The SGA is made up of students in grades four through eight who were elected to their positions. Students serve a term of one school year. The purpose of the organization is to provide the principal with student feedback and information that allows him/her to make decisions based on student needs and wants. The group also serves the campus as not only leaders and organizers, but by establishing service projects and lending assistance where necessary. The group currently meets bi-weekly.

The Safety Patrols are fifth through eighth graders who have shown outstanding leadership qualities and care in their daily work and social interactions. Students must have their parent permission and teacher recommendation before being admitted as a patrol. Students assist their fellow students in and out of the car in the mornings/afternoons and monitor student movement in the parking lots. They monitor minor traffic flow in and out of the campus.

The Recycling Club meets every Thursday throughout the year to tend to the needs of the classrooms and engages in a campus-wide recycling effort to push for a greener school and planet! The school currently recycles paper on campus through a program with S and P Chemical. The school also recycles plastics and aluminum and takes that to the local recycling center.

The Diggers Club meets every Tuesday throughout the year to garden and rework the flower beds in front of the building, develop a composting area for future soil use and are working towards developing a Carolina Garden that will be certified by the state. The students also grow vegetables during the spring and fall months while learning the techniques and processes of gardening. Students have also participated in a campus clean-up where debris and other trash were removed from the campus.

The Drama Club meets both in the fall and spring. Under the direction of Mrs. Lacombe, students work on a SCISA “One Act Play” for the fall that is performed at the regional event. Students in grades Pre-K through Five work on one performance for the spring and the middle school also puts on a musical in the spring.

St. Peter’s participates in SCISA events throughout the year. Most notably, the students participate in the Literary Meet, Quiz Bowl, Spelling Bee, Drama Competitions and Music Competitions.

St. Peter’s Athletic Department houses three major sports throughout the year—boys and girls basketball, soccer and cross country/track. Typically, middle school students are engaged in these activities. The school has an outdoor basketball facility and soccer complex. The school also has a passive park in the courtyard for children to play.

Under the direction of Deacon Lacombe, and with the assistance of the classroom teachers, students are prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation during their time at St. Peter’s. Reconciliation and Holy Communion are reserved for 2nd graders and Confirmation for middle school students.

Altar Servers are selected by Sr. Bernadette with Father Tim’s approval and parent permission. Students are selected from grades three through eight and begin as candle bearers before working their way up the ranks. Students have a monthly meeting after school with Sister in the church. Students are expected to have a perfect attendance record as an Altar Server and are asked to not only serve on the weekends, but throughout the week during the weekly Masses.

Under the direction of 7th Grade homeroom instructor, Mrs. Ward, students in grades 7 and 8 create and design the school’s yearbook. Students dedicate at least one afternoon a week to constructing the yearbook and students throughout the year are asked to attend various functions in order to take candid photos of the school in action.

Started in the fall of 2008, the archery club is formally recognized by the Department of Natural Resources and all teacher and parent instructors are trained by DNR. Students experience patience, focus and good sportsmanship through this club. The club hopes to begin competitions with various local and state schools in 2009-2010.

The art club, under the direction of Mrs. Trumps, is designed to help students who have a passion or strong interest in art take their abilities to the next level. Mrs. Trumps has created the club to meet in six week long increments throughout the year with different age groups getting the chance to participate. There is a nominal fee to participate.

The school offers Extended Day Care Monday through Friday from 2:45 pm to 5:30 pm. It is a pre-paid program and all information can be found in the main office. Students engage in completing their homework and participate in outside activities.