for constructive feedback to prepare. NO STRESS! The club generally meets once every few weeks, but we meet more often when preparing a new issue of 451Press for publication.  Again, new members are welcome at any time during the year. 

Join the Creative Writing Club and see your ideas flourish!

Club Moderator: Mr. Vallez-Kelly

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) recognizes our top academic students. CSF points are awarded on a scale with three points for a semester A and one for a B, with 10 points required.

Club Moderators: Mrs. Ghidossi and Mrs. Zoucha

Road cycling, mountain biking, and racing are all part of the Cycling Club. Featured activities include various rides throughout the bay area and the opportunity to hear speakers on bike safety, form, and endurance.

Be a part of Serra History! Join the mountain biking team and compete in a co-ed sport with other high schools in Northern California. No experience is necessary--training camps, team rides and equipment are available for support. Most rides and races take place on Sundays, so even if you're on another team, you could join!

Club Moderator: Mrs. Dowden

Do you like to debate?
Do you like to discuss current events?
Do you like politics?
Would you like to learn more about issues and controversies in American History?

Past Activities:

• Guest Speakers
• Field Trip City Hall (SF and SM), San Francisco Federal Building
• Working for San Mateo County Elections
• Elks Club Speech Contest

Join the Democracy Club and voice your opinion!! Everyone is welcome to join!

Democracy Club Website

Club Moderator: Sean Dugoni

This is the chance for you, the spectator, to become the coach, general manager, and expert prognosticator during the upcoming sports seasons. 

• Draft a team during the NFL season, and manage their progress throughout the year.
• Show your expertise with College Football during the College Bowl Pickem contest
• Join in NFL Monday Night Madness game and the NFL Playoff Challenge
• And don’t forget to research and create your perfect NCAA basketball bracket during the March Madness Bracket Challenge

Entry to these contests is FREE…..w/ gift card Prizes are awarded to our winners!

Club Moderator: Chris Houle

The Serra Film Club is aimed at bringing together students who have a passion for any and all aspects of film. Students have the opportunity to participate in writing, acting, directing, editing and producing short films, as well as viewing and critically reflecting on student and professionally produced films of varying genres and time periods.

Club Moderator: Dan Nolan

The French Club provides students an opportunity to experience fine French restaurants, French cinema and francophone culture around the bay area.

If you’re interested in planes, helicopters or any other type of aviation, this is the club for you. Flight simulators, guest speakers, and other aviation related events are all activities organized by members for the club.

Golf Club is a place for students interested in golfing either competitively or just for fun. 

Club Moderator: Mr. Langridge

A group of students working to make Serra and the Bay Area a more sustainable space. We work with Students from across the county to make this goal happen. If there is interest, our first task will be to set up the saltwater aquarium in the science wing. 

Moderator: Ms. Thaler

The Health and Fitness Club will meet to discuss topics in health and wellness. Will convene for 30-45 minute workouts in-person as well as via Zoom. Workouts will supplement student’s participation in any sport.  

Moderator: Chris Quiery

The International Thespian Society is an honor society for theatre students designed to honor student achievement in the theatre arts.

Moderator: Lawrence Long

Students actively experience the excitement of a courtroom setting, where they work in teams, exchange ideas, set goals, and examine issues. By studying hypothetical cases and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students also improve their presentation skills.

Club Moderator: Dr. Christopher Buckels '01 and Mr. Hoyt

Serra's Mock Trial Club website.

Students celebrate different cultures from around the world.

Club Moderators: Mrs. Chen and Ms. Talavera

The NBHS is an academic organization affiliated through the National Business Education Association that recognizes dynamic student achievement in business education at the high school level.

Club Moderator: Chris Houle

Members of the National Honor Society are selected by a faculty committee from applicants who are juniors and seniors with a minimum of a 3.5 unweighted grade point average, or a 3.7 weighted GPA, who have displayed leadership, service and excellent character. The group assists students with tutoring.

Club Moderators: Mrs. Karen Ghidossi and Mrs. Jane Zoucha

The No Bystander Club works to discuss, inform, and advocate on behalf of  marginalized communities and issues present within our society. Through the power of conversation, students can learn and engage in new ways to support not only the Padre community, but others as well.

Moderator: Mr. Hoyt.

The main function of the Physics Club is tutoring during office hours. We meet in room B205 before physics tests to study and tutor each other. Experienced physics students help the current students.  Guest speakers and videos of current physics events are promoted.

Moderator: Mr. Plett

More information coming soon.

Moderator: Dr. Mann

Robotics combines software, electronics, mechanical engineering, power tool use, game strategy, marketing and community relations to form a team of students who compete against Bay Area schools by constructing a robot.

Club Moderator: Ms. Stephens

The mission of the Rock Climbing Club is to conquer the rock walls of our local indoor climbing gyms with ambitions of learning a new and fun recreational activity. 

Find out more about the Rock Climbing Club here!

Club Moderator: Mary Dowden

The Rugby Club plays a full schedule and competes against other high schools in our area. There are fifteen athletes on each side with varsity and JV teams. 

Can’t get enough? Join the science club to participate in more hands- on science activities; be a part of bringing science to life.

Club Moderator: Tara Mann

The intention of the Serra Everforward Group is to create opportunities for upper division Padres to find more chances to come together and build relationships through experiential activities. This can include casual lunches and ‘life’ conversations, college visits, group workouts, competitive tournaments, anything! Intention is to be student-led and wellness focused.

Moderator: Mr. Arias and Mr. Quiery

Who are the Serranaders and why should I join? The Serranaders is a group of a capella singers (no instruments but the voices) who sing at a few concerts during the year.

They rehearse once a week after school on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 under the guidance of Mr. Murphy in the music room. We are looking for boys who want to have a blast, share their voices and create music together. We are looking to convert this group from more of a 1950’s style doo-wop vibe into more of a Pentatonix vibe with beatboxers and such. 

Club Moderator: Mr. Murphy

The Spirit Boosters Club promotes school spirit by providing special activities to enhance the overall Padre athletic experience.

Moderators: Mr. Rapp

The Sports Debate Club is the place where you make your opinions known!  It’s the place where you make your case for league MVP’s, Hall of Fame candidates, Heisman Trophy winners, Cy Young hopefuls, Super Bowl favorites, Stanley Cup contenders and NBA pretenders. All sports topics in every league are on the table.  

EVERYONE IS WELCOME, REGARDLESS OF PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE!!

Club members choose the debate topics. The format is generally informal, but we certainly can explore formal debate structure.

Club Moderator: Mr. Goyette

Under the direct supervision of Junipero Serra's Certified Athletic Trainer and team physician, students will learn and apply basic first aid and injury prevention skills, hydration management of athletes, basic anatomy and injury assessment, as well as leadership, time management skills and professionalism.

Moderator: Mr. Meek and Mr. Attard

The Stock and Economics Club gives members a space to develop useful investing skills by competing against friends online in a fun, accurate, and interactive stock market game.  

Moderator: Mr. Mock

Tri-M is a national musical honor society that recognizes students for their leadership in the musical field. Students who join Tri-M will have the opportunity to promote our music program, both on and off campus. We are looking for people who want to help spread word of our program by performing in the community, helping with advertising and by representing our music program at various functions.

The general counsel will meet once a month during club or office hours to discuss ideas for achieving these goals. In order to join, you must take part in the Initiation Concert where you’ll have to perform a short piece for a small audience in the band room. The Initiation Concert is on Friday, Nov. 4th in the afternoon.

Did I mention this looks GREAT on your college transcript and you get an extra cord and pins for graduation?

Club Moderator: Mr. Murphy

The Tri-School Choir has a long standing tradition here at Serra. The group was formed by taking the Serra Men’s Choir, Mercy Choir and Notre Dame de Namur Choirs and combining them. Things have shifted and we now take any singers from Serra, Mercy and NDB who want to join. We will be meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This group will be co-directed by Mr. Murphy (Serra) and Mr. Watts (Mercy).

We will be singing in four to five concerts throughout the year including the Christmas Concert at Serra and Mercy, the Spring Concert at Serra and Mercy, our trip, a music festival in May and a Catholic school choral festival in January. An attendance policy will be enforced to make sure students are showing up to rehearsals. This group will likely join the band program on their trip this Spring.

Club Moderator: Mr. Murphy

Play at lunch on B-Days. We also play starting at 10:30 a.m. on office hours and club days. Meet on the football field. We toss the disc around and then we choose teams and get started.

Club Moderator: Mr. Plett

The Video Game Club gives Padre gamers of all levels a fun and exciting social atmosphere to compete during tournament or open play, share their skills and socialize with other gamers.

Moderator: Mr. Nolan

Zumba Dance and exercise club.

Moderator: Ms. Andrade and Ms. Labrador