Clubs
Joining a Club or starting your own Club is a great way to get involved, make new friends, and explore new ideas! Check out the list of Clubs at Rock Canyon High School.
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
Thanks Key Club for the amazing Blood Drive! And to all of you who donated:
The totals are in…We hoped to get 39 units of blood and you all brought in 52 units of blood!!
Thank you for being Superheroes this Halloween!
Eco Club won the Renew Our Schools competition! Students had to complete an audit of campus electricity use, utilize our building eGauge data and add more LED lighting and surge protectors/timers to conserve electricity. Posters were added around the school to encouraged people to turn off devices that were not in use.
This compeition was sponsored by DCSD Sustainability and earned the Club $1100. DCSD Sustainability has added an additional $500 more to that. The Eco Club is looking at options for how to use that to continue energy conservation efforts at RCHS.
Congratuations Eco Club!
Artists of Rock Canyon
To bring growing artists with RCHS together to share their love for art, to learn from each other and display their art and passion.
Faculty Sponsor: Kennetha Miller
Student Leader: Kaley Kingman
Meeting: Monthly, on Tuesdays, at 10:00am, room 7400.
Badminton Club
To learn the fundamentals of badminton, practice skills, and have fun.
Facutly Sponsor: Tonia Miller
Student Leader: Saiteja Kari
Meeting: Every other Friday after School 3:00-3:45pm, 8000 pod.
Bake My Day
This club is for students with an interest in baking and a passion for fundraising. Proceeds will be donated to various non-profits.
Facutly Sponsor: Alison Carter
Student Leaders: Shreya Behera and Aimee Barton
Meeting: Monthly, during Access, room 3700.
Be the Light
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 have Bible study, guest speakers, games and treats.
Faculty Supervisor: Deborah Seaquist
Student Leader: Avery Monroe
Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, 7:00am, room 9700.
Beyblade Club
An opportunity for Beyblade fans to enjoy the game at school.
Faculty Sponsor: Desi Rozen
Student Leader: Logan Shipman
Meeting: Weekly on Thursdays, during Access, room 2100.
Books and Banter
To read and discuss book. To watch movies.
Faculty Sponsor: Kristin Greenleaf
Student Leader: Trinity Carroll
Meeting: Bimonthly, Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30, room 3300.
Business Club
Business Club provides a welcoming environment for all students to originate, develop and carry out carry out creative business ideas. Any revenue generated is donated to a non-profit organization founded by students.
Faculty Sponsor: Kate Kubina
Student Leader: Ruchi Badiginchala
Meeting: 3 times per month, room 4125. Contact Ruchi for dates and times.
Campus Life
To develop community with RC Students that might not already know each other by fostering a fun salfe place where student can come and be themselves. We love Jesus and creating an atmosphere wehre students can get to know him! Stop by for a good time!
Faculty Supervisor: Tony Koy
Campus Life Leader: Josef Lovin
Meeting: Wednesdays 7:00am, and Thursdays 7:00pm, room 9850
Casino Club
Join the Casino Club to have fun while making new friends. We will play classic casino games without the exchange of money or anything considered monetary.
Faculty Sponsor: Katerina Casas
Student Leader: Bobby Parker
Meeting: Bimonthly on Mondays, 3:00-4:00pm in the library.
Ceramics Club
To allow students the options to work with clay outside of classes. We will be making mugs either as a fundraiser or to donate to a local organization.
Faculty Sponsor: Ellen Renard
Student Leaders: Maci Nolte and Bella Smoldt
Meeting: During Access room 7100.
Chess Club
Faculty Sponsor: Desi Rosen
Student Leader:
Meeting: Wednesdays after school in the Library
Colorado Cubing Club
This Club teaches how to solve rubik's cubes, but also has competitive competitions across Colorado. Practice sessions weekly. Partnering with the WCA (World Cube Association) to host a cubing competition.
Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Watkins
Student Leaders: Danush Murugesan and Arnav Kandukuri
Meeting: Fridays after school, 3:00pm, room 4126
Colorado History
To teach Colorado history and to go on engaging trips top learn that history.
Faculty Sponsor: Larissa Fillingham
Student Leaders: Aaron Martinez and Brayden Klickna
Meeting: During Access, room 5000B.
Create Club
A way for artists to share their art and learn from others.
Faculty Sponsor: Colleen Lamb
Student Leader: Alexandra Jacot
Meeting: Bimonthly, Tuesdays, 3:00-3:30pm, room 3400.
Cricket Club
Sports development, social engagement and character building. To practice and sometimes have matches with other teams.
Faculty Sponsor: Mary Burnham
Student Leaders: Krishiv Singh
Meeting: Monthly on Tuesdays, after school, 3:00-3:55, room 3500.
Crypto and NFT Club
A fun informative Club to help teach and introduce students to the new world of crypto currency.
Faculty Sponsor: Chris Cassic and John Talarico
Student Leader: Akhilesh Devmadhavan and Aarav Ganesh
Meeting: Monthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 4000.
Current Events Club
Meeting to help RCHS students become more aware world citizens.
Faculty Sponsor: Tim Marshall
Student Leader: Katelyn Calfee
Meeting: Bimonthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 5500.
CyberSecurity Club
Educate members in offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills and provide students the opportunity to participate in the AFA's National CyberPatriot Competition.
Faculty Sponsor: Chris Cassic
Student Leader: Philip Dobranowski
Meeting: Monthy during Access, room 4000.
Dance Club
To help others experience the joys of dance while promoting culture to larger audiences. the meetings are 1 hour long. Leading members will be teaching choreography for an upcoming event or performance.
Faculty Sponsor: Skye Johnson
Student Leaders: Neha Barani, Navika Thomas, Mahi Chalicham
Meeting: Tuesdays, after school, 3:15pm. The group meets in room 3550.
Dare to Share Your Hair
To organize hair donations for children with hair loss. To also provide ways to raise money for other organizations and the Rock Canyon Wish Kid.
Faculty Sponsor: Amy Hommel
Student Leader: Eliannah Nguyen
Meeting: Monthly, during Access, room 5600
(Photo: the Rock online, Kira Zizzo & Emily Wilson)
Drama Club
To provide a forum for information about theatre opportunities, auditions, etc. as well as a vehicle for social events, student leadership and the tracking of involvement towards lettering. Elected board of officers organize events and fundraisers.
Faculty Sponsor: Cindy Baker
Meeting: Meeting days vary, room 625, 3:00pm
Duel Club
To introduce people to the game of Yu-Gi-Oh
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is a collectible card game developed and published by Konami. It is based on the fictional game of Duel Monsters.
Faculty Sponsor: Desi Rozen
Student Leader: Kai McElderry
Meeting: Weekly on Thursdays, during Access, room 2100
Dungeons and Dragons
To host a space for players and Dungeons Masters - new and advanced. To play D&D together.
Faculty Sponsor: Colleen Lamb
Student Leader: Alexandra Larson
Meeting: Thursdays after school, 3:00-5:00pm, room 3400
East Asian Student Association
Monthly themed meeting. First part of the meeting is a lesson on the theme's relevance throughout East Asia and how it might differ in other countries. The lesson is followed by engaging activities and challenges related to the theme.
Faculty Sponsor: TBD
Student Leader: Alicia Tan
Meeting: Monthly during Access (day TBD), room 8050
ECO Club
Educating students more about the environment and improving our campus.
Faculty Sponsor: Jenny Wills
Student Leaders: Eric Sprengel, Noah Beirne, Abhiraj Ratnaker and Olivia Brewer
Meeting: Wednesdays after school, 3:00-3:45pm, room 3200.
Future Focused Scientists (FFS)
Our club will surround practical lab learning experiences to prepare students for their future science careers. We will also discuss college applications for science specific majors/minors.
Faculty Sponsor: Susanne Petri
Student Leaders: Railey Banat and Molly Tanaka
Meeting: Monthly on Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00, room 5200
Game Development Club
To learn how to create and make a game for the Game Development World Championship as well as have fun and make new friends.
Faculty Sponsor: Desiree Rozen
Student Leader: Jack McCormick
Meeting: During Access on Thursdays, room 2100.
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 Sponsor: Jaymie Irwin
Student Leaders: Mishika Bhatia, Sarah Callahan and Asmi Patil
Meeting: Bi-weekly, Tuesdays during Access, Collaboration Center in the LMC.
Girls Who Code
This club is meant to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like by introducing
Faculty Sponsor: Chris Cassic
Student Leaders: Arshia Koul and Nannapat Intongkam
Meeting: Monthly during Access, room 4000. First meeting date TBD
Grill Club
To bring Jags together over good food. We use the available grills to cook and sell burgers and dogs.
Faculty Sponsor: Jack Van Natta
Meetings/Grilling: Depending on the events going on at Rock Canyon.
GSA
Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, creative space for queer students and allies.
Faculty Supervisor: Skylar Vernell
Student Leader: Lily Mulstay and Liliene Anderson
Meeting: During Access, room 3000A, beginning in September. Meetings are mainly social based.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is an organization where we help people that don't have homes. We help build houses, paint, and sell materials.
Faculty Sponsor: Jim McClurg
Student Leaders: Nadhi Naval and Prish Gupta
Meeting: Access, days TBD
Happy Crew
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.
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.
Improv Club
To provide regular opportunities for students to refine skills in improvisation. Improv nights are usually scheduled once a quarter.
Faculty Sponsor: Cindy Baker
Meeting: Weekly meetings on Tuesdays, during Access, room 625.
Interact Club
To promote "service above self" and to participate in community service with both local and global focus.
Faculty Sponsor: Mindy Moss
Student Leader:
Meeting: Bi-weekly, 7:00am, room 9100. First meeting date TBD
Jags Go Pink!
To build/re-build a community within Rock Canyon that raises breast cancer awareness. We want to host fun activities and fundraisers such as a 5K.
Faculty Sponsor: Colleen Lamb
Student Leaders: Claire Weiffenbach and Amelia Solano
Meeting: Monthly, Tuesdays, during Access.
Jewish Student Connection
To create a safe environment for Jewish students to connect.
Faculty Supervisor: Stephanie Powell
Student Leader: DJ Pines
Meeting: Tuesdays, before school, 7:00-7:30am, room 8800
Key Club
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 Sponsor: Christina Geis
Student Leaders: TBD
Meeting: Monthly, before school 7:00am
Khush Kahani
This club is mainly for girls (but not exclusively) as a group where we can discuss common misconceptions and problems in a healthy way. It will be a safe space to discuss anything and everything.
Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Romito
Student Leaders: Natasha Amarnani, Danny Matto, Anoushka Nipunge
Meeting: Bimonthly on Thursdays, during Access, room 3550.
Learning Link
The purpose of Learning Link is to tutor elementary students in both math and english and to give Rock Canyon student the opportunity to give back to their community by helping others.
Faculty Sponsor: Anna Tesdahl
Student Leaders: Sophia Mahen and Emerson Yu
Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays, room 8100, 3:30-4:30pm.
Letters for Rose
To write letters to the elderly to ease their loneliness.
Faculty Sponsor: Cydney Tinsley
Student Leader: Abbey Walsh
Meeting: First and third Tuesday of the month, during Access, room 5100. Students must stay the whole Access hour to earn community service credit.
Math Club
Math Club gathers students interested in math and provides them with a fun way to study for and take math competitions.
Faculty Sponsor: Karen Bukowski
Student Leaders:
Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm, room 9500. First meeting TBD
Medicine Club
To learn about medical concepts such as school pathways, cardiovascular health, suturing and more.
Faculty Sponsor: Jeff Seaquist
Student Leader: Isha Parikh
Meeting: Monthly, room 2300. Time and first meeting date TBD
Mile High Backpack Drive
We collect used backpacks from students to donate to kids in the Philippines.
Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Watkins
Student Leader: Kirsten Buhay
A donation box is located outside the library.
ML.py
To introduce and get students involved in data analytics and machine learning. To explore this career path while being challenged with fun activities and gaining leadership opportunities.
Faculty Sponsor: Chris Cassic
Student Leaders: Arshia Koul and Nannapat Intongkam
Meeting: Bimonthly during Access, room 4000. First meeting date TBD
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 Leaders: Andrew Kim and Olivia Brewer
Meeting: Twice weekly meetings, room 4127. Contact student leaders for more information
Model United Nations
To create a simulation of the United Nations and encourage/give awareness to members about interdisciplinary activities and international issues and topics.
Faculty Sponsor: Kristin Greenleaf
Student Leaders: Jonathan Duong and Mishika Bhatia
Meeting: Bimonthly, Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, room 3300.
Mountain Bike Club
To allow students of all mountain bike skill levels to experience the sport. Entry level to experiences 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: Meet at the Mountain Vista High School parking lot Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 4:30-6:30pm
Lettering Requirements - subject to change, confirm with HRJC
National Robotics League
National Robotics League is designed to get high school students interested in manufacturing by teaching them how to build and program robots.
Faculty Sponsor: Chris Cassic
Student Leader: Sarah Callahan
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 Sponsor: Susanne Petri
Student Leaders: Zoya Raizada and Puja Kotapati
Meeting: Beginning 1/18/24, meeting monthly, during Access, room 5200
Pediatric Cancer Support Club (PCSC)
To show support towards pediatric cancer. To fundraise and apply those funds towards the purchase toys and other items for children in hospitals.
Faculty Sponsor: Colleen Lamb
Student Leader: Danny Mattoo
Meeting: Monthly on Wednesdays, after school, room 3400.
Pickleball
To teach students about this new sport, play, compete and have fun!
Faculty Sponsor: Tony Koy
Student Leaders: Quinn Cavey and Lance Christensen
Meeting: Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm, Coyote Ridge Park
Ping Pong Club
To give students an opportunity to participate in a fun game, build relationships and sharpen their minds.
Faculty Sponsor: Aaron Carpenter
Student Leader: David Brabb
Meeting: Access, in the Wrestling Room
Pokémon Club
To gather students who love and are interested in the Pokémon franchise.
Faculty Sponsor: Amy Kaylor Hogsett
Meeting: During Access on Tuesdays, room 2100.
Red Cross Club
To educate students about the Red Cross and urge tem to take the initiative within their communities and nations. Present volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross to students to give them experience for humanitarian, health and public government jobs/programs.
Faculty Sponsor: Susanne Petri
Student Leaders: Nandini Murali and Hansika Lakkireddy
Meeting: Monthly on Mondays, 3:00-3:30pm, room 5200
Rock Canyon Automotive Club
To bring together the car enthusiasts of RC and inspire a love for cars in others.
Faculty Sponsor: Jeff Nichols
Student Leader: Maxwell Walker
Meeting: Monthly during Access or after school. First Meeting 9/26/23
Rock Canyon Aviation Club
To allow fans of aviation to share their interest in the field of aviation, meteorology and aerodynamics.
Faculty Sponsor: Jack Van Natta
Student Leader: Evan Beuther
Meeting: Weekly meetings (day TBD), 3:00pm, room 8200
Rock Canyon Climbing Club
To climb! We climb, compete, and build community. We support one another to become better climbers. Student may climb competitively or socially. Competitions will be with the American Scholastic Climbing League.
Faculty Sponsor: Tianna Pytte
Student Leader: Kayden Ozdemir
Meeting: Climb times TBD
Lettering Criteria: Climbers must compete and earn enough points to qualify to score in three ASCL competitions in order to letter in the Rock Climbing Club.
Scholastech
To learn coding and volunteer at the Rock Heights Middle School to teach kids to code.
Faculty Sponsor: Rebecca Uchyn and Chris Cassic
Student Leaders: Neelima Killi and Reyaa Divakar
Meeting: Bimonthly meetings, during Access, room 9450
Science Bowl
To prepare to compete at the State Science Bowl competition in March 2024. Students are in charge of preparing practice questions for the meetings and create teams.
Faculty Sponsor: Kerry Reilly
Student Leader: Annie Gao
Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays before school at 7:00am, room 4101.
Science Olympiad
To prepare teams of students for the Regional and State Competitions.
Faculty Sponsor: Kerry Reilly and Jeff Nichols
Student Leader: Marabelle Cecil
Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays after school at 3:00pm, room 4101 and 4102.
Society of Women Engineers
For students interested in Engineering. Activities and presentations focusing on different types of engineering.
Faculty Sponsor: Anna Tesdahl
Student Leaders: Marley Johnston and Alexandra Jacot
Meeting: Bi-monthly on Thursdays, during Access.
South Asian Students Association (SASA)
To celebrate the South Asian culture.
Faculty Sponsor: Karen Bukowski
Student Leader:
Meeting: Monthly on Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, room 9500. First meeting date TBD
Steel City Codes
Teaching middle and elementary school students introductory and intermediate classes in Java/Python. To also give RCHS students volunteer opportunities in week-long camps and after school clubs.
Faculty Sponsor: Chris Cassic
Student Leaders: Koushik Matli and Aryav Rastogi
Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays, time TBD
Students Demand Action
To prevent gun violence in schools, advocate for better laws, to provide a safe place for people effected by guns.
Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Romito
Student Leader: Uma Kotwal and Rohan Kotwal
Meeting: Monthly, during Access, room 3550
Surgical Access Club
To observe surgery in Neurosurgery, general and ortho, all in a hospital or Operating Room.
Faculty Sponsor: Desi Rozen
Non-faculty Coordinator: Autumn Kimball
Student Leaders: Severin Kimball and Guy Kimball
Meeting: TBD
Swiftie Club
To bond with other students over Taylor Swift and to create a fun environment.
Faculty Sponsor: Devan Daugette
Student Leaders: Anoushka Nipunge, Halle Harker, Janah Elsell
Meeting: Room 3000B, meeting date and time TBD
Teens Facing Divorce
To provide a safe space for students to talk with their peers and trusted adults about their struggles in dealing with divorce. To promote healthy methods of working through divorce.
Faculty Sponsor: Aaron Paul
Student Leader: Dax Hayward
Meeting: Monthly on Thursdays, during Access, room 4127. First meeting date TBD
UNICEF
To help children in different parts of the world.
Faculty Sponsor: Rebecca Uchyn
Student Leader: Kate Shupe
Meeting: Wednesday, after school at 3:00pm, twice a month
Wildlife Club
For people who love wildlife, to make friends while helping animals and nature.
Faculty Sponsor: Nikki Dobos
Student Leader: Alexandra Powers
Meeting: Every other week, Tuesdays, during Access, room 2500
Women's Empowerment
The purpose of Women's Empowerment Club is to provide a safe, inclusive and creative space in which women (and other students) are empowered and discussed.
Faculty Sponsor: Julia Dale
Student Leaders: Lily Mulstay and Tvisha Hariharan
Meeting: During Access, room 100, beginning in September