Clubs & Activities

At Pennwood Cyber Charter School, we believe that student engagement goes beyond the classroom. We offer a wide range of virtual clubs and activities designed to help students explore their interests, develop new skills, and connect with peers. Whether it’s joining our esports team, participating in art, coding, or reading clubs, or engaging in leadership opportunities, Pennwood provides a variety of extracurriculars that foster community and personal growth. No matter where you are, you can be part of the Pennwood Pack!

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Caretakers must log into Connexus (Pearson Online Classroom) and follow these steps to enroll

CLUBS

Ongoing groups that meet during the school year for projects, practice, and community.

Art Club

Explore 2D and 3D art, photography, and design; share and critique work.

6-12

Comic Con Committee

Plan panels, workshops, and activities for the Global Comic Con.

6-12

Drama and Performance Club

Explore theater history, acting, stage management, and collaboration.

6-12

Japanese Culture Club

Learn origami, calligraphy, pop culture, and Japanese history.

6-12

Mini Monthly Marvels

Participate in themed crafts and games; share experiences with peers.

PreK-1

Quiz Bowl

Compete in trivia tournaments with teams across schools.

6-12

Arts and Crafts Club

Create theme-based crafts with live instruction and peer sharing.

2-5

Connections Esports

Compete in Rocket League, Valorant, and more; explore shoutcasting and streaming.

6-12

Gaming and Technology Club

Discuss gaming genres and careers; share original projects and creations.

2-5 & 6-12

Kindness Club

Complete kindness challenges to spread positivity in communities.

PreK-5

Movement and Music Club

Learn dance, music, and healthy habits in engaging LiveLesson sessions.

PreK-12

Traveling Explorers Club

Explore world cultures, geography, and travel tips in biweekly sessions.

6-12

Chess Club (Intro & Advanced)

Learn chess with experts, play online matches, and join tournaments.

PreK-12 / 3-12

Debate Club

Practice public speaking and critical thinking in biweekly debates.

6-12

Gross Science Club

Do fun, icky science experiments like fake boogers and poop.

PreK-5

Leadership Club

Develop leadership skills and earn a Leadership Certificate.

6-12

Peer Tutor

Get math help from teacher-nominated peer tutors.

6-12

Writers’ Oasis

Write and share fiction, non-fiction, and poetry; publish on The Monitor blog.

6-12

STUDENT INTEREST

See a club you like? Follow these steps to select any clubs that interest you. Your Caretaker will receive a Webmail!

POP-UP EVENTS

Single-session activities—no long-term commitment. Caretakers opt in to receive reminders.

100th Day of School Celebration

Celebrate 100 days of school with games, a certificate, and a fashion show.

PreK-12

Celebrating Percussion Instruments All Around the World

Travel the world through percussion instruments and make your own.

PreK-12

Craft’ernoon

Create salt-paint artwork and explore other art mediums.

PreK-1

Drama: Getting into Character

Tips and activities for acting and character work.

PreK-5

The Elephant Sanctuary Virtual Field Trip

Meet rescued elephants and learn about habitats and conservation.

PreK-12

Glow in the Dark Science: Bioluminescence

Discover how animals make and use light; optional hands-on demos.

PreK-12

KidCash Adventures Series

Money-smarts through fun quests, prizes, and challenges.

6-12

May the Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Pop Up

Trivia, cosplay, and discussion for Star Wars fans.

PreK-12

Pi Day Celebration

History of π, hands-on activity, and a 314-student pie-in-the-face challenge.

PreK-12

Rescued Animals Virtual Field Trip

Live tour of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and its residents.

PreK-5 & 6-12

Secrets of the Rainforest

Explore the Orinoco Rainforest with trivia and a creative craft.

PreK-12

Talent Show Informational Session

How to sign up and submit talent videos.

PreK-12

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Learn buoyancy and build your own floating boat.

PreK-5

Bring Your Pet to School

Share your pet and learn about classmates’ pets in a fun showcase.

PreK-12

Clubs & Activities Open House

Overview of Global Clubs, Pop Ups, and extracurriculars for students and caretakers.

PreK-12

Creative Costumes & Cosplay

Fashion pop-up—showcase costumes and cosplay on the virtual runway.

PreK-12

Earth Day Special Event

Trivia, challenges, and sustainability actions to celebrate Earth Day.

PreK-12

Fashion: What Does it Mean to You?

Explore iconic fashions and career paths; showcase your style.

PreK-12

Hangouts

Meet new friends, chat student-led topics, and play interactive games.

PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Kidpreneur Pitch Series

Develop and pitch big ideas; win prizes and showcase creativity.

PreK-12

NASA: Mission to Mars

Virtual tour of Space Center Houston’s Mission Mars exhibit.

PreK-12

Play Well with LEGO®

Celebrate LEGO history, trivia, and share your MOC creations.

PreK-12

School of Rock

Three-part series on rock music history and basic music theory.

PreK-12

STEAM Pop Ups

Investigate science + art through shapes, form, and function.

PreK-12

Talent Show

Celebrate student performances in a global showcase.

PreK-5 & 6-12

What's Cooking?

Simple, seasonal recipes with safe techniques and global flavors.

PreK-12

Celebrating Language and Culture Series

Explore languages and cultures—music, geography, history, and food.

PreK-12

ComicCon

Choose-your-own-adventure LiveLessons: comics, cosplay, anime, games, trivia.

6-12

Dino Discovery

Dive into the prehistoric world—types, habitats, and fun activities.

PreK-12

Elementary Storytelling Series

Read and write stories together; occasional guest children’s authors.

PreK-5

Feeling of the Season: Winter Art Show

Annual art show about winter emotions; exhibit and view student art.

PreK-12

Hour of Code

Join the global coding movement with one-hour programming activities.

PreK-5 & 6-12

Make Some Noise

Build instruments from household items and jam together.

PreK-3

NASA: Careers in Aerospace

Explore diverse aerospace careers supporting Moon and Mars missions.

6-12

Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trip

Behind-the-scenes look at a pumpkin farm from seed to harvest.

PreK-5

Science Fair Project Series

Plan and present a science project; end with a virtual science fair.

PreK-12

Student Advisory Council Info Session

Learn how to apply and represent your school as a student leader.

4-11

Virtual Art Museum Field Trip

Monthly visits to museums around the world to view exhibits.

PreK-12

Yarn Enthusiasts

Crochet, knit, and textile arts show-and-tell and help session.