Clubs & Organizations
Students who engage in extracurricular activities and clubs generally attain a greater degree of achievement and belonging than those who do not participate. Therefore, students at SJPII are encouraged to examine their academic schedules and consider how they can become involved in the activities program.
The Automotive Club connects students with professionals in the automotive industry including mechanics, insurance agents, and sales experts to provide real-world insights and career exploration. We focus on promoting vehicle safety, responsible maintenance habits, and staying informed about industry trends. Through hands-on learning guest speakers, and other unique car related meetings and extracurricular activities, we aim to foster a positive and educational car culture on campus.
Club Moderator: Mr. Smith, Meeting Day: Weekly
The Ambassador Club Saint John Paul II Academy strives to embody the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle by serving others, fostering leadership skills, and building a sense of community within our school. Through our actions, we foster connections with others and make a positive impact on the prospective families and middle school students we interact with. Club meetings twice a quarter and smaller group meetings monthly.
Club Moderator: Mrs. Simmel, Meeting Room: Dining Hall
This creative club is perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced artists. Art club meets 2 times per month for both arts and crafts workshops. Students will learn new skills while having fun after school. Opportunities for service hours will be available on and off campus.
Club Moderator: Mrs. Locke: Meeting Room: 303
The SJPII Chapter's main purpose is to allow volunteers to spread the word about the efforts of the national organization known as Best Buddies. Club members advocate for individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability and provide them with a friend or a mentor. Best Buddies is the world's largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Club Moderator: Ms.Tomko Meeting Room: 405
Our mission is to foster a welcoming and inclusive community where students can develop critical thinking, strategic skills, and sportsmanship through the game of chess. We aim to promote intellectual growth, friendly competition, and lifelong passion for chess while building confidence and camaraderie among members.
2nd Thursday of each month from 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Club Moderator: Ms. Ellis, Meeting Room: 603
Cooking Club provides students with an opportunity to explore their creativity in the kitchen while working together to make delicious food. The club meets twice a month in the cafeteria or classroom, where members take part in hands-on activities such as baking, cooking, or decorating food items. Each meeting encourages teamwork, creativity, and a shared love of food. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just beginning to learn, Cooking Club is a welcoming space to try new recipes and have fun with friends.
Club Moderator: Ms. Alaniz, Meeting Room: 602 and Dining Hall
We meet every Wednesday for writing exercises, peer review, and publication opportunities.
Club Moderator: Mrs. King Club Meets: Room 404
Dance Marathon is a student-run club that raises money to support Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Throughout the year, we organize fun and meaningful fundraisers, with 100% of the proceeds donated directly to the hospital. Our efforts come together in various fundraisers, where we celebrate the impact we've made for children and families in need. This club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Club Moderator: Ms. Guthneck, Club Meets: Room 204
Film Club meets on Film Fridays twice a month to celebrate, discuss, and record films.
Club Moderator: Ms. Longazel, Meeting Room: 505
Green Club meets the first and last Thursday of every month. We work with 4Ocean to clean the beaches in Boca and do 3 beach cleanups a year. We are also going to begin organizing the collection of recycling on campus. Plastic and paper will be collected every Tuesday and placed in school bins for the recycling trucks.
Club Moderator: Mrs. Gray, Meeting Room: 308
Interact Club is a Rotary-sponsored service club for High School Students. It provides opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, engage in community service, and connect with peers while having fun. Interact clubs are self-governing and supported by local Rotary clubs, with a global membership of over 250,000 youth in more than 11,000 clubs worldwide.
We have a general meeting and a guest speaker on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm. Every other Wednesday we offer a service hour from 2:40 pm - 3:40 pm.
Club Moderator: Mr. Franzone, Meeting Room: 401
Lasallian Youth is a student-led club committed to living out the five core principles of Lasallian education on campus, in our community, and beyond. These principles: faith in the presence of God, concern for the poor and social justice, inclusive community, respect for all persons, and quality education guide everything we do. We bring them to life through service projects, events that celebrate our Lasallian charism, and by sharing the Good News in our daily lives.
Club Moderator: Mr. Smith Meeting Room: 101
The Marine Life Club is dedicated to protecting and learning about our oceans. We sponsor and help care for sea turtle nests through Sea Turtle Adventures, take part in nest excavations, and learn firsthand about the importance of marine life conservation. Our goal is to raise awareness and inspire action to protect marine ecosystems for the future. This club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Club Moderator: Ms. Guthneck, Meeting Room: Room 204
The Mock Trial Club creates opportunities for students to act as lawyers and witnesses for a hypothetical case by preparing arguments, conducting examinations, and making objections. The trails are meant to simulate a real courtroom experience where students engage in competitive activities while learning about law, civic education, and trial procedures.
Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 2:45.
Club Moderator: Mrs. Donnellan, Meeting Room: 402
Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, or other multilateral body, which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. At Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors of countries that are members of the UN, from Argentina to Zimbabwe. Open to all students, better known as “delegates”, they debate current issues on the organization’s vast agenda. They prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the UN’s rules of procedure – all in the interest of resolving problems that affect the world.
Club Moderator: Mrs. Laidley Meeting Room: 202
MEETS MONTHLY ON THURSDAYS AFTER SCHOOL
Our purpose is to stimulate interest in mathematics by providing public recognition of superior mathematical scholarship and by promoting various mathematical activities. Topics presented during club meetings and interest generated therein help members to gain a greater understanding and enjoyment of mathematics.
Mr. Kevin Brown, 108
MEETS MONTHLY ON MONDAYS
The goal of the Music Club is to promote an interest in enjoying and playing music amongst its members. We meet twice a month, with meetings being either an open jam or preparation for upcoming performances. Events include the Christmas Concert, Fine Arts Night, and school Masses. Players of any instrument and with any level of experience are welcome to join!
Club Moderator: Mr. Haag, Meeting Room: 505
Our goal is to promote, enhance, and maintain students’ music appreciation and musical skills and styles. Members will develop better intonation, perform as a small ensemble, and become more comfortable performing in public, assisting with the Liturgical music for our school Masses. The ensemble practices weekly and hopes to include new and different songs as part of our school Masses. Any student who already plays an instrument or would like to join the vocal section is encouraged to enlist!
Club Moderator: Ms. Longazel, Meeting Room: 505
The mission of the NEHS:
- Confer distinction upon high school students for high achievement in English language arts
- Provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation in high school environments
- Encourage interest in the English language arts
- Promote exemplary character and good fellowship among its members
- Serve society by fostering literacy
Club Moderator: Ms. Tomko, Meeting Room: 405
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization in the United States that recognizes high school students who excel in four key areas: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
Scholarship: Students must maintain a strong academic record (unweighted GPA of 3.7)
Leadership: Members are expected to demonstrate initiative and the ability to guide or influence others in positive ways.
Service: Students participate in volunteer work and contribute to their school and community.
Character: Members are held to high standards of honesty, responsibility, respect, and integrity. No disciplinary infractions.
Membership in the NHS is considered a prestigious honor that can strengthen college applications and provides opportunities for community service, leadership development, and scholarships. Most service hours are obtained through service events that the National Honor Society sponsors. Additional opportunities beginning this year include tutoring and mentorship of underclassmen.
Club Moderator: Mr. Burgos, Meeting Room: 605
Our SJPII Pickelball Club invites students regardless of play level to learn the rules and develop skills to enjoy a lifelong sports activity. We hold our first event at school and then will meet at the Patch Reef Park pickleball courts on Mondays or Thursdays twice per month.
Club Moderators: Mr. George and Dr. Rosa, Meets: Patch Reef Park
Students interested in photography are welcome. Our club will meet 2 times per month. We will explore photo challenges and share with the group during our meetings. Students can use point and shoot style cameras and phone cameras. Opportunities for exhibition will be available during Fine Arts Night.
Club Moderator: Mrs. Locke, Meeting Room: 303
The Respect Life Club endeavors to raise consciousness about the dignity and value of every human life, from conception to natural death. Club members learn about national and international efforts to defend the most vulnerable among us, and participate in civic efforts to promote greater justice and compassion including the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Joe Cunningham Room: 502
Saint John Paul II Academy's Robotics Club (Team 9207) is now in its 3rd year. The school's team is a member of FIRST, an international organization which promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through various Robotics challenges. SJPII is involved in The FIRST Tech Challenge, a game mode for Middle to High School students. Since its creation in 2014, Team 9207 Skynet has participated in several FTC tournaments as a part of one of South Florida's Regional Leagues in Palm Beach. Each year through hard work and dedication, the team has qualified for The League Championship. In 2016's League Championship, the team received the honor of competing in the final rounds of the tournament. Their efforts resulted in a 2nd place finish and an Alliance Finalist trophy. The team also won back to back Think Awards for their engineering notebook, a compilation of the team's business plan, game strategies, robot designs, meeting minutes, and team information. This particular award highlights the team's ability to model an authentic engineering process reflective of what happens at real world engineering companies. One of the most important elements of FIRST is the spirit of gracious professionalism which is infused within all the efforts of FIRST teams. It promotes teamwork, kindness, professional behavior, and the idea that all teams should work together to meet their various goals - these values are very important, and they reflect the virtues emphasized in Catholic education.
Club Moderator: Deacon Armando DeLeon, Meeting Room: 406
Meet in the Chapel every day after school ends to pray together. We go to a Communion Service with Deacon Armando on Mondays, pray the Rosary on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Wednesdays, and Benediction on Fridays.
Club Moderator: Mr. Ryan Longton, Room: 305 and Chapel
Students Against Destructive Decisions club is part of the national organization that connects schools across the country. Students will learn about monthly campaigns designed to spread positive practices here at Saint John Paul II Academy. The club will meet once per month to create campaign posters in the art room after school. Service hours will be given to all members who participate.
Mrs. Gina Locke, Room 303
Our mission is to engage students in service activities as “stewards of the earth” by a school-wide recycling program of paper and plastic/metal/glass and by participating in the annual mangrove cleanup in Boca Raton. We offer enriching exposure to science and health-related degrees and careers through after-school speakers and field trips.
Club Co- Moderator: Ms. Rhian Alaniz, Club Co-Moderator: Ms. Ellis, Meeting Room: 602
Aimed at strengthening the school attendance at home games and all around school spirit.
Club Moderator: Ms. O'Rourke, Meeting Room: 500
Our goal is to provide students with extracurricular opportunities to experience the Spanish language and culture beyond the classroom.
Our monthly meetings focus on planning and preparing for upcoming events, while our social gatherings give students the chance to connect, practice Spanish, and engage in meaningful cultural activities.
Meeting Days: Every other Thursday.
Club Moderator: Mrs. Quezia Vazquez, Meeting Room: 503
The Spanish Honors Society is an academic organization recognizing outstanding students who demonstrate excellence in the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. It celebrates linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and academic achievement, encouraging members to continue their language studies and cultural exploration. Members often participate in community service, cultural events, and leadership activities to promote the appreciation of the Hispanic heritage and language proficiency.
Spanish Honors Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month.
Club Moderator: Mrs. D’Agostino Meeting Room: 501
Our purpose is to serve the Saint John Paul II Academy community by planning and coordinating the various student activities within our school, through self-government and coordination of extracurricular activities. Our association promotes a closer relationship between the students, faculty and administration and is the voice of the student body, giving every student an opportunity to be heard..
MEETS MONTHLY ON TUESDAYS
Club Moderator: Coach Taylor, Meeting Room: 407
The drama club at Saint John Paul II Academy is an active member of the Florida State Thespian Society. We compete as District 10 Troupe 6471 at the one act and individual event competitions at both the district and state levels. Along with the Thespian Society, we are also an active member of the South Florida Cappies and have one show critiqued each season. We are happy to be past Cappies Awards recipients and frequently published Cappies here at SJPII.
Ms. Kate Longazel, Room: 505
We meet every other Monday to plan our next opportunity to lead our campus in empowering women and each other.
Club Moderator: Mrs. King, Club Meets: Room 404