Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

  • A-Team/Academic Challenge Team
    Sponsor: Paulette Riedel
    Room 8138
    Days TBD at Lunch
    This is a team that competes in the district's Academic Challenge and School Duel in Broward County.

    Academic Access Foundation
    Sponsor: Nicole Adamo
    Room 8-113
    Bi-monthly after school
    Our mission is to ensure that no young kids will know what it feels like to go to school unprepared, without the proper school supplies. We want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to get a quality education. In order to achieve our goal, we will host drives, working hand in hand with the business academy, DECA, and NHS to create business point opportunities as well as giving service hours to fuel other students’ participation in our club. We will donate all proceeds to Kids In Need Foundation, whose mission is "to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed in the classroom by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need."

    American Red Cross Club
    Sponsor: Ms. Meg Leeds
    Room 8157
    Every other Friday, either during first lunch, second lunch, or after school
    The American Red Cross Club engages students in community service activities, including blood drives, disaster preparedness, and health and safety education. The club aims to promote leadership, teamwork, and service.

    Animal Adoption Association
    Sponsor: Helmuth Quinonez
    Room 8134
    Once a month at lunch
    We want to find a forever home for every animal we can and inform as many people as possible of the animal foster care program. This club is open to anyone who wants to join and help give these animals every opportunity to find a safe home. Together we will hold supply drives for local fosters, help advertise for animals that need to be adopted and go to local shelters to help take care of the animals. Participating in this club will give you community service hours and a chance to learn more about the homeless animals in your community.

    Art Club
    Sponsor: Florencia Soto
    Room 4102
    Days TBD, after school
    This is an art club for students that are not in National Arts Honors (with Saakian). Students will need to submit artwork in order to be considered. They will have opportunities to apply for contests etc under my supervision or work on their own art and get feedback from me and their peers.

    Asian American Club
    Sponsor: Chandra Jolly
    Room 8158
    Tuesday (once a month) at 3 p.m.
    Students will learn and be a part of Asian culture.

    Athletic Trainers
    Sponsosr: Chris Suarez
    Training Room
    Monday-Friday at 3 p.m.
    These students assist the athletic trainer with daily duties for the on-campus sports.

    Be Like Brit
    Sponsor: Mr. Nedlin
    Portable 3
    Tuesdays at 2:50 p.m.
    This club is devoted to raising money and awareness for Be Like Brit, an orphanage in Grand Goave, Haiti, memorializing the life of Massachusetts native Britney Gengel, killed in the earthquake of 2010.

    Brazilian Club
    Sponsor: Henielle Serra
    Portable 7
    Tuesdaysat 3:00 p.m.
    We will mingle and celebrate different aspects of Brazilian culture.

    Chick-Fil-A Academy
    Sponsors: Frank Torres, Loren Wilson, Alexa O'Brien
    Media Center - Once a month
    Wednesdays during both lunches
    Chick-fil-A Leader Academy engages students in monthly Leader Labs with a focus on important leadership skills that they will use to create student-led community impact.

    Class of 2027
    Sponsor: Christina Lawson
    P2
    Wednesdays at 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Students will be participating in class activities throughout the year while fundraising for prom.

    Coastal Clean-up
    Sponsor: Henielle Serra
    South Beach Park Pavilion (Boca Raton)
    Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
    We will clean up the beach to preserve the environment.

    Computer Science Honor Society
    Sponsor: Michael Vargas
    Room 7103
    Monthly: 9/10, 10/9, 11/7, 12/2-12/6, 1/15, 2/13, 3/11, 4/16 at 3:00-4:00 p.m.
    The purpose of the Computer Science Honor Society is to cultivate thriving environments for success in computer science in the school community by encouraging students’ enthusiasm, honoring academic excellence, and promoting service.

    Dance Team
    Sponsors: Faith Collins & Emily Kirby
    Theater, courtyard
    Mondays and Thursdays at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
    Perform at pep rallies and other spirit events

    Drone Club
    Sponsor: Maura Sullivan
    Portable 8
    Days vary during the year, after school 3-3:30 p.m.
    To learn how to navigate and program drones, to learn about how drones are used in the real world and within various careers, to compete in local, regional and if possible national competitions.

    EdRocks
    Sponsor: Sean Deecken
    Room 8168
    Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
    Our school will be a chapter of an organization, Ed Rocks, that focuses on raising money for students in 3rd world countries for any supplies they might need. This club will pair a club member with one of those students acting as a pen pal. Students will get to gain hours and have the opportunity to fly and meet their students over the summer if they have earned the donations necessary.

    Environmental Activities Club
    Sponsor: Michael Maneri    
    Room 8152
    Fridays at 2:50 p.m.
    The Environmental Activities Club mission is to educate and spread awareness about environmental sustainability.

    Esports
    Sponsor: Daniel Mooney
    Room 4106
    Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Esports Club is where students can go to share their love of competitive video gaming. The club focuses on practicing skill in game while also giving students opportunities to organize community events though tournaments help weekly by the club.

    FFEA (Florida Future Educators of America Club)
    Sponsosr: Lisa M. Stavrianopoulos
    Room 3-101
    2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month (Both lunches) 5th period lunches
    The club provides a forum for students to become aware of career opportunities in education and nurtures their interest in teaching as a career.

    First Priority
    Sponsors: Frank Torres (First Lunch) / Kyle Fabel (2nd Lunch)
    Room 8140 During 1st Lunch / TBA During 2nd Lunch (In need of a place to host)
    Mondays During Lunch
    First Priority exists to share the Hope of the Gospel with every student, on every campus. We equip students with the resources to effectively share the hope of Christ with their fellow students and to create a safe place on campus where any and everyone is loved and welcome.

    French Honor Society
    Sponsor: Kris Earle
    Room 1134
    Days TBD after school
    Honor Society for French Students

    Kids Who Care
    Sponsor: Alexandra Lehner
    Room 8162
    Second Wednesday of each month at 2:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Kids Who Care works with students and organizations to support students with their time management. The purpose of our club will not be to diagnose anything or have anyone speak about their personal situations. That will be made clear. If something should come up, we would refer them to one of our school’s mental health counselors or Guidance Counselors. We will be sure to have a support staff directory available to anyone in the club. We want to provide some basic daily strategies to improve students' mental health. For example: yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, drawing, stress management, and self care tips, etc. This club can also be an environment for students to socialize and relax in a friendly safe space, which are already mental health boosters.

    Kindness Matters 365
    Sponsor: Danielle Ramirez
    Room 8-174
    Monthly (dates TBD) at 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    Kindness Matters 365 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that delivers innovative programs to support the well-being of kids and teens. Grounded in the principles of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and providing skill-building through experiential learning activities, KM365’s unique approach teaches kids to discover how to care for themselves, each other, and our world through exploring self-awareness, self-navigation, empathy, a growth mindset, and a dedication to service-learning

    Kosher Food Club (KFC)
    Sponsors: Mr. Jeff Keene and Ms. Kris Earle
    Room 8-128 and Ms. Earle's classroom
    Every other Thursday during 1st and 2nd lunches
    KFC allows students of different cultural and religious backgrounds to gather so they may learn about kosher foods and eat such foods in fellowship.

    Latinos in Action
    Sponsor: Suset Abreu
    Location TBD
    Days TBD during both lunches
    The club mission is to empower latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. Is an inclusive club in which students of all different backgrounds are welcome, and encouraged to contribute their abilities and potential.

    Letters of Love
    Sponsor: Caitlin Crawford
    Room 8148
    Thursdays during both lunches
    Community service club that makes greeting cards for chronically and terminally-ill hospital patients                        

    Letters to Elders
    Sponsor: Kaitlin Wheatley
    Blue suite
    Days and times TBD
    Facilitate support of the Love for our Elders nonprofit by writing letters to elders for community service hours

    LLS: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Club
    Sponsor: Cory Adelstein
    Location TBD
    Tuesday 1 x per month at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    This club will support  a local student visionary of the year for LLS.  High school students throughout the country are chosen to help raise money for blood cancers.  These students will embark on a 7-week journey to create a world without blood cancers through fundraising.  The club will support a local visionary.

    Math Club
    sponsor: Maura Sullivan
    Room 8123 and Portabl 8
    Tuesdays and Thursdays during 1st and 2nd lunches
    To promote math, provide peer tutoring in math, to promote competitions in mathematics, share the love and joy of math.

    Med-Health Club
    Sponsor: Meg Leeds
    Room 8157
    Once every 2 weeks, days TBA at lunch and/or after school
    The club will prioritize promoting health and raise awareness for psychological and physical illnesses. We aim to target individuals who perhaps want to pursue a career in the medical field, but also just anyone who is interested in the club. We plan on having  volunteer opportunities regularly and even bringing in guests who are in the med/pre-med track to speak to the students about the medical field.

    Mock Trial
    Sponsor: Jamey Potts
    Room 8146
    Thursdays at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Mock trial is a competition of trial advocacy in which teams must present a simulated case before a panel of judges. Students compete as both lawyers and witnesses and are scored for their presentation and speaking skills.

    National Art Honor Society
    Sponsor: Anna Saakian
    Room 4101
    Once a month at 3:00 p.m.
    Community service work related to art.

    National Honor Society
    Sponsor: Juanita Hopkins
    Room 8175
    Tuesdays at 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    National Honor Society

    No Place for Hate
    Sponsor: Risa Della Rocca
    Room 1-118
    2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
    "No Place for Hate is a student-led initiative that provides Pre-K - 12 schools with an organizing framework for students, administrators, teachers and family members to develop long-term solutions for creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable school climate." (from Coordinator Handbook)

    Open Arms Club
    Sponsor: Katie Labossiere
    Room 8116
    Thursday(s) at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    It is where students from other countries are having a hard time adjusting to Spanish River culture. This club shows them around campus and introduces them to new friends to make the adjustment easier for them. We will meet every three weeks on Wednesday or Thursdays after school if possible.

    Psychology Honor Society
    Sponsor: Jessica Salzman
    Room 1143
    One Tuesday per month at 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    The club is to enhance students understanding and passion in psychology. This year I plan to separate into Psi Alpha (the official Psychology honor society for high school) and a regular psych club.

    RAH Club
    Sponsor: Faith Collins
    SGA rooms
    Days and times TBD
    Provide pep and school spirit at various games, events, etc.

    Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
    Sponsor: Nayyat Bogosyam
    Room 8146
    First Wednesday of each month during lunch
    Encourages an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for social studies.

    River Buddies “I CAN” Club
    Sponsor: Angela Donnino
    Room 1131
    Tuesdays once per month during both lunches
    Pivoting from “River Buddies” to working with the I CAN organization to provide social integration opportunities for students with disabilities.

    Shark Cinema
    Sponsor: Mr. Hunter Johnson
    Location TBD
    Fridays    3:15-5:00 p.m.
    Every Friday before the football game we will meet to watch movies (appropriate to the school's standards), enjoy snacks, and reflect on the elements of the movie that interest us.

    Shark-a-Thon (Dance Marathon)
    Sponsor: Caitlin Crawford
    Room 8148
    Mondays during both lunches
    Fundraising club with proceeds going to FAU's Owl-Thon and Children's Miracle Network

    Spanish River Law Honor Society
    Sponsor: Alicia Laufer
    Room 1140
    Tuesdays after school
    Honor society for law academy students

    Spanish River Mindfulness Club
    Sponsor: Rhonda Epstein
    Location TBD
    Days TBD at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    Mindfulness Club is a space to unwind and practice managing the mind's attention with body's breathing. Joining the club, people may learn to observe their thoughts, emotions, and other present-moment experiences without judgment or over/under reaction.

    Sports Analytics Club
    sponsor: Sean Deecken
    Room 8168
    Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
    Breakdown of players/teams of college and professional sports and the statistics behind it. 

    Stage Crew Club (formerly Stagecraft)
    Sponsor: Christina Anderson Lauar
    in the Theater
    Usually Mondays at 3:00 p.m.
    To allow students to learn the aspects of behind the scenes in the theatre industry from an educational view but also from professional companies.

    Steve's Club
    Sponsor: Kaitlin Wheatley
    Blue Suite
    Twice a month at 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    Grief support club for students who have lost a parent/caregiver

    Students Speak Up for Kids
    Sponsor: Joshua Mendez-Diaz
    Room 4105
    Once a month, day TBD at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
    Students Speak Up for Kids works with the local foster care program to provide goods, services, events and more to children.

    Teens of Pink Ribbon
    Sponsor: Melissa Loyacona
    Portable 11
    Thursdays after school
    Teens of pink ribbon is dedicated to advancing awareness and education about cancer, genetics, lifestyle choices, prevention, treatments, and technological innovations for teens and adults, as well as fundraising to support local medical facilities and resources.

    The International Thespian Society
    Sponsor: Patrick Watkins
    Room 4109
    Wednesdays at 3:00p.m.
    The club provides opportunities theater artists to perform or do tech work for school shows and competitions.

    Tri-M Music Honor Society
    Sponsor: Alex Kovalsky
    Room 3102
    Days TBD at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Tri-M is the only music honor society for junior/middle school and high school students in United States.

    Ukrainian Club
    Sponsor: Olena Sinko
    in the Media Center
    Wednesdays during lunch or after school
    Ukrainian Club is dedicated to exploring and preserving the rich heritage of Ukraine through its beautiful language. Ukrainian is not just a means of communication; it is a vital repository of culture, tradition, and history. By learning and practicing Ukrainian, the traditions, stories, and values that have been passed down through generations will thrive and continue to inspire. Whether you have Ukrainian roots or simply a passion for discovering the Ukrainian language and culture, join in celebrating and keeping this incredible heritage alive!

    Women in Politics
    Sponsor: Nicole Adamo
    Room 8-113
    Bi-monthly during 1st lunch
    The club will be a welcoming space for all, not just women. It will be open to all who are interested in women being in political offices. We will share friendly, professional, and respectful discussions regarding the promotion of women being in offices. We wish to create a social environment for those of all political ideologies to connect and interact with each other. 

    Women of Tomorrow
    Sponsor: Suzy Riggle
    College and career room
    Thursdays, monthy during 3rd period
    Mentoring and scholarship program