Clubs & Organizations

Academic Clubs

Academic Decathlon

Sponsors

Purpose

The United States Academic Decathlon is a ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. Our mission is to promote learning and academic excellence among students of varying achievement levels by developing and providing multidisciplinary academic competitions using Academic Decathlon curricula. Our vision is to provide all students the opportunity to excel academically through team competition.

There are six multiple-choice exams one in each of the following subject areas: Economics, Literature, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Art and Music. The Super Quiz event is an oral relay over all subjects. Students will also take an essay exam based on the assigned literature and theme content of materials provided for the Texas Academic Decathlon. In addition, there is a prepared speech, impromptu, and interview portion of the academic competition.

Academic Octahlon

Sponsors

Jacka Brandler

Purpose

The United States Octathlon competition an eight-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. This competition is for ninth and tenth-grade students. Our mission is to promote learning and academic excellence among students of varying achievement levels by developing and providing multidisciplinary academic competitions using Academic Decathlon curricula. Our vision is to provide all students the opportunity to excel academically through team competition.

There are six multiple-choice exams one in each of the following subject areas: economics, literature, mathematics, social science, science, art and music. The Super Quiz event is an oral relay over all subjects. Students will also take an essay exam based on the assigned literature and theme content of materials provided for the Texas Academic Decathlon.

AVID

Sponsor

Jane Laws

Purpose

Our goal is to create a growing college culture and any one is welcome to attend our meetings. We attend scholarship and resume workshops where we learn how to fund our college education and careers. As a group we participate in team building activities and socials

Meetings

See Dr. Laws in room 2130 for more information and meeting dates.

NHS

Sponsors

Amy Scott

Angie Green

Purpose

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students at Rowlett High School.

Membership

Candidates are eligible at the beginning of their junior year if they have an unweighted or weighted GPA of 3.5 or better. Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, and character and invited to join.

Announcements

Check the NHS wall outside of room 2240 & the NHS Canvas page for information about the upcoming events eligible for earning community service hours.

Meeting times

Meetings will take place on designated Wednesdays, in the RHS library, after school and before school on the following Thursday.

National Honor Society

NSHS

Sponsors

Elizabeth Grieb

Purpose

NSHS is a society for recognizing high achieving high school students in the Spanish language and promoting the continued interest in Spanish culture and studies. NSHS also works to help our school and our community through various service projects.

Membership

Acceptance into National Spanish Honor Society is by invitation only. Students must be a 10th, 11th or 12 grade student who has an overall GPA of 3.5 and is enrolled in Spanish III.

Announcements

For announcements, please check the NSHS Google Classroom or follow the RHS NSHS twitter account: @Rowlett_NSHS1

Meeting times

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 2:55 p.m. with a makeup meeting the first Wednesday of every month at 6:50 a.m. in Senora York's room, 2248.

Career Focused Clubs

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Sponsors

Sam Grafford - Room 1112

Purpose

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Dues are required to be a member. Deadline to sign up and pay is October 12th.

Click here for the membership form.

Meetings

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month in Room 1112.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Sponsors

Wanda Amyx
Lisa Wortham

Purpose

FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family & Consumer Sciences Education in public and private school through grade 12. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Today over 227,000 members are active in a network of associations in 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life -- planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal communication -- necessary in the home and workplace. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential, college readiness, and community Involvement. It also helps students to broaden their skills necessary for home, school, and today's workplace careers. Members also have access to scholarship opportunities within the FCCLA organization.

Applications to join

Officer applications can be downloaded here.
Membership applications can be downloaded here.

Meetings

Meetings are typically the third Tuesday of the month after school in Room 1103.

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Sponsors

Erica Hunt

Felix Gooding

Purpose

The purpose of the FFA organization is to help students make school-to-career connections, develop career skills, develop premier leadership skills, prepare for responsible citizenship, earn recognition and build self-confidence.

All students in agriculture classes are eligible to participate in the FFA. FFA members are not required to raise animals.

What opportunities does the FFA provide?

Competitive teams in both leadership and career skills
Complete and earn 30-hour OSHA card in Principles
Raising and showing animal projects – such as rabbits, chickens, goats, sheep, pigs, and cattle.
Awards, grants, and scholarships
Travel – students can attend leadership camps at the state or national level. Students can also participate in agricultural based field trips to get some hands-on experience
Local engagement and community service
Friendship – students plan fun activities to do together

FFA mission statement

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. To accomplish its mission, FFA develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.

Agricultural science courses

Animal science plan

Student Goal - Vet Assistant Certification

Freshman year – Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Sophomore year – One year of animal science courses. Choose either of these two options:
- Small Animal Management (Pets) / Equine (horses) - each a one semester class
- Livestock Production (cattle, pigs, sheep, etc.) - full year class
Junior year – Veterinary Medical Applications 1*
Senior year – Veterinary Medical Applications 2 (practicum)*

* Entrance into the practicum class will be based on an application process.

Basic agriculture plan

Student Goal – Variety of Ag Science courses

Freshman year – Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Sophomore year – Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Junior/Senior Year – Choose any of the above animal science courses.
FFA Members - Professional Standards of Agribusiness

Rowlett FFA (est. 2015)

Rowlett High School expanded the course offerings in the 2019-2020 school year to include Agricultural Science classes. With this expansion we were also able to start an FFA chapter. In the first year of existence, the Rowlett FFA participated in Leadership Development Events, Career Development Events, the GISD Livestock Show, community service, and various leadership activities from the chapter all the way to the state level. Our students learned how to plan and implement many activities

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Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Sponsors

Whitney Egan

Devon Bailey

Purpose

The purpose of the HOSA organization is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

Announcements

For announcements, please follow RHS HOSA's twitter account: @RowlettHOSA

Meeting times

Meetings are typically once a month, on Wednesdays after school (2:50pm) in Room 1124.

Technology Student Association

Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)

Sponsor

Anne Stathis

Purpose

The Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) is an organization to allow any student interested in becoming a teacher to explore the teaching profession. Students who join TAFE, participate in service projects, community activities, and participate in regional, state, and national competitions.

Meetings

Meetings begin during our FTI class and extend after school as needed.

Hobby Clubs and Social Clubs

Animal Rescue

Sponsor

Erika Chairez

Purpose

The purpose of the Animal Rescue Crew at Rowlett High School is to promote wildlife conservation and exotic animal education.

Announcements

For announcements and additional information, check with Ms. Chairez in room 1164.

Meetings

Meetings will take place every day before and after school for Animal Crew duties in room 1164. Animal Crew members may volunteer their time at their disposal.

Art

Black Student Alliance

Sponsors

Dr. Joe Bradshaw

Purpose

The purpose of our organization is to unite those of African heritage and support our fellow African brother and sisters and celebrate our culture.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote diversity and awareness of African culture to students across campus and our communities.

Announcements

For announcements, please join the the ASO Google Classroom and check the RHS video announcements.

Meetings

Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month.

See Dr. Bradshaw in room 2120 for more information and meeting dates.

Bowling

Sponsor

Cynthia Witkowicz

Tryouts

Tryouts will take place in early October at AMF Garland (exact date and time TBD). There is a tryout fee of $15 that must be paid and brought to the bowling alley with all required forms (code of conduct and information sheet). To be considered for the team, we will take the average of 6 games. Students will know by the end of tryouts if they have made the team.

Member dues

Each team member will pay a season fee of $150 (paid to AMF Garland by Nov. 1st) and $10 sanction fee paid to the bowling district coordinator. This fee includes required bowling fees for our district. Students will still need to purchase a team shirt that is required for particitpation (cost TBD).

Meetings

Practice takes place every Monday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the AMF Garland. The season runs from October through March.

Chess & Board Game Club

Sponsor

Erik Goen

Purpose

The purpose of this organization is to provide a time and location for students to socialize and learn to play a variety of board games, including, but not limited to...... Chess, Settlers of Catan, Backgammon, Exploding Kittens, Munchkin, Blockus, and more!

Meetings

Meetings will take place every Tuesday after school from 2.50pm-5.00pm in Mr. Goen's room, 1267. Anyone is welcome to join; there are no requirements.

Cover to Cover

Sponsors

Angie Green

Melissa Huffman

Jared Compton

Purpose

Our mission is to develop and celebrate a lifelong love of reading by providing students and staff with the opportunity to read, discuss and interact with books in a variety of genres. Each meeting will focus on a specific genre chosen by the group.

Meetings

Meetings will be held Thurdays before school in the library, starting at 6:45am and finishing with the bell to go to first period. Check the Library Canvas page or the Library Kiosk for monthly meeting dates.

DnD Game Club

Sponsor

Erik Goen

Purpose

The purpose of this organization is to provide a time and location for students to socialize, stretch their imaginations and play the interactive RPG Dungeons & Dragons.

Meetings

Meetings will take place every Friday after school from 2.50pm-5.00pm in Mr. Goen's room, 1267. Anyone is welcome to join; there are no requirements. Dice and player guidebooks will be provided.

FCA

Sponsors

Brooke Bowers

Purpose

Our vision is "to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.” FCA's mission is "to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.” The core values of FCA are integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence.

Announcements

Meetings

Every Wednesday, before school from 6:50 - 7:20am in the auditorium.

FCA Volunteers at Cornerstone Kitchen

GAPP

GSA

Sponsor

Brittany Spears

Purpose

GSA clubs, or GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities.

Mission

The mission of the RHS GSA is to create a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. To accomplish this mission, RHS GSA holds meetings that offer support and guidance for students in order to promote better understanding and foster respect within the school environment.

Meetings

Meetings are every other Thursday in Room 2266. For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Spears.

Rotary Interact

Sponsor

Craig Vitosh

Purpose

Interact club brings together young people, in all secondary grade levels, to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of service above self. Student are able to connect with leaders in our community and around the world to:

Take action to make a difference in your school & community
Discover new cultures and promote international understanding
Become a leader in your school and community
Have fun and make new friends from around the world

Meetings

Meetings are every other Tuesday beginning at 2:55 pm until 3:45 pm. The meetings will be in room 1111.

Student Council

Sponsors

Andrea Moreland

Purpose

The purpose of Student Council is to promote each individual at Rowlett High School, promote favorable student-faculty relations, provide a forum for student opinions, promote thoughtful respect for law and order and the general welfare of the school and community, carry on an effective program of service to the school and surrounding community, inspire leadership abilities in the school student body and to create and maintain school interest, spirit and loyalty. .

Announcements

For announcements, please follow RHS StuCo's twitter account: @lettstuco

Meeting times

Student Council meetings are once a month before and after school on Tuesdays, in the library.

Please see Student Council page under "Activities" for meeting dates.

You do NOT have to attend BOTH meetings each month.

Choose the meeting (afternoon or morning) that works best with your schedule. Be sure to sign in at the meetings you attend, and be sure to pick up the Points Sheet Calendar for the month.

Monthly committee meetings and workdays will be announced each month. Remember to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @lettstuco.

Spirit Clubs

Cheer

The Rowlett High School Cheer Program strives to promote and spread school pride throughout the year. As ambassadors, cheerleaders should be model students, both in and out of the classroom. The RHS cheer program provides our young adults a learning environment, both physically and philosophically, that fosters their growth as students, citizens, and individuals through opportunity, accountability, and encouragement.

Coaches

Varsity - Amber Nichols

Junior Varsity - Brittany Spears

Freshmen - Erica Banks

Drill Team

The Silver Rhythm Dancers were founded in 1996 and many of the original traditions still stand today. The SRDs perform locally at varsity football games, varsity basketball games, at GISD elementary and middle schools, and at community events. They have also performed all over the state of Texas. Each year, our season concludes at our annual Silver Rhythm Revue held in April.

For more information or to request a performance, please email us or check out our website.

Iron Eagles

Sponsor

Kerry Keith

Purpose

The purpose of the Iron Eagles is to promote Rowlett High School athletics and other RHS events, to encourage good sportsmanship and develop team unity, and to develop and enhance a sense of pride and tradition within the student body.

Announcements

Iron Eagle Tryouts occur during 2nd semester. If you are interested in being the school mascot you can email Mr. Keith for more information. Iron Eagles and the mascot are open to ONLY Juniors and Seniors. No Freshman or Sophomores.