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 |
| Coding Club | 9th-12th | Beckie Lee | After School 1X week | To cultivate thriving environments for success in computer science by encouraging student enthusiasm, honoring academic excellence and promoting service | |
| Diversity Awareness Program | 9th-12th | Heather Nelson & Natalia Dinsmoor & Lauren Hardy | 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 productions 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 & Robert Demsick | 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 a month room 1111 | $10 for T-Shirt | Identify, recruit, prepare and retain the next generation of Georgia teachers |
| Guidance Exchange | 9th-12th | Lena Dominguez | 1st meeting 8/9 at 7:45am. Monthly 1st Thursday 7:45am in Media Center | Aims to create a structured mentorship program that fosters meaningful connections between older students and younger students, facilitating their mutual development and creating a more positive and supportive high school community. | |
| GLOW Club | 9th-12th | Leigh Becigneul & MaryJo Mulvey | 3:15-4:15 weekly | To provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and their allies | |
| 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 | Andy Schultz, 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 | Elyse Kerber & Rodney Deese | 2X month | $15 dues; Application | Promote the development of students' skills in leadership, program organization, communication, initiative and self-reliance |
| Space Science Club | 9th-12th | John Woszcznski | 1X month | To inform, educate and entertain, providing interest in the stars | |
| TSA-Technology Student Assoc. | 9th-12th | Judi Haggerty | 1 Thursday a month at 3:20 room 1308 | $50 ($25 extra to participate in VEX Robotics) | Dedicated to Middle and HS students enrolled or previously enrolled or that have an interest in engineering & technology education pathway and STEM educations programs |
Academic Clubs & Curricular Organizations:
| Academic Clubs & Curricular Organization | Eligible Grades | Supervisor | Deadline, Dates, Meeting Location and Times | Application Link if Required | Purpose |
| Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) | 9th-12th | Beckie Lee | Before school Quarterly | $15 induction; $10 renewal | Promote a love for business and marketing |
| DECA | 9th-12th | Katie Thompson | TBA | $30-$40 | Promote a love for business and marketing |
| FCCLA | 9th-12th | Carson Radney | 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 |
| HOSA-Future Health Professionals | 9th-12th | Callie Davis | 1-2X a month 7:45 in room 1303 | $35 | Enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development |
| Mu Alpha Theta-Math Team | 10 - 12th | 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 & Leigh Willmann | Meet every other month | $40 dues 1st year, $10 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 |
| SKILLS USA | 9th-12th | James Dinsmoor, Jonathan Jeffers and 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 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. |
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 |