Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Clubs and Organizations are an integral part of the Lumberjack and Lumberjill experience! They provide a meaningful extension of the school day under the supervision of faculty advisors. They enable students to explore areas in which they have a special interest, as well as discover new activities and ideas.
We offer a wide variety of Clubs here at R.A. Long, and the list continues to grow. This is a great way for students to get involved, make connections and get the most out of their high school experience.
Club Listing
Each club is uniquely designed to give students different and positive experiences. Scroll through the list below for a quick overview of the clubs offered here at RA Long.
AVID Club is part of the AVID Program. For more information, click here.
Summaries available below
American Sign Language (ASL)
Art Club
AVID/College Prep
Chinese Club
DECA
Drama Club
FBLA
FCCLA
FFA (Open to all students @ Discovery HS)
French Club
Games/D&D Club
GSA
Hiking Club
Honor Society
Key Club (through Kiwanis)
Knowledge Bowl
Leadership
Life Skills (Exploration Club)
Math Club
ReAL Teens Read
Science Club
Spanish Club
Sports Medicine Club
Have an idea for a club you don't see listed?
We would love to hear it! There are just a few steps that need to be completed first:
- Talk to a Faculty member(s) to be sure they would be willing to supervise the club
- Access and complete the New Club Request (see below).
- Submit the request form (via Google forms) to the ASB Office.
Once the form and all required documents are received, the club idea will be presented to the Student Governing Body for approval.
Click on the image below for the New Club Request Form
Club Summaries
Expand to read more about our Clubs!
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 2nd & 4th Wednesday in Room 138
Mary DeGraaf
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DECA
DECA is a career technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
DECA’s activities assist in the development of academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.
For more information, contact Mr. Higgins!
Meets Wednesdays in Room 118
Nick Higgins
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FCCLA
FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families. 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.
For more information, contact Mrs. Bergquist!
Meet times TBD in Room 114.
Andrea Bergquist
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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.
Paul Field
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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!
Jayleen Baker
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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
Paul Field
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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 Mr. Arn.
Meets Thursdays in Portable B.
Billy Arn
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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!
Meet time TBD, room 208
Alex Martinez-Amores
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 Wednesdays in Room 108
Jayleen Baker
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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 as needed (to be communicated to members)
Susan Donahue
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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!
Audra Degg
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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 times TBD.
Alex Martinez-Amores
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Sports Medicine Club
Sports Medicine is a program meant to teach students the basic skills of athletic training. The goal of the student trainers that participate in the Sports Med program is to develop training skills in order to assist athletes and prevent injuries.
For more information, contact Mr. Ruiz and/or Mr. Hooper.
Meets Thursdays, Room 109B.
Dan Ruiz
Mike Hooper
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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.
Josh Donaldson
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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!
Jodi Kruse
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 Room 116.
Maria Lavelle
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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 Wednesdays in Room 118
Tamra Higgins
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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!
Meet times TBD, Room 117.
August Mason
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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.
Tami Retterath
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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 112
Recycling Wednesdays (back hall)
David Hedge
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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
Kerrie Claggett
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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 Ms. Burleson!
Meets Wednesdays, Room 130, 2:30 pm