Student Clubs and Organizations

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American Sign Language (ASL)

Did you know that ASL is the 3rd most common language in United States?  Join ASL to learn the language and become a part of our local growing community of ASL learners.  We hold fun events for members and join other groups in bigger events for the deaf community as well. 

For more information, contact Mrs. DeGraaf!

Meets every Mondays, 2:30 Room 117

Art Club

Do you love art?  Join us and further refine your skills, develop new techniques and build relationships with other artists within RA Long and the local community.  

For more information, contact Mrs. Baker!

Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 2:30 in Room 108

AVID Club is part of the AVID Program.  For more information, click here. 

Chinese Club

This fun group dives deeper into the beautiful Chinese and related Asian culture, heritage, identity and language. We strive to facilitate academic, social, and cultural interaction among students and faculty.

For more information, contact Mrs. Lavelle!

Meets every 1st & 3rd Thursday in Portable A.

Creative Club, Make It or Bake It

The Creative Club (Make It or Bake It) is all about exploring our crafty side and creating an environment for students to have a creative outlet. 

For more information, contact Mrs. Bergquist!

Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday, Room 114, 2:30 pm

Drama Club

Drama Club is a great way to get involved in the Dana Brown Mainstage theater productions.

In Drama Club, you will be able to work hands-on in every aspect of theater: acting, writing, set building, publicity and much more. Join Drama Club if you’re serious about theater, serious about having fun!

For more information, contact Mrs. Donahue.

Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 2:30 in the Auditorium.

FBLA

FBLA is the high school division of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions (FBLA Competitive Events), leadership development, and educational programs.

For more information, contact Mrs. Higgins!

Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 2:30 in Room 118.

FFA (Discovery HS)

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change.

For more information, contact Ms. Degg!

Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 2:30 at the Discovery Greenhouse.

French Club

French Club is designed to get people involved in French culture and activities.  It also provides students an opportunity to participate in activities that cannot be done in class.

For more information, contact Mr. Mason!

Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2:30 in Room 116.

GSA Club

The R.A. Long Gender and Sexuality Acceptance Club’s purpose is to provide a safe space and support group for people of all genders and sexualities.

For more information, contact Mrs. Martinez-Amores.

Meet every 1st and 3rd Monday, 2:30 - Room 208.

Games Club & D&D

GAMES CLUB 

Great social group for any student that loves table-top games and a fun competitive experience.  No requirements, just come with a mind to have fun!

D&D

Calling all Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts! Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. 

For more information, contact Mr. Field!

Meets on Wednesdays as possible, Room 209.

Hiking Club

Are you a cool person who wants to do cool things outdoors?  Do you like exploring nature and connecting with your peers outside of the school walls?  Then Hiking Club is for you!

For more information, contact Ms. Retterath.

Meet times TBD.

Honor Society

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.

Students are invited into NHS at the end of the Freshman academic year. 

For more information, contact Mrs. Baker!

HOSA

HOSA, officially known as HOSA-Future Health Professionals, is the career and technical student organization (CTSO) specifically dedicated to preparing students for careers in the Health Science career cluster.

For more information, contact Ms. Burleson.

Meets Thursdays, 2:30 in the STEM Lab

Key Club (Kiwanis)

The Key Club is a nationwide organization that works with the Kiwanis clubs in the immediate area and supports community involvement via fundraising and volunteering to help nonprofit organizations. Community service projects include helping senior citizens with yardwork, ringing bells for the Salvation Army, participating in Walk and Knock, collecting food for homeless, working with elementary schools, fundraising for Doernbecher, etc. Students may choose to do all or a few of these activities. They must earn 20 hours of community service for the whole year.

For more information, contact Mr. Hedge!

Meets Wednesdays, Room 205

Recycling Wednesdays (back hall)

Knowledge Bowl

Knowledge Bowl is a series of interdisciplinary academic competitions designed for students in grade 7-12. During the competitions, teams of four or five students compete in written and oral rounds by answering questions related to all areas of learning typical of secondary educational programs.

For more information, contact Mr. Field!

Meet time TBD, Room 209

Leadership

R.A. Long students have a variety of opportunities to learn and demonstrate leadership skills. Students are encouraged to explore their leadership potential and have their voices heard on campus. Clubs, student government, and ambassador programs provide Middle and Upper School students the chance to lead as productive members of the Longview community.

Entry to club is by application only. 

For more information, contact Mr. Donaldson.

Life Skills (Exploration)

The ‘Life Skills’ Program is a specialized placement for students with significant intellectual disabilities who need opportunities to develop functional academic skills; along with, skills that they will need in everyday life such as: self-care, vocational, functional reading and math, money management, self-advocacy, independence, and others.

Advisor - Mrs. Claggett

Lumberjack Chronicles

The Lumberjack Chronicles is all about spreading awareness to students about current local events. 

For more information, contact Mr. Fajardo!

Meets Mondays, Room 204, 2:30 pm

Math Club

The Purpose of Math Club is to develop students' level of Math skills and knowledge. This will be accomplished by using games, activities, and mock competitions. Students will cooperatively work to complete Logic and Math Puzzles.

For more information, contact Mrs. Volk.

Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 2:30 in Room 138.

Music Club

The Music Club is all about spending time together and learning how to make and record music!

For more information, contact Mrs. Grady !

Meets Thursdays, Room 207, 2:30 pm

ReAL Teens Read

Do you love reading and book? Join for an opportunity to find out about the new books in the library and talk about what they are reading!

For more information, contact Mrs. Kruse!

Science Club (SOC)

The RAL Science Club is all about spending time together exploring all things science!  We like to make messes, eat, and have fun.

For more information, contact Mrs. Gonzalez !

Meets Fridays, Room 130, 2:30 pm

Spanish Club

The purpose of the Spanish Club is to foster interest in the Hispanic culture and to provide an opportunity to speak Spanish in an informal setting and to learn more about the Hispanic world. ... All students with an interest in Spanish are welcome to join the Spanish Club and participate in its activities.

For more information, contact Mrs. Martinez-Amores!

Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 2:30 -  Room 208