Pep Band is a group of students that play at sporting events such as football and basketball games. Pep Club is open to all students. Members sell tickets at sporting events, work the Grout Run, operate a booth at homecoming, and make posters advertising activities and supporting school sports. Pit Orchestra is a chosen group of students that perform at the high school musical production, giving students an opportunity to perform at a higher level and in a different setting. Plaza Players is a club that meets weekly to develop acting skills.
Students also work on developing backstage expertise.
Since April 1999, Schenectady High School has been a member of the Students Against Destructive Decisions Organization. Inc. Ski Club Save Our Sphere School recycling and activities associated with the environment. Student Government SHS has a very active Student Government Organization. It consists of school officers and representatives from each homeroom. Meeting are held once a month in order to discuss and plan the projects and needs.