What/Mission: This club gives all students, regardless of skill level in math or science, the chance to learn the elements of computer science.  The club strives to encourage an inclusive environment to make STEM experiences open to all students.

When: Every other Wednesday, some Thursdays during flex. A311

Advisor: Dr. Anton santon@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: The ASL club creates a pressure-free, non-competitive environment for students to learn a new language. Through obtaining new communication skills, members will experience a new culture of visual linguistics.  

When: Every other Friday at 2:30PM. F202

Advisor: Ms. Un lun@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: Students interested in photography, film, drawing & painting, fashion design and/or other creative endeavors can work on individual projects or collaborate with peers. Meet other students interested in Art & Media!

When: Wednesdays at 2:15PM. G210

Advisor: Ms. Phelan dphelan@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: Consoles for Kids is a junior board for the Logan Project. Consoles for Kids works to honor the legacy of Logan Preston Hale and his dream to provide gaming kiosks to children undergoing medical treatment as a way to connect with their friends and restore a sense of normalcy

Advisor:  Mr. Spinelli aspinelli@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: The Company is a creative and collaborative group that supports all the theatrical performances at the high school. It is a club dedicated to all aspects of the arts: acting, singing, dance, visual art, film, directing, and technical theatre. The students work together to create original works that are showcased twice a year.

Advisor: Ms. Tulley jtulley@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: The mission of the Debate Team is to study the art of spoken rhetoric, public presentation, compose cohesive arguments, and produce students who are self-confident, high-reaching, and more aware of the world around us. We compete in state and national debate tournaments to put into practice the skills we learn within the team. 

When: Every Monday from 2:30 - 3:30PM. Room G211

Advisor:  Mr. Horvath ahorvath@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: The RHS DECA (Distributive Education Club of America) club is a business and marketing club. We take part in and promote activities that surround the fields of marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and hospitality. As a club, we compete in a yearly conference with fellow chapters across the state and compete using skills we learn during the year!

When: 1 Tuesday per month. A327

Advisor:  Ms. Andrews tandrews@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: This club will focus on reading and discussing books from BIPOC authors as a way to educate the group about varied experiences through open dialogue about race and identity.
When: Wednesdays at 2:15-3:30PM. C221

Advisor:  Ms. Potton mpotton@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission:  Educators Rising is cultivating a new generation of highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path from high school through college and into their teaching careers. By working with aspiring educators who are passionate about serving the community through public education, Educators Rising is changing the face of teaching.

When: TBD

Advisor:  Mr. Martins dmartins@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national nonprofit student organization that helps youth develop leadership and workplace skills to prepare for both college and careers through peer-to-peer education, community engagement, and the application of skills learned in the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) classroom.

When: Monthly after school, monthly during flex. A134

Advisor:  Ms. Blake kblake@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: The Future Business Leaders of America's mission is to prepare students for successful careers in business through support for curriculum development and innovative assessment tools.

When: TBA

Advisor: Ms. Predham kpredham@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: This club will research and discuss various careers in the medical field, gaining an understanding of the multitude of opportunities that are available and the various paths available to pursue. We also have guest speakers and play interactive games.

When: Tuesdays when no staff meeting/Wednesday during flex

Advisor: Ms. Lohse blohse@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: This club is devoted to making RHS more sustainable and eco-friendly. We spend our time taking care of the RHS garden, an aquaponics system, learning about environmental issues, and raising awareness.  This year we will try to start a more efficient recycling and composting system at the school! Join and make a difference.

When: Mondays at 2:30pm-3:30PM. B319

Advisor: Mr. Condosta hcondosta@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission:  The GSA promotes schoolwide and community understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, works on strategies for improving school climate regarding name-calling, bullying, and harassment of LGBTQIA+ students, their families, and their allies, and provides a safe environment for investigating, discussing, and supporting LGBTQIA+ concerns.

When: Mondays from 2:15-3PM. G211 

Advisor: Ms. Henderson jhenderson@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission:  The Heritage Club is a club that does outreach in nearby communities and shares different cultures within the RHS community. We strive to help others while celebrating our culture by enlightening others about our various heritages. Our goal is to unite a community of young minority academics while celebrating differences

When: Tuesday after school or during flex. B206

Advisor: Ms. Salazar oanayasalazar@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission:  Throughout the school year, members will participate in stock market simulations using a virtual platform. During meetings, students discuss the investing simulation, have group discussions about stocks, funds, trading versus long term investing, and host guest speakers.

When: Every other Monday. B309 

Advisor: Mr. Peterkin jpeterkin@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: The purpose of the Interact Club is to raise awareness within the Ridgefield High School community and the Ridgefield community at large about issues that concern human rights and people in need.   Our international community service projects have helped people in countries plagued by famine, disease, genocide, gender discrimination, and civil war. 

When: Every other Monday from 2:15-2:45PM. B212

Advisor: Mr. Martins dmartins@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission:  Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students across the country. Our Key Club is assisted by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Danbury.  We are a student-led organization that teaches leadership and responsibility through service to others in our local, national and international community. We network with other area Key Clubs to share ideas and develop leadership skills.

When: Every Wednesday at 2:20PM. B322

Advisor: Ms. Reyes  nreyes@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: The Ridgefield Mock Trial Team teaches students about the legal system and enhances public speaking skills. All participating Connecticut high schools receive the same competition case and the team spends practices dissecting this case and preparing for a trial. Students participate as lawyers, witnesses, timekeepers and understudies. This club requires auditions that take place at the very beginning of the year.

When: Thursday nights from 6:00 - 8:00 and Sunday afternoons  from 1:00 - 5:00

Advisor: Ms. Gabbay  kgabbay@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: The mission of the National Honor Society is to serve the school and the community with service projects such as Blood Drives, Peer Tutoring Program, Middle School Homework Clubs, and more. Students apply to NHS the spring of their junior year and must meet the criteria for GPA, community service hours and leadership. More information can be found in the RHS handbook. 

Meetings: First Thursday of the month during flex 

Requirements: 3 hours of community service per month

Advisors: Ms. Karlan ekarlan@ridgefieldps.net and Ms. Christofer achristofer@ridgefieldps.net  

What/Mission: The main goal of this club is to fundraise for Save the Children, as well as spread awareness for the many issues this organization helps to combat on a global scale. Members of this club become advocates for children. 

Advisor: Ms. Gorski agorski@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: To produce and distribute the annual yearbook.

When: Every Wednesday during flex and after school. C222

Advisors: Dr. Aaron  jaaron@ridgefieldps.net and Mrs. Kovacs tkovacs@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: Formerly The Tiger’s Roar, the student magazine of Ridgefield High School, The Ridgefielder seeks to represent the students of RHS by thoroughly and objectively addressing important school issues and events as well as by recognizing those individuals and groups that contribute to the RHS community.

When: Mondays 2:30-3:15PM & Thursdays during flex. C224

Advisor: Mr. Reed jreed@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: The Ridgefield Friends Club is devoted to promoting an inclusive environment for all students by encouraging meaningful friendships through various club activities.  Regular club meetings focus on the strengths each individual offers. The club participates in at least one schoolwide community service project during the school year, focusing on the club's inclusive mission.

When:  Wednesdays from 2:15-2:45. G139

Advisors: Ms. Calderwood mcalderwood@ridgefieldps.net & Ms. Hardman nhardman@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission:  The RHS Robotics Club is a high school club that explores and experiments with the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics)  in a safe and exciting environment. We stand for learning and sharing knowledge, and giving back to the community. Our love for technology encompasses computing, robotics, engineering, graphic and mechanical design and more.  The Robotics Club competes in the VEX Robotics Competition but is also a place for students interested in any STEAM related project to gather and create.  

When: Meetings every Wednesday after school 2:30-4:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays during flex. Room A117. Additional extended build sessions select Fridays and competitions several Saturdays per year. 

Advisor: Mr. Murphy mmurphy@ridgefieldps.net

Website: RHS Robotics

What/Mission: The Statistics Club is a great choice for students who are interested in statistics and/or want to study statistics in the future. Students without experience with statistics will have the opportunity to learn basic statistical concepts and apply them in real life experiments. Students can choose any topic that they are interested in and learn the statistics behind it by competing in the ASA Statistics project and poster competition.

When: Fridays 2:25-3PM. A307

Advisor: Mr. Yolen dyolen@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission:  The Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization that gives teams from all around the country the opportunity to compete in science related events. Events include topics such as: Anatomy and Physiology, Astronomy and Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Forensics, and Robotics.

When: Wednesdays  from 2:15-3:30PM. G319

Advisors: Ms. Bentley  sbentley@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: This club opens up new opportunities for an existing, organized fanbase.  This brings more students in the RHS community together to support all sporting events year-round.  The club creates a climate of trust and pride to encourage civic unity and collaboration within the community. 

Advisors: Mr. Reed jreed@ridgefieldps.net and Ms. Andrews tandrews@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: The Frisbee Club is a place for all students to meet and learn the basics of frisbee and/or play Ultimate Frisbee outdoors. Expect LOTS of diving catches, ankles broken, and crazy hucks if you play Ultimate -- but it's not required! At the club, we believe that anyone can become a master of the sport, and encourage you to come even if you can't throw well right now-- you'll improve! 

When: Wednesdays and Fridays at the upper grass field, where the baseball field is, from 2:30-4:00. (But you are free to come earlier or later, and are not required to attend.) 

Advisor:  Mrs.Gorski (agorski@ridgefieldps.net) 

What/Mission: We work to cultivate political and social unity in the realm of RHS. By empowering students with the opportunity to peacefully communicate with their peers and engage in nonpartisan activities that reflect the collective American character, we encourage unity in our school community in order to form a more perfect union.  This group brings together all political groups into a place where positive, constructive, and meaningful dialogue can occur.

When - Wednesdays from 2:20-2:50pm. A219

Advisor:  Ms. Kent - lkent@ridgefieldps.net