The "Jagtivities" Fair on September 4th was awesome! Over 60 Clubs and Honor Societies were there enthusiastically encouraging others to get involved! If you missed it you can still join a club. Just contact the faculty supervisor or student leader for more information.
You can also still start a club. Stop by the main office to pick up a club charter form.
All Clubs must complete a Club Charter each school year. If you don't see your Club listed here, we have yet to receive a Charter. See the Forms/Resources tab for more information.
Let's see what the RC Clubs are up to. Send your photos to Hpennington@dcsdk12.org
Promotional video: Ranch Rugby Fall 2024
Information meeting for players and parents Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm at Mountain Vista High School.
If you missed the meeting contact Gareth Jones for more information.
This Club is run through Ranch Rugby and coached by Gareth Jones. Through the medium of rugby students learn teamwork, responsibility, respect and resilience in a positive player focused environment. Rugby also creates college opportunities both in the US and abroad. This team has won multiple championships by focusing on player development. The winning takes care of itself!
Faculty Sponsor: Susie Petri
Coach: Gareth Jones
To allow students of all mountain bike skill levels to experience the sport. Entry level to experienced riders - all are welcome!
Faculty Sponsor: Mike Sullivan
Contact: Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling at HRJC.bike for information about the team, registration and fees.
Practice: M/W/F 4:30-6:30pm, August through October. Contact HRJC.bike for information.
Lettering Requirements - subject to change, confirm with HRJC
To teach Club participants how to use a 3D printer and learn to navigate CAD.
Faculty Supervisor: Bryan Westman
Student Leaders: Andrew Curl and Logan Gebhardt
Meeting: Monthly, during a Thursday Access @ 10:15am, room 4129.
Our purpose is to inspire students to not only enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, but to learn how we can preserve it. Through hands-on conservation projects and adventures students will gain new skills, experiences, friendships and insights.
Faculty Supervisor: Danielle Harrison
Student Leader: Claire Erikson
Meeting: Monthly on Mondays, after school, 3:00pm, room 3200.
Amnesty International
The purpose of this club is to provide and fund humanitarian aid to causes around the world. To bring awareness of and support to different causes.
Faculty Supervisor: Laura Murphy
Student Leader: Ana Keshaw
Meeting: Monthly after school, room 5100
To create a place where students can connect and learn about astronomy outside of the classroom. Astronomy experiments, field trips, guest speakers and fun!
Faculty Supervisor: Anna Tesdahl
Student Leader: Swati Nayak
Meeting: Bi-monthly, 10:00am, room 8100
Waiting for Club Charter
This club is for students who want to learn how to play badminton and have fun.
Facutly Supervisor: Tonia Miller
Student Leader: TBD
Meeting: TBD
Waiting for Club Charter
To bring together student who love to bake and raise money with bake sales.
Faculty Supervisor: TBD
Student Leader: TBD
Meeting: TBD
As a community of like-minded believers, we strive to grow in our faith and spread the love of God to those around us through studying the Bible, worshipping, and serving together. We will also have guest speakers, games and treats.
Faculty Supervisor: Deborah Seaquist
Student Leader: Chloe Allen
Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, 7:00am, room 9700.
Books and Banter
Waiting for Club Charter
To find people who love reading and talking about books. This club will be set up as an independent reading club where we can talk about books and have snacks.
Faculty Supervisor: Kristin Greenleaf
Student Leader: Trinity Carroll
Meeting: TBD
Campus Life
To develop community with RC Students that might not already know each other by fostering a fun safe place where student can come and be themselves. We love Jesus and creating an atmosphere where students can get to know him! Stop by for a good time!
Faculty Supervisor: Tony Koy
Campus Life Leader:
Meeting: Wednesday mornings 7:00am, room 9850
This Club is for those who love to play chess or those who want to learn how and make friends.
Faculty Supervisor: Desi Rozen
Student Leader: Reyansh Agarwal
Meeting: Mondays, 3:00-4:00pm, in the Library
The purpose of Circle of Care is to build meaningful connections between youth and the elderly in our community. We want to reduce feelings of isolation among seniors by providing companionship, entertainment and engaging pastimes such as cards, games, conversations and activities.
Faculty Supervisor: Danielle Bell
Student Leader: Kruthi Kunala
Meeting: Bi-monthly, during Access, room 4113. First meeting 9/18/25
Working alongside a growing organization to teach coding and STEM concepts to students and others for free though high school volunteers. To assist with events and lessons while earning community service hours.
Faculty Supervisor: John Leisge
Student Leader: Reyaa Divakar
Meeting: Bi-monthly, after school, room 4000. First meeting TBD
Cosplay Club
For all students interested in Cosplay from any fandom, to teach and collaborate on costumes including techniques and convention tips.
Faculty Supervisor: Lindsay Hubbard
Student Leader: Raven Kalata
Meeting: Bi-monthly on Thursday, during Access, room 7100
To encourage students to create art and share with their peers all while having fun and making friends.
Faculty Supervisor: Karen Whitney
Student Leader: Grayson Marchi
Meeting: Every other Wednesday, after school, 3:00-3:30pm, room 3550. First meeting 9/10/25
An organization that brings creativity and happiness to children in hospitals. Community service hours are granted through making cards and kits and tracked with the Helper/Helper app. Learn more at Create for Kids
Faculty Supervisor: Karen Whitney
Student Leader: Elise Brandon
Meeting: Every other Tuesday, during Access, room 3550, beginning 9/9/25
Creative Writing Club
A place for aspiring writers to foster creativity in a space with likeminded people.
Faculty Supervisor: Pete DeFilippo
Student Leader: Lela Schlue
Meeting: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 3900
To teach others to crochet and for those who already know how, to learn new techniques and skills from others. To share patterns and finished projects. Members will bring their own supplies.
Faculty Supervisor: Prema Viswanathan
Student Leader: Addison Evert
Meeting: Monthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 7300
To provide students with a space to explore and learn about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, digital finance and their real world applications.
Faculty Supervisor: John Talarico
Student Leaders: Aarav Ganesh
Meeting: Monthly during Access room 4128.
To organize tinsel, feather, beads and hair cutting for Wish Week.
Faculty Supervisor: Karen Whitney
Student Leader: Abby Zhang
Meeting: Meet during Access when needed as we get closer to Wish Week.
To host a space for players and Dungeon Masters - new and advanced. To play D&D together.
Faculty Supervisor: Katie Lemeshewsky and Liza Meyer
Student Leaders: Grey Renfro and Raven Kalata
Meeting: Thursdays after school, 3:00-5:00pm, room 3000B
To promote school sustainability and engage the school and public in environment issues.
Faculty Supervisor: Jenny Wills
Student Leader: Kayleigh Anderson
Meeting: Wednesdays after school, 3:00-3:45pm, room 3200.
To be able to collaborate with like minded individuals and make a tightly knitted group to learn and grow together. Participate in competitions.
Faculty Supervisor: Timothy Marshall
Student Leaders: Ruchi Badiginchala
Meeting: Monthly on Tuesday, during Access, room 5500
A club that brings together high school athletes (girls and boys) who have similar beliefs and faith.
Faculty Supervisor: Ty Jacobs (Rock Canyon Baseball Coach)
Student Leader: Abigail Graham, Faith Miller
Meeting: Thursday mornings
The purpose of the club is to find people interested in film. To watch movies together and discuss them in a community setting.
Faculty Supervisor: Jim McClurg
Student Leader: Grayson Marchi
Meeting: Monthly on Thursdays, during Access, room 4104
To educate students about finance and investing and money in general through clubs meetings and competitions including the Wharton High School Investment Competition.
Faculty Supervisor: Tony Koy
Student Leader: Reyansh Agarwal, Jwalant Dave, Khrithaneyan Muthukumar
Meeting: During Access, room 9850, beginning 9/9/25.
Use surplus food into a resource for feeding communities and spread awareness of food insecurity.
Faculty Supervisor: Alison Carter
Student Leader: Afia Khanam
Meeting: Monthly and Mondays and Fridays, after school 3:00-4:00pm, room 3700. First meeting 9/5/25
To discuss and play video games, board games and card games. Just get together and have fun!
Faculty Supervisor: Erin Dell
Student Leader: Rocket Adams
Meeting: Thursdays, during Access, room 2100
To bring together student musicians who want the experience of playing in a rock band and introduce them to new genres of music with masterclasses from experienced Jazz musicians from around Colorado.
Faculty Supervisor: Michael Ghiradelli
Student Leader: Xavier Vigil
Meeting: Wednesdays, 3:00pm room 300 (Band room)
Providing GT students a voice and support group with ALP Seminars (during the goal setting process).
Faculty Sponsor: Jenny Wills
Student Leaders: Sanjun Arun, Ankita Basak, Mahi Patel, Isabella Li
Meeting: Monthly, on Tuesday mornings, 7:00am, room 3200. First meeting 9/30/25.
Girls' Persist
An inclusive program for teenage girls to find a safe and healthy community in which they can improve public speaking skills, teamwork, collaboration STEM based problem solving, professionalism and more. The program uses the proprietary Learn-it, Lead-it, and Perform-it framework to support self-confidence, critical thinking skills, and decision-making while influencing overall STEM persistence.
Program Facilitator: Dr. Carletta Stewart, Founder & CEO, Lady Trailblazer, Inc.
Faculty Supervisor: Alison Carter
Student Leader: Mishika Bhatia
Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays, after school, room 3700
To allow RC students to learn grilling and cooking for fun. To provide grilled treats to the RC community for student activities and special events.
Faculty Supervisor: Jack Van Natta
Student Leader: Jackson "Tiny" Bond
Meeting: Monthly during Access
To create a safe space and community for Computer Science enthusiasts. To educate students in a variety of programming languages. All genders welcome - despite the name.
Faculty Supervisor: John Leisge
Student Leader: Arshia Koul
Meeting: Bi-monthly during Access, date TBD
Genders and Sexualities Alliance
Creating a safe place at school and a good environment for all to express themselves.
Faculty Supervisors: Peter DeFilippo and Mark Kroll
Student Leader: Liliene Anderson
Meeting: During Access, room 3900, First meeting 9/9/25. Meetings are mainly social based.
Hands of Hope
To help orphans have a brighter future and provide them with resources. We will also have volunteer opportunities at children's centers.
Faculty Supervisor: Amy Hommel
Student Leader: Kohana Chopra
Meeting: Bi-monthly on Tuesday, during Access, room 7100
Waiting for Club Charter
The purpose of the club is to raise mental health awareness and prevent suicide. We provide skills to students to help better themselves. This is very inclusive and a safe space for everyone. We also give community service hours which are tracked through the Helper/Helper app.
Non-faculty Sponsor: Amy Mays
Student Leader: Sophie Tobin
Meeting: Off site at Sponsor's home: 6668 Lynx Cove. Weekly on Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm. Contact Sophie for more information and directions.
Helping Hands Club
To raise awareness of underprivileged communities and how we can help. To host fundraisers to aid those in need.
Faculty Supervisor: Mindy Moss
Student Leaders: Alyssa Lieou, and Abhi Gowda
Meeting: Monthly meetings on Tuesdays, during Access room 9100
To provide students with the opportunity to volunteer at animal shelters, Life Care Centers, Soup Kitchens, etc.
Faculty Supervisor: Linda Whitaker
Student Leader: Anya Vegesna
Meeting: Monthly during Access room 8400. First meeting date TBD.
To provide regular opportunities for students to refine skills in improvisation. Improv nights are usually scheduled once a quarter.
Faculty Supervisor: Ben Rosen
Student Leader: Cooper Linn
Meeting: Weekly meetings on Tuesdays, during Access, room 625.
Waiting for Club Charter Approval
To spread South Asian culture and promote diversity at Rock Canyon.
Faculty Supervisor: Maxwell Desmond
Student Leader: Vivaan Desai and Abhi Donepudi
Meeting: TBD
To provide high school students with opportunities to develop leadership skills and serve the communities.
Faculty Supervisor: Kristi Rathbun
Student Leader: Zoe Dermody
Meeting: Once every 2 weeks, during Access, room 4113. First meeting 9/11/25
To learn and collaborate with a team looking to be investors. Participate in an Ivy League investment competition called the Wharton Investment Competition earning cash prizes.
Faculty Supervisor: Timothy Marshall
Student Leader: Ruchi Badiginchala
Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays, after school, room 5500
To bring awareness to our school and the surrounding community, regarding breast cancer, to promote education on the topic and to complete several fundraising opportunities for breast cancer research and support groups.
Faculty Supervisor: Colleen Lamb
Student Leader: Cierra Lorenz
Meeting: Monthly, during Access, room 3400.
To provide a space for Jewish students to connect to one another and participate in Jewish related activities.
Faculty Supervisor: Stephanie Powell
Student Leader: Yaffa Gurzhiev
Meeting: Wednesdays, before school, 7:00-7:30am, room 8800
Waiting for Club Charter
High School students perform acts of service in our community through blood drives, Light the Night (LLS), Run at the Rocks (ALA), Sweet Dreams in a Bag (homelessness) and more!
Faculty Supervisor: TBD
Student Leaders: TBD
Meeting: TBD
Focusing on empowering young people to become active participants in their communities, fostering empathy and addressing important social issues. We want to create a supportive environment for students to collaborate on meaningful projects and ultimately make a difference in both our school and the wider community.
Faculty Supervisor: Devan Daugette
Student Leader: Ananya Tatineni
Meeting: Mondays after school, 3:00pm, room 3800
The purpose of Learning Link is to tutor elementary students in both math and english and to give Rock Canyon students the opportunity to give back to their community by helping others.
Faculty Supervisor: Anna Tesdahl
Student Leader: Tobin Miller
Meeting: Tuesday and Thursday at Redstone Elementary School, 3:30-4:30pm.
To spread kindness in the community by writing letters to the elderly. Students will receive volunteer hours by participating, which are tracked in the Helper/Helper app.
Faculty Supervisor: Linda Whitaker
Student Leader: Saiee Brunda Devireddy, Tvisha Dave
Meeting: Bimonthly on Tuesdays, during Access, beginning 9/16/25
To encourage students to read, comprehend and enjoy literary classics that have stood the test of time.
Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina
Student Leader: Sefra Bowermaster
Meeting: Bi-monthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 100
To provide students with leadership tools and guidance within their respected sports.
Faculty Supervisor: Payton Holloway
Student Leaders: Camden Hadley and Kai Ingrassia
Meeting: Weekly, Wednesday mornings, 7:00am, room 3100.
To share our appreciation of Manga, while encouraging others who join to create their own stories inspired by it.
Faculty Supervisor: Devan Daugette
Student Leader: Neathra Prabakaran
Meeting: Monthly, Tuesdays, during Access, room 3800
To gather like minded math lovers, compete in math competitions, tutor students and prepare for finals.
Faculty Supervisor: Karen Bukowski
Student Leaders: Dhriti Ramesh, Sumanth Kaja, Arshia Koul, Ihita Kataru
Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays, 3:00-4:15pm, room 9500.
To introduce students to medical field careers and medical activities. Officers will plan activities and schedule guest speakers.
Faculty Sponsor: Jeff Seaquist
Student Leaders: Raga Vempari and Hansika Mechineni
Meeting: Monthly, room 2300. Contact Mr. Seaquist for more information
To teach RCHS students Machine Learning concepts in Python. We will teach ML concepts from dataset cleaning to basic machine learning models (CNN, ResNet).
Faculty Supervisor: John Leisge
Student Leaders: Arshia Koul and Nannapat Intongkam
Meeting: Bimonthly during Access, room 4000.
Mock Trial
To instruct students in legal and courtroom procedures; to educate those interested in pursuing a legal career; as well as to establish speaking skills, confidence and management skills through competitions.
Faculty Sponsor: Aaron Paul
Student Leader: Keerthana Myneedu
Meeting: Bi-weekly meetings, room 4127. Contact student leader for more information
To give students the opportunity to debate and cooperate on global topics, providing a space to voice opinions on the issues of today. Additionally, to enable students to attend state conferences modeling the UN competing against others in Colorado.
Faculty Sponsor: Kristin Greenleaf
Student Leader: Jonathan Duong
Meeting: Mondays, 3:00-4:00pm, room 3300. First meeting TBD
Operation Smile revolutionized cleft surgery globally in 1982. With four decades of experience as one of the largest surgical volunteer-based nonprofits, Operation Smile staff, its private-public partnerships and thousands of volunteers have improved the health and dignity of patients with cleft conditions, helping them to better breathe, eat, speak and live lives of greater quality and confidence.
The Rock Canyon Operation Smile Club will work as a team to raise funds for this cause.
Faculty Supervisor: Susanne Petri
Student Leader: Puja Kotapati
Meeting: Monthly meetings, during Access, room 5200. First meeting 10/2/25.
This is a branch of an international non-profit intending to spread awareness and fundraise for nuerodiversity.
Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina
Student Leader: Shaivi Koul
Meeting: Bi-Monthly meetings on Wednesdays, 3:00pm, room 4125. First meeting is 9/10/25
To teach students about this new sport; to play, compete and have fun!
Faculty Supervisor: Tony Koy
Student Leaders: Trevor Christensen
Meeting: Coyote Ridge Park, Mondays, after school (3:30)
To give students an opportunity to participate in a fun game, build relationships and sharpen their minds.
Faculty Supervisor: Aaron Carpenter
Meeting: In the Wrestling Room during Access
Red Cross Club
To carry out Red Cross' goals of philanthropic help to Rock Canyon and teach people what the Red Cross does. Members will participate in activities and opportunities related to the American Red Cross.
Faculty Supervisor: Susie Petri
Student Leader: Tharini Bandla
Meeting: After school on Mondays, 3:00-3:30pm, room 5200
Robotics Club
To compete in BESt Robotics as ateam 2 times a week after school and other competitions. Students of all skill levels can join and learn practical robotics experience.
Faculty Sponsor: Bryan Westman
Student Leader: Reyaa Divakar
Meeting: Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school, 3:00-4:30pm, room 4129. First meeting September 8, 2025
We now offer lettering in Robotics!
To learn and enjoy aviation with others. Tours, field trips, experiments, and much more!
Faculty Sponsor: Jack Van Natta
Student Leader: Evan Beuther
Meeting: Fridays, after school, 3:00pm, room 8200
Rock Canyon Catholic Association
Create a safe space for students of Catholic faith, anyone interested in Catholicism, and anyone seeking a place of validation. To find ways to connect by our mutual foundations in faith and Christ.
Faculty Supervisor: Dominic Markham
Student Leader: Rajah Bianca Saju
Meeting: TBD after initial interest meeting.
Rock Canyon Children's Hospital Chapter
Students of Rock Canyon will come together to raise funds, provide services and resources, and make a difference in patient lives through different projects.
Faculty Supervisor: Susie Petri
Student Leader: Rishi Agrawal
Meeting: Monthly on Mondays after school, room 5200
To climb! We climb, compete, and build community. We support one another to become better climbers. Students may climb competitively or socially. Competitions will be with the American Scholastic Climbing League.
Faculty Sponsor: Tianna Pytte
Student Leader: Ahn Goins
Meeting: For climb times contact Ms. Pytte.
Competition Dates: To be announced
Lettering Criteria:
Participate at the Regional Competition
Be Belay Certified
GPA 2.0 or higher.
Rock Canyon Cricket Club
RCHS Cricket Club aims to bring toogether students who are interested in learning and play the sport of cricket, to build a strong community, promote teamwork and sportsmanship while creating a friendly and fun environment for all.
Faculty Supervisor: Mary Burnham
Student Leader: Anish Prusty, Yuval Phutela
Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 3500
This Club is sponsored by the Lion's Club, an international organization. The goal is to raise money and spread awareness for the five pillars of the Lion's Club: Vision, Hunger, Diabetes, Cancer and Environment.
Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina
Student Leaders: Sumanth Kaja and Anika Kaja
Meeting: Bi-monthly, date and time TBD
To help mentor and be role models for elementary students while also connecting them and ensuring no one feels alone or without friends. We will work with Wildcat Elementary School during lunches and recess.
Faculty Supervisor: Katie Lemeshewsky
Student Leader: Chase Searwar
Meeting: Quarterly, during Access, room 5700
To have a collaborative community where students who have a passion for theatre can learn and grow as actions, technicians, and directors.
Faculty Sponsor: Ben Rosen
Student Leader: Emery Doser
Meeting: Monthly on Fridays, 3:00pm, room 625
To help students relieve and handle stress through techniques and fun activities such as drawing, gardening, etc.
Faculty Supervisor: Andy Watkins
Student Leader: Uma Nair and Anoushka Chandy
Meeting: Mondays, after school, room 4126
S.A.R.T.
To advocate and educate our student body on sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention. To teach students prevention tools.
Faculty Sponsors: Leah Thomsen, Crystal Metzger, Lexi DiLacqua
Student Leader: Chloe Connell
Meeting: Beginning 9/11/25, druing Access. Meeting in the counseling office conference room.
To prepare teams for the State Science Bowl Competition. This is a trivia competition covering all areas of math and science.
Faculty Sponsor: Kerry Reilly
Student Leader: Nithya Palacherla
Meeting: Wednesdays, 7:00am, room 4101. First meeting 9/9/25
To prepare teams of students for the Regional and State Competitions. Students compete in teams of 15 in 22 different events related to chemistry, biology, engineering and earth sciences.
Faculty Sponsor: Kerry Reilly
Student Leaders: Charles Raitsev
Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, after school, 3:00-4:30pm, room 4101
To foster the passion many young women in the field of engineering have for the STEM fields and to provide them with resources in order to succeed.
Faculty Sponsor: Anna Tesdahl
Student Leaders: Dhriti Ramesh
Meeting: Monthly on Tuesday, during Access, room 8100
To bring together and celebrate the South Asian community of Rock Canyon through fun social events.
Faculty Supervisor: Karen Bukowski
Student Leader:
Co-Presidents: Hansika Mechineni and Deetya Nama
Vice President: Misha Shah
Secretary: Abhinav Donepudi
Event Coordinator: Saanvi Kirdak
Social Media Relations: Nikita Pillai
Meeting: Monthly, during Access, room 9500
At home for Swifties where we can express our love for Taylor Swift without judgement from others. We will have trivia, games, bracelets, movies to watch and snacks.
Faculty Supervisor: Devan Daugette
Student Leader: Emlyn Vorthmann, Claire Peters
Meeting: Twice a month on Fridays, afternoon school at 3:00pm, room 3800
To make short films, skits, imaginative projects while building a collaborative supportive community where every members ideas are valued. We aim to develop skills, share stories and showcase our work.
Faculty Supervisor: Terry O'Keeffe
Student Leader: Shania Wang
Meeting: Monthly, 3:00-4:30pm, (day TBD), room 8050. First meeting will be in November.
Providing an opportunity for writers to get together, share their work and receive feedback.
Faculty Supervisor: Liza Meyer
Student Leader: Jane Murphey
Meeting: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 3000B
To raise money for the UNICEF organization of the United Nations, aiding children below the poverty line worldwide.
Faculty Supervisor: Andy Watkins
Student Leader: Savanna Pham
Meeting: Monthly on Fridays, after school. First meeting 9/26/25
To boost everyone's word power while having a blast with language games and creative challenges.
Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina
Student Leader: Mihika Dubey
Meeting: Bi-monthly on Wednesdays, after school, room 4125
To discuss the importance of empowering ourselves as well as each other. To look at problems and work toward solutions while creating a safe space.
Faculty Supervisor: Julia Dale
Student Leader: Adriana Etchepare
Meeting: Bi-monthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 100