Student Organizations

The following lists the student organizations and activities currently available to HTS students.

Coordinators: Mrs. Jablonski, Mrs. Smith, Miss Codori
The top 15 7th and 8th grade science fair projects will be selected to compete in the PJAS science competition. The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a statewide organization of Junior and Senior high school students and teachers designed to promote interest in science through the development of research projects or investigations. Holy Trinity's Science Fair will be held October 19-20, when the top 15 will be selected. The regional competition will be held at Keystone Oaks High School on February 7, 2010. The winner may go on to compete at the state level May 16-18, 2010 at Penn State University.

Directed by Mr.Richard Moser, Mrs. Catanzarite
4th through 8th graders, under the direction of Mr. Richard Moser, have the ability to reach for their dreams of performing on stage each spring with a musical production. This year the Fine Arts Department will present Disney's High School Musical, Jr. May 14, 15 & 16, 2010. Past musicals by the Fine Arts Department include; Scrooge, Pirates of Penzance, The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, and Godspell, Jr.

Mrs. Joan Tomei & Mrs. Peggy Thomas
Open to students in grades 4-6, the Battle of the Books Teams read books and come together to test their knowledge of the books they have read against teams from other schools. The "battle" consists of multiple rounds of questions, with a moderator and panel of judges.

Coach Mrs. D'Itri & Ms. Codori
The Holy Trinity Forensics Team consists of students in grades 6-8 who compete in five categories, including Poetry, Prose, Declamation, Impromptu, and Drama. The club promotes the study of public discussion and debate, fostering public speaking skills. To prepare for the competitions, the students study twice a week after school.

Coordinators Mrs. Leininger and Mrs. Pino
Number Fun is an after-school activity for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students. A group of volunteer parents support Mrs. Leininger and Mrs. Pino to run a variety of math-related activities that help the children to review math in a fun way. Activities include flashcard relays, working with money, number and shape recognition, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and logical reasoning games. They break off into smaller groups and use a variety of centers, computer lab software, and even a school-wide treasure hunt to help students learn and retain their math lessons. 6th through 8th grade helpers are also available to assist the younger children in the activities.

Parent Contact Mrs.Reilly
Junior Achievement is a worldwide organization that teaches a variety of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills in schools. Lead by a team of parent volunteers, JA's business skills are offered to all students at Holy Trinity, including Kindergarten through 8th grades.

Mrs. LaGrosse & Mrs. Scarlatelli
Open to students in grades 4-6, the competitive science events challenge the students in their knowledge of science, facts, concepts, processes, skills and applications.

Teacher Mr. Adam Mamula
Any student who is interested in being part of the Holy Trinity Band is welcome to join. Beginner Band is for first year players, and Advanced Band is for students who have been playing more than one year. Each band meets once a week and students also receive group lessons once a week, both during school time. The bands have two concerts during the school year: a Christmas Concert in December, and a Spring Concert in May, which are free and open to the public.

Teacher Mr. John Ott
Students may start violin at any grade level and continue their lessons through eighth grade and beyond at Holy Trinity. The violin classes - which are taught in a style that is known as the Suzuki Method - meet during school two days a week on a rotating basis so that the students do not miss the same class more than once a month. The group classes cost $35 a month plus the violin rental and some supplies. Partner and private lessons are also available during the school day or after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. If you would like more information about violin lessons or have questions, please contact John Ott at ott.johng@gmail.com.

Mrs. Celeste D'Itri
The Holy Trinity Spelling Bee is being held in February to determine HTS' representative for the Annual Western Pennsylvania Spelling Bee, Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The Western PA bee will be held on the campus of Children's Hospital sometime in March. This winner will try for the spot to represent PA in the National Scripps Howard Bee in Washington, DC.

Tryouts begin November 5th & 6th at lunchtime recess in Mr. Betten's room - please bring a pencil!

Competitions begin the week of January 3rd, 2010. Finals will be held January 8th at 2:00pm in the cafeteria.

One boy and one girl are elected as homeroom representatives from every classroom in grades 5-8. Homeroom representatives will be voted in by their classmates before November 6th. Candidates for Student Council Offices will give speeches on Friday, November 6th at 2:00pm in the cafeteria. If students are interested in running for Student Council please see Mr. Betten.

Coordinator Nancy Parker
Kindergarten through 8th grade are all invited to participate in this activity that is held on Sundays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. on Sundays at the Crafton Ingram Bowling Lanes in the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center. For more information - click here to view our Bowling page.

Cub Scouts meet on Wednesday evenings in the HTS cafeteria and is offered through Holy Trinity Church.