As our school grows, so does our student involvement in clubs and sports activities. Student participation has grown at a rapid rate. Last year we had approximately 1000 students participating in the programs offered to our students. The activities are varied including academic competition as well as athletic. The clubs include many unique learning experiences.
ART OUTREACH
Advisor: Ms. Todd
Wednesdays – 2:40pm
Room: 142
Art Outreach is a student led club focused on serving both our school and local community through art. The club is open to any student and offers volunteer opportunities, the ability to build leadership skills, peer recognition, and the chance to connect with community members.
Contact: ltodd@rockfordschools.org if you have any questions.
ESPORTS
Advisor: Mr. Austin Deboer
Monday-Thursday 2:40-5pm (different days host different games)
Room: 205
Esports is designed to give you the opportunity to play videogames both for fun and competitively. This is open as a drop in opportunity as well as a dedicated competitive team who wants to face off against others from around the country. Games include Valorant, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Overwatch, League of Legends, Fortnite, Starcraft 2, Fall Guys, and Minecraft.
Contact:ADeboer@rockfordschools.org for more information.
Board Games Club
Advisor: Mr. Kyle Deboer
Tuesday at 2:35
Room 122
Board Game Club is a casual place to hang out and play games. Come any Tuesday after school to learn new games and meet new people. No need to sign up and no experience needed.
Contact: kdeboer@rockfordschools.org for more information.
DIGITAL ART CLUB
Advisor: Mrs. Burkholder
Monday & Thursday @ 2:30pm
Room 101
Come join us for Digital Art Club in a relaxed atmosphere where students can work independently or with friends to explore the Adobe Creative Suite! Photoshop, Light Room and Illustrator to name a few, and we also have beautiful Wacom tablets for those artists in the group!
Contact: mburkholder@rockfordschools.org for more information.
DRAMA/THESPIAN CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Leader
Tuesdays – 2:45-3:45PM
RHS Room 150
Are you interested in acting? Stage Crew? Improvisation? Musical Theater? Drama Club is the club for you!
ALL are welcome!
Contact: aleader@rockfordschools.org for more information.
QUIZBOWL
Advisors: Ms. Goering
Friday @2:45
Room: Freshman Center 109
Test your knowledge on various topics while competing against other teams.
Contact: Jgoering@rockfordschools.org for more information.
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA)
Advisor: Ms. Sonnenberg
Wednesday @2:40
Room: 234
GSA strives to build a safe space for all students, encouraging open conversation about the LGBTQ+ community in Rockford. Reach out to Ms. Sonnenberg if you any questions.
Contact Rsonnenberg@rockfordschools.org for more information.
GREEN TEAM
Advisor: Ms. Clements
Friday’s @ 2:35pm
Room: 247
The Green Team is an environmental club that focuses on the presentation and improvement of the native Michigan ecosystem. We do environmental projects that will benefit the ecosystem around our school. It is a great opportunity to learn about our environment and how to care for it. We have put in a native garden on campus, and plan to add more. We hope to continue growing and making our school greener. Anyone who is interested in environmental science and preservation is welcome to join.
Contact:Sclements@rockfordschools.org for more information.
THE BOOK CLUB WITH NO NAME
Advisor: Ms. Decker
Monday @2:30
Room 125
Immerse yourself in amazing books, and enjoy invigorating discussions with your peers.
Contact Jdecker@rockfordschools.org for more information
INTERACT
Advisors: Ms. Baker
Thursday @ 7:10am/2:40pm
Room: 132
This is a group of active, friendly student volunteers with a goal to enhance and promote high school based activities that encourage volunteering, philanthropy and leadership development. The active membership (between 50-70) continues to grow throughout the year and students get involved where they are needed.
Contact Kbaker@rockfordschools.org for more information
FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Ben Frederickson
The 2nd Wednesday of each month @6:45 am
Room 127
Thinking about a career in the medical field? Join FHP and meet like-minded students, learn from various medical professionals from our community, and build your resume to help forward your future career.
Contact: Bfrederickson@rockfordschools.org
THE NEWSLETTER CLUB
Advisor: Mrs. Jackie Decker
Monday’s @ 7:05am
Room 125
Join The Newsletter a Biweekly 2-4 page News Source for RHS. Writing articles, Editing, Topic Brainstorming, Design or feel free to suggest other Roles. Level of Commitment is one meeting & turning in rough draft, editing and final touches. Contact: jdecker@rockfordschools.org for more information.
ROBOTICS TEAM
Advisor: Mr. Feeley
Monday & Wednesday @2:45
Located in the tech wing
Design, innovate, build, and compete with an amazing group of peers!
Contact: Jfeely@rockfordschools.org for more information
SCIENCE CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Lloyd
Wednesdays – 2:35pm
Room 139
Have an interest in learning biology beyond the scope of classroom and participating in one of the premier individual biology competitions in the USA? Even if you don’t want to compete, you can still learn some biology topics that are very advanced and super cool.
Contact: klloyd@rockfordschools.org for more information.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisor: Mrs. Avram
Room : 241
Welcome to Student Council! What is it? Defined as a revival or rebirth, our club works to recognize, respect, reward all groups of RHS. We want to make our school, sporting events, musical, concerts and everything else better for all students and encourage each other to be successful. Want to help decorate the school, paint windows, make signs, go to events, and work with a group of amazing students and adults, this is the best place for you!
Contact: lavram@rockfordschools.org for more information.
FRESHMAN COMEDY IMPROV CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Van Bragt
Thursdays – 2:40pm
RFC Room: 103
This is a theater club where students practice the skills of improvisation.
By playing games similar to those on the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” students learn spontaneity, character development, timing, and group trust through theatre games.
Contact: tvanbragt@rockfordschools.org for more information.
WOMAN’S AWARENESS CLUB
Advisor: Mrs. Purvis
Friday’s @ 7:15am
Room: 215
The RHS Women’s Awareness Club works to end the violence, oppression and sexual exploitation of women around the world. Our main goal is to spread awareness on topics such as: rape culture, sexual assault, dating violence, human trafficking, and abusive relationships. Women’s Awareness works with multiple organizations including: the YWCA, Women at Risk (WAR), Safe Haven Ministries, Women HEAR for Women There, Chicago Books to Women in Prison, etc. All students are welcome to join!
Contact: cpurvis@rockfordschools.org for more information.
WRITING CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Story
Wednesday’s @ 2:45pm
Room: 239
The Rockford High School Writing Club, The Type-Os, encourages students to passionately pursue writing. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, a story that needs to be heard. The primary goal of the club is to help students craft their stories and give them a place to share it. The club is work-shop-based and students are involved in a variety of activities each week such as: reading original stories aloud, commenting on stories, reading various professional works and analyzing the structure of the piece, and writing in class in response to various stimuli. Everyone is welcome to come and share their stories.
Contact: sstory@rockfordschools.org for more information.
MODEL UN
Advisor: Mr. Tremlin
Tuesdays @2:45pm
Room: 214
Model U.N. is a simulation of the United Nations and its procedures for resolving global issues. Students will represent a country and act as a delegate on its behalf. As the ambassador of a nation, students will debate, negotiate, and compromise to reach sustainable solutions on current issues facing the world today. Discussion issues include global health, world conflict, and climate change.
Contact Ktremlin@rockfordschools.org for more information
ANIMATION CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Vlug & Ms. Blyves
Wednesday Thursday @2:45pm
Want to learn all things animation related? Traditional animation, animation production, and even creating a short film. We will work to create one short film that we submit into various animation and film contests
Contact Avlug@rockfordschools.org or Blyvebai@rockfordschools.org for more information
OPEN CIRCLE FELLOWSHIP
Advisor: Ms. Vlug & Ms. Blyves
Wednesdays @7am
Room 125
Join us for snacks, hanging out with peers, and learning more about JESUS!
Contact Jdecker@rockfordschools.org for more information
LEO CLUB
Advisor: Paul
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month @2:30
Ram’s Den
Join the Leo club and become part of global network of volunteers who are on a mission to make the world a better place. Support our environment, communities, and individuals, and enrich your life in the process.
GUITAR CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Tremlin
Thursdays @2:30
Room 214
Ram’s Den
Do you play guitar? Do you want to learn how to play the guitar? Guitar Club is a relaxed environment to learn and play music with friends. All are welcome regardless of skill level. Learn new songs, chords, and soloing techniques on both electric and acoustic guitar.
Contact: Ktremlin@rockfordschools.org