) Student Life
An important focus of Fossil Ridge High School is to encourage students to develop their leadership abilities and to provide them with many opportunities to get involved. We offer various clubs and organizations that extend learning beyond the classroom and allow students to make positive contributions to the community of Fort Collins.
Students at Fossil Ridge are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities to add yet another positive experience to their high school career. All groups must have a faculty sponsor and schedule their events in coordination with the School Activities Director. Please note that all Board of Education policies regarding student conduct are in effect at any scheduled activity or event regardless of where they are held. Below is a list of the clubs and activities and their staff sponsors that are available for students at FRHS. Interested students should contact sponsors for more information.
Some of the clubs and organizations offered at FRHS include:
Jacquelyn Haas |
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| Karen Lemmon / Kim Cohen | |
| Lana Fain | |
| Suzie Triplett | |
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Dana Jensen |
| Joe Anastasia | |
| Tanya Alcaraz | |
| Kristin Rust | |
| Karen Seeton | |
| Louie Silvestri Jr. | |
| Dan Rypma | |
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Shannon Randles |
| Tara Rigby | |
| Abby Van Hoewyk | |
| Jamie Menefee | |
| Tod Huckaby | |
| Tara Rigby | |
| Ulla Johnson | |
| Tod Huckaby | |
| Diane Campbell | |
| Sylvia Ahermae / Tod Huckaby | |
| Tod Huckaby | |
| Tara Rigby | |
| Jenny St. Romain | |
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TBA |
| Sylvia Ahermae / Jesse Oswald | |
| John Thayer | |
| All Spanish Teachers | |
| Rachel Eaton / Melissa Vasa | |
| Bob Ervin / Kim Salz | |
| Dan Berard | |
| Jenny St. Romain | |
| Jenny St. Romain | |
| Bill Wright | |
| Steve Vecchio |
Amnesty International’s mission is to ensure human rights for all people. We have members world-wide working to make our world a safer place. FRHS Amnesty meetings focus on world issues and social injustices. Make a difference in the world you live in, join Amnesty. Visit www.amnestyusa.org for more information.
Fossil Ridge's Art Service Club is an opportunity for students of any creative or technical ability level to engage in the creation of art for a purpose. Students get the opportunity to create art for themselves as well as the creation of art for our school and community. Some of these activities include murals, making art for fundraisers, and participation in the Larimer County Food Bank's Empty Bowls Project. We explore various art mediums including, but not limited to: painting, pottery, photography, printmaking, and jewelry. Students are expected to have a high interest in working in teams, thinking creatively, and commitment to the completion of projects. Our official meetings are on Wednesdays in the Art Department from 3:15-4:30, but students are welcome to work on projects on other days as well. Please see Mrs. Lemmon or Miss Cohen with questions or for further information .
If you like to read and enjoy discussing books that interest you, come to the Fossil Ridge Book Club weekly lunchtime meetings. So whether your favorite genre is science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, or nonfiction, come join others with similar interests. Everybody is welcome.
Students will meet on a regular basis, go on group road and mountain rides, participate in races if desire, etc. Cycling Club members may also support and take part in community cycling organizations, for example: ACA, NORBA, CSU Cycling, etc.
Join the Drama Club to have fun onstage and off with new friends! In the past, we have written, performed, and produced our own One Act, assisted with the production of the school plays, and played improvisational games. This year holds many exciting opportunities, including seeing other shows, attending the International Thespian Conference in Denver, and participating in the Theatre Festival with other Fort Collins high schools. All are welcome!
FCA is an organization open to all athletes on the professional and high school levels impact the world for Jesus Christ. The club meets on Fridays at 7am in room 235 (the choir room) and is open to all interested students and athletes.
The Film club is committed to viewing and discussing important and interesting films of all genres, including comedy, drama, action, and documentary. Specific emphasis is placed on cinema as an art form and discussion of movie-making techniques. Student films are also encouraged and will be shown at Film Club meetings. Viewings are usually after school in the Roundhouse. See Mr. Rypma for details.
DECA and FBLA are nationally-recognized business and marketing clubs which offer students an opportunity for professional fellowship, community interaction, and competition (through examination, role play, portfolio planning, and public speaking). There are opportunities to compete and to run for offices at the local, district, state, and national levels. At Fossil Ridge, FBLA and DECA clubs are combined into one student organization. Club meetings are held in the Round House at lunch on Thursdays.
Vive la France! Join French club to meet other Francophiles at FRHS. We'll eat, cook, sing, dance, and celebrate holidays and festivals in the Francophile world. We will also have French-speaking members in the Fort Collins Community come and talk about their home country and culture. Come help us plan National French week in November as well!
This organization will focus on reducing our ecological footprint on the earth. Fossil Ridge High School’s facility is leading the nation in sustainable design. Learn more about the energy saving features of our building and help to educate our school community on the benefits of conservation techniques. We will work to promote environmentally friendly habits that can easily be incorporated into our daily lives at school and home.
WHAT TIME IS IT?? It’s Game Time!!! If you like watching, playing, following and/or talking about sports, the Game Time club is for you. Open to non-athletes as well as athletes, males and females, students and staff. We will discuss and occasionally watch high school, college and pro sports on a local and national level. There will be contests and prizes at various times.
The Games society will provide students an opportunity to explore a variety of simulation games. These games are great sources of mental stimulation are providing tons of historical, political, and social knowledge through the use of critical thinking skills. Be a Chicago gangster, an explorer, or a military commander – it’s up to you!
The purpose of GSA is to provide a supportive and social environment for gay youth and straight allies. In addition, it serves as a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to the gay community. Discussions may include information on opportunities for interested students to help community groups raise awareness of different gender and sexual identities.
If you want to experience international culture, join! German Club will offer activities for students who want to experience more of the German culture. We’ll eat, sing, dance, and celebrate holidays and festivals. However you don’t have to be enrolled in German to participate. Outings to International film night at CSU and restaurants are possible activities.
Come check out the oldest & largest service program for high school students worldwide. The club offers leadership opportunities, college scholarships, service learning, and personal enrichment. We volunteer to work with kids in the community, run school-wide giving events, and meet weekly during lunch.
Academic competitions offer exciting opportunities for students to develop and exercise their scholastic abilities. Knowledge Bowl is a sport for the mind. Setup like Jeopardy, but for teams, Knowledge Bowl involves fast paced thinking and teamwork. The k-bowl teams have meets, in which our teams and those of several other schools compete. Knowledge Bowl and Science Bowl will meet together once a week at lunch time after Labor Day.
Sometimes we just need to get along! The Model United Nations is a regional competition/ simulation that allows students to participate Model United Nations, as a national delegation to the United Nations. Students simulate political crisis management, debate global political issues, and propose and amend resolutions. It is a faced paced simulation of war and peace debate and compromise! Join Today!
The National Historians is a club for those students interested in history. Each chapter selects its own focus – local history visits to sites and museums, organizing, history fairs, or even serious historical writing – its up to the FRHS students to decide! Come join today!
National Honor Society is a national organization whose members strive to maintain academic excellence and strong character through leadership and service within the school and community. Membership is gained through a selection process that begins in February and is open to all interested students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. Members are required to attend monthly meetings and complete both group and individual community service work. Visit the National Honor Society Webpage.
Students interested in challenges in science will be able to challenge themselves and their classmates in a variety of science subjects. The team will meet once a week during the fall and twice a week in January to prepare for the Regional competition at CSU at the end of January. The winning team at the regional event will get an all expense paid trip to the National competition in May. Science Bowl is a great way to make friend that shares your same interests and broad your knowledge of science. Science Bowl and Knowledge Bowl will meet together once a week at lunch time after Labor Day.
Skills USA’s program provides students with opportunities to learn and practice leadership and employability skills. Students will learn to manage their time, communicate effectively and work as part of a team. Some of the areas of competition are Drafting, CNC Machining, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electronics, Graphic Communication, and Robotics to mention a few.
Spanish club allows students in all Spanish classes at Fossil Ridge an opportunity to learn more about the language, the culture, the history, and the people of the many Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world.
The FRHS Student Ambassadors strive to excel as leaders through representing our students at events; promoting school spirit, a positive campus culture, and a safe campus. We welcome our new students, host visitors to our school, mentor and tutor Timnath students and educate peers on controversial and relevant safety issues.
Student Council is a group of leaders who work to create events and activities to enhance the culture of FRHS. Sophomores are selected through an interview/application process while juniors and seniors are elected. This is an extremely involved class at FRHS and many hours are expected of you during school, after school and on the weekends.
TTC is a club for students interested in the technical aspects of theatre and musical performance, including light design, sound reinforcement, set design and construction, and live performance production. TTC students assist in running sound/lights/video for school community events, as well as school musical and theatre performances.
This club supports creative writers in the creation of Fossil Ridge’s literary magazine, The oRIDGEinal. Writer’s workshop encourages sharing and improving writing. Guest speakers present on publishing and creative process. Club members work together to collect, screen, and publish writing, art, and photography of the students and staff at Fossil Ridge. We will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 in room W-110.
This club is built for the Young Democrats at Fossil Ridge. We will participate in fund raisers for the hurricane relief and candidates in elections local, state, and nation wide elections. We may do precinct walks during said elections. We will possibly show documentaries on some meetings.
The young Republican’s club strives to give conservative minded youth a chance to get involved in Republican Politics. We welcome all visitors or people interested in learning more about the Republican Party. As conservatives we are a compassionate people who would love to share with you our vision for America.
| , | For more information about clubs and organizations offered at Fossil Ridge High School, please contact: |
Mr. Michael James Assistant Principal / Student Activities Director Room: W101A Telephone: 970.488.6330 E-mail: mjames@psdschools.org |
Student Life
