Clubs

Academic Decathalon is a track meet for your mind.  We compete in ten areas of study over one theme.  We have been to the state championship four years in a row.

Sponsors: Don Counts & Amy Husk

• DonCounts@misdmail.org
• AmyHusk@misdmail.org

Academic Decathlon meets as a class during the school day.

Sponsor:  Debra Alsip

• debralsip@misdmail.org

Art Club is a creative time after school to have fun and build community. 

Sponsor: 

Sponsor: Patricia Becht

• PatriciaBecht@misdmail.org

Meetings are on Tuesday's in the library at 3:00 p.m.  All students are welcome to attend.

The Black Student Union meets every Thursday in room 218 from 3:00 - 3:45 pm.

Sponsor:  Jordan Brimberry

• jordanbrimberry@misdmail.org

The Bowling team follows UIL rules and competes in district matches from November through February.

Sponsor: Donna Davis

If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Donna Davis at DonnaDavis@misdmail.org in room E-109. 

Practices start Thursday, October 3rd and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:00 pm at the International Training and Research Center located in Arlington at 621 Six Flags Dr.  

Sponsor:  Chamillia Hervey

• chamilliahervey@misdmail.org

Sponsor:  Don Counts

• doncounts@misdmail.org

The Chess Club will meet on Wednesday's after school in Room A-208.

Sponsor:  Casey Crow

• caseycrow@misdmail.org

The International Thespian Society is dedicated to the advancement of both theatre students and enthusiasts at Lake Ridge High School.  The LRHS thespians attend plays and musicals, work in the community, and keep track of performances they attend to maintain their eligibility requirements.

Sponsors: Cara Cook & Jill Baker

• CaraCook@misdmail.org
• JillBaker@misdmail.org

The Thespian Troupe is a Theater Arts based club that meets the first Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in room E-120.

The D&D Club is all about fostering positive interactions, friendships, and relationships between students while playing one of the most famed games in the world.  Students will have to work together to solve problems and work out challenging scenarios while having fun.

Sponsor:  Matthew Gartman

• matthewgartman@misdmail.org

DND will meet in Room A-243 after school on Wednesday's from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.

If you are looking for a Bible study community, come join the Eagles in Christ every Monday in room A-122 from 3:05 - 3:40 pm.

Sponsor:  Taneka Brown

• tanekabrown@misdmail.org

Sponsors: Courtney Fox & Marie Lamkin

• CourtneyFox@misdmail.org
• MarieLamkin@misdmail.org

The Environmental/Recycling Club meets once a month on Mondays in Room A-359 from 3:00 - 3:45.

The next meeting is Monday, November 18th.

Sponsor: Michael Smith

• michaelsmith1@misdmail.org

FCA meets on Monday's during Advisory in the Lake Ridge Theater.  Make sure you scan the QR code for attendance purposes.

Sponsor:  Aubrea Davis

• aubreadavis@misdmail.org

Sponsor:  David Sparks

• davidsparks@misdmail.org

The Gay Straight Alliance is a club for students who identify as LGBT+ and their allies that was created to allow a safe space for discussion of topics relating to LGBT+ culture.

Sponsors: Debra Alsip

• DebraAlsip@misdmai.org

GSA meets every other Monday in Room A-228.

Girl Up is a by girls, for girls movement in which we aim to achieve gender equality by educating our communities and empowering those around us to take action so that every girl can reach her full potential.  

Sponsor:  Erica Williams

• EricaWilliams@misdmail.org

Girl Up meets on the 1st and 2nd Monday of the month after school from 3:00 - 3:45 pm in Room A-128.  See Instagram info here.

The Hope Squad program functions as a peer support team.  The goal is to increase inclusion and connectedness in schools by teaching students how to provide friendship, encouragement, and support for students who may be bullied or feel isolated.

Sponsors:  Niria Garcia & Charlie Martin

• NiriaGarcia@misdmail.org
• CharlesMartin@misdmail.org

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Key Club is one of the oldest international student-led organizations that provides its members with opportunities to volunteer, contribute to our community, build character, and develop leadership.  In 2019, the LRHS Key Club was ranked #20 out of over 150 clubs in the Texas-Oklahoma district, receiving recognition for their outstanding service to their home, school, and community.

Sponsors: Tiffany Neelley 

• tiffanyneelley@misdmail.org

Meetings are every other Wednesday from 3:00 - 3:30 pm in the library.

Keep up to date with all our events and opportunities on our website: http://lakeridgekeyclub.wixsite.com/lrkc

Leaders in Training is a peer mentorship club that is centered on building relationships within the student body.

Sponsor:  Linn Thatcher, PhD

• LinnThatcher@misdmail.org

Leaders in Training meets monthly on Tuesdays after school in A-251.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

Sponsor:  Patricia Becht

• PatriciaBecht@misdmail.org

Eligibility is determined by a minimum cumulative GPA of 97.0. Those eligible are invited to apply to be part of the National Honor Society. 

Members stay updated through our website.

http://lrnhs.weebly.com

Meetings are held on Wednesday's, at 3:00 p.m. in the library. 

Students meet to discuss various senior class events in E-100.  The prom committee meets to plan prom.

Sponsors:  Hannah Stinson

• Hannahstinson@misdmail.org

Sophomores - order your class shirt by Friday, September 6th.  

Students can join the Sophomore Class Remind by texting @LR2027 to 81010.

Sponsor:  Kristi Canon

• kristincanon@misdmail.org

Parents can join the "Parents of Lake Ridge High School Class of 2027" on Facebook.

Debate covers a variety of styles of public speaking and formal debate, and stresses a team atmosphere.

Sponsor: Beth Simmonds

• BethSimmonds@misdmail.org

The Speech and Debate team meets as a class during the school day.

Dynasty and Distinguished Gentlemen Step Teams

Sponsor: Aricai Berry

•  AricaiBerry@misdmail.org

The Step Teams practice on Monday - Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and Room E-147.

Sponsor: Hannah Stinson 

• hannahstinson@misdmail.org

Student Council meets as a class during the school day.

Are you a fan of board games, trading card games, or war gaming?  Come join us in the library every Monday afternoon from 3:00 - 6:00 pm.  Whether you're a seasoned played or just getting started, there's a place for you at our table.

Bring your favorite games or discover new ones with fellow enthusiasts.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsor:  Cody Fults

• codyfults@misdmail.org

The purpose of Youth and Government is to prepare a select group of young people for moral and political leadership in the American democratic process by providing guidance, training, and experience in the theory and practice of determining public policy on the state level.  It is called a "laboratory in citizenship and government."

Sponsor:  Matthew Respondek

• matthewrespondek@misdmail.org

Texas Youth and Government will meet in Room A-227 on Friday's at 3:00 pm.

Sponsor:  Heather Thompson

• heatherthompson@misdmail.org

Here are the events:

• Calculator Applications
• Current Issues and Events
• Debate
• Journalism
• Literary Criticism/Ready Writing
• Number Sense/Math
• Poetry and Prose Interpretation
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spelling and Vocabulary

UIL Current Events is a competitive team wherein students utilize their knowledge of current events to compete against high schools around our state.  The LRHS Current Events team won the 5A State competition in 2016, and we are eager to make a comeback!  

Sponsor: Matthew Respondek

• matthewrespondek@misdmail.org

UIL Current Events meets 

The Math, Calculator, and Number Sense teams compete in the UIL Academic competitions against other schools in their math knowledge.

Sponsor: Daniel Ray & Don Counts

• DanielRay@misdmail.org
• DonCounts@misdmail.org

UIL Math and Calculator Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in room A-208.

Sponsor: 

UIL Science at Lake Ridge has been district champs for five years in a row!  Competing in this activity looks great on college applications.

Sponsor: Dr. Linn Thatcher

• LinnThatcher@misdmail.org

UIL Science Club meets every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in room A-251.

UIL Social Studies has a new theme every year.  We study books, primary resources, and general knowledge, and then see where we stand with similar teams all around the state.  We won 5th place at the state championship in 2019! 

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The UIL Spelling and Vocabulary contest promotes vocabulary development as well as precise and effective use of words.

Sponsor:  Kendra Ross

• kendraross@misdmail.org

UIL Spelling will meet every other Wednesday at 3:15 pm in Room A-329 beginning September 13th, 2023.

The Yearbook Club creates a national award-winning book documenting all things Lake Ridge.  You can learn skills in graphic design, photography, journalism, Adobe PhotoShop & Indesign, business and marketing, leadership, communication, project management, and more!  Students must currently be enrolled in photojournalism 2/3 or yearbook 1/2/3.

Sponsor: Kristi Canon

KristinCanon@misdmail.org

The Yearbook Club meets during class and work nights are posted in the staff contract on the yearbook website.

See this video for more information about the theater department

• Sponsors - Sharon Hallmark and Holly Henao

SharonHallmark@misdmail.org

HollyHenao@misdmail.org