RHS Clubs

We’re proud to have a thriving and diverse club community here at Rouse High School, where there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to explore a new interest, develop leadership skills, or just make new friends, our clubs are a great place to get involved.

Interested in starting your own club? Head over to the New Club Proposal tab to learn how. You can also stay up to date on meeting times and upcoming events by visiting the Club Calendar.

Come join one of our many vibrant clubs and make your mark at Rouse High School!

Interest Clubs

Anyone can join! NO prior experience or pre-requisites required.

Art Group

Art Club is a creative space for students to explore different art forms, share ideas, and work on projects together. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, or experimenting with new mediums, this is a place to express yourself and connect with others who share your passion for art. All skill levels are welcome!

Monitor: Adison Roberts

Contact:

adison.roberts@leanderisd.org

ASL Club

ASL Club is a fun way to start picking up some American Sign Language! We play vocabulary games, are involved with trunk or treat, and host silent dinners for immersion practice. No ASL knowledge required!

Monitor: Jen Greenstreet

Contact: jen.greenstreet@leanderisd.org

Rouse Dhamaka

Celebrating South Asian culture and Dance. Come learn about the origins of South Asian Dance.

Monitor: Julie Ray

Contact: julie.ray@leanderisd.org

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is a big international nonprofit organization whose aim is to close the gender gap in technology and computer science. GWC at Rouse will be a club dedicated to teaching girls about computer science and related engineering subjects. GWC also provides many lesson plans and projects for clubs making it fun and interactive. Joining allows you to compete in hackathons and participate in many passion projects allowing girls to have the opportunity to learn and grow.

Monitor: Nicole Alexander

Contact: nicole.alexander@leanderisd.org

Global Culture Club

The Global Cultures Club at Rouse is focused on studying and educating themselves on world cultures, building inclusivity in our community, and has a great track record of community service.

Monitor: John Manning

Contact: john.,manning@leanderisd.org

Key Club

Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership skills. In Key Club, you can give back to your school and your community, and earn volunteer hours while doing so. Anyone is welcome to join!

Google classroom code: bjto7nc

Instagram: @rousekeyclub

Monitor: Melany Troller

Contact: melany.troller@leanderisd.org

Mock Trial

Develop trial skills by providing hands-on court experience for those interested in a future in law.

Monitor: Kathleen Forsell

kathleen.forsell@leanderisd.org

Muslim Student Association MSA

This student-led organization is open to all students. The goal of the MSA is to make a positive impact through volunteer work, dialogue, and advocacy to foster an environment of respect, understanding, and growth.

Monitor: Nadia Shanaa

Contact: nadia.shanaa@leanderisd.org

Psychology Club

The Psychology Club is a place where students can explore the fascinating field of psychology. No prior experience is required and everyone is welcome to this club! We will participate in fun class experiments and hold group discussions about multiple topics relating to psychology. We also focus on teaching psychological concepts to prepare students to compete in the Brain Bee, an international competition held for students from around the world. This competition is completely optional, but recommended if you want to learn more about the brain and test your knowledge of it!

Monitor: Vicki Flam

Contact: vicki.flam@leanderisd.org

Real Estate Club

Real Estate Club is a new organization for students interested in learning about real estate, property investment, and homeownership. The club aims to equip students with knowledge about the fundamentals of managing properties and understanding the housing market. Additionally, our step-by-step approach to implementing real-world experiences will guide students along their journey to gaining their real estate license, opening up a wide range of career options.

Monitor: Austin Ford

Contact: Austin.Ford@leanderisd.org

Rouse Model United Nations

This club studies current events and governing procedure and competes in Model UNs throughout the area to practice making the word a better place. This is a great club to practice skills that can enhance academics in high school, college, and beyond.

Monitor: Kathleen Forsell

Contact: kathleen.forsell@leanderisd.org

Rouse Reads

Club members will read a book as a group once a month, discussing the book every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Monitor: Dana Kellner

Contact: dana.kellner@leanderisd.org

Speech & Debate

The speech and debate club provides students an opportunity to competitively speak, act, and debate.

Closed to new members for the 25/26 school year. Please reach out next school year to join!

Monitor: Carrie Reavis

Contact: carrie.reavis@leanderisd.org

Young Life /FCA

Younglife is a studet led Christian-based organization that focuses on giving High School students a safe space to come to know Jesus Christ. We hope that students, who are curious about Jesus and what that means for them, would be invited into a safe place to have their questions met with answers, and ultimately feel belonging as they are welcomed into a community.

Monitor: Lexi Brooks

Contact: lexi.brooks@leanderisd.org

Clubs with Requirements

Club participation may have a Pre-requisite, an Application or are based on enrollment in a CTE course. Please reach out to the listed sponsor for more information.

ASL Honor Society

ASL Honor Society is exclusively for ASL students. You must maintain a high enough overall GPA as well as ASL GPA to be eligible to continue membership. Deaf community service hours are due each year.

Monitor: Jen Greenstreet

Contact: jen.greenstreet@leanderisd.org

DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management around the world. DECA is an international organization that provides students networking opportunities, social interactions, & real life business scenarios!

DECA Requirements

Monitor: Kevin Lambert

Contact: kevin.lambert@leanderisd.org

FCCLA

Family Career & Community Leaders of America

As the only career and technical student organization with family as its central focus, participation in FCCLA helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers and communities. Students will have the opportunity to participate in on and off campus community service events, compete at the regional, state, and national level, make new friends, and be a part of a campus family!

FCCLA Google Site

Monitor: Julie Ray and Heidi Rourke,

Contact: julie.ray@leanderisd.org

FFA

FFA is a dynamic student-led leadership development organization for students of agricultural education. F-F-A stands for Future Farmers of America, but we simply operate as the “FFA” because Future Farmers of America implies that we are all preparing to be farmers. Agriculture is much broader than just farming and ranching. Our students study things like animal science, landscaping, computer applications, economics, marketing, and much more. FFA provides opportunities to build and apply science, technology, and leadership skills for life.

Monitor: James Marcuse

Contact:

james.marcuse@leanderisd.org

HOSA

Future Health Professionals is a national organization of secondary and post-secondary students that supports career development in health professions and improvement of health services delivery to the general population. Students need to be in or have taken a Biomedical related course.

**This has an application requirement.**

Monitor: Alicia Blount-Wilson

Contact: alicia.blount-wilson@leanderisd.org

International Thespian Society

The International Thespian Society was established in 1929 and is an honorary organization committed to the art of Theatre. It is aptly named for the Ancient Greek named Thespis, is the first known actor. The guiding principle of the organization is a dedication to excellence in Theatre Arts in secondary schools and its goals are to strive to make education and arts programs places for good theatre and to honor students who do theatre well. It is a service as well as an honorary organization. In order to become a member of Rouse High School Thespian Troupe #7679, students must earn a minimum of 15 points for meritorious work in the Rouse HS Theatre Department and complete the application put out in early March. Students must have participated in a minimum of 2 play/musical productions at Rouse High School and must have also shown a great deal of dedication and passion for Theatre. Active members receive the Thespian blue and gold cords to wear at graduation.

Monitor: Cheryl Painter

Contact: cherylL.painter@leanderisd.org

RAMS-Skills USA

Rouse AutoMotive Students & Skills USA

RAMS club includes dues-paying Automotive student members of SkillsUSA($16.00) they automatically receive the following benefits: Access to career resources, field trips and contact with industry. Opportunities to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships at the local, state or national levels. Opportunities for scholarships, awards and honors, job contacts and networking opportunities. A chance to learn and practice professional and leadership skills. Club will meet twice a month or more.

Monitor: Jim Davis

Contact: jim.davis@leanderisd.org

Monitor: Jason Glass

Contact: jason.glass@leanderisd.org

Robotics

“FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build robots to compete in a dynamic and exciting challenge.

Teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands before student drivers take control in two-on-two matches.

On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.”

This year the FIRST® Tech Challenge teams will investigate the power of the world’s artifacts and unlock mysteries in a new challenge, DECODE™ presented by RTX.

**This has an application requirement.**

The Robotics teams for the 2025-2026 school year have been filled. We look forward to competing and building more teams in the coming school years!

Monitor: Janna Shelton

Contact: Janna.Shelton@leanderisd.ord

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is a team competition in which students compete in 23 different events relating to various fields of science, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. It involves taking tests, building various devices, and experimenting in labs, all while competing at the regional, state, and national levels.

Monitor: Raji Suresh & Brooke Murray

Contact: raji.suresh@leanderisd.org

Brooke.Murray@leanderisd.org

Student Council

Student Council seeks to provide support for school culture and inclusivity. We plan activities throughout the year that include homecoming festivities, prom, student/staff health initiatives, environmental initiatives, community service, and much more! One of our primary goals is to help unite the student body and be a voice for students. We meet once a month and welcome anyone from the student body to join us!

Google Classroom Code: sxz7nvm

Monitor: Celeste Pojas

Contact: Celeste.pojas@leanderisd.com

National Organizations

These are school issued, invitation only organizations .

National Art Honor Society

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a national arts program established by the National Art Education Association to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in attaining the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. There is an application process and national guidelines must be met in order to become an approved member.

Monitor: Cynthia Acevedo

Contact: cynthia.acevedo@leanderisd.org

National French Honors Society

Société Honoraire de Français is a national honor organization for students of French. The aim is to encourage interest in the study of French and Francophone cultures, reward scholastic achievements, and promote international friendship. Membership is by teacher invitation, based on national guidelines

Monitor: Carla Harbour

Contact: carla.harbour@leanderisd.org

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921”. Rouse 11th and 12th graders who have a weighted GPA of 4.5 and the requisite character, leadership, and service experiences are invited to apply for membership each September. A Faculty Panel reviews each application to determine if the student has obtained standards for induction to NHS. This is a school-issued invitation only organization.

NHS Site Link

Monitor: Dana Kellner

Contact: dana.kellner@leanderisd.org

National Spanish Honor Society

The National SPANISH Honor Society is an organization the recognizes students outstanding academic achievement in the study of the SPANISH language and culture and promotes the continuation of said study. It sponsors the National SPANISH Exam on campus, offering cash prizes to top scoring individuals at all levels. This is an invitation only organization

Monitor: Kendra Klinglesmith

Contact: Kendra.klinglesmith@leanderisd.org

National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.

**This has an application requirement.**

Monitor: Jodi Garner

Contact: jodi.garner@leanderisd.org

UIL

UIL Academics gives students the ability to show off their gifts in many different academic events by taking tests and competing against schools across the state of Texas.

UIL Coordinators: Shelby Nickells and Max Lee

UIL Computer Science

The Computer Science contest challenges students to study a broad range of areas in computer science and has both an individual and a team component. Competition consists of a 45-minute written exam for both components, along with a two-hour programming contest for teams.

Monitor: Nicole Alexander

Contact: Nicole.Alexander@leanderisd.org

UIL Current Events

The Current Issues and Events Contest focuses on a basic knowledge of current state, national and world events/issues and consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and one essay. The essay is intended to assess the competitor's ability to synthesize and evaluate information and present it in an informed manner.

Monitor: Max Lee

Contact: :max.lee@leanderisd.org

UIL Journalism

The UIL sponsors five journalism contests - News Writing (45 minutes), Feature Writing (60 minutes), Editorial Writing (45 minutes), Headline Writing (30 minutes) and Copy Editing (15 minutes). Students compete at the district level, and then the top three places advance to regionals. From regionals, the top three places advance to state competition. The UIL journalism program has seen increased participation in recent years. Many contest winners have gone on to excel as professional journalists.

Monitor: Shelby Nickells

Contact: shelby.nickells@leanderisd.org

UIL Mathematics

The Calculator Applications Contest involves a thirty-minute test comprised of 70 mathematical problems that are solved with a handheld calculator:

35 numerical,

21 stated,

14 geometry.

The Mathematics Contest consists of a 40-minute, multiple-choice exam with 60 questions, designed to test knowledge and understanding in the areas of basic mathematics, algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, analytic geometry, pre-calculus and elementary calculus.

The Number Sense Contest involves a ten-minute, 80 question mental math test covering all high school mathematics courses (See the sequence chart link in the right sidebar). Short cuts need to be developed and practiced in order to compete and finish the test.

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UIL One Act Play

The UIL One-Act Play contest is a competition where similarly sized Texas schools present an 18-40 minute play and may be adjudicated by a panel of three judges or a single judge. The contest is held on a single day and open to the public. There are six possible levels of competition: Zone, District, Bi-Distrct, Area, Region, and State. At each level of competition a judge awards individual acting awards as well as selecting three productions to advance to the next level of competition up to the Regional Level where only two will advance to the State Level. After the awards are announced a Judge gives an oral critique to each of the schools. Because of the wide participation and diversity of plays produced, certain rules and guidelines have been adopted by the State One-Act Play Office. These rules are in place to ensure safety, allow for equity, satisfy legal standards, and make the running of the contest practical.

Monitor: Cheryl Painter

Contact: cherylL.painter@leanderisd.org

UIL Science

The purpose of the Science Contest is to challenge high school students to do a wide range of reading in biology, chemistry and physics, to gain an understanding of the significance of experiments rather than to recall obscure details, to be alert to new discoveries and information in the areas of science, to gain an understanding of the basic principles as well as knowledge of the history and philosophy of science, and to foster a sense of enthusiasm about science and how it affects our daily lives.

The contest consists of a two-hour objective test with 60 questions – 20 from biology, 20 from chemistry and 20 from physics.

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UIL Social Studies

The Social Studies Contest consists of 45 objective questions and an essay. Students are expected to master primary reading selections, as well as specific documents, and to be familiar with general-knowledge social studies concepts and terms. Each year, the contest focuses on a different topic area and a reading list that is provided by UIL. (2019 and 2022 State 5A Champions)

Monitor: Michael Hjort

Contact: michael.hjort@leanderisd.org

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