Grow Your Outreach – Establish Ties with an ACS High School Chemistry Club

Local sections may grow their outreach in area high schools by establishing a partnership with their area ACS High School Chemistry Club and playing a tremendous role in supporting these clubs and teachers who sponsor them. The ACS High School Chemistry Clubs program provides opportunities for students to cultivate their interest in chemistry beyond the classroom. There are over 180 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The ACS Education Division provides organizational support for these clubs such as start-up handbooks and ideas for activities throughout the year. To find the ACS High School Chemistry Clubs in your area check out the ChemClub Directory at www.acs.org/chemclub.

How can your Local Section support your area High School Chemistry Club?

• Invite your local High School Chemistry Club sponsors and students to participate in National Chemistry Week or Chemists Celebrate Earth Day activities.
• Invite your local High School Chemistry Club to attend a Speaker Service program, Science Café, or Meeting.
• Organize a symposium about the diversity of careers in chemistry
• Plan and co-sponsor a community outreach event
• Provide small grants for High School Chemistry Clubs in your area.
• Apply for an Innovative Project Grant to provide an activity for a High School Chemistry Club.

To find out more about the out about the ACS High School Chemistry Club program please contact hschemclubs@acs.org