Student Activities & Clubs

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

Club List:

Click here f or a printable Club List

Academic Clubs

Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE)

Club Name: Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE)
Purpose: To raise awareness and inform student about careers in architecture, construction and engineering. Through industry experts and professionals, students gain valuable insights about these careers.
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: Shannon Palmer
Meeting Day/Time/Location: First Thursday of every Month (7:30-8:10 AM)
Application link or dues if required: None

AP Ambassadors

Club Name: AP Ambassadors
Purpose: 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.
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisors: Ansley Sand & David Harrison
Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBD
Application link or dues if required:

American Sign Language (ASL)

Club Name: American Sign Language (ASL)
Purpose: Vocab Practice, Deaf Games, Holiday Vocab & Crafts, National Deaf Awareness month (Sept), interpreting National Anthem for school events, possible trips to local ES & MS
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: David Harrison
Meeting Day/Time/Location: Weekly/Bi-Weekly 7:30 am
Application link or dues if required: None

Cyber Knights

French Club

Modern Debate Club

French Honor Society

Mu Alpha Theta-Math Team

National Art Honor Society

National Beta Club

Club Name: National Beta Club
Purpose: Organization that recognizes high academic achievement, promotes character and social responsibility; encourages service involvement to school and community
Eligible Grades: 10th-12th
Supervisor: Amanda Day
Meeting Day/Time/Location: Meet every other month
Application link or dues if required: $40 dues 1st year, $10 after that, must maintain an 89.5 GPA

National English Honor Society

Club Name: National English Honor Society
Purpose: 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
Eligible Grades: 10th-12th
Supervisors: Tony Giles & Ryan Strasser
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 2nd Thursday each month room 1109
Application link or dues if required: $40 dues, 90 or better GPA by invitation

National Honor Society

Club Name: National Honor Society
Purpose: Create enthusiasm for scholarships to stimulate a desire to render service to promote leadership and to develop character in the students at secondary schools.
Eligible Grades: 10th-12th
Supervisors: Tony Giles, Ryan Strasser & Conner Barton
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 3rd Wednesday each month
Application link or dues if required: $60 dues, 93 GPA or higher

National Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa)

Reading Bowl

Science Olympiad

Tome Student Literacy Society

Club Name: Tome Student Literacy Society
Purpose: Promote multiple literacies among students through service, collaboration, competition-based club activities and clean entertaining encouraging literature.
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: Keara Rubin
Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every other Thursday at 7:45 in Media Center
Application link or dues if required: $20 dues

Career / Tech / Art Clubs

Arts Fellowship

Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS)

Club Name: Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS)
Purpose: Cultivate thriving environments for success in computer science in the school community by encouraging students' enthusiasm, honoring academic excellence and promoting service.
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: Beckie Lee
Meeting Day/Time/Location: Before school Qtrly
Application link or dues if required: $15 induction; $10 renewal

DECA

Club Name: DECA
Purpose: Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: Krista Duke
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 2nd & 4th Thur of every month before school
Application link or dues if required: New Members $50 Returning $25

Drama Club

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Club Name: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Purpose: 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
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: Allison Talley
Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
Application link or dues if required: $30

Future Georgia Educators

HOSA-Future Health Professionals

Club Name: HOSA-Future Health Professionals
Purpose: Enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th, 3.0 & Interest in Healthcare
Supervisor: Callie Davis
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 1-2X a month 7:45 in room 1303
Application link or dues if required: $60

Jazz Band

Knight Watch Media Club

Orchestra Club

SkillsUSA

Club Name: SkillsUSA
Purpose: 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
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisors: James Dinsmoor, Jonathan Jeffers, & Lee Whitaker
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 1-2 meetings monthly before or after school
Application link or dues if required: $50

Tri-Music Honor Society

Club Name: Tri-Music Honor Society
Purpose: Focus on future leaders in music and music advocacy. Recognize students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically.
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: Dr. Allison Baccala
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 7:30am every other week
Application link or dues if required: $30 dues; 3.0 GPA, 4.0 in Music

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Club Name: Technology Student Association (TSA)
Purpose: Dedicated to Middle and HS students enrolled or previously enrolled or that have an interest in engineering & technology education pathway and STEM educations programs
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisor: Judi Haggerty
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 1 Thursday a month at 3:20 room 1308
Application link or dues if required: $50 dues

Service Clubs

Earth Club

Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT)

Student Government Association (SGA)

Social Clubs

Chess Club

Crochet Club

Club Name: Crochet Club
Purpose: To provide a creative and relaxing space for student to learn and practice crochet. Our mission is to build a welcoming community where members of all skill levels can share techniques, create projects and contribute to community service. Through this timeless craft, student will develop skills, express creativity and enjoy the satisfaction of making something meaningful.
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisors: Kimberly Raines, Keara Rubin, Heather Bellini, and Elisabeth League
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 2x Month 7:30-8:10am day TBD
Application link or dues if required: $30

Diversity Awareness Program (DAP)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Fishing Club

First Priority

Financial Literacy Club

Friends Club

Club Name: Friends Club
Purpose: 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
Eligible Grades: 9th-12th
Supervisors: Caitlin Gelatka & Jessica Camp
Meeting Day/Time/Location: 1st Thursday of each month in the Media Center
Application link or dues if required: $20 dues for new member T-shirt