Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

A-Team
Sponsor: Paulette Riedel
Room 8138
Days to be Determined as competition approaches; 3-4 p.m.
This is an invitation only team of 6 members that competes on the district and state level in the Commissioners Academic Challenge.  

Academic Games
Sponsor: Marissa Kingham
Room 1141
Tuesdays 3-6 p.m.
Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA) is a non-profit organization that promotes academic excellence through competitive games. AGLOA hosts various academic games, including EQUATIONS, ON-SETS, LINGUISHTIK, PRESIDENTS, and PROPAGANDA, where students compete in subjects like mathematics, language arts, and social studies according to academic games websites. These competitions aim to develop critical thinking, character, and poise in students. 

Arts Club
Sponsor: Florencia Soto
Room 4102
After school
Students create artwork: with the goal of winning/participating in exhibitions and concerts/ create a creative community for fellow student body

Athletic Honor Society
Sponsor: Alain Bazile
Room 1150
1st Tuesday of the month before school 7:05 a.m.
National Athletic Honor Society is an honor society that comprises of student athletes with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and at least 2 years on a varsity team or 3 years on a jv team. Students come together not only to celebrate and support their athleticism, but academic rigor. 

Black Student Union
Sponsor: Caitlin Crawford and Clarke
Rooms 8142/4111
Wednesdays during lunch
Organizes school-wide events to celebrate black history and culture

Boca Helping Hands Club
Sponsor: Henielle Serra
Boca Helping Hands (East location)
Saturday mornings
The Boca Helping Hands Club allows students to volunteer in the local community by packing food in the warehouse. Students who participate in the activities obtain community service hours required for graduation. 

Brazilian Club
Sponsor: Henielle Serra
Portable 7
Mondays    After school
The Brazilian club provides the opportunity for students to interact in Portuguese only.  They will explore different aspects of the Brazilian culture. 

Coastal Clean-Up Club
Sponsor: Henielle Serra
South Beach Park in Boca Raton
Saturday at 8 a.m.
The Coastal Clean Up Club provides students with the opportunity to clean up the local beach in order to protect the marine life and preserve the environment.  Students who participate receive community service hours required to graduate. 

CS Honor Society
Sponsor: Michael Vargas
Room 7103
2nd Wednesday, monthly, September-April, 3-4 p.m.
The purpose of the Society shall be to cultivate thriving environments for success in computer science in the school community by encouraging students’ enthusiasm, honoring academic excellence, and promoting service.

DECA
Sponsors: Alain Bazile, Jussif, Berke, Dodd
Room 1150 or media center
2nd Wednesday of each month during Lunch
DECA is an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, management and other specialties around the globe. 

Drone Club
Sponsor: Maura Sullivan
Portable 8
Days vary based on Teams, After School
To learn about drones and to prepare/practice for RECF's aerial drone competitions

Empower Hour
Sponsor: Ms. Kramer
Room 8-163
Tuesdays, 3-3:30 pm
"Mission statement: Low impact, financially accessible workouts to help maintain fitness and empower women while also allowing them to gain confidence and ease their anxiety. Longer term goal: donating money to women's shelters. Empowering women. Why: Growing up, both arianna and talia experienced the privilege to be able to workout and want to be able to share this love with other women. We want to be able to help women in shelters to gain strength and confidence, and prove that a workout does not require thousands of dollars or high intensity to break a sweat.All money that will be raised will go forward to local women shelters.

Environmental Activities Club
Sponsor: Michael Maneri
Room 8152
Fridays at 3:00 p.m.
The club is open to all students interested in joining. The Environmental Activities Club mission is to educate and spread awareness about environmental sustainability.  Weekly meetings provide an opportunity to earn community service hours.

Esports
Sponsor: Daniel Mooney
Room 4106
Tuesday/Thursday, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Competitive Video Game Tournaments and Production. A club about Esports competition and production.

FFEA
Sponsor: Lisa Stavrianopoulos
Room 3-103
1st Wednesday of month during Lunch A and B
Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) provides a forum for students to become aware of career opportunities in education and nurtures their interest in teaching as a career. 

Finance Club
Sponsor: Alain Bazile
Room 1150
Tuesdays after School at 3:00 p.m.
The Finance Club is a club made to teach practical money skills and financial literacy to students using interactive activities, guest speakers, and community outreach. Members will learn basic personal finance, investing tips, and business decision-making. The Finance Club also partners with DECA to aid in the DECA Stock Market Challenge, where students are given a simulated funded account and must invest wisely and maximize their portfolio. The Finance Club has also hosted guest speakers, such as a former BlackStone employee. 

First Priority
Sponsor: Kyle Fabel, Evana Tamayo, Frank Torres
Location TBD
Mondays during 2nd lunch
First Priority is a church-based, student-led, and adult-coached youth organization. It supports student-initiated, student-led Christian clubs that do the Great Commission and meet on middle school and high school grounds. In many locations around the world, the Clubs also meet in Churches and in the Community.

Florida Law Honor Society
Sponsor: Alicia Laufer
Room 4105
Thursdays during Lunch
Honor society for law academy 

Helping Heroes
Sponsor: Chris Suarez
Room 2112
Mondays    at 3:00 p.m.
Raising funds for the Tunnel 2 Towers organization with the goal of making a donation at the end of the school year. 

International Slavic Club
Sponsor: Risa Della Rocca
Media Center
Thursdays after school
A club for Slavic students and those who are interested in Slavic history and current events. This club will be entirely student-run.

Jewish Student Union
Sponsor: Bradley Daub
Room 8150
Every other Tuesday during first and second lunch
Learning about Jewish heritage and culture.

Junior Achievement
Sponsor: Elisa Beardsley-Dodd
Room 1-152
Days to be determined, 3-4 p.m.
JA Fellows is a hands-on entrepreneurship program offered by Junior Achievement (JA) that immerses middle and high school students in the process of conceptualizing, capitalizing, and managing their own small businesses. 

Junior Leaders Club
Sponsor: Shelly Brewer
Room 3104/Calusa Elementary
Tuesdays & Thursdays after School
Junior Leaders Club is a club focused on helping elementary school students reach their full potential with free tutoring and sports training by high school students. We volunteer twice a week at Calusa elementary school and are working on expanding into more schools in the upcoming year! 

KFC (Kosher Food Club)
Sponsor: Jeff Keene II
Room 8-128
Bi-monthly, 11:24-11:54 a.m.
The Kosher Food Club (KFC) aims to provide kosher meals and promote Jewish culture through food-related events and activities. They typically offer a space for members to socialize while enjoying kosher food, which adheres to Jewish dietary laws. These clubs can also be a way to learn about Jewish culture and meet new people from diverse backgrounds. All are invited to join.

Kindness Matters 365
Sponsor: Myriam Gantt
Media Center
Once a month, 5th period lunch 1 and 2
Kindness Matters 365 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that delivers innovative programs to support the well-being of kids and teens. Grounded in the principles of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and providing skill-building through experiential learning activities, KM365’s unique approach teaches kids to discover how to care for themselves, each other, and our world through exploring self-awareness, self-navigation, empathy, a growth mindset, and a dedication to service-learning.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)
Sponsor: Cory Adelstein
Once a month
Day to be determinted, 3:00-3:45 p.m.
This club will plan and implement activities to raise money for LLS!

LIA
Sponsor: Suset Abreu
Room 4111
August 29th, September 19th, October 31st, November 21st, December 11th, January 30th, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th
During both lunches
Extracurricular club, open to all students who are not enrolled in the LIA classes. Our mission is to empower youth in our community to become leaders while strengthening their college and career readiness.

Lift Society
Sponsor: Hunter Johnson
Room 8102
Thursday - bi-weekly, 3:00-4:00pm
We aim to inspire members to go to the gym and improve their nutritional habits, alongside giving them information on how a proper diet should be created. This info will consist of: macros, calorie intake, and the amount of cardio that should be done alongside it. On the lifting side, we will provide members with gym plans that will allow them to do proper workouts with correct form, to maximize muscle growth and strength. 
Lift Society    Mr. Johnson    hunter.johnson@palmbeachschools.org    8102    Tuesday    3:00pm-3:45pm    Students will distribute free trial gym memberships, develop individual workout plans, and share information regarding dieting and injury prevention.

Love Serving Autism
Sponsor: Florencia Soto
Room 4102
The goal is to break down barriers between special needs and neurotypical students

Math Club
Sponsor: Maura Sullivan
Portable 8 and 8-123
Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches
Explore math ideas/puzzles and provide peer tutoring for students

Mock Trial
Sponsor: Alicia Laufer
Room 4105
Tuesdays and Thursdays during both lunches
Mock trial team 

Model UN
Sponsor: Alicia Laufer
Room 4105
Days to be determined during lunch
Provide educational opportunities to the student body regarding UN days and compete in Model UN workshops and activities. 

National Art Honor Society
Sponsor: Ann Saakian
Room 4101
Twice per month after school
The purpose of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is to inspire and recognize students who have a strong interest in creativity and art. Numerous opportunities are offered to members throughout the year. In the past, students have earned hours by decorating school events, entering contests, designing posters , making banners or murals, and volunteering at local arts events.

No Place for Hate
Sponsor: Risa Della Rocca
Media Center
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.
No Place for Hate is an organization dedicated to promoting acceptance and inclusivity for all on our campus.

Pickle for a Cause
Sponsor: Alain Bazile
Room 1150
various Mondays at 3 p.m.
The purpose of the club will be to hold tournaments, each month, with a slight participation fee, which will all be donated to a different cause (which will vary per month). The courts we will be using are undecided, but we do have ones in mind that allow reservation. We will start with an introduction meeting shortly after club rush to provide members with social media information to keep updated on our events. 

Psychology Honor Society
Sponsor: Jessica Salzman
Room 1143
3rd Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Enhance high school students’ understanding and knowledge of the science of psychology, how psychology benefits society, and career opportunities available in psychology.

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
Sponsor: Nayyat Bogosyan
Roo 8147
Wednesdays during both lunches
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. 

River Buddies
Sponsor: Angela Donnino
Various places
Tuesday (2 per month ) during lunch
River Buddies provides friendships with mainstream students and students with disabilities.  We provide activities such as games, arts and crafts, music and movement, holiday themed activities, and social interactions that help students communicate/participate/engage with typical peers.

River Fishing
Sponsor: Ann Saakian
Room 4101
2 days per month after school
Joining a fishing club can significantly enhance your experience and broaden your fishing horizons. From sharing knowledge to fostering a sense of community, here’s why you should consider joining a fishing club. As a fishing club member, you are provided with the opportunity to participate in a variety of social and competitive events.

River Readers Book Club
Sponsor: Risa Della Rocca
Media Center
3rd Thursdays, 3-4 p.m.
River Readers is a student-run book club intended to encourage and support a love of reading and a sense of camaraderie among River students.

Rowdy as Heck (RAH)
Sponsor: Faith Collins and Laufer
Room 4102. 4109
Days and times to be determined.
Provide spirit at campus events!

Shark Cinema
Sponsor: Mr. Johnson
Room 8102
Fridays, 3:00-4:45 p.m.
Students will watch school appropriate films, discuss trivia about movies, and enjoy snacks at the end of the school week.

Stage Crew
Sponsor: Christina Anderson-Lauar
Theater
Monday, 3-4 p.m. (once a month)
To provide opportunities to students interested in the technical world of the theater.

Students Demand Action
Sponsor: Shelly Brewer
Room 3104
Tuesdays; once a month after school
Students Demand Action club is a chapter of the national association that works to end gun violence, especially in schools. Members raise awareness, promote gun safety, participate in local events, and organize events like community outreach to help make schools and communities safer.

Tabletop Gaming Club
Sponsor: Daniel Mooney
Room 4106
Monday, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
A club centered on playing and enjoying a variety of Table Top RPG games.

The National English Honor Society
Sponsor: Nicole Adamo
Room 8-113
executive board - bi-monthly; whole club - quarterly - days vary
executive board - 7th period; whole club - 3 p.m.
To cultivate a vibrant environment where high school students and teachers can immerse themselves in the invaluable experiences of promoting literacy and serving society, while honoring exceptional and diverse achievements in the English language arts and related subjects.

Thespians
Sponsor: Patrick Watkins
Theater
Mondays 3-4 p.m., Once a month

Trinkets of Hope
Sponsor: Keri Andres
Room 8105
Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.
Bringing body positivity and eating disorder awareness to SRHS students and sponsoring off campus psychiatric centers by creating trinkets. 

Ukrainian Club
Sponsor: Olena Sinko
Room 2115
Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 p.m.
The first and only Ukrainian Club in the Palm Beach County School District! We welcome all students, from beginners to native speakers, who want to learn and practice the Ukrainian language. Together, we explore literature, music, art, history, and traditions to preserve the stories and values of this rich heritage for future generations.

Welcome to America (WTA)
Sponsor: Sari Sheiner
Room 8-113
This club will volunteer to assist immigrants with completing paperwork, and practicing conversational skills in English.

Women in Politics
Sponsor: Nicole Adamo
Room 8-113
Thursdays during both lunches
Members do weekly activities such as a question of the day to foster community, a current event of the week to stay informed, and an activity relating to a theme of the month. Besides their weekly activities, the rest of the club time has varied from members doing policy debates to build perspective to exploring important female political figures. 

Women of Tomorrow
Sponsor: Suzy Riggle
College room
1st Thursday of each month during 2nd period
Women of Tomorrow is an organization that provides mentoring and scholarships to young women. 

YFG (Your Future is Golden)
Sponsor: Sari Sheiner
Room 8-113
This club is geared toward encouraging ESE/struggling students toward finding success. We will have past ESE student speakers who have done well, and meet up bi-monthly to just chat, provide support, and feed them ;-)

Youth in Government
Sponsor: Nicole Adamo
Room 8-113
Thursdays during lunch
Youth In Government is a national program of the Y that provides high school students with hands-on experience in democratic processes. Students will simulate a model government, and learn about policy-making, debate and civic engagement. Students will have the opportunity to attend state-level conferences where students can participate in mock legislative and judicial branches, propose and debate legislation, and interact with elected officials.