Clubs & Activities

How to Join a Club

When to Join: Online registration is open for students to join clubs at RHS for the 2022-23 school year. Some clubs with national affiliations, such as honor societies, have a registration deadline. Check specific club information below.
Fee: $30 per club. This fee is non-refundable. Some clubs have extra fees to cover event-based costs, national membership dues, and/or supply expenses. Clubs require a minimum number of student participants to run and may be cancelled in October due to low registration, in which case a refund will be issued. Some clubs run without the $30 club fee - see descriptions below for the clubs to which this applies.
Fee Exceptions: These service clubs are exempt from the $30 club fee: Green Club, Key Club, and Rotary Interact.
Fee Reduction: A waived fee or a 75% reduction in the club fee is available to students who receive the same price reduction in free or reduced lunch. Students who have already qualified with the district's food services department can contact RHS Activities Director Ms. Harris using the form below.
For More Information: Once students register online, an email will be sent shortly thereafter by the club sponsor or student leaders with meeting details.
For any questions on registration, please contact RHS Activities Director Ms. Harris using the form below or students can find me in the Media Center.
For club-specific questions, email the club sponsor directly, found on each club's registration page.

RHS Student Clubs

Rochester High School provides many different student activities in order to build a positive school culture and to help all our students feel a sense of belonging in the RHS community! For these reasons, we strive to offer events and activities that appeal to a broad range of student interests and that increase school spirit and student participation.

2022-23 Clubs at RHS

Honor Societies:

RHS National Honor Society

Sponsored by Mrs. Messing-Mirabito and Mrs. Cosentino, the National Honor Society (NHS) exists to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

NHS membership is exempt from the $30 club fee, however, a $10 annual national membership fee applies and is due by Sept. 30th. For more information, see the RHS National Honor Society web page.

Download a copy of this year's meeting dates here. General membership meetings are held in the Media Center; officer meetings are in room D128.

American Sign Language HS

American Sign Language Club and Honor Society explores the deaf community and culture through community projects and activities with deaf films, art, storytelling and poetry.
ASLHS is a student led organization for ASL students in ASL 2 or above and must have a 3.0 GPA in ASL coursework.

ASL Club is sponsored by Ms. Lowry. Members will meet monthly to discuss community projects and deaf culture.

Art Club & Art NHS

Sponsored by Mrs. Huvaere & Mrs. Rose, members work with paper, clay, and other materials, as well as volunteering in the community. Past projects have included tie dye t-shirts, painted glass, holiday paper sculptures, jewelry, murals, and deck art skateboard competition. Members have the option of joining the National Art Honor Society for an additional $5 membership. Deadline to join is November 18th.

Meetings are held on Mondays at 2:35 in room D126.

Join the Art Club Remind for regular updates about meeting dates and times.

English NHS

Sponsored by Mrs. Schrems, Rochester High School’s National English Honor Society is an organization that strives to help the community through literature, language, and service. They offer volunteer work through school supplies drives, tutoring, etc.

Applications are online and currently open to all RHS juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Returning members must reapply as well.

Application deadline: Mon., Sept. 12
Fee payment deadline: Wed., Sept. 21

Additional fees consist of $15 for first year member dues and $5 for returning member dues.

NEHS meets after school every third Thursday and before school every third Friday in Mrs. Schrems' room, F106.

For more information, visit the RHS National English Honor Society web page.

French Club & French NHS

Sponsored by Mr. Arcangeli, French students have a lot of fun as they take on creative projects, and celebrate French culture. Students have the option of joining Société Honoraire de Français. For membership in the honor society, qualifying students must:

Be currently enrolled in French 2 or above with a grade of A- or above.
Be a current member of the French Club.
Have a B- grade average or better in all classes.
Be an active participant in club activities.

Members are accepted by submitting their information to Mr. Arcangeli at the beginning of 2nd semester.

Meetings are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month in the Media Center.

German Club & German NHS

German Club is sponsored by Mr. Crites and is all about celebrating Germanic culture, language, and traditions. They create German-inspired art, celebrate German holidays, sing German songs, eat German food, and even watch German films. Meetings are after school in B122 at 2:35.

German Club Meeting Dates:

Sept 7, 21
Oct 4, 19
Nov 2, 16, 30
Dec 14
Jan 11, 25
Feb 8, 22
Mar 8, 22
Apr 5, 19
May 3, 17, 31

German NHS is a student-led service organization for German students in grades 10-12. Members meet monthly to discuss volunteer opportunities and community events. Members must be in German level 3 or higher with a GPA of 3.5 or above and complete an application. Meetings are the first Tuesday and Wednesday of every month in room B122: Tuesdays at 2:35 pm or Wednesdays at 7:15 am. Meetings are as follows:

German NHS Meeting Dates:

Sept 6-7
Oct 4-5
Nov 1-2
Dec 6-7
Jan 10-11
Feb 7-8
Mar 7-8
Apr 4-5
May 2-3

Mathematics NHS

Sponsored by Mr. Byrd, students participate in math-related events as part of the National Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society.

Membership is open to students in all grades and applications are accepted until Sept. 20th. Applicants must have completed the equivalent of two years of high school math including algebra and/or geometry and have a minimum GPA of 3.4.

An additional $10 national membership fee applies. Club fee and membership fee are due by Oct. 14th.

Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month and the following Thursday at 2:35 p.m. in the upper cafeteria.

National Technical Honor Society

NTHS strives to encourage students to think about success differently and the various what technical and soft skills that can be learned while attending school, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Opportunities will be offered for members to mentor at the elementary and middle schools, support career fairs and job fairs at the high school level, and be an ambassador in our school community as innovators.

Members are required to earn points by participating in various activities such as job and career fairs, Shark Tank competitions, tradeshows, manufacturers day, women in STEM career showcases, tech talks, Oakland Schools STEMI truck, Careers in a Box middle school program, and many more!

Membership is open to students who have previously taken or are currently taking a Career and Technical Education course in business, computer science, woodworking, education, engineering, and robotics and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

An additional $30 fee for NTHS national membership applies.

Sponsored by Mrs. Hand, meetings will be held in her room, D118.

For more information, visit the national organization's web site, nths.org.

Science NHS

Sponsored by Mrs. Slomka, members collaborate to bring science opportunities to the community by participating in various community events. Previous events that members have participated in include elementary school science fairs, supporting other science clubs, setting up & cleaning up labs for science teachers, growing plants in the RHS courtyard, providing mini science lessons to elementary school students, and tutoring in science subjects. Members have also experienced attending a virtual autopsy, hearing from local scientists, and a working at a fossil excavation at Dinosaur Hill.

Members must be either current juniors and seniors that are enrolled in their third year of science.

For more information, visit the RHS Science National Honor Society web site.

Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of the month after school, and the second Friday of the month before school in room D132.

Social Studies NHS

Sponsored by Mr. Zwolinski, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. The RHS Social Studies Honor Society provides national recognition for outstanding students, and encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Students must be a junior or senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.4, have taken World History, U.S. History, Government, and an additional social studies elective, and complete an application in the spring for the following year.

National membership is an additional $10 per student and is due by October 14th.

Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month at 2:30 in room D102.

Spanish NHS

Sponsored by Mrs. D'Addario, our Spanish NHS provides students a great experience in Spanish culture and practice with the language.

Applications for membership in the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica are due at the end of April for the following school year and are available from Mrs. D'Addario, Ms. East, or Ms. Prindle. Students must be in Spanish 3, 4, or 5AP and at least a sophomore, junior, or senior who applied during open applications in the previous spring in order to join.

An additional $5.00 membership for national membership is required for all first year members only. Registration deadline is Oct. 31st.

Spanish NHS meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm. in the Media Center.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Tri-M is a national honor society for student musicians and is new to RHS this year. Tri-M aims to recognize talented students and to help to promote a love of music.

Members become involved with volunteer activities and community events, such as providing lessons to middle school students, visiting elementary schools to introduce younger students to different instruments, or holding fundraisers for music programs in schools in need.

An additional $2.00 fee applies for national membership dues and is due by Oct. 18th.

Tri-M is sponsored by Mr. Uhrig.

Academic / Professional:

BPA: Business Professionals of America

Students in the RHS BPA: Business Professionals of America hone their business education skills to participate in annual competitions in over 90 categories covering the areas of finance, business administration, management information systems, digital communication & design, and management, marketing & communication.

For additional information, visit the national membership site at bpa.org.

The membership deadline is in November and members must have taken or currently be enrolled in a qualifying business course.

An additional $70 fee covers national membership dues and a club t-shirt.

BPA is sponsored by Mrs. Hand and meetings are held in her room, D118.

CS Club (Computer Science)

Debate Club

Students in Debate Club examine current world issues from all perspectives and discuss and debate. Students learn and practice valuable skills such as:

Developing sound and logical arguments and expressing them clearly and concisely.
Speaking in front of an audience.
Becoming aware of important issues and events.

Meetings are held in Mr. Reed's room B109 from 2:30 -3:30.

FEDS: Falcon Engineering and Design Solutions FIRST Robotics team

The FEDS on the Rochester High School robotics team compete on a global scale in the areas of engineering, business, imagery, STEM outreach and safety. Our "Agents of Change" on the Falcon Engineering and Design Solutions (FEDS) team members participate in the FIRST Robotics competition by designing, building, wiring, and programming a competitive robot built according to season rules. In addition, Agents ensure that STEM education is accessible to as many interested students as possible. Agents work with mentors who are industry leaders in an array of fields, establishing skill sets and mentoring relationships that last for years to come. The FIRST community becomes a long-lasting network of connections for students that often lead to scholarships, internships, and career guidance. The FEDS are dedicated to the FIRST values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is run solely by volunteer mentors. Parent participation is highly encouraged.

Potential members are asked to complete an online application and read the additional information on participation requirements and deadlines. See the FEDS 201 website for complete information.

Meetings:

Returning FEDS will continue meeting on Thursdays, 6-9pm from now onward.
New FEDS: There will be an info session for parents/students on Thursday, 9/8/22, 7-8pm. There will be a mandatory orientation for parents/students joining the team, in which a parent is required to attend. We are offering two different options: Thursday, 9/15/22, 7-9pm OR Sunday, 9/18/22, 1-3pm.

Please bring a checkbook/cash to the orientation to pay for team fees. Credit cards are not accepted.

Our team meets every Thursday from September – December, from 6-9pm. Starting January, we meet M-Th, and Saturday until our competition season starts in March. During competition season, we meet as needed to meet team goals. We take a break in June and begin meeting again on Thursday evenings in July.

Saturday, January 7, 2023, 10am - 4pm: Build Season Kickoff meeting is mandatory.

Starting in January 2023, our team will meet M -Th, 6-9pm and Sat, 9am - 4pm.

Competition season runs from March - May, depending on advancement.

Additional fees: Paid by check/cash at orientation:

$201 for team materials and competitions entrance fees.
$50 for team uniform.

Questions: Please email feds201@gmail.com.

HOSA (Health Occupations)

HOSA students work on their knowledge, technical skills, and leadership in the health sciences. Members also compete at the regional and state levels.

An additional $20 is required for joining at the state and national level. Closer to competitions held in December and in February, fees to compete at the regional and state level will also be collected, in addition to any travel expenses needed for attending the state competition.

Sponsored by Ms. Elsner, meetings are held on Thursdays after school in room B128.

Investment Club

The Investment Club encourages students to broaden their knowledge about the business world and increase their financial literacy. Each week, they discuss a new topic about investing, trading, and market-related items to teach students about investing. Students hear lectures from guests in the field and discuss establishing financial goals. Members also participate in stock trading competitions among each other using an online platform where they purchase and trade stocks.

Investment Club is sponsored by Mrs. Land and meets in room B103.

Model U.N.

Sponsored by Mrs. Frisby, Model U.N. is the perfect club for students interested in politics or international relations. Students participate in simulations of U.N. conferences, role playing as U.N. ambassadors and researching, debating, and problem-solving current issues. The team participates in Oakland University's High School Model United Nations Conference where they are assigned a country and a relevant issue currently being discussed in the U.N.

Meetings are held every other Monday at 2:35 in room F204.

Photo Club

Sponsored by Mrs. Palombo, Photo Club is open to anyone interested in photography. Members work together on digital and analog photography projects. Students utilize the darkroom, have photo shoots and critiques of their photography work.

Photo club membership is exempt from the $30 club fee. However a $25.00 photo kit fee applies.

Meetings are held on Mondays at 2:35 in room D127. Join the Photo Club Remind for updates.

RATS: Rochester Alliance of Theatrical Students

Science Olympiad (Tri-High)

Science Olympiad is on a mission to inspire the next generation of scientists, health professionals, and engineers.

Sponsored by Ms. Myers, members engage in all areas of science, from chemistry to biology to physics. The team discusses current events related to science as they prepare for competition exploring various science topics and engaging in hands-on activities. Competition is comprised of 23 different events ranging from anatomy to astrophysics to aeronautics.

This club is a Tri-High club, which combines members from all our high schools! Meetings are a combination of Zoom meetings at the start, then transitioning to in-person meetings as competition time comes close. Meetings are held every on Tuesday every other week starting on Sept. 20th.

An additional $25 competition entry fee per student applies.

For more information, visit the Tri-High Science Olympiad web site.

Service / Awareness:

Black Student Union

The RCS Black Student Union is a district-wide club open to students in all of our RCS high schools.

This is a student-led club that serves as a place for every student to be their authentic selves in respect to identity and allows students who identify as allies or members of the Black community to connect with each other, build positive interactions in our district, and promote inclusivity.

The Union provides an opportunity for connection with students across the district, belonging, and student voice.

The club will meet once a month on Wednesdays after school from 4:30-6:30 PM.

Girl Up

Green Club

Here4U

Here4U is a team of RHS students that work to make a positive impact on our school environment. Members on the team educate other students about common emotional and mental health challenges and help to identify appropriate adult supports.

The goals of the team are to:

Increase awareness of the importance of social connectedness and of various coping strategies that support well-being.
Increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Diminish stigma around depression, anxiety, and seeking help for them.
Connect peers with trusted adults and mental health supports whenever needed.

Here4U is sponsored by Mrs. Kimball and Mrs. Martin and meetings are held in room D130.

Registration is free - the $30 club fee does not apply.

Key Club

Sponsored by Ms. Campbell, Key Club is an international service organization for high school students and part of the Kiwanis International which focuses on service projects around the world. Key Club provides members with opportunities to engage in community service, build character, and develop leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects, and holding elected positions. Get an idea of the many service projects they engage in from their 2021 year-end video!

Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month in the Media Center after school.

As a service club, Key Club membership is exempt from the $30 club fee. However, a fee of $35 applies:

$13 membership in the Kiwanis Club
$12 materials fee
$10 t-shirt.

For students who qualify for free or reduced lunch are exempt from the $12 materials fee.

PTSA Student Leaders

RHS Student Tutors

The RHS Student Tutors is a group open to juniors and seniors with an interest in sharing their knowledge of a school subject with other students looking for help. Student Tutors meet in the Media Center and volunteer as tutors at free tutoring sessions open to all RHS students. For student tutors who are also honor society members, volunteering to tutor is a great way to earn points!

Registration is free - the $30 club fee does not apply. Sign up online here.

RCS Student Tech Crew

The RCS Student Tech Crew is new this year and is open to all students in all grades with an aptitude for technology and computers!

Crew members work together to create tech tutorials and resources to support students and families throughout all of Rochester Community Schools. Their goal is to provide assistance and resources to students for their tech-related questions by creating instructional videos and posting to the "Ignite Lab" Youtube Channel.

Members will have opportunities to increase their skills in communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. as they work together to create tech tutorials and resources to support students and families at Rochester Community Schools.

Meetings are primarily via Zoom with occasional in-person meetings to work on various projects. Dates and times will be planned throughout the year.

To learn more, watch their video, and to join, sign up here!

Rotary Interact

Sponsored by Mrs. Messing-Mirabito, Rotary Interact is a service club and is part of Rotary International. Members develop leadership skills while discovering the power of the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self." They participate in at least two community service projects, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding.

Meetings are held every other Thursday of every month at 7:10 am in the Media Center. See list of dates here.

To join, sign up by enrolling in the Rotary Interact's Google Classroom, class code: 6idnqru.

As a service club, Rotary Interact membership is exempt from the $30 club fee.

Social Justice Club

Our RHS Social Justice Club is passionate about creating an inclusive and equitable world. They believe that knowledge and advocacy for social justice can help students better tackle real-world issues by looking at them from multiple viewpoints.

Students in the Social Justice Club engage in acting on social issues, particularly those affecting the most marginalized and disadvantaged groups and communities in our community and our world. In addition, students create and participate in opportunities that promote awareness and belonging.

Social Justice Club is sponsored by Mrs. Sears and meetings are held in room D105.

Social Justice Club membership is exempt from the $30 club fee.

To join, sign up at https://bit.ly/rhssocialjustice2022.

UNICEF Club

UNICEF club is a chapter of the global organization that aims to provide humanitarian aid to children worldwide, working in over 190 countries.

Our student chapter aims to bring the efforts of UNICEF closer to home and broaden the scope of community service. Meetings focus on awareness and education of global humanitarian issues affecting children.

Sponsored by Mrs. Bettes. Meetings are held the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of every month at 2:30 in room D106.

Sports & Gaming:

Anime Club

Anime Club is for all students who wish to share their interest and knowledge about Japanese animation, known as anime. Members will be able to view a variety of anime as well as engage in active discussions regarding its artistic value, members' favorite shows, various characters, and participating in anime trivia contests!

Anime Club is sponsored by Mrs. Devine and meetings are held every Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 in room D116.

Chess Club

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons club members play one of the most popular and famous tabletop roleplaying games that takes them on adventures fighting monsters and discovering treasure! Dungeons and Dragons is a social game - players work together towards a common goal. All skill levels are welcome!

D&D is sponsored by Ms. Shooks. Meetings are held on Mondays at 2:30 in the Media Center.

Euchre Club

Rochester Mountain Bike Team

Sponsored by Coach Eckel and Coach Crites, the Rochester Mountain Bike Team meets every Monday from 6-8 pm (excluding holidays) and Wednesday evenings from early May through mid-October. Group rides happen at various local mountain bike trails, including Bloomer Park, Addison Oaks County Park, River Bends Park, Stony Creek Metropark, and more. Rider recruitment is ongoing throughout the season. Students divide into groups based upon speed and skill levels, and coaches lead the groups for a 1-1.5 hour long ride.

Upcoming Rides:

9-19: Lake Orion HS Dragon Trail
9-26: River Bends Park
10-3: Stony Creek Metropark
10-10: Stony Creek Metropark

No experience is necessary - beginners are welcome and encouraged to join! The team offers an optional Racing Program where students can race in the MiSCA Race Series (Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association) on Sundays from late August to mid-October. Racing is optional. Students that join the Varsity Racing Program can receive a varsity club letter if all varsity requirements are met.

The $30 club fee does not apply, however other costs consist of MiSCA membership (waived for first year riders), a $100 team fee, and rider equipment purchases.

Need a bike? There are still some free rental bikes available in our bike library! Visit bit.ly/RMBTGetBike to apply for a season-long bike loan.

Yoga Club

Yoga club members will learn various yoga poses while learning about the practices of yoga and how yoga can be used to manage stress, improve the mind-body connection, and increase strength and flexibility.

No prior yoga experience is necessary. Bring comfortable workout clothes and a yoga mat.

Yoga club meets every other Thursday after school in the Media Center.

Additional Organizations:

These groups have their own application process for interested students.

Dance Team

Link Crew

Led by Link Crew advisors Ms. Shooks and Mrs. Thomas, Link Crew is a high school transition program comprised of RHS juniors and seniors who work with freshmen students and help them adjust to their first year of high school. Link Crew members serve as mentors and positive role models. They participate in many different activities throughout the year.

The application window is in April/ May for the following year to students who will be either juniors or seniors. No fees apply for students accepted as Link Crew Mentors.

Rochester United Boys Volleyball

Other Affiliations:

The $30 club fee does not apply to these clubs:

Muslim Student Association
Rochester Reach

Muslim Student Association

The Muslim Student Association is a religious organization focused on the spiritual and religious well-being of its members. MSA provides a safe space where members can grow in their Islamic religion and build a closer relationship with God and their community.

Anyone interested in learning about the Islamic religion is welcome!

MSA is sponsored by Ms. Harris and meets on Fridays at 2:30 in the Media Center.

The $30 club fee does not apply; simply attend one of their meetings to join.

Rochester Reach

Rochester REACH is a Christian prayer group at RHS and everyone is welcome! Students share inspirational devotionals and create prayer groups with one another to foster a community of trust and faith. Students pray for each other, staff, leaders, community members, school, and our world. REACH is an amazing opportunity to build new friendships and share our faith with the school.

REACH is sponsored by Mrs. D'Addario and meets every other Tuesday at 7:00 am in room B111.

The $30 club fee does not apply; simply attend one of their meetings to join.

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