Activities

Beta Chi Sigma is an elite service organization that was established in 2019 on the campus of Baldwin County High Schools by Kayland Lamar and Norleisha Lewis. Our organization is built on the principles of C.L.A.S.S. (Character, Leadership, Attitude, Sisterhood, and Scholarship). The purpose of Beta Chi Sigma is to promote positive interaction between young ladies who exemplify excellence through leadership, social and cultural awareness, character development, sisterly relations, and academic success.

Although we are known for our dynamic basketball stand chants, halftime performances, and thematic pep rally shows, stepping is only one component of our organization. Members of Beta Chi Sigma also serve the school and community by hosting and volunteering at community events. In addition to school and community service, sisterhood is also an important pillar of our organization. Members also attend workshops and events that encourage self-discovery and team building. All members are held in high regard when it comes to scholarship. Being academically successful is a necessity for all members of our organization.

Our organization is also known for positively impacting the culture and climate on our campus through initiatives, service projects, and events. A few accomplishments and awards that Beta Chi has received since its inception include being recognized with the 2020 BCHS Trailblazer Award and being selected as one of the 2021 Chosen Youth Outreach Black History Honorees. Additionally, Beta Chi has been mentioned in the local newspaper and on local television on various occasions. Last, but not least, our organization has gained national recognition via our social media platforms with over 75,000 followers on TikTok and almost 10,000 followers on Instagram.

Do you like to eat? Do you like to play games? Would you like to go on field trips and experience other cultures firsthand? If the answer is YES, join French Club at BCHS!  

Our field trips 

• International Festival in Mobile
• Explore New Orleans for the day
• Belgium chocolate truffle class in Fairhope
• Crêpes at the beach

Our Fundraisers

• Bonbon candy
• Nutella and strawberry crêpes

Other exciting activities

• Get to know actual French high school students from Normandy AND Vesoul, France! We exchange personal letters and gifts with French teenagers
• Play French games outside
• Sample French style king cakes that no bakery in Alabama sells
• Mardi Gras lesson with our version of king cakes to share
• Dinner lesson that includes a five-course meal at school
• End of the year French picnic with crêpes, baguettes and more

How to join

• Take French class at BCHS
• Pay a course fee of $7.50 and $10.00 for the club (money goes towards all the food, mailing pen pal letters, and reduced field trip costs)

Who we are:

The BCHS Future Teachers of Alabama (FTA) is an organization for the promotion of students who may have an interest in becoming teachers. It is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience in the teaching profession and to help encourage those students from diverse backgrounds who may want to become teachers to get some experience in practicing with lesson plans and other important tasks performed by teachers.

When we meet:

Meetings will be held on the 1st Thursday of each month during 1st Lunch in Rm 304 (Mrs. Byrd’s room).

What we do:

We will be designing bulletin boards around the school, discussing educational issues and opportunities, providing a reception for BCHS teachers, offering teacher assistant opportunities with feeder pattern schools, taking a field trip to a local college or university, providing you with scholarship opportunities in the field of Education, connecting with other students in the county who want to go into Education and getting to know other BCHS students who also want to become teachers.

 What it costs:

The annual dues for BCHS’s FTA Club are $20 which will include a club t-shirt. This amount should be brought with you to your first meeting or before. (If you cannot pay at meeting time, you have until the end of the school year to pay your dues. You may pay through School Bucks as well.

Make Checks Payable to BCHS.

 Club Sponsors

• Mrs. Vickie Locke (English—Rm. 219)
• Mrs. Misty Byrd (History—Rm. 304)
• Mrs. Chantelle McPherson (Science—Rm. 401)
• Mrs. Diona Davis (English—Rm. 307)

Requirements:

• Fill out Application (Pick up from one of the club sponsors)
• 2.5 GPA or better (GPAs will be checked to determine eligibility.)

Learn more about the Key Club by visiting their Facebook page. 

The BCHS Key Club website can be viewed at this link. 

Who are we? 

The student council is a group of student leaders who meet to share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with the teacher sponsor and school administrators. The council is made up of elected class officers voted on by their peers and classmates. 

What do we do?

Student Council helps raise funds for school-wide activities, including social events, community projects, helping people in need and school reform. We are also responsible for Pep Rallies, Talent Show, Homecoming, and Prom. 

How can I join?

Student Council Officers are elected every year in May before school is released. Officers hold office from May-May unless the officer violates some form of the constitution. Applications will be released and announced one month prior to elections. Please see Mrs. Homan in room 322, listen to daily announcements, and/or please visit each class BAND app for updates and posts. Specific qualifications are listed below:

Qualifications:

• Candidates must not have been suspended within the previous year or more than once during their middle school career.

• Candidates may not have two or more discipline referrals within the previous year or three or more referrals within their middle school career.

• Candidates must get signatures from all current teachers.

• Candidates must maintain a 2.5 GPA in all classes.

• Candidates running for President (with the exception of the freshmen class) must have at least one complete year of active participation on student council in consecutive terms and be in good standing.

• All current officers planning to run again must be in good academic standing (See attached bi-laws)

• Candidates will write a speech to present to their classmates, lasting no longer than 3 minutes.

Class Officer Responsibilities

• Sign and abide by the Student Council Bi-Laws and Constitution. See link to the BCHS Student Council Constitution and Bi-Laws Document below. 

• Organize and create a class float for the homecoming parade, involving other members of your class.

• Encourage class participation/unification through pep rallies and other school functions.

• Attend bi-weekly meetings and meetings that might come up last minute.

• Plan a service project each quarter and turn it into Mrs. Homan.

• Fundraise for your class and the organization as a whole. 

• Attend 2 conferences: local and statewide. 

• Support monthly awareness

• Plan monthly activities

• Senior class officers will have a separate list of duties – You will report and work with the senior sponsor.

Attending meetings, serving on committees, and participating actively IS Student Council, and failure to comply is to forfeit your position. The Student Council at Baldwin County High School has many projects throughout the school year, and participation is essential for success.  

BCHS Student Council Sponsors: 

• Alex Homan

• Donna Johnson

• Amy Boylan