African American Achievers
Students coordinate activities and events throughout the school year that promote and educate about African American culture. The RUHS Black History Program is an annual event coordinated by club members.
Announcers
The morning announcers work to ensure that the student body stays informed about school events, deadlines and other important news within the school. They meet in the office every morning to the monring announcements. Advisor: Ms. Ulate
Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA)
BLMA vision is that Black & Latino young men will possess an affirmed sense of identity, dignity and self-confidence, and will have the necessary tools to successfully navigate high school, college, career and life.
Chess Club
The Chess Club is anew club at RUHS focused on engaging students who are interested in a fun, no pressure club. The goal is to help students develop their skills and teach new students how to play the game. As the club grows, they will become a formal team and engage in tournament play within MPS and Wisconsin.
Costume Crew
Costume Crew helps to create the costume for the school’s musicals. They also help the actors get dressed, and work on actors’ hair and makeup. Advisor: Ms. Gulbronson
Crochet Club
Crochet Club teaches students how to crochet. Blankets are made and then donated to charity. Advisor: Ms. Kringel
Drumline
Drumline is an after school group that meets in two seasons: pep band and marching, and competitive. Drumline consists of students from all musical backgrounds. Competitions involve marching indoors using 5 different types of percussion instruments. 2nd place in the 2023-24 Battle of the Dumlines! Advisor: Ms. Klouda
First Nations
This program practices skill-building, learning more about Native cultures, and take trips to expand their understanding of options that exist after graduation. Advisors: Ms. Fischer, Mr. Kell and Ms. Zietlow
Forensics
Forensics is a competitive team for speech and drama activities. Forensics students choose from a variety of speech and drama events to prepare and compete at schools all over Wisconsin. Events include persuasive and informative speaking, individual and duet acting, and storytelling. Students who excel can qualify for national competitions! Advisor: Ms. Holtgrieve
Latino Club
Students provide motivation and support to each other in a healthy and friendly environment. Help plan and host Latino fun night! Spanish Tutoring is also available during our welcome meetings. Churro sales help provide scholarships to Latino Club members. Everyone is welcome! Vengan! Advisor: Ms. Cochrane
National Honor Society (NHS)
Sophomores and Juniors are selected on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership and character. National Honor Society provides various service activities to the school and community during the year. Advisor: Ms. Zietlow.
Riverside Haven (GSA)
A safe and fun place to meet other classmates, discuss important LGBTQ matters, and learn how to be an ally to your classmates. Riverside Haven Club aims to ensure that the school is a welcoming and accepting place for all. Advisors: Ms. Bretzman
Robotics
Riverside’s three-time regional winning robotics team competes annually in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Students will learn to build, wire and program competitive robots. Additionally, students learn fundraising, web design, social media and gain community service hours through team activities. Advisor: Ms. Weidensee
Team’s sign up form (https://forms.gle/CZboxhwt6oYdGqZg6) or our website (https://www.team2830.com/).
Stage Crew
Stage Crew helps to create props and sets for the spring musical and other school programs. They also do all the scene changes in the musical. Advisor: Mr. Schatzman
Steppers
Stepping is a form of percussive dance in which (steppers) use the entire body as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken words and hand claps. Advisor: Ms. Lewis
Student Council
Student Council consists of elected student representatives from each class, as well as executive officers who represent the entire student body. This group is a means for students to engage in school and community affairs. It provides opportunities for students to improve their leadership skills and create student and community relations. Members help plan and facilitate school-wide initiatives and events. Advisor: Ms. Vogel, Ms. Struck
Student Discipline Committee
Members of this committee provide input and feedback to school administration regarding student discipline on behalf of the student body. Advisor: Mr. Sardina
Sisterhood
This is a leadership group for female students that addresses social, emotional, and societal issues pertinent to young women. The group also has organizes a schoolwide celebration for International Women’s Day. Advisors: Ms. Brown, Ms. Mulhern, and Ms. Heitman
Yes Club
Youth Empowered in the Struggle is the student arm of Voces de la Frontera. Yes teaches students how to engage in social activism and champions the rights of immigrants, students and workers. Students learn to work for change at Riverside as well as in MPS and the community.
Yearbook Club
Yearbook Club is a high achieving group of students who usually work fall and spring semesters to produce the Riverside University High School Yearbook. Some specialized roles involve photographers, journalists, graphic designers, and editors. Yearbook Advisor: Ms. Asad