Students of Reno High School have a long established tradition of involvement in school organizations and with athletic teams. Each student is encouraged to participate in at least one extracurricular activity that reflects his/her interest.
AO is a club that encourages the brightest students at RHS to challenge themselves and compete against their peers in all academic areas in a friendly educational setting. Competitions include the semi-annual Knowledge Master, the annual Nevada Regional Science Bowl held in Las Vegas, and the County Academic Olympics competition. Reno High School has a long history of success in each of these competitions, most recently winning first place in the county AO competition and first place in the Nevada Regional Science Bowl for 2007. Practices take place Mondays at lunch in room R15. All students are welcome.
Amnesty International club is part of a larger organization committed to human rights. We write letters to help free political prisoners as well as fight for Women's Rights and fight against the death penalty. We meet on Thursdays at lunch in R-7. If you want to help change the world it can start with a letter!
Art Club is designed for students with an interest in the visual arts. Activities include visiting galleries and museums, making art, going to see films, talking with local professional artists, and organizing the Black Ivory Café (Reno High’s amazing talent show). Art Club meets every Thursday at lunch in IA3. Hope to see you there!
The Asian-Pacific Islanders Club studies different ethnic groups from around the world with a specific emphasis on the Pacific Rim. Students learn about the geography, cultures and traditions of various ethnic groups throughout the year. Students need not be of a certain ethnic group as all are welcome to join this club. The Asian-Pacific Islanders Club sponsors a special fundraiser for scholarships as well as co-sponsoring Reno High's Mini-Night of Nations along with the Spanish Club and Amnesty International. The Asian-Pacific Islanders Club meets in M-3 during lunch on Tuesdays.
The Bowling Team was created for students interested in bowling for recreation. Look for announcements or see SGM Camacho in M2.
Christian Club meets during lunch on Wednesday in room R12. Meetings are open to everyone and generally consist of praise, scripture, prayer, testimonials, and fellowship.
If you are mesmerized by the glitz and glamour of the theatrical world, please come and join us every Tuesday @ lunch. Students will be exposed to all facets of theater and have a hands on learning experience discovering the joys of how to produce a show. Students will also learn the technical and performing aspects of theater while preparing for several shows throughout the year. Drama club students are expected to participate in each show in one way or another. Dependability and a flexible schedule are extremely important.
One of the missions of our club is to engage students and empower them to be leaders and champions of environmental responsibility and overall sustainability. We meet every Wednesday at lunch in GB5 where we will plan activities centered in the community. Please join us!
Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. FBLA's National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer.
The GSA (Gay-Straight-Alliance-) is an open environment for kids from all walks of life. Through education, the GSA plans to unite gay and straight students of Reno High School and promote tolerance.
If you have an interest in Japanese Anime this club is for you. Look for announcements or see Ms. Spalka in room HI1 for meeting times and location.
Key Club is an international student-let organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Reno High's Key Club works in partnership with the Kiwanis of Reno. We meet every Thursday at lunch in GB5.
The Mirror is a collection of student writing and art work. Throughout the school year, our club encourages the student body to submit writing, art, and photography for contests and for possible entry in the magazine. The club meets to discuss what items will be selected for publication, to determine layout and design, and also to create fundraising activities. Meeting times & dates will be determined by the editors soon, so listen to the announcements & join us if you're interested!
The Mock Trial team is for students who are interested in speech and debate and the judicial system. Students involved with this team have a chance to work with real attorneys and judges. Tryouts are held in early October and competition is held in February. This team won State last year and had a chance to travel to Nationals.
Students are inducted into Honor Society in April of each year. In order to be eligible for National Honor Society, a student must be a Junior with at least a 3.7 weighted GPA in good standing. Students who are inducted into National Honor Society are expected to complete community service hours during the school year.
Ski and Snowboard Club is a great way to ski/snowboard at most of Tahoe's resorts at discounted rates. A great time had by all skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Look for announcements and posters when the snow starts falling! Think SNOW!
This club is for students who like to speak Spanish, would like to practice Spanish, and have an interest in Hispanic culture. All students are welcome, no matter if you are an experienced, native speaker of Spanish or a beginner. We will focus on various topics each week, like geography, food, culture, trips we've taken or would like to take, and current events. Meetings will be student-organized and run. Some information will be given in English, but every meeting will provide the opportunity to speak Spanish. Meetings will take place at lunch on a day to be announced in Room R6. A president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer will be elected at the second meeting. The Spanish Club will co-sponsor the Reno High's Mini-Night of Nations along with the Asian-Pacific Islanders' Club. Co-Advisors of the Spanish Club are Sra. Hartman and Sra Phillips.
Students First meets the first Wednesday of every month in room N8B. Students will learn about community offerings while enjoying a complimentary lunch. Students must RSVP with the advisors by Monday prior to each Wednesday meeting.
The primary goal of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution are to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s elementary and secondary students. What makes the program so successful is the design of its instructional program, including its innovative culminating activity. The culminating activity is a simulated congressional hearing in which students "testify" before a panel of judges. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles and have opportunities to evaluate, take, and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues.
Academic Olympics
Faculty Member: Mr. OchsAO is a club that encourages the brightest students at RHS to challenge themselves and compete against their peers in all academic areas in a friendly educational setting. Competitions include the semi-annual Knowledge Master, the annual Nevada Regional Science Bowl held in Las Vegas, and the County Academic Olympics competition. Reno High School has a long history of success in each of these competitions, most recently winning first place in the county AO competition and first place in the Nevada Regional Science Bowl for 2007. Practices take place Mondays at lunch in room R15. All students are welcome.
Amnesty International
Faculty Member: Ms. MalvinoAmnesty International club is part of a larger organization committed to human rights. We write letters to help free political prisoners as well as fight for Women's Rights and fight against the death penalty. We meet on Thursdays at lunch in R-7. If you want to help change the world it can start with a letter!
Art Club
Faculty Member: Ms. Gandolfo/Ms. MacfeeArt Club is designed for students with an interest in the visual arts. Activities include visiting galleries and museums, making art, going to see films, talking with local professional artists, and organizing the Black Ivory Café (Reno High’s amazing talent show). Art Club meets every Thursday at lunch in IA3. Hope to see you there!
Asian Pacific Islanders
Faculty Member: Ms. Rillon/SGM RillonThe Asian-Pacific Islanders Club studies different ethnic groups from around the world with a specific emphasis on the Pacific Rim. Students learn about the geography, cultures and traditions of various ethnic groups throughout the year. Students need not be of a certain ethnic group as all are welcome to join this club. The Asian-Pacific Islanders Club sponsors a special fundraiser for scholarships as well as co-sponsoring Reno High's Mini-Night of Nations along with the Spanish Club and Amnesty International. The Asian-Pacific Islanders Club meets in M-3 during lunch on Tuesdays.
Bowling Team
Faculty Member: SGM CamachoThe Bowling Team was created for students interested in bowling for recreation. Look for announcements or see SGM Camacho in M2.
Christian Club
Faculty Member: Mr. FryChristian Club meets during lunch on Wednesday in room R12. Meetings are open to everyone and generally consist of praise, scripture, prayer, testimonials, and fellowship.
Drama
Faculty Member: Ms. NeaceIf you are mesmerized by the glitz and glamour of the theatrical world, please come and join us every Tuesday @ lunch. Students will be exposed to all facets of theater and have a hands on learning experience discovering the joys of how to produce a show. Students will also learn the technical and performing aspects of theater while preparing for several shows throughout the year. Drama club students are expected to participate in each show in one way or another. Dependability and a flexible schedule are extremely important.
Environmental Club
Faculty Member: Ms. LucasOne of the missions of our club is to engage students and empower them to be leaders and champions of environmental responsibility and overall sustainability. We meet every Wednesday at lunch in GB5 where we will plan activities centered in the community. Please join us!
FBLA
Faculty Member: Mr. MacKay/Mr. MacalusoFuture Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. FBLA's National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer.
Gay-Straight Alliance
Faculty Member: Ms. WetzlerThe GSA (Gay-Straight-Alliance-) is an open environment for kids from all walks of life. Through education, the GSA plans to unite gay and straight students of Reno High School and promote tolerance.
Japanese Anime Club
Faculty Member: Ms. SpalkaIf you have an interest in Japanese Anime this club is for you. Look for announcements or see Ms. Spalka in room HI1 for meeting times and location.
Key Club
Faculty Member: Ms. LucasKey Club is an international student-let organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Reno High's Key Club works in partnership with the Kiwanis of Reno. We meet every Thursday at lunch in GB5.
Literary Magazine (Mirror)
Faculty Member: Ms. BriggsThe Mirror is a collection of student writing and art work. Throughout the school year, our club encourages the student body to submit writing, art, and photography for contests and for possible entry in the magazine. The club meets to discuss what items will be selected for publication, to determine layout and design, and also to create fundraising activities. Meeting times & dates will be determined by the editors soon, so listen to the announcements & join us if you're interested!
Mock Trial
Faculty Member: Ms. WetzlerThe Mock Trial team is for students who are interested in speech and debate and the judicial system. Students involved with this team have a chance to work with real attorneys and judges. Tryouts are held in early October and competition is held in February. This team won State last year and had a chance to travel to Nationals.
National Honor Society
Faculty Member: Mr. MacKay/Ms. Powers/Mr. ShodaStudents are inducted into Honor Society in April of each year. In order to be eligible for National Honor Society, a student must be a Junior with at least a 3.7 weighted GPA in good standing. Students who are inducted into National Honor Society are expected to complete community service hours during the school year.
Ski & Snowboard Club
Faculty Member: Mr. Mattick/Mr. WorthenSki and Snowboard Club is a great way to ski/snowboard at most of Tahoe's resorts at discounted rates. A great time had by all skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Look for announcements and posters when the snow starts falling! Think SNOW!
Spanish Club
Faculty Member: Sra. Hartman/ Sra. PhillipsThis club is for students who like to speak Spanish, would like to practice Spanish, and have an interest in Hispanic culture. All students are welcome, no matter if you are an experienced, native speaker of Spanish or a beginner. We will focus on various topics each week, like geography, food, culture, trips we've taken or would like to take, and current events. Meetings will be student-organized and run. Some information will be given in English, but every meeting will provide the opportunity to speak Spanish. Meetings will take place at lunch on a day to be announced in Room R6. A president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer will be elected at the second meeting. The Spanish Club will co-sponsor the Reno High's Mini-Night of Nations along with the Asian-Pacific Islanders' Club. Co-Advisors of the Spanish Club are Sra. Hartman and Sra Phillips.
Student Council
Student Council is designed to help students become leaders in the Reno High School Community. Members of Student Council plan and carry out school events for each of their individual classes throughout the year.- Freshman Class: Ms. Foster
- Sophomore Class: Ms. Stefonowicz
- Junior Class: Mr. Karlin/Ms. Fuller
- Senior Class: Mr. Ochs/Mr. Macaluso
- Student Body: Ms. Johnson
Students First
Faculty Member: Ms. Boog/Ms. LyonStudents First meets the first Wednesday of every month in room N8B. Students will learn about community offerings while enjoying a complimentary lunch. Students must RSVP with the advisors by Monday prior to each Wednesday meeting.
We the People
Faculty Member: Mr. ClarkThe primary goal of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution are to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s elementary and secondary students. What makes the program so successful is the design of its instructional program, including its innovative culminating activity. The culminating activity is a simulated congressional hearing in which students "testify" before a panel of judges. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles and have opportunities to evaluate, take, and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues.