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:  This club provides a place for members to come after school to relax and learn the joys of knitting.   This club fosters innovation through creation of knitted products that will be donated to the Women's Center in Danbury. All crafters and beginners are welcome! 

Advisors: Ms.Davis kdavis@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. 

Advisor:  Mr. Goetz mgoetz@ridgefieldps.net

NOT RUNNING FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

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. 

Advisor:  

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: 

Advisor: Ms. Fleischer rfleischer@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: The Geography Club is a fun way to learn about the world around us through games, maps, and challenges. Stop by before school or during flex to discover a new location, grab a donut, or show off your knowledge. 

When:  Every other Wednesday 7:00-7:50 AM in A211 

Advisor: Mr. Fraticelli nfraticelli@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: Wednesdays at 2:30pm-3:30PM. B319

Advisor: Mr. Condosta hcondosta@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: RHS Gives is a philanthropic organization dedicated to giving help wherever and whenever it is needed.  It is comprised of students of all grade levels who work at events for local charitable organizations and raises funds to donate to charities throughout the nation.  

When: Every other Monday at 2:20PM in the  Cousnseling Office Meeting Room.

Advisor: Ms. Blume ablume@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 and Ms. Lourenso oanayasalazar@ridgefieldps.net elourenso@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: Lodestar is RHS' literary/art magazine. The club and its members seek to encourage students' growth as writers and artists through the collection, critique, and compilation of high-quality art and literature created by RHS students. At the end of each school year, select pieces are published in Lodestar's eponymously titled magazine.

Advisors: Ms. Ceresa tceresa@ridgefieldps.net  and Mr. Higgins khiggins@ridgefieldps.net ;

rhslodestar@gmail.com 

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 RPG Club aims to create an inclusive community where students can explore their creative side and come together with their friends to write and/or play fantasy stories through D&D. Open to all grades and no experience necessary

When: Mondays 3:30 - 4:30, G319

Advisor: Ms. Bentley sbentley@ridgefieldps.net

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: Mondays from 2:15-3:30PM. G319

Advisors: Ms. Bentley  sbentley@ridgefieldps.net 

What/Mission: This club will create opportunities for students who are interested in the fields of videography and media broadcasting. Tiger TV will take advantage of the school's brand new media room located in the pavilion at Tiger Hollow.

Advisor: Dr. Anton

Santon@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: 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. 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: 

Advisor:  Mr. Dillane sdillane@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: We Speak is a discussion-based club that encourages a collaborative space for all students to discover and utilize their voice through meaningful discourse driven by their experiences in an ever-changing society

Advisor:  Ms. DeMaio jdemaio@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission:  Unified Theater creates inclusivity within school-based performing arts programming. In Unified Theater, young people with and without disabilities, of all backgrounds, come together as equals to put on a production. The production is entirely organized, written, and directed by the students themselves. The concept is simple: empower youth to lead, let creativity rule, and put the Spotlight on Ability.

When: Typically Tuesday's/Thursday - Per Unified Theater Schedule 

Advisor: Ms. DiValentino jdivalentino@ridgefieldps.net and Ms. Calderwood mcalderwood@ridgefieldps.net

What/Mission: This club will allow students the chance to learn about various cultures through exploration of film, language, and traditions.

When -First and second Monday of the month at 2:20 & Wednesday during flex. B215

Advisors:  Ms. Borges fborges@ridgefieldps.net  

What/Mission: The mission of the Youth Against Cancer Society club is to raise money for the American Cancer Society and to raise awareness at RHS. YACS participates in many fundraisers throughout the year including Coaches vs. Cancer events for different RHS sports teams.

Advisor: Ms. Maxwell dmaxwell@ridgefieldps.net and Ms. Stein astein@ridgefieldps.net