Clubs

At Richmond Community High School (RCHS), students are given numerous opportunities to get involved, support the school, and participate in activities that will develop them into productive, well-rounded individuals. Here is a list the clubs to which RCHS students can currently belong.

1. Basketball & Volleyball Club (Mr. Magruder/Room 203) In this club, students will learn and build skills to play both basketball and volleyball. Students will manage tournaments and officiate games. 

2. Black Student Union (Mr. Yigrem/Room 304) Welcome to the Black Student Union (BSU)! Our BSU's goals are to promote community, diversity, leadership, and a celebration of Black history and culture here at Richmond Community. The BSU will have opportunities to work closely with staff to organize Black History Month activities as well as planning smaller activities or moments of celebration throughout the school year. Join our community!

3. Boards & Cards (Dr. Winbush/Room 109) In the Boards & Cards Club, we will play a variety of games: chess, Scrabble, puzzles, and more! Games are linked to problem solving ability. They promote positive emotions such as creativity. Join us!

4. Book Club (Mrs. Humphries/Media Center) The purpose of the RCHS Book Club is to foster a love of reading, and share and discuss what we are reading with others, in a casual and nurturing atmosphere. The program is open to all RCHS students and staff members.

5. Chess Club (Mr. D'Urbino/Room 314) Chess may be thought of by many as boring, but my goal is to make it exciting and fun! Chess is an intense game of strategy that can improve memory, creativity, reading, and planning skills. The mission of the Chess Club is to provide students an opportunity to learn and play the game of chess. Chess Club is for students who have never played, those who consider themselves experienced players, and everyone in between. We will study the fundamentals of the game while building our skills, and confidence. Depending on club members’ level of interest, we can play competitively in local tournaments once we’ve built a strong foundation. 

6. Community Council (Mrs. Hayer/Room 115 ) Although the Community Council is an "organization," not a club, its members will meet on Club days to accomplish their work on behalf of our school.

7. Dot Painting Club (Sra. Valencia/Room 305) In the Dot Painting Club, we will learn about and practice dot painting, a style of art that makes extensive use of dots of color applied to a surface, which visually blend together from a distance. Dot art is basically a mandala technique for abstract art, which also helps you to relax. 

8. Drama Club (Mrs. Kramer/Room 104) The RCHS Drama Club provides students with opportunities to explore the world of acting, performing, production, and everything behind the scenes. This club is open to anyone interested in theatre, both on and off the stage. We are committed to helping students learn about the theatre in a fun and interactive manner. We do fun activities such as a haunted house for Halloween, Bardathon (a Shakespeare showcase), and a talent show, where students can express their love for performance. Check out our webpage!

9. Dungeons & Dragons Club (Mr. Harris/Room 311) In this club, students will play the legendary fantasy tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. All experience levels are welcome, so get your pencil and dice ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

10. Enviro Club (Mrs. Schultz/Room 114)  The Enviro Club's service mission is to become better stewards of the environment through education, outreach, and action. We also manage Pharaoh Farm: our school gardens and greenhouse! If you are interested in environmental issues, international and local service, outdoor adventures and field trips, world cultures and events, organic gardening, food justice (or food)... Enviro Club is the place to do it all.

11. Jazz Band (Mr. Mason/Room 101) The Jazz Band is an ensemble dedicated to the study of jazz music and all of its subgenres. Students will explore various iterations of jazz literature, practice improvisational techniques, and perform for the student body and our community.

12. Key Club (Ms. Shambley and Ms. Williams/Room 304) The Key Club is a service organization and is open to all students at RCHS. The Key Club a student-led organization with a goal of teaching leadership through serving others. The Key Club is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs.

13. Knitting & Crocheting Club (Mrs. Ilie and Ms. Alvarez/Room 110) Create and calm your mind knitting! Join our RCHS knitters in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, to learn or develop the skills of knitting while listening to your favorite peaceful music. The Olympic diver Tom Daley says that knitting 'allows your mind to kind of take a step back from whatever is bothering you.

14. Robotics Club (Dr. Agcaoili and Ms. Alvarez/Room 210) The Robotics Club is for students to learn how to write commands for robots through play. By programming and controlling robots, students will step into the world of science, foster a passion for tech skills, and help students meet new friends with shared ideas. Students use STEM skills to build robots, compete in the school-level and national-level robotics competition, and make contact with the scientific community.
15. Speech & Debate Club (Mr. Simone/Room 201) The Speech & Debate Club (which is not the same as the Team) provides students with an impromptu opportunity to discuss issues of importance to them. The format of our discussions emphasizes careful listening, thoughtful responses, and respect for dissenting opinions. While members of the RCHS Speech & Debate Team are certainly welcome to join, they are not required to do so and may try a different club, if they prefer.
16. Sunshine Club (Mrs. Baber and Mrs. Crone/Room 208) The Sunshine Club will focus on spreading positivity in our school community.  We will plan and implement small acts of kindness for students and staff and help with decorating the school for holidays and events.  We want our club members to help brainstorm ways we can strengthen our school culture.
17. Yearbook Club (Mrs. Ford/Room 206) The Yearbook Club is a group of writers, photographers, and designers who will collaborate to document and showcase the 2025-2026 school year. This club is open to all grade levels and abilities. Interest and commitment are the only prerequisites for the club.

Interact, sponsored by Rotary International, provides opportunities for young people to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding.  Interact's service mission is to become better stewards of the environment through education, outreach, and action.  We also manage Pharaoh Farm: our school gardens and greenhouse! If you are interested in environmental issues, international and local service, outdoor adventures and field trips, world cultures and events, organic gardening, food justice (or food)... Interact is the place to do it all.

The Robotics Club is for students to learn how to write commands for robots through play. By programming and controlling robots, students will step into the world of science, foster a passion for tech skills, and help students meet new friends with shared ideas. Students use STEM skills to build robots, compete in the school-level and national-level robotics competition, and make contact with the scientific community.

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On Saturday, September 6, 2025, members of the RCHS Robotics Team attended the FIRST TECH Challenge (FTC) season kick-off at Maggie Walker Governor’s School, where they learned about this year’s theme, reviewed competition rules, attended different workshops and connected with other robotics teams from across the region.