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.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an educational program that teaches high school students academic skills to help them succeed in rigorous courses and prepare them for a four-year college or university.

• For questions about AVID, contact Shannon Eddins

The Bowling Club competes in the Arlington-Mansfield District of the Texas High School Bowling Club. Experience is not necessary to join.  Starting Sept. 29th, the club will practice on Mondays at 5 pm at the International Training & Research Center, 621 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011.

• For more information, contact Donna Davis

The Business Professionals of America theme for 2025-2026 is "Amplify Your Impact."  Join Business Professionals of America as we celebrate 60 years of positively impacting students nationally, internationally, and the first year as the Lake Ridge Business Professionals of America.

BPA will meet on Thursday, September 25th in room A-153 at 3:15 pm.

For more information, contact Ketra Davenport-King.

Whether you're a beginner or advanced player, the Lake Ridge Chess Club is a great place to sharpen your skills through games, puzzles, and lessons.  Connect with fellow chess players and enjoy the game in a supportive environment.  Meetings are after school on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 - 4:15 pm in room A-227.

For more information, contact Joshua Ratsch.

Eagles in Christ meets every Thursday in room A122 right after school 3:05-3:50pm. As a group we encourage one another by reading the Bible, discussing it and praying for each other. 

• For more information, contact Taneka Brown

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.

• For more information contact Kayla Trewitt or Charlie Martin

Students can join the Junior 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.

Key Club is the largest student-led, volunteer-based organization internationally.  We are based on leadership, inclusivity, caring, and character building.  We aim to serve the community as much as we possibly can. 

Key Club meets every other Wednesday in the library at 3:00 pm.

• For more information, contact Jordan Perez or Julian Rivera

The MedLife student group at Lake Ridge High School empowers students to learn about healthcare, community service, and global health equity.  Its mission is to inspire future leaders in medicine by engaging in volunteer work, educational opportunities, and fundraising for underserved communities.  Through service and learning, members build compassion, leadership, and a commitment to improving lives locally and globally.

MedLife meets every other Monday in Room A-238 from 3:00 - 3:40 pm.

For more information, contact Ryan White.

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.

• For more information, contact Renne White or Angelica Rocha

NHS Induction is moving to the fall semester in 2025.  Juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 97.0 or higher will receive invitations to apply by early September via student email.  There will no longer be a spring Induction.

Members stay updated through our website.

http://lrnhs.weebly.com

Meetings will be held on the following dates 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

Spanish Honor Society is a cultural organization sponsored by AATSP, the American Association for Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.   It is available to high achieving students of Spanish and heritage Spanish speakers.  As members, students:

• participate in volunteer activities at school and in the community
• organize cultural events and fundraisers
• gain access to scholarships and prizes through competition at the national level

The Spanish Honor Society meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in Room A-130 at 3:00 pm.

• For more information, contact Ivonne Want

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.

The Campus Academic Coordinator is Heather Thompson.

Here are the events offered at Lake Ridge:

• 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. UIL Math and Calculator Club meets every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in room A-208.

For more information, contact Daniel Ray.

Sponsor: 

UIL Science at Lake Ridge were the 2025 District and Regional Champions.  They placed second at the state competition. 

For more information, contact Linn Thatcher, or David Sparks.

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! 

Sponsor:

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

• For more information, contact Michael Guynes in room 329

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.

• For more information, contact Samantha Donelson