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Clubs and Activities

With over 70 different clubs, honor societies, and activities, PVI students have every opportunity to become the confident, well-rounded leaders they are called to be.
Whether it’s caring for their soul, sharpening their intellect, developing a talent, or serving others, PVI students Grow in Grace and Wisdom beyond the school day by participating in an array of activities and clubs. The numerous extra-curricular activities that exist at Paul VI have been created by students to meet the needs and interests of our diverse student population. All clubs are student-run with a faculty moderator. Each fall students are invited to a club fair to learn and signup for clubs. Here is a list of the clubs and moderators for 2022-2023.  

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  • Spiritual

    Campus Ministry Liturgy Team (CMLT)
    Promotes our faith community through liturgy, retreats, and numerous service projects.
     
    Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC)
    A chance for members of various athletic teams to join together in prayer and service.

    Fortis Feminia

    Liturgical Musicians
    Singers and instrumentalists lead the assembly in song at school-wide Mass and during other opportunities to share their God-given talents.

    Navigating a Purpose (NAP)

  • Academic

    Asian Culture Club
    Provides activities to develop an interest in Asian culture and promotes camaraderie among students in Chinese classes.
     
    Book Club
    Students who love to read and talk about books!

    Coding

    DECA

    Engineering
    Offers opportunities to collaborate in designing and building projects that explore the principles of various engineering fields.

    Entrepreneurship

    French Club
    Provides activities to develop an interest in the French language and culture and promotes camaraderie among students in French classes.
     
    German Club
    Provides activities to develop an interest in Germanic cultural heritage and promotes camaraderie among students in German classes.
     
    It’s Academic
    Competes on the “It’s Academic Show” and at other local academic competitions.
     
    Junior Classical League (Latin Club)
    Provides activities to develop an interest in classical studies and promotes camaraderie among students in Latin classes.

    Math Club

    Math League (Junior)
    Challenges students to work on more complex math problems and compete with other students in Fairfax County schools.
     
    Math League (Senior)
    Challenges students to work on more complex math problems from upper-level math and compete with other students in Fairfax County schools.

    Medical Club
    A club for students who are interested in having a career in healthcare.

    Model Judiciary
    Increases awareness of our judicial process and allows students to compete as trial attorneys on the local and state level.

    Model United Nations
    Increases awareness of the process and purpose of the United Nations and allows students to compete in mock UN hearings with other schools.

    Philosophy Club

    Psychology Club

    Spanish Club
    Provides activities to develop an interest in Hispanic cultural heritage and promotes camaraderie among students in Spanish classes.

  • Athletic

    Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC)
    A chance for members of various athletic teams to join together in prayer and service.

    Hiking Club

    Intramural Sports
    Allows students to experience structured and enjoyable team competition.

    Weightlifting Club

  • Cultural

    Anime Club
    A safe space for any student to enjoy Anime and to     learn about and enjoy the beauty of Japanese culture, art, and traditions.

    Asian Culture Club

    French Club
    Provides activities to develop an interest in the French language and culture and promotes camaraderie among students in French classes.
     
    German Club
    Provides activities to develop an interest in Germanic cultural heritage and promotes camaraderie among students in German classes.

    Junior Classical League (Latin Club)
    Provides activities to develop an interest in classical studies and promotes camaraderie among students in Latin classes.

    Spanish Club
    Provides activities to develop an interest in Hispanic cultural heritage and promotes camaraderie among students in Spanish classes.

  • Fine Arts

    Learn more about the Fine Arts Department at PVI.
    Students who perform in bands, ensembles, and choirs at concerts and school functions throughout the year are part of their academic curriculum classes.
     
    Choral
    Praise and Worship

    Instrumental Music
    Jazz Band

    Liturgical Musicians -     Singers and instrumentalists lead the assembly in song at school-wide Mass and during other opportunities to share their God-given talents.

    Music Performance Club

    Theatre
    Cappies - PVI’s chapter of the international program that recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students with teenage playwrights; membership is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

    IMPROV - The PVI IMPROV team makes it up as they go along.

    PVI Players - Promotes theater arts within the school and to the local community.

    Tech Club

  • Honor Societies

    Art Honor Society
    Recognizes high achievement in art and promotes creative thinking in visual arts.
     
    Chinese Honor Society          
    Recognizes high achievement in Chinese, promotes interest in Chinese studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.

    French Honor Society
    Recognizes high achievement in French, promotes interest in French studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.
     
    German Honor Society
    Recognizes high achievement in German, promotes interest in German studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.
     
    International Thespian Society
    A theater arts service organization that promotes the theater program.
     
    Latin Honor Society
    Recognizes high achievement in Latin, promotes interest in Latin studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.
     
    National Honor Society (NHS)
    Recognizes qualities of leadership, scholarship, character, and service in selected juniors and seniors while providing varied services to the school community.
     
    Spanish Honor Society
    Recognizes high achievement in Spanish, promotes interest in Hispanic studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students.

    Tri-M Honor Society (Music)
    Is an international honor society that recognizes secondary music students for their musical ability, academic excellence, school involvement, and community service.

  • Leadership

    Big Brothers/Big Sisters
    Representatives from each Advisory help current and new students adjust to life at PVI and get involved so that every student has a remarkable high school experience.

    DECA

    Entrepreneurship

    Student Ambassadors
    Official representatives and spokespersons for Paul VI at school and community events.
     
    Student Government Association (SGA)
    Governs and represents the student body on issues of school policy and academics; organizes and oversees many of our school events.

  • Publications

    PVI Literary Magazine (The Panther Collection)
    Poems, Short Stories, and Artwork are published in an annual magazine. Magazines can be viewed online. 

    Newspaper (The Panther Press)
    Writes, edits, and publishes online news articles.
     
    Yearbook (Imprints)
    Provides a documented history of the school year in picture and prose.

  • Service

    Learn more about all PVI students’ commitment to service.

    Panthers for Life
    The student-led Pro-Life movement at Paul VI.

    Panther Pals
    Fosters friendship, understanding, and acceptance among students in the Options program and students from the general education population.
     
    Peer Mentoring
    Fosters interpersonal skills, compassion, and advocacy skills for both students with intellectual disabilities as well as their peer mentor; peer mentoring is a co-curricular service opportunity.

    Pink & White Club
    Open to all girls at PVI; serves as an informal setting for sharing and discussing a variety of topics and encouraging one another in positive relationships and attitudes, and in becoming women of character, integrity, and purity.

    R.E.A.C.H.
    Make a difference in our school through a chain reaction of kindness and compassion as taught by Rachel Scott.

  • Special Interests

    Adventure's Club

    Anime Club
    A safe space for any student to enjoy Anime and to     learn about and enjoy the beauty of Japanese culture, art, and traditions.

    Asian Culture Club

    Big Brothers Big Sisters

    Board Game Club

    Book Club
    Students who love to read and talk about books!

    Chess Club
    Students play chess in a social setting while building a competitive team.

    Cinema Studies Club
    This club is about educating the youth about the importance of film criticism and how important it can be to look deeper into the plots of movies, and all the little details that can be in them.

    Debate Club
    Promotes self-confidence as members learn to research, work as a team, and formulate arguments; students have opportunities to compete regionally (not required to compete to be a member of the club).

    Fashion Club

    Financial Investment Club

    Fishing Club

    Gaming Club
    Students socialize and interact with one another while playing various gaming systems.

    Gardening Club

    Heart to Heart

    Hiking Club
     
    Intramural Sports
    Allows students to experience structured and enjoyable team competition.

    Medical Club
    A club for students who are interested in having a career in healthcare.

    Military Club
    Emphasizes awareness of all things military as well as service to the military community.

    Model United Nations
    Increases awareness of the process and purpose of the United Nations and allows students to compete in mock UN hearings with other schools.

    Panther Pals

    Panthers Unite
     
    Philosophy Club

    Photography Club
    A club for students who enjoy taking pictures. There are opportunities to have your pictures appear in school publications like Thursday Thoughts and Panther Tracks and serve as the on-site photographer for various school events. 

    Ping Pong Club

    Pink & White Club
    Open to all girls at PVI; serves as an informal setting for sharing and discussing a variety of topics and encouraging one another in positive relationships and attitudes, and in becoming women of character, integrity, and purity.

    Psychology Club

    Sunrise Club

    The Hope Project

    VI Man Spirit Club
    Promotes school spirit by supporting athletic teams and other school activities.

    Yarnville
    Cross stitch, knit, and crocheting. 

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St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a private college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9-12 in Chantilly, Virginia, seeking to help our students Grow in Grace and Wisdom. Our school is part of the Diocese of Arlington and offers rigorous academics, an inclusive community focused on spiritual and leadership formation, and a proud athletic tradition featuring nationally renowned programs competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.

St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.