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CLUBS!
Are you looking for an opportunity to explore interests outside your classes and meet other students?
You can enhance your high school years by becoming involved in student activities at RHS.
Annual Events
Mr. Riverview
Senior boys compete for the title of Mr. Riverview. Competition includes theme, talent and formal wear.
Sponsored by Senior Board
Lady Ram
Senior ladies compete for the title of Lady Ram. Competition includes theme, talent and formal wear.
Sponsored by Junior Board
Riverview Got Talent
Open to all students. Showcase your talent by competing in this fun and exciting talent show!
Sponsored by Sophomore Board
Riverview Silent Auction
Bid online for some amazing prizes!
Sponsored by Freshman Board
*All clubs are student created and student run. Staff merely provides a safe place and supervision. Staff do not create, recruit or form student clubs. No tax dollars are used to support our school clubs; RHS clubs are self-funded through fundraising and club dues. Club sponsors kindly volunteer their time and are not paid for sponsoring clubs. RHS students have the opportunity to attend clubs of their choice and we appreciate and honor the diversity of Riverview's community and student body. All Riverview clubs follow the Equal Access Act of 1984.
The last day for new clubs applications for the 2024-2025 school year is Oct. 30th
Club | Sponsor | Room | Time | Description | Membership |
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Academic Olympics | Mr. Nezelek | 5-343 | Tue. 2:20 PM | If you have a favorite subject and a competitive spirit, Academic Olympics is for you! Questions from a mix of subject areas (English, math, social studies, science, art, music, Spanish/French) are read; score points by being the first to buzz in with the correct answer. The highlight of the year is competition season, when students from every high school in the county gather weekly for team matches. Your practice competitors become your teammates in the quest to bring the storied trophy, the Culture Vulture, back to Riverview. Come join us!
| Must tryout |
Alternative Club | Mr. J. Martin | 5-232 | Mon. 2:15 PM | Alternative club is a place for students to explore alternative bands both modern and old. Each weeks students present a new band, discuss their history, songs, and impacts on the music world. Students also use their time to explore the impacts of alternative musics in fashion, culture, and society. | All are welcome! |
American Red Cross Club | Ms. Stockhill | 5-116 | Wed. 2:20 PM | Red Cross Club is an excellent way to get involved in volunteering and earning community service hours. Club members will volunteer with humanitarian aid efforts and local projects, as well as learn vital skills like CPR and disaster preparedness. | All are welcome! |
Animal Welfare Club | Ms. Meyer | 1-120 | Fri. 7:10 AM | Animal Welfare Club welcomes all animal lovers that want to make a difference for the local shelters. Together, we create handmade toys, collect donations, and promote adoptions hoping to give every animal the chance they deserve. AWC is a good fit for students interested in improving the wellbeing of our local animals by providing service opportunities with Sarasota County shelters
| All are welcome! $10 annual dues. |
Anime Club | Mrs. Sheeler | 5-143 | Fri. 2:30 PM | Anime club is for anyone who loves anime and Japanese culture. We meet every week to watch and discuss anime, with new themes every month. Come make new friends and learn about new anime!
| All are welcome! |
Architecture Club | Ms. Cahoone | 5-241 | Mon. 7:15 AM | Anyone that is interested in learning about architecture is welcome to join! Regardless of experience in architecture anyone can join and learn from presentations about various topics and participate in group discussions. | All are welcome! |
Asian Culture Club | Ms. Fischer | 5-103 | Thur. 7:15 AM | Activities, games, foods, and events involving a mix of Asian cultures. You do NOT need to be Asian to join. | All are welcome! |
Better Together Club | Ms. Dougherty | 1-118 | Tue. 7:15 AM | Better Together Club helps students become aware of others on campus who have special needs and gives the opportunity for our RAM FAM to come together and learn from each other! This group engages in fun activities together and special friendships are made! | This club is for kind, RHS students dedicated to helping and interacting with others who have special needs. |
Career Association | Ms. Hamblin | 3-202 | Thur. 7:00 AM | Career Association is where students come together to discuss their personal goals, stories, struggles, how they show resilience. | All are welcome! |
Coexistence Club | Ms. Stockhill | 5-116 | Tue. 2:20 PM | The Co-Existence Club is one of Riverview's most active, longest running clubs. We offer many opportunities to participate in events and programs both on campus and out in the greater Sarasota community. If you are looking for a fulfilling, fun way to become active within our school, earn community service and CAS hours in a worthwhile way, and help spread messages of kindness and acceptance, this is your club! | All are welcome! |
Computer Science Club | Mr. Maher | 5-312 | Thur. 2:15 PM | Computer Science Club is for anyone interested in computer science, regardless of the skill level.
Each week, we have different projects, activities, presentations, and more to create a supportive community. | All are welcome! |
Creative Writing Club | Ms. Meyer | 1-120 | Thur. 7:10 AM | In Creative Writing Club, we use our minds to create stories collaboratively and complete compelling prompts, sharing them with one another and encouraging feedback to grow our skills. We work on writing children's books, short stories, and chapter books, in order to improve our writing skills in a friendly environment. | All are welcome! |
Crochet Club | Ms. Dugan | 5-243 | Tue. 2:15 PM | Crochet Club’s main goal is to teach ANYONE who wants to learn how to crochet how to crochet! Yes, even beginners! Learn the basics or expand your crochet skills. We teach crochet workshops in our community whether it is in small local business or nonprofits! All projects we work on during meetings are always to better the community! We crochet blankets for the homeless, make clothes for the needy, and have taught those with disabilities how to crochet!
At Crochet Club, we're more about crochet. We're about having fun and helping our community along the way.
| All are welcome! |
Culinary Arts Club | Ms. Stockhill | 1-118 | Thur. 2:20 PM | Culinary Arts Club is for students that want to learn cooking skills and how to make different kinds of food. We prepare and cook food during the club and eat our meals at the end of each meeting. | The first 30 kids to turn in their permissions slips. |
Culinary Culture Club | Ms. Hu | 6-204 | Fri. 2:15 PM | Culinary Culture Club is a club that educates students about different cultures and the different unique cuisines each culture has to offer. We make presentations, learning about the history of different cultures and cuisines, as well as eat yummy food and host a bunch of culinary events!
| All are welcome! |
DECA | Ms. Seibold | 5-132 | Wed. 7:10 AM | DECA is a fun, competitive business career technical student organization that allows students to compete in over 100 different business related competitions and explore their interest in business. There are over $250,000 offered to DECA competitors yearly! | Anyone in a CTE/business course in the 25-26 school year; |
FBLA | Ms. Cheek | 1-119 or 1-111 | Thur. 7:15 AM | Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business career & technical student organization in the world. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. | Interest in participating in a club that does competitions outside of school regarding the business world. Does not require being enrolled in a CTE course. |
Geography Club | Ms. P. Taber | 5-142 | Fri. 7:15 AM | The Geography Club is a dynamic and engaging space for students passionate about exploring the world around them. Through exciting games, challenging trivia, interactive lessons, and fun discussions, members deepen their understanding of physical landscapes, cultures, and global issues. Whether you're a geography enthusiast or just curious about learning more, our club offers a welcoming environment to sharpen your map skills, discover new places, and compete in friendly challenges. Join us to broaden your horizons, make new friends, and embark on a journey through the fascinating world of geography!
| All are welcome! |
Graphic Design Club | Ms. Millar | 5-210 | Thur. 2:20 PM | Design posters and graphics for the school, events, and other clubs! Here you can expand your knowledge of adobe and canva to share your art. | All are welcome! Experience in adobe or take Multi Media One
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Green Canvas Club | Mr. J. Marting | 5-232 | Mon. 2:15 PM | Young artists and environmentalists come together to produce small- and large-scale artwork that is sold at local art auctions. The funds raised are used to buy and plant trees to beautify our local community.
| All are welcome! |
History Bowl | Dr. Baeszler | 5-321 | Mon, Wed, Fri 2:15 PM | History Bowl is an International Competitive Activity with Teams ranging from Freshman to Senior level. There are Junior Varsity competitors from Freshman and Sophomore classes and Varsity from Junior and Senior Classes. There is a tiered leadership team that run all the practices and it is basically a student run organization. We have won many regional and National competitions and have a 12 year tradition that includes 6 teams, more than 50 regular members, and a leadership team of about 8 students. Even though we are serious competitors, there is a strong sense of community and fun. | All are welcome! Loving History and a Competitive Nature
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Interact Club | Mr. Ourednik | 5-333 | Fri. 7:15 AM | A Rotary sponsored service club that promotes the idea of service above self.
| All are welcome! |
Jewelry for St. Jude's | Ms. Hartman | 6-212 | Tue & Thur. 2:20 PM | Join Jewelry for St. Jude's! A club where teamwork meets creativity. We make and design new bracelets every week and sell them at sports games. Our proceeds go directly to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. We make a difference, one bracelet at a time, while also creating a positive environment to make new friends and showcase your artistic skills. | All are welcome! |
Jewish Student Association | Mr. Wasserman | 5-136 | Thur. 2:15 PM | At JSA, we are dedicated to applying Jewish values to cultivate an inclusive and safe space for all students, regardless of background or beliefs. Our mission is to foster an environment where respectful discourse and collective learning thrive. From festive holiday celebrations to delicious homemade treats to thought-provoking discussions on global issues impacting the Jewish community, there’s something here for everyone!
| All are welcome! |
Key Club | Ms. Cohen-Rowe | 5-324 | Tue. 7:10 AM | Key Club is a student run club that allows teenagers of all backgrounds the chance to meet new people and help the community. We participate in community service projects monthly, in and out of school. | Students must attend at least 2 meetings a month and 1 out of school activity a month.
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Kindness Club | Ms. Hu | 6-204 | Tue. 7:15 AM | The purpose of this club is to show appreciation for all the people who are under appreciated. We will promote RHS to come together as a community and celebrate one another's accomplishments. We hope to help other understand the value of a few kind words towards someone who is struggling. | All are welcome! |
Marine Club | Ms. Rudge & Mr. Wasserman | 5-110 | Mon. 2:20 PM | If you care about your local marine environment, this club is for you! We participate in multiple local clean-ups via land and kayak in order to keep the waterways marine-debris free. You can also get additional community service hours by helping clean and maintain our Aquadome. Stop by and join our club now or next year! | All are welcome! |
Medical Exploration Club | Ms. Miller | 5-104 | Fri. 7:10 AM | Learning about different Medical Careers through activities.
| All are welcome! |
Mock Trial | Mr. Steffy | 5-323 | Thur. 2:15 PM | Mock Trial offers students a unique opportunity to develop their public speaking and critical thinking. By participating in a Mock Trial competition, students take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a simulated court case. Working with local attorneys, participants gain a deeper understanding of the law and courtroom procedures as they prepare for the competition. | All are welcome! |
Model UN | Mr. Knecht | 5-336 | Tue. 7:15 AM | Students research different countries and their stance on political issues and partake in a respectful debate that models the United Nations | All are welcome! |
Nursing Research Society | Ms. Shutovsky | 5-216 | Mon. 2:20 PM | Nursing Research Society is a high school club dedicated to exploring the profession of nursing through research, collaboration, and hands-on experiences. Members dive into topics like patient care, medical ethics, and emerging trends in healthcare, while participating in activities such as first-aid training, guest lectures from nursing professionals, and simulated clinical scenarios. Whether you're passionate about healthcare or simply curious about the nursing field, this club provides an engaging platform to learn, grow, and make a difference.
| All are welcome! |
Operation Smile | Ms. B. Taber | 5-114 | Thur. 7:15 AM | Operation Smile participates in service projects for the national Operation Smile organization, which help make surgery possible for people born with cleft conditions via fundraised money. | All are welcome! |
Orchestra Club | Ms. Heinz | 2-131 | Wed. 2:30 PM | We practice once a week and we play out in the community when there are opportunities. | Experience on Violin, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass required. |
Papillon Club | Ms. Rudge | 5-110 | Tue. 2:30 PM | Papillon Club provides opportunities for girls to build relationships with the other girls at RHS while earning community service hours and giving back to our school and community.
| All females welcome! |
Paws in Action | Ms. Herrera | 5-224 | Thur. 7:15 AM | Paws in action is a community service based club. We help cat shelters around the county through various activities such as volunteering, donating, assisting, and creativity! Anyone is welcomed to join and help. Meetings will be held in room 5-223 before school 7:15-7-35 | All are welcome! |
Photography Club | Mr. Jacobson | 5-236 | Thur. 2:20 PM | The high school photography club is a vibrant community of students who share a passion for capturing the world through a lens. Members meet regularly to discuss various photography techniques, from mastering manual settings on cameras to exploring creative compositions and lighting. The club offers hands-on workshops, where students can experiment with different photography styles, whether it's portrait, landscape, or abstract photography. They also work on collaborative projects, often documenting school events, creating photo essays, or organizing local photo exhibitions. The club encourages both beginners and experienced photographers to grow their skills, share feedback, and express their unique perspectives, all while fostering a sense of camaraderie and creativity among its members. | All are welcome! |
Politics Club | Mr. Crossett | 5-337 | Thur. 2:15 PM | The politics club is a diverse group of students who engage with each other to debate contemporary topics and collaborate to find solutions to issues impacting our community.
| All are welcome! |
RHS Chess Club | Ms. Sanchez | 5-203 | Fri. 7:15 AM | The chess club is to provide students with an opportunity to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills through the game of chess. It fosters a sense of community by bringing together students with a shared interest in chess, regardless of skill level, to learn, play, and compete. The club teach beginners, and promote sportsmanship, patience, and intellectual growth in a fun and engaging environment.
| All are welcome! |
RHS FACES Autism | Ms. Eastman-Miller | 1-123 | Wed. 7:10 AM | The FACES Autism Club at Riverview High School is dedicated to promoting autism awareness, inclusion, and support within the school and local community. Through events, volunteer work, and educational initiatives, members foster understanding, celebrate diversity, and advocate for acceptance. The club’s commitment to service and compassion creates a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
| All are welcome! |
RHS Senior Citizens Care Club | Ms. Ellis | 5-304 | Fri. 7:20 AM | Students participate in coming up with ideas to engage with the Senior Citizens at the Senior Center. | All are welcome! |
Riverview Rowdies Spirit Club | Ms. Bies | 5-324 | Thur. 7:10 AM | The mission of the Riverview Rowdies Club is to foster fellowship and enhance engagement in school-related activities. We will be involved in promoting sporting events and the performing arts. We will organize attendance at events bring school spirit everywhere we go! | All are welcome! |
Riverview Surf Club | Ms. Dougherty | 1-118 | Tue. 2:15 PM | This club is for students who love to surf or want to learn how. We also do beach clean-ups to keep our beaches (and water) beautiful! | Students must be able to swim. |
Riverview Travel Club | Ms. Dougherty | 1-118 | Tue. 7:20 AM | The Travel Club helps students gain cultural fluency and understanding through hands on and personal experiences through travel opportunities. Through travel, students will learn critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, compassion, confidence, personal growth, independence and so much more!! | All are welcome! |
Science Olympiad | Ms. P. Taber | 5-142 | Mon. 2:30 PM | Scientific-based team competition in which students compete in roughly about 23 events pertaining to various fields of science, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Great club to foster collaboration and interesting, especially if you have a passion for science and plan to pursue a STEM-related major! | All students interested in science and competing against other schools are welcome! |
Spanish Club | Ms. Herrera | 5-223 | Fri. 7:10 AM | The Spanish Club promotes the cultural awareness and appreciation of the Spanish-speaking cultures through engaging activities, events, and language practice. It encourages student involvement, enhances language skills and builds a sense of community. Members celebrate traditions and support global citizenship within our high school and broader community. | All are welcome! |
Speech & Debate Club | Mr. Sikkenga | 5-211 | Tue. 2:20 PM | The Speech & Debate Club is for any students looking to improve their public speaking skills. At meetings we usually do fun speaking games and when there is a competition coming up we use meetings to prepare. Students that participate in the club are not required to compete in competitions, though. | All are welcome! |
Sports Analytics Club | Ms. Piazza | 1-119 | Tue. 7:15 AM | Sports Analytics Club meets every other Tuesday - a club for any student interested in sports! We talk stats, upsets, winnings, losings, and teams. NFL and NBA.
| All are welcome! |
Students for Sustainability | Ms. Hu | 5-328 | Thur. 2:15 PM | "Go green with Students for Sustainability!
We make recycled paper cards, share tasty carrots, cucumbers, or even beets we grow from our garden, and run Riverview's only recycling program! But we do not restrict ourselves to only in school green initiatives, we also help our community. We have school-wide cookouts and beach clean-ups bi-monthly--we actively combat pollution in Sarasota.
Community service hours are given every meeting!
Are you ready to become sustainable? Join us!"
| All are welcome! |
TSA (Technology Students Association) | Mr. J. Martin | 5-232 | Everyday before and after school | Technology Student Association is a unique club that is part of a national organization that participates in several STEM related competitions and conferences that help students grow and learn by teaching them the importance of teamwork, how to advance their leadership and creativity skills, and enhance their overall knowledge of how things work in the technological and engineering world. | All are welcome! |
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Ms. Eastman-Miller | 6-204 | Wed. 7:10 AM | The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a student-led club that unites athletes and non-athletes alike to grow in faith, character, and leadership. Through fellowship, prayer, and service, we strive to encourage and inspire each other to make a positive impact on and off the field. Come for an encouraging message, donuts, and fun! | All are welcome! |
The Lavender Society | Mr. Jacobson | 5-236 | Wed. 7:10 AM | The RHS Lavender Society is a dynamic group dedicated to promoting inclusivity, open-mindedness, and acceptance both within the school and the wider community. Members work together to organize events that celebrate diversity, such as cultural fairs, awareness campaigns, and community service projects. The club’s mission is to create a welcoming environment where students from all backgrounds feel valued and respected, encouraging dialogue around important social issues like equality, mental health, and environmental sustainability. Through partnerships with local organizations and volunteer opportunities, the club actively engages in hands-on efforts to make a positive impact. The group fosters an atmosphere of empathy and understanding, helping students broaden their perspectives while making meaningful connections with others. | All are welcome! |
The Wishing Crane Project Club | Ms. B. Taber | 5-114 | Wed. 2:15 PM | The Wishing Crane Project Club creates arts and crafts, specifically origami wishing cranes, for hospitals and hospices. | All are welcome! |
Theatre Club | Mr. Ratner | 2-115 | Wed. 2:20 PM | To encourage the creativity and artistic discovery of theatre. To have the opportunity to express oneself in an emotionally safe environment. | There is ZERO tolerance for ANY type of bullying: physical/emotional or disrespect towards fellow club members will be grounds for IMMEDIATE expulsion from Theatre Club.
Any student who is accepted into the club MUST fully commit to the program. Attendance is extremely important and missing multiple meetings may result in dismissal from the club. |
UNICEF | Ms. Jeantet | 5-245 | Wed. 7:10 AM | Promoting child safety and helping with hunger around the world. | All are welcome! |
Women Empowerment Club | Ms. Waple | 5-311 | Fri. 7:15 AM | Women Empowerment Club aims to promote a supportive environment that empowers women to find their potential and succeed in their future.
| All are welcome! |
Young Americans for Freedom | Ms. Bryan | 5-117 | Thur. 7:15 AM | Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) Club encourages students to get excited about the amazing country we call home! We welcome all who are willing to help us achieve our goal, which is to empower students to appreciate our country, the Constitution, and individual liberty!
| All are welcome! |
RHS Clubs
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