Extracurricular
4-H
The 4-H club provides students with hands on opportunities to build skills such as responsibility and hard work. The four H's are- head, heart, hands, and health. Students in this club often participate in showing livestock at local events, and are encouraged to, "Learn by doing."
Educators Rising
Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through college and into the profession. However, but we also welcome students that do not plan to go into education. We want all students to become strong advocates for education. Our club participates in activities at our school as well as other schools. We attend conferences at LSUA and NSU, participating in competitions at the regional and state level.
How to get involved:
Room # where meetings are: #52
When meetings are held: 2:30 on selected days
Club fee cost: $20 (includes t-shirt)
Best Buddies
This club consists of students who act as buddies to our students with special needs. The Best Buddies are a support group for our CBT class. The Best Buddies attend events, such as the Special Olympics, to assist and cheer for ASH students with special needs. Best Buddies also spread awareness about disabilities so that the rest of the school can be more informed and empathetic.
How to get involved:
Room #106A
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every Month at 6:45 a.m.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is an international non-profit Christian sports ministry. FCA was founded in 1954. ... FCA's mission is "to lead every student, coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church." We are a service organization in our school and community.
How to get involved:
Meetings held in: Mrs. Andries' Studio 107
Meetings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday before school huddles that are led by students.
Club fee cost: $20
Environmental Club
Many students at ASH take the preservation of the environment seriously, and this club aims to do just that. The environmental club is responsible for passing out and collecting recycling bins throughout the school. The club also organizes events and awareness campaigns to spread knowledge about basic actions you can take to protect and preserve the environment.
How to get involved:
Room # where meetings are: #26
When meetings are held: Tuesday Mornings
Club fee cost: $15
ASH Youth & Government
The focus of ASH Youth & Government is twofold--YOUTH LEGISLATURE (LEG) & Model UN (MUN). ASH Y&G is a club that aims to educate its members on current events as well as negotiations that occur statewide, nationwide, and worldwide. LEG is a mock version of the Louisiana Senate, House of Representatives, and State Supreme Court while MUN is a mock version of the United Nations. Members develop public speaking skills as well as learn how to search for information on a wide range of topics; these may include politics, natural resources, GDP, economic relationships, health care, and modern conflicts. We also learn about current events and their impact on the state, the U.S., and the world. Our students are able to experience different viewpoints and meet new friends from around the state while attending our two conferences during the year.
Please visit our website for more information! https://sites.google.com/rpsb.us/ash-youth-government/home
How to get involved:
Room # where meetings are: #49
When meetings are held: 2:40 Wednesdays
Club fee cost: $40
Robotics Team
The ASH robotics team strives to teach students how to build, code, and use robots. It allows students to better understand modern technology. The club encourages students to choose a career in a STEM field. The team has previously won a state championship and competed on the worlds level in vex robotics competitions. In order to be a part of the ASH robotics team you must join the robotics class when making your schedule.
Y Teens
YWCA Y-Teens is a service and leadership training organization for high school aged girls. They exist to enhance the quality of life in Central Louisiana by supporting the local mission of the YWCA and by donating hundreds of hours of community service. Many girls gain work experience (volunteering) for future jobs.
We also participate in the YWCA Buddies Program which is a mentoring program that matches children with positive role models. All children can use positive influences in their lives. The children matched are between ages five and twelve. Our goal is to reinforce positive attributes, including a strengthened sense of self-worth at home, in school, and in the community.
How to get involved:
Room # where meetings are: #13
When meetings are held: 2:30 Tuesday Mornings once a month
Club fee cost: $10
Bass Fishing Club
The bass fishing club gives students who show an interest in fishing a chance to demonstrate their skills in tournaments across the state. The ASH Bass Fishing Club competes all over the state in tournaments. Tournament prices often include scholarships for the young anglers.The club is in its second year and is ready to hit the lake again!
How to get involved:
Room # where meetings are: #21
When meetings are held: TBA
Club fee cost: TBA
Living Healthy Club
The LHClub ( Living Healthy Club) provides our members with the opportunity to become advocates for healthy behaviors (making students aware of tobacco abuse, mental health awareness, alcohol abuse, and the importance of physical activity) at ASH. Club members are responsible for creating a Kick Butt's Day event at ASH and attending the Rapides Foundation Youth Summit.
How to get involved:
Room # where meetings are: #27
When meetings are held: Every Monday at 2:30
Club fee cost: No Cost
Archery
How to get involved:
Room # where meetings are: #26
When meetings are held: TBA
Club fee cost: TBA
