Clubs and Activities

List of 8 items.

• Spiritual

  Campus Ministry Team
  Promotes our faith community through liturgy, retreats, and numerous service projects

   

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

   

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

   

  Salesian Spirituality
  Promotes the teachings of our school’s patron saint, St. Francis de Sales

• Honor Societies

  Art Honor Society
  Recognizes high achievement in art and promotes creative thinking in visual arts

   

  French Honor Society
  Recognizes high achievement in French, promotes interest in French studies, and provides tutorial assistance for other students

   

  Chinese Honor Society          

  Recognizes high achievement in Chinese, promotes interest in Chinese 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

   

  Music Honor Society (Tri-M)
  Recognizes high achievement in choir, band, and strings

   

  National Honor Society
  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

• Publications

  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
  
  

  PVI Literary Magazine (The Panther Collection)

  Poems, Short Stories, and Artwork published in an annual magazine. 

  
  

• Service

  Learn more about all PVI students’ commitment to service.
  
  
  

  F.I.S.H ( Friends Inviting Sharing Healing)
  Dedicated to helping everyone feel welcome and a part of the community

   

  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

   

  Panthers for Life

  The student-led Pro-Life movement at Paul VI

• Academic

  Asian Culture Club
  Provides activities to develop interest in Asian culture and promotes camaraderie among students in Chinese classes

   

  Computer Competitions Club
  Enhances knowledge of computer hardware and software

   

  French Club
  Provides activities to develop interest in French language and culture and promotes camaraderie among students in French classes

   

  German Club
  Provides activities to develop 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
  Provides activities to develop interest in classical studies and promotes camaraderie among student in Latin classes

   

  Junior Math League
  Challenges students to work on more complex math problems and compete with other students in Fairfax County schools

   

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

   

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

• 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

   

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

   

  Student Ambassadors
  Official representatives and spokespersons for Paul VI at school and community events

   

  Student Government Association
  Governs and represents the student body on issues of school policy and academics; organizes and oversees many of our school events

• Special Interests

  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

   

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

   

  Cooking Club
  Students learn basic kitchen skills through hands-on activities—and, of course, enjoy the snacks and treats they make

   

  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)

   

  FYI-PVI
  Produces morning video announcements

   

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

   

  Guitar Club
  Students interested in playing electric and acoustic guitar are welcome and skill level is not emphasized

   

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

   

  Intramural Sports
  Allows students to experience structured and enjoyable team competition

   

  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

   

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

   

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

   

  Reading in the Movies
  Combines the best of two worlds, the written word and motion pictures based on books

   

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

   

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

   

  Young Politicians
  A gathering of students across the political spectrum, this club allows members to discuss current political events and stances honestly and respectfully

• Fine Arts

  Learn more about the Fine Arts at PVI.
  
  
  

  Student musicians perform in the following bands, ensembles, and choirs at concerts and school functions throughout the year.

   

  Band
  
  

  Jazz Band

   

  Concert Band

   

  Pep Band

   

  String Ensemble

   

  Wind Ensemble

   

  Chorus
  
  

  Show Choir

   

  Concert Choir

   

  Drama
  Various classes covering all aspects of theater; produces two major productions each year; provides all technical support for the Paul VI community

   

  Art
  All levels from introduction to AP Art; produces school-wide art shows and provides other creative support to the school community