Here is a current list of opportunities for students to be more involved in River Ridge.
Fine Arts:
Click here to go to the Fine Arts department page
- Band
- Chorus
- Drama
- Orchestra
Athletics:
Click here to go to the RRHS Athletics website
Clubs & Organizations:
| Clubs & Organizations | Eligible Grades | Supervisor | Deadline, Dates, Meeting Location and Times | Application Link if Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 9th-12th | David Harrison | Weekly/Bi-Weekly 7:30 am | Vocab Practice, Deaf Games, Holiday Vocab & Crafts, National Deaf Awareness month (Sept), interpreting National Anthem for school events, possible trips to local ES & MS | |
| Dance Team | 9th-12th | Jennifer Schultz | Weekly; time TBD | TBD-Price of uniform/gear | Students will put together a choreographed routine to perform at basketball games and pep rallies. |
| Diversity Awareness Program | 9th-12th | Heather Nelson Natalia Dinsmoor | Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 room 1112 | To appreciate, educate, advocate and celebrate all the diverse cultures and backgrounds at RRHS | |
| Drama Club | 9th-12th | Rod Fields | M-Th 3:30 - 6:30 as needed for rehearsals | $50 dues per production | Produce theatrical producations after school, produce 1-act production for GHSA competition, train students to compete at GHSA Literary Meet |
| Earth Club | 9th-12th | Elisabeth League Mi Tran | Wednesdays at 3:20 | Focus on raising environmental awareness and providing opportunities for students to address environment issues | |
| FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) | 9th-12th | Blake Davis Michelle Chamberlain | Fridays at 7:30am | Allow students of faith to have a place to congregate and worship together | |
| First Priority | 9th-12th | Conner Barton Michelle Chamberlain | Tuesdays at 7:45am | Christian Ministry | |
| Friend's Club | 9th-12th | Karri Flaherty, Caitlin Gelatka Jessica Camp | 1st Thursday of each month in the Media Center | $10 dues for new member T-shirt | To cultivate friendships between students in the MI/MO department and the general education; to build upon the character traits needed to become compassionate and successful adults |
| Future Georgia Educators | 9th-12th | Erin Heinzer | 1X month room 1111 | $10 for T-Shirt | Identify, recruit, prepare and retain the next generation of Georgia teachers |
| GLOW Club | 9th-12th | Leigh Becigneul MaryJo Mulvey | 3:15-4:15 weekly | To provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and their allies | |
| Knight Watch Media Club | 9th-12th | James Dinsmoor | Once a week TBD | $20 T-shirt & Press Pass | Film extracurricular events, Edit highlights and hype videos. Produce content for scoreboard. |
| Motorsports Club | 9th-12th | Phil Money | 1X week | None | Get together each week to talk about races from the weekend. |
| Traveling Symphony | 9th-12th | Brian Roman | 1X per week AM | Plan to perform at the Reeves House, Nursing homes, community centers and County Arts Festival | |
| Pickleball Club | 9th-12th | Mary Bisgrove Connor Barton | 5:30pm every Mon. | ($TBD) for T-Shirt & equipment | Students will practice and play pickleball for fun, or can be a part of final tournament near end of 1st semester. |
| PTSA Student Ambassadors | 9th-12th | Terry Strassner | 1 or 2X month after school | Must have paid PTSA dues | To work closely with PTSA in decision making and improvements to our school |
| SALT (Student Athlete Leadership Team) | 9th-12th | Tara Dugan, Jennifer Schultz Julie Winfield Cecil Phillips | Tuesdays once a month | Empower students to make an impact through action in their local communities | |
| SGA | 9th-12th | TBA | 2X month | $15 dues; Application | Promote the development of students' skills in leadership, program organization, communication, initiative and self-reliance |
Academic Clubs & Curricular Organizations:
| Academic Clubs & Curricular Organization | Eligible Grades | Supervisor | Deadline, Dates, Meeting Location and Times | Application Link if Required | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Ambassadors | 9th-12th | Ansley Sand David Harrison | TBD | To serve as advocates for the AP Program within RRHS. Must have completed or is currently enrolled in an AP Class. Students must be nominated by an AP Teacher and them complete application and interview for position. | |
| Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) | 9th-12th | Beckie Lee | Before school Qtrly | $15 induction; $10 renewal | Promote a love for business and marketing |
| DECA | 9th-12th | Katie Thompson | 2nd & 4th Thur of every month before school | New Members $50 Returning $25 | Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management |
| FCCLA | 9th-12th | Allison Talley | TBA | $30 | Help students and teachers focus on a variety of youth concerns, including parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, sustainability, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career prep in four specific Career Pathways |
| French Club | 9th-12th | Florence Thompsen | 1st Wednesday of each month | $30 | Cultural crafts, cooking and activities |
| French Honor Society | 9th-12th | Florence Thompsen | Same time as French Club | $10 | Crafts and Cultural Activities, Food and blankets for pet shelters |
| HOSA-Future Health Professionals | 3.0 & Interest in Healthcare | Callie Davis | 1-2X a month 7:45 in room 1303 | $60 | Enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development |
| Jazz Band | 9th-12th | Josh Tyree | 1X week-November | $60 | |
| Mu Alpha Theta-Math Team | 10 - 12th | Adrian Gibson | Twice a month after school | $10 dues, Requires 3.0 Math GPA | To encourage & promote the development of mathematical skills, critical thinking and problem solving |
| Nat'l ART Honor Society | 10 - 12th | MaryJo Mulvey Chris Akins | Twice a month before school | $45 dues, must take art with an A average | Promote art within the community |
| Nat'l Beta Club | 10 - 12th | Amanda Day Deanna Madison | Meet once a month | $40 dues 1st year, $15 after that, must maintain an 89.5 GPA | Organization that recognizes high academic achievement, promotes character and social responsibility; encourages service involvement to school and community |
| Nat'l English Honor Society | 10 - 12th | Tony Giles Ryan Strasser | 2nd Thursday each month room 1109 | $40 dues, 90 or better GPA by invitation | Confer national distinction upon secondary school students for high achievement in English Language Arts, build a national community of academic achievers, encourage interest in ELA, foster literacy and provide cultural stimulation in HS environment |
| Nat'l Honor Society | 10 - 12th | Tony Giles Ryan Strasser Conner Barton | 3rd Wednesday each month | $60 dues, 93 GPA or higher | Create enthusiasm for scholarships to stimulate a desire to render service to promote leadership and to develop character in the students at secondary schools |
| Nat'l Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa) | 10 - 12th | Ansley Sand Joy Schumacher | Once a month | $30 dues, 3.0 GPA | Promote scholarships and to recognize academic excellence in social studies |
| Reading Bowl Team (R3B) | 9 - 12th | Keara Rubin | as needed in the library | To read, study and compete competitively in local, District, Regional and State Reading Bowl competitions | |
| Science Olympiad | 9 - 12th | Heather Bellini | Tuesdays 3:20 - 4pm in room 2108 | $50 dues | Increase student participation and diversity in STEM through competition |
| SkillsUSA | 9th-12th | James Dinsmoor Jonathan Jeffers Lee Whitaker | 1-2 meetings monthly before or after school | $50 | A career technical organization designed to enhance practical job-related skills, foster community among its members, increase knowledge of current job related trends, practices and future technologies |
| Tome Student Literacy Society | 9 - 12th | Keara Rubin | Every other Thursday at 7:45 in Media Center | $20 dues | Promote multiple literacies among students through service, collaboration, competition-based club activities, RRHS literary magazine and clean entertaining encouraging literature. |
| Tri-Music Honor Society | 9th-12th | D. Allison Baccala | 7:30am every other week | $30 dues; 3.0 GPA, 4.0 in Music | Focus on future leaders in music and music advocacy. Recognize students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically. |
| TSA-Technology Student Assoc. | 9th-12th | Judi Haggerty | 1 Thursday a month at 3:20 room 1308 | $50 | Dedicated to Middle and HS students enrolled or previously enrolled or that have an interest in engineering & technology education pathway and STEM educations programs |
JROTC Organizations:
| JROTC | Eligible Grades | Supervisor | Deadline, Dates, Meeting Location and Times | Application Link if Required | Purpose |
| Aeronautics | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Th 3:15 - 4:15 | Hands-on drone fly/training | |
| Archery | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | W 6:30 - 7:45 | Promote the teaching of Target Archery | |
| Cyber Patriot | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Th 3:15 - 4:15 | Learn to defend operating systems, compete Nation-wide, and prey for cybersecurity | |
| Drill | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | W 3:15 - 4:15 | Practice precision drill maneuvers | |
| Event Planning | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | W 7:45 - 8:10 | Plan, Organize and control Unit Operations/Events | |
| Female Step | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | W 3:15 - 4:15 | Practice precision Drill/Step Maneuvers | |
| Kitty Hawk Honor Society | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Th 3:15 - 4:15 | Tutor and promote Academic Achievement | |
| Leadership Academic Bowl | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Th 3:15 - 4:15 | Prep for College exams and raise SAT/ACT scores | |
| Mission Support | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Tu 7:30-8:00 & 3:15-4:15 | Manage uniform & cadet database | |
| Model Rocketry | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Th 3:15 - 4:15 | To acquaint cadets with the importance of rocketry and its role in the future | |
| Raiders | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Tu, W, Th 4-5:30 | Train for organized Athletic Challenges | |
| Recruitment | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | W 7:45 - 8:10 | Promote JROTC to RRHS and feeder schools | |
| Robotics | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Th 3:15 - 4:15 | Build Robotic models & compete | |
| Orienteering | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | W 3:15 - 4:15 | Sport of Navigation | |
| Stellar Exploration | 9th-12th | Major Ayers & Chief Deese | Th 3:15 - 4:15 | Construct & Track Airborne Satellite systems |