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The Arts

  • This program will teach students to play the violin. It is intended for beginning students.

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  • Art Club gives students the chance to explore a variety of artistic mediums, from painting and drawing to mixed media and pottery. Students will experiment, create, and build confidence through hands-on projects.

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    • Grades 7-12

    • Meets every other Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm

    • Start Date: September 10, 2026.

    • Fee: $75

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Burns

  • 9th - 12th graders are invited to audition for our fall play, Stage Fright. Stage Fright consists of three one-act plays. Auditions will be held August 25 & 26, more information will be posted in the music hallway.

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    • Grades 9-12

    • Rehearsals Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 3:30-5:30pm

    • Performances October 23 & 24

    • Fee: $150

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Binder

  • The Fine Arts Crew builds sets for the fine arts productions, manages set changes, and generally assists Mr. Binder with production needs. The Fine Arts Crew also assists with Music Departments shows. 

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  • Grace Notes is an after-school elementary choir directed by Mrs. Nichols. It is open to students in grades 2-4 who love to sing! A simple audition is required.

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    • Grades 2-4

    • Meets Mondays, 3:30-4:20pm

    • Fee: $50 (do not pay until you receive your invitation to join)

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Nichols

  • Jazz Band is an audition ensemble made up of strong high school instrumental music students who are academically eligible. This group meets to play and rehearse music from the jazz repertoire. This group will be featured at the Winter and Spring concerts in December and April. Players must be organized, self-motivated to practice at home, and have strong sight reading and rhythm skills on their particular instrument. Players will also have opportunities to play solos (either written or improvised). Players do not need to already have an understanding of jazz technique in order to participate, although being familiar with what jazz music SOUNDS like will be helpful. Students must be enrolled in an instrumental music class or signed up for a performance credit with these classes in order to participate.

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    • Grades 9-12

    • Meets Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm

    • No Fee

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Walz

  • The Jazz Choir Club is an advanced, mixed vocal ensemble specializing in vocal jazz and contemporary vocal music. The club performs with the other RCS choirs at their concerts. The club meets during 2nd lunch and Chambers once a week. Audition required. This ensemble is only available to students already enrolled in the High School Choir. If this requirement does not work with your schedule, contact the club instructor, Mr. Macy.

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    • Grades 9-12

    • Meets Mondays during Tutorial & Fridays, 12:50-1:20pm

    • Fee: $30

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Macy

  • 5th - 8th graders are invited to audition for our middle school musical, Singing in the Rain Jr. Auditions will be held September 2 & 3, more information will be posted in the music hallway.

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    • Grades 6-8

    • Rehearsals Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 3:30-5:30pm

    • Performances November 19-21

    • Fee: $150

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Binder

  • 7th - 12th graders are invited to audition for our spring musical, Little Women. Auditions will be held December 8 & 9, more information will be posted in the music hallway.

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    • Grades 7-12

    • Rehearsals Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 3:30-5:30pm

    • Performances April 15-17

    • Fee: $150

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Binder

STEM

  • ChessMates is a fully instructional club that takes place weekly. ChessMates sends chess coaches to give a lesson and then allow players to play matches with peers with their support and guidance as needed. There are two groups split by grade, K-2 and 3-6.

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  • Upper school students participate in First Tech Challenge and learn to think like engineers. Teams will design, build, and code robots to accomplish tasks and compete against other teams.

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    • Grades 7-12

    • Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm

    • Fee: $100

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Rewerts

  • Ridgeview's High School Science Bowl club involves weekly practices in preparation for the DOE National Science Bowl® competition. The Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.

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    • Grades 9-12

    • Meets Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm - beginning on September 8th

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Bodak & Mrs. Hulpke

  • Students in 4-6 grades participate in a Lego Challenge on November 1st. This is an introduction to thinking like an engineer.

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  • Open to students in grades 6-8, this club is a fun and engaging opportunity to sharpen your problem-solving skills, build confidence in mathematics, and compete in exciting local and national math contests (MathCounts, AMC and MOEMS). Whether you're already a math enthusiast or simply curious about challenging yourself, you'll work with friends, learn creative strategies, and discover that math is much more than what you see in the classroom.

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    • Grades 6-8

    • Meets Thursdays from 3:30-4:40pm in Room 241

    • Fee: $15

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Lane

  • Ridgeview's Middle School Science Bowl club involves weekly practices in preparation for the National Science Bowl® competition. The Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.

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    • Grades 6-8

    • Meets Mondays from 3:40-4:40pm in room 204

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Hayhurst

  • The PhysicsBowl Contest is an international high school competition. School teams compete regionally with other school teams. Starts September 9th!

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    • Grades 8-12

    • Wednesdays, 3:30-4:40 in room 202

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Hulpke

  • A new STEM club for elementary students!

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    • Grades K-5

    • Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm in room 118

    • Cost:

      • $99 for any one offering (ex. Sciencepalooza)

      • $270 All Three Fall Classes (Sciencepalooza, Secrets of Ancient Egypt, and Science Escape Room)

      • $270 All Three Spring Classes (Pop, Bang, Fizz, Wild about Weather, and Super Sonic Sound Lab)

      • $499 All Six Class Series

    • Club Sponsor: Miss Turner & Miss Elliott

    • Register online at: https://sciencematters.site/northern_colorado/ridgeview/

Other Ridgeview Clubs

  • Explore the Ancient World through engaging topics and hands-on projects! Students will dive into the food, politics, religion, warfare, art, and daily life of ancient civilizations while bringing what they learn to life through projects and activities.

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    • Grades 6-12

    • 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 3:30-4:45, in room 247

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsors: Dr. Brown

  • Climbing Club helps students build strength, technique, and confidence through bouldering. Bouldering is a discipline of climbing short (8-15 feet) “problems”. Students in Grades 7–12 will learn movement, footwork, problem-solving, safety, and climbing technique while progressing from the basics to more advanced skills. No experience or equipment is needed!

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  • Craft-A-Change combines creativity, entrepreneurship, and service. Students will meet weekly to design and create handmade crafts to sell at bi-monthly sales. Together, students will choose a nonprofit organization to support and donate their proceeds to a cause that matters to them.

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  • Students will submit poems, short stories, or chapters. We will read and discuss these submissions as a group. This club will emphasize appreciation and encouragement.

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    • Grades 7-12

    • Meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 3:30-4:30pm

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Dr. McMahon

  • Cross Stitch Club will meet on Wednesdays from 3:40-4:40. We welcome all levels from beginner to advanced to join!

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    • Grades 4-8

    • Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 3:40-4:40pm

    • Start Date: September 16, 2026

    • Fee: $15

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Stephens

  • Come learn biblical Hebrew in a fun and supportive environment! This club starts on October 21st.

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    • Grades 6-12

    • Meets Mondays from 3:30-4:45, in room 247

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsors: Dr. Brown

  • Hoplite Helpers is a student led organization for students in 7th & 8th grades. Involved members learn to build character and leadership skills through community service.

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    • Grades 7 & 8

    • Meets Fridays from 12:55 - 1:15

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Mahindroo

  • Key Club is a student led organization for students in grades 9-12. Involved members learn to build character and leadership skills through community service.

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    • Grades 9-12

    • Meetings TBA

    • Fee: $17

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Moore

  • Students will learn about firearm safety and the fundamentals of shooting. Applications are due at the front office by September 15th. Download the Application

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  • Mock Trial is a student court-room drama for students. There are elements of argumentation, acting, forensic oratory, and sleuthing.

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    • Grades 9-12

    • Meets Mondays from 3:30-5:30pm and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm

    • Fee: $100

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Ayers

  • Creative writing club for 4th-6th graders. Each meeting will have time for writing and sharing one's work with a positive and supportive audience.

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    • Grades 4-6

    • Meets Wednesdays from 3:45-4:30pm

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Fisher

  • Historical wargaming involves reenacting battles, campaigns, and even entire wars from the past in the format of a board game.  These games can exactly replicate the conditions of conflict (terrain, armies with their strengths and weaknesses, economic and political conditions) of actual battles as well as present opportunities for playing out “what-if” scenarios – changing history! The RCS Wargaming Club will explore both reenacting an actual conflict (such as battles like Gettysburg or Waterloo and many, many others) as well as the possible scenarios that did not actually occur (like the Cold War turning hot in Europe or the German invasion of Britian in 1940). 

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    • Grades 8-12

    • Meets Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mr. Herndon

  • Upper school students that join this club will provide tutoring for elementary students in math, Riggs, and composition.  Any student wanting to tutor will need to attend training sessions in both math and Riggs.

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    • Grades 7-12

    • Meets Tuesday & Wednesday, 3:15-3:45pm

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Jhones

  • An interactive club where students are introduced to French through songs, movement, coloring, and multimedia activities, supporting early vocabulary development and listening skills in a relaxed environment.

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    • Grades K-3

    • Meets Wednesdays, 3:30-4:15pm

    • Start Date: September 9, 2026

    • Fee: none

    • Club Sponsor: Mrs. Kjar