Clubs & Organizations - Hilton Head Christian Academy

HHCA CLUBS & STUDENT LEADERSHIP

At Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA), student life extends far beyond the classroom. Our extracurricular clubs and organizations give Middle and Upper School students the opportunity to explore interests, grow as leaders, and develop their God-given gifts. With a wide range of options outlined below, every student is encouraged to find a place to connect, contribute, and thrive--building social awareness, empathy, and Christ-centered relationships along the way.

Questions?

Reach out to Mr. Nathan Martinez, Director of Student Life.

CLUBS

💙 Agape Jr.

☺️ Agape Latte

PUrpose:

Agape Latte was created to "quietly" spread joy and kindness to HHCA students and staff, fostering a positive and empathetic school community.

Description:

Agape Latte is a student led group that organizes Wisdom Wednesday and other random acts of kindness throughout the school year with hopes to instill an inclusive, positive, and kind atmosphere at HHCA.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Megan Robbins

🎣 BASS FISHING CLUB

purpose:

The Bass Fishing Club is an opportunity for outdoorsman to represent HHCA through bass fishing, and build community with like-minded individuals.

Description:

New for the 2025-2026 school year, the Bass Fishing Club will meet periodically and participate in tournaments throughout the year.

Who Can participate:

Middle and Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Rachel Odum

📚 Battle of the Books (BOB)

purpose:

Battle of the Books (BOB) was designed to encourage Lower School students to read often, enjoy reading, and to represent HHCA at the state level.

Description:

4th–5th grade students who love reading and a little friendly competition make up HHCA's BOB team. Members read books from a pre-determined SCISA list, meeting during lunch to review, share favorites, and prepare for an annual state-wide competition in January.

Who Can Participate:

Students in 4th & 5th grade

aDVISOR:

Mrs. Sarah Atkins

✝️ bible buddies

purpose:

Bible Buddies was created to help students and their peers know the love of Jesus Christ. This group hopes to teach others how to read their Bible, understand the importance of Scripture, learn how to spend time with Christ, and what it means to be a Christian. Approaching the unique experiences and challenges that Upper School students face is not only helpful, but essential in today's world. The mission of this club is to help others live a life that God is proud of.

Description:

Bible Buddies is a 10th grade, student-led bible study open to all 10th graders. The goal is to help others know the love of Jesus Christ and the importance of Scripture. The prayer of it's leaders is for their peers know what it means to be a Christian. Each meeting presents a theme and Bible lesson.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Megan Robbins

♟️ Chess Club

purpose:

The HHCA Chess Club fosters and enhances critical thinking skills through the game of chess.

Description:

Members learn how to play chess using basic movements and strategies while increasing critical thinking skills. Participation also teaches team members how to engage in respectful and friendly competition. In addition to statewide fall and spring tournaments, members have the opportunity to participate in local competitions.

Who Can Participate:

Middle and Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mr. Matt Lingafelt

🗞️ the crest (school newspaper)

🎺 Eagles Pep Band & Jazz Band

Jazz Band:

The Eagles Jazz Band was established in 2011 as a premier instrumental ensemble of Hilton Head Christian Academy. Eagles Jazz Band alumni and current members have performed all through out the community as young professional musicians and have performed at the Jazz for All Ages Jazz Festival, the Jazz Corner, Seahawk Cultural Center, Crescendo Festival & Palmetto Bluff, among many other venues. The band has sent several students to the award winning Hilton Head Jazz Camp and n January 2023 had the honor of performing at the JEN (Jazz Educators Network) national conference and working with clinician and five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten.

Pep Band:

Friday Night Lights at HHCA not be complete without the Eagles Pep Band. Led by Mr. James Berry, the Eagles Pep Band has become a staple at HHCA pep rallies and varsity football games.

who can participate:

Middle and Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mr. James Berry

☕️ Entrepreneurship Club

♻️ Environmental Club (uniform swap)

purpose:

The purpose of the Environmental Club is to reuse and recycle as much as possible on campus.

Description:

HHCA's Environmental Club works throughout the year to reduce waste and help students and families make the most of various on-campus resources. Their milestone project is a year-long uniform swap which is located in Eagle Village in cottage 101.

Who can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Megan Robbins

🏇 equestrian club

purpose:

HHCA’s Equestrian Club connects families who share a love of horseback riding while giving Lower and Middle School students a unique extracurricular opportunity.

Description:

Open to students in grades 1–8, no prior riding experience is required.

Who Can Participate:

HHCA Lower and Middle School Students

Club Advisor:

Brittany Miller

Please refer to this flyer for details:

🙏 FCA

purpose:

HHCA's chapter of FCA strives to support and encourage athletes in their walk with Christ

Description:

FCA seeks to unite faith with athletics to impact the world for Christ. HHCA's FCA chapter meets on Wednesday mornings during the school year and is open to all Middle School and Upper School students. Small groups and guest speakers encourage student athletes to be good examples for Christ on our campus, in competition, and in the community. We participate in FCA's annual Fields of Faith and we participate in leadership and athletic camps throughout the year. In the past, student athletes have served the community in partnership with other schools in the area.

Who Can Participate:

Middle and Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Coach Matt Smith

🩺 HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)

purpose:

HOSA provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and leadership in healthcare.

Description:

Members meet twice per month to collaborate, plan, organize and seek out opportunities to speak to health professionals, tour medical and dental facilities and participate in various. activities that enhance the learning experience. HOSA is an international, student-led organization that promotes careers in healthcare and biomedical sciences to ensure that Future Health Professionals are prepared for college and the health profession of their choice.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Nurse Rachel Lucania

🤝 Interact Club

purpose:

The Interact Club is the service arm for HHCA Junior Marshals.

Description:

HHCA Junior Marshals represent the comprised the top 20% of the junior class annually, capping at 12 students. This honor is based on grades through the first semester of junior year. Interact is a service-based club led and organized by this prestigious group. Members serve the school and broader community while developing leadership skills.

who can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Megan Robbins and Mrs. Haley Artime.

🎭 International Thespian Society

purpose:

HHCA's International Thespian Society troupe (local chapter) was created to recognize and reward student achievement by inducting eligible students into the International Thespian Society.

Description:

The International Thespian Society is the student honorary division of the Educational Theatre Association recognizing excellence in high school theatre. Schools join the International Thespian Society by chartering a Thespian troupe, which serves as the honor society for their theatre student artists and technicians. Upper School Students who attend schools with active Thespian troupes can earn lifetime membership in the honor society. Troupe directors and leaders track student achievement and determine induction eligibility using a point system based on the quality and quantity of each student’s work in theatre and related arts. Thespians receive a wide range of benefits and opportunities throughout their high school careers and become Thespian alumni after graduation.

who can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Michelle McElroy-Cox

✨ Junior Beta Club (MS Honor Society)

🗺️ Model UN

purpose:

Model UN is designed to simulate the United Nations (UN), providing students with opportunities to learn about international affairs, diplomacy, and the UN system.

Description:

Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its multilateral bodies which engaging students in international affairs through research, debate, and negotiation.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club AdvisorS:

Mr. M att Lingafelt

🏅 National Honor Society (NHS)

purpose:

The National Honor Society (NHS) aims to recognize and encourage outstanding high school students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. It strives to create a community of high-achieving students who are also committed to making a difference in their school and community.

Description:

The National Honor Society, or NHS, is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor sophomores, juniors and seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. A minimum of a 4.0 cumulative GPA is required to apply, as well as participation in extracurricular activities and community service. Applications take place in the spring of each year, beginning with sophomore year. NHS is looked very favorably upon by colleges and universities nation-wide. NHS members participate in service projects, tutor their peers at school, and actively seek out ways to better their school environment.

who can participate:

Students in 10th through 12th Grades who meet academic requirements.

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Christine Jackson

🫶 Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH)

purpose:

NPH's (Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos) primary purpose is to transform the lives of vulnerable children in Latin America and the Caribbean by providing them with a loving home, education, healthcare, and opportunities for personal and professional development. NPH focuses on ensuring these children overcome poverty and become productive, caring leaders in their communities.

description:

Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) provides vulnerable children with education, food, and support. For some of the students they serve, NPH even provides a home. They also provide support and resources for the surrounding communities. NPH has nine homes in Latin America. Our students have worked with NPH as sponsors and have visited the homes to help with the students and facilities. They are passionate about helping others and created an NPH club at the school to provide support to this worthwhile organization.

who can participate:

Middle and Upper School Students

Club advisor:

Mrs. Christine Jackson

📸 Photography Club

Purpose:

To offer an outlet through which participants can explore using creative expression to impact school community engagement while developing valuable skillsets, leadership traits, an appreciation for art.

description:

A creative space for students who are passionate about capturing the world through a lens. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this club offers the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your work, and explore the art of photography. Members will participate in photo walks, workshops, contests, and school event coverage, while building portfolios and friendships along the way. Join us to develop your skills, express your creativity, and see the world from a new perspective.

Who can participate:

Middle & Upper School Students

Club advisor:

Amy Inglis

🧩 puzzle pros

Purpose:

This club introduces students to various types of puzzles that improve their critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Description:

This is a space for students interested in brain games (puzzles, riddles, misdirection, ciphers, strategy, trivia, escape rooms, etc.).

Who Can Participate:

Upper School students interested should reach out to Ms. Erin Caprielian for information.

Club Advisors:

Ms. Erin Caprielian & Mrs. Alison Pegram

⚡️ Roundnet (spikeball)

Purpose:

The purpose of the Roundnet Club is to build community, promote physical activity, and enjoy a fun, fast-paced sport. It offers a unique blend of teamwork, strategy, and social interaction, making it appealing to a wide range of people.

Description:

Members of the Roundnet Club focus on playing and promoting the sport of Roundnet, also known as Spikeball.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mr. JR Moise

📖 scripture with the spanglers

Purpose:

This club exists to explore and discuss how we, as believers, should approach controversial topics and real-world issues and what scripture says about these topics. The purpose is to provide students with scripture-based view points while navigating how the "world" tells us to live compared to how God tells us how to live.

Description:

Spend some time with the Spangler's and discuss real-world topics from a Biblical point of view. Hear from both Mr. and Mrs. Spangler weekly as they come alongside Middle School students navigating the Christian walk.

Who can participate:

Middle School Students

Club Advisors:

Mr. Mike Spangler & Mrs. Kayla Spangler.

🇪🇸 Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

purpose:

to promote a continued interest in the Spanish language and culture

Description:

HHCA's chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica has been named after the southern coast of Spain, known as “La Costa del Sol”. Members of La Costa del Sol are involved in a variety of activities throughout the HHCA community. These include achieving academic excellence in all courses, tutoring HHCA students in Spanish, providing mini-Spanish lessons to children in Lower School, and hosting final exam study sessions.

Participation Requirements:

Student must be actively enrolled in a Spanish class (3rd semester of high school Spanish or higher)
Student must have a 90 average in all Spanish classes
Student must not have failed a class
Student must participate in the National Spanish Exam or National Spanish Assessment at least one time while a student at HHCA
Student must demonstrate good character, leadership, cooperation, honesty, service and commitment to others

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Jordin Harvey-Cruz

🫀 Teens for Healthy Youth (THY)

purpose:

The mission of Teens for Healthy Youth (THY) is to promote positive teen health through leadership, positive youth development, peer-to-peer education, advocacy and community service.

Description:

THY creates service projects and learning opportunities related to substance use prevention, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, mental health awareness, stress awareness, teen violence awareness, the campaign for tobacco-free kids, and self-harm awareness.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisors:

Mrs. Megan Robbins & Mrs. Lauren Borack

🦾 VEX Robotics Club

purpose:

To provide HHCA 4h-12th grade students with the opportunity VEX IQ and VEX 5 Robotics Competitions.

Description:

Robotics Club members have the opportunity to learn far more than science and engineering principles. The VEX Robotics program encourages creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving in groups. Lower and Middle School students participate on VEX IQ teams, while Upper School students participate on VEX 5 teams. VEX Robotics hosts the world’s largest robotics competition for students all over the world to compete against one another using a robot of their own design. Tournaments to determine the best teams are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April. Registration for HHCA Robotics Team opens in March and closes in May, for the following school year.

who can participate:

Students in 4th through 12th Grades

Club Advisors:

Mrs. Jill McKay and Mrs. Megan Adams

⚕️ Wellness & Sports Science

purpose:

to provide students with learning opportunities and experiences in the areas of Wellness and Sports Sciences with the hopes of sharing with the broader community

Description:

The Wellness and Sports Sciences Club was designed to educate and promote both general and sports-focused health and wellness to the HHCA community, and beyond. Upper School student members are exposed to a wide variety of Wellness and Sports Sciences information, activities, and experiences. Some of the areas to which participants are exposed include fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, social wellness, spiritual wellness, rehabilitative care, pre-habilitative care, and more.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mrs. Erin Zietz and Mr. Brett Lattire.

⚖️ Youth In Government (YIG)

purpose:

Youth in Government (YIG) offers students the opportunity to participate in the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, helping them develop leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Description:

YIG is a civic engagement program where students get hands-on experience with the democratic process. Participants simulate state government, taking on roles like legislators, lawyers, judges, and lobbyists, and even running their own elections. This unique program is made up of thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs. The club's calendar culminates when thousands of teens from across SC attend an annual state conference in Columbia. During the conference, students participate in a simulation of South Carolina's democratic process. Acting as Senators and Representatives, students write, debate and vote on legislation. As candidates and lobbyists, students experience the rich spectrum of activity that constitutes our political process. As media, students create and publish a nightly newspaper. As attorneys and justices, students compete on mock trial teams, or on moot court teams (appellate). Officers elected by students serve as Governor, Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Secretary of Education and Comptroller General.

Who Can Participate:

Upper School Students

Club Advisor:

Mr. Matt Lingafelt

🎀 Zonta (Z-Club)

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Eagle Ambassadors

HHCA Eagle Ambassadors are a select group of leaders that not only reflect our school's mission and vision, but also set a great Christian example for their peers on a daily basis. Selected annually by our Admissions Team, these young leaders are responsible for welcoming new students into our school community.

Questions?

Reach out to Mrs. Laurie White, HHCA Admissions.

student council (STUCO)

HHCA's Student Council (STUCO) is comprised of elected student leaders who represent the voice of the student body the the common goal to improve our school community. In addition to traditional STUCO officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary), two representatives per Upper School grade are elected every spring to serve the following year. This group serves as a bridge between students, faculty, and administration, ensuring that student perspectives are heard in decision-making processes.

Questions?

Reach out to Mr. Nathan Martinez, Director of Student Life.

Life on Life

Internships

During their junior and senior years, HHCA students can explore fields of interest through the HHCA Internship Program. This is an invaluable step in helping students develop leadership skills, college and career goals, and explore real-world responsibilities. Students are encouraged to approach internships confidently, professionally, and enthusiastically.

Questions?

Reach out to Mr. Parker Collins.