Clubs & Activities

Roosevelt High School offers a number of Athletics. For more information contact the Athletics Department.

Art Club

Art Club is a time when any RHS student in grades 9-12 can come to the Art Room for open studio time. This year we are going to plan art related demonstrations and activities every other week. Students are not obligated to participate in these activities, but they will be available. See Mrs. Stiles for more information.

Book Club

Are you a high school student with a passion for reading and exploring new ideas? Join our Book Club and dive into the world of literature with fellow book enthusiasts! Our club offers a fun and friendly environment where you can share your thoughts, engage in discussions, and discover new favorites. See Mr. Purdu in the LMC for their current book selection and meeting dates.

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Broadcasting

Broadcasting is open to students in grades 10-12. Students create a daily news broadcast. See Ms. Haddad for more information.

Camaraderie Club

Camaraderie Club is open to grades 9-12 and focuses on peer relationship skills and team building. See Mrs. Sutka to join.

Craft Club

Students in grades 9-12 have the wonderful opportunity to both relax and engage their creativity by learning crafts or even sharing their skills by teaching others. Whether you are interested in picking up a new hobby or showcasing your craft expertise, this environment fosters collaboration and creativity, making it a great space for everyone to enjoy. Join us to explore and express your artistic side in a supportive and fun atmosphere! See Ms. Steyaert for more information.

Debate Club

Students in grades 9-12 who join Debate Club will be able to partake in friendly, unscripted debates with their peers on a variety of topics. In this club, students are able to practice their research, argument and speaking skills in a low-stress environment. Meetings are twice monthly. One meeting is usually for research purposes and one is to hold the debate. See Mr. Hoerle to join.

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

DECA is open to Marketing students in grades 10-12. The main purpose of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is to strengthen members' marketing, social and civic skills. Constructing and entering projects into competition is a major part of the organization. RHS DECA students have won regional, state and national competitions. DECA is the backbone of the marketing program and is a great organization to learn marketing, managing and entrepreneurial skills. Mr. Cumiskey can provide more information on DECA.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons is open to students in grades 9-12.  The club meets weekly. For more information, see Mr. Brown in the SSD office.

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eXtreme! Science Club

eXtreme! is a science club for grades 9-12 dedicated to making science more fun and to offer learning opportunities that go beyond the classroom. Club members participate in the Green School initiative, Friends of the Rouge, planetarium shows, environmental testing, FFA competitions and field trips. Members have the opportunity to participate in the Science Olympiad. Students in eXtreme! can look forward to a school year full of exciting new discoveries! See Mr. or Mrs. Weller for information on how to join this club.

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Students taking Botany in grades 10-12 are eligible to join Future Farmers of America. FFA is the Business/Leadership of Agri-Science/Horticulture. FFA prides itself as a local, state and national organization specifically established by an act of the Federal Government. Students in Agri-Science or Horticulture apply classroom lessons to real-world situations. Students attend conferences and compete on both regional and state levels. Mrs. Ferris can provide more information on FFA.

Gamers Club

Gamers Club is for students in grades 9-12. Bring your favorite games to our next get-together! Whether you prefer video games or classic board games, we encourage you to share the fun with your classmates. Let’s create a lively atmosphere filled with competition and camaraderie. See Mr. Perry to join.

Geoaddicts

Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to join. Geoaddicts has been a part of Roosevelt High School's extracurricular offerings for over twenty-five years, dedicated to providing students with immersive experiences in diverse cultures around the world. Through our trusted travel partner, WorldStrides, our students have explored countries such as Peru, Poland, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, France, and Eastern Europe, gaining invaluable life experiences along the way. See Mr. or Mrs. Soules for more information.

Key Club

Key Club is for grades 9-12 and is the world’s largest high school service organization. Its members are respected for their commitment and contributions to community projects. Members usually meet after school at RHS. They attend the State Convention and enjoy competition with Key Club students from other communities. RHS Key Club members have a rich tradition of being elected to district/state offices. Activities consist of many special projects and are always centered on helping others. The Key Club is planning to implement many exciting ideas for this school year. See Mr. Krajewski to join and learn a new hobby or share your talent with others.

Latino X

Latino X is a vibrant space where our community comes together to forge connections and create lasting memories. We invite everyone to embark on a cultural journey with us as we learn about diverse traditions and practices from around the world. Enjoy interactive Kahoot games and tantalize your taste buds with delicious foods from various cultures. All grades are welcome to participate in this exciting experience! For more information, please see Mrs. Zalewski.

Link Crew

The 11th and 12th graders at RHS mentor the new freshmen students all year to make sure they have a great start to their high school experience. The Leaders engage the freshmen in both academic and social activities. Two Link Leaders are usually paired together as a team and each team mentors 10-12 freshmen students all year. Mr. Durant, Ms. Marangos, Mrs. Polk and Mrs. Zacker sponsor Link Crew and can provide more information.

Mindful Mondays

Students in all grades are welcome to bring their lunches. Teen Task Force works to create and maintain a positive culture in which every student at RHS knows they belong. Everyone Matters! Come join us on Mondays for fun games with great people. You may even see a therapy dog! See Mrs. Sutka for more information.

National Art Honor Society (NAHS)

NAHS is a service club for grades 9-12 that focuses on bringing art out of the classroom and into the school and outside community. See Mrs. Stiles for more information.

National Honor Society (NHS)

Juniors and Seniors who have earned a 3.5 GPA or above are invited to apply for membership into the National Honor Society in February of each school year. Membership is determined by a RHS faculty council and is based on the national standards of scholarship, leadership, character and community service. Students who meet the qualifications are inducted into NHS at a formal ceremony in March. The National Honor Society provides tutoring to elementary students and mentoring for the freshmen class. They sponsor an annual canned food drive to support our community and are called upon to serve as guides/support for various school functions. National Honor Society students proudly wear a white stole at commencement to signify their achievement. Students must participate in 24 hours of community service. Mrs. McCabe and Mr. Trusewicz sponsor NHS and can provide additional information.

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

National Technical Honor Society is similar to NHS, but for students in Career and Technical Education (CTE). The requirements are the same (grades 11-12) except GPA - students have to have a cumulative grade point of 3.3 or higher and a 3.5 or higher in their CTE class. See Mrs. Rooney for more information.

PBIS Kindness Club

Students in grades 9-12 can join the PBIS Kindness Club. The goal of this club is to spread kindness and work to make RHS a positive environment for everyone. See Mrs. Kirchoff if you are interested in joining.

Quiz Bowl

The Quiz Bowl patterns itself after Jeopardy. Students who participate in Quiz Bowl are typically very knowledgeable about a variety of subjects and love competition. The team consists of students in grades 9-12. Quiz Bowl is an academic competition in the Mega League. Students are eligible for a Varsity letter. See Mr. Curtiss if you are interested in joining.

Robotics

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join. Robotics is a full throttle winter sport that runs from November through March. We code, design, build and compete in local robotics competitions. Our goal is to consistently make it to state and national levels. Our team is ran much like other sports teams, every teammate has a position that they play best in. There is a place on our team for athletes, art students, marketing/digital marketing students, engineering/drafting students, mechanically inclined students and writers. Six core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship are the pillars of our T.E.A.M. concept (Teaching, Enforcing, Advocating and Modeling values). We expect commitment to each other and our community. This isn't Battle Bots, this is real life robotics for your generation to take to the next level. We offer scholarships, a varsity letter after two years of dedicated commitment and a wealth of opportunity for you to find your passion on our team! We meet Tues/Thurs from 5:30-7:30pm and Sat. from 10:00am-2:00pm in A-227. Please reach out to Coaches Jason or Megan @ michaej@wy.k12.mi.us for a calendar of events and any questions.

Roosevelt Theatre Company

Roosevelt Theatre Company is the high school drama club and is open to all students. Our mission is to provide a creative outlet for artistic development and expression through diverse learning opportunities and equal experience with a priority for education among all students involved. See Ms. Shell if you are interested in RTC.

Science Club

A High School club for all grades dedicated to getting out and enjoying science beyond the classroom! See Mrs. Weller to join.

Goals:  

• To make science less intimidating and more fun. 

• To offer learning opportunities that go beyond the classroom. 

• To generate more interest in upper level science courses.

• To explore careers in math and science. 

• To ""connect"" with other High School Science clubs.

• To get involved in community outreach.

Planned Projects & Activities include:

• Rouge River Study

• Green School Program

• Planetarium & Lab activities

• Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

• Community Events (Party with the Stars)

Student Council

Students are elected each spring by their classmates to represent their class. The Student Council serves as a voice of the students through leadership in the building and throughout the city of Wyandotte. Student Council members attend Downriver League conferences to develop relationships with students from other schools. Activities include raising money for a charity during Winter Spirit Week, hosting an annual blood drive, Powder Puff and Fun Fridays. See Mrs. Justice or Mrs. McCabe if you are interested in serving.

Tri-M National Music Honor Society

This is a group open to any music student in grades 9-12. It is a service oriented group to promote community in our music program and promote the music program in the community. See Mr. Weiczorek for more information.

World as a Community (WAAC)

The World as a Community is a domestic exchange program for grades 9-12 that lets students experience the culture of fellow WAAC students across the country. WAAC meets as a club to discuss/organize their exchange and participate in fundraising activities. An exchange involves a student traveling to a host city for four days, staying with a host sibling and attending school with them for a day. During the stay, the student will experience their host’s culture through touring their city’s school, landmarks and museums. The students from the host school will then travel to Wyandotte and we will show them the same hospitality. WAAC has been a Roosevelt tradition for many years and former teachers and distinguished graduates have been impacted in a positive way from their WAAC exchange experience. See Mrs.  Soules for more information.

Youth Alive

Youth Alive is a club open to all grades that meets in order to promote hope.  The group is made of students who want to pray and uphold our entire school community. Members support one another and promote peace and kindness in the world. See Mrs. Sutka for more information.

Students are eligible for a Varsity letter in the following activities. Contact Students are eligible for a Varsity letter in the following activities. Contact Mr. Hymer in C134.

Chorus (Grades 9-12)

The RHS Chorus is the first level in the Vocal Music Department. The class provides basic music skills that serve as a foundation for higher-level classes. Students perform in the District Vocal Concert, the Christmas programs and Mayfest.

A Cappella (Grades 10-12)

The A Capella Choir is the school’s premier vocal performance group. While at conferences and through competition, they challenge themselves to reach high levels of proficiency. In June2002, the choir toured Germany and performed concerts in cathedrals and other public venues. In May 2005, the choir sang at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. In July 2006, the choir appeared in Australia at the Sydney Opera House. Acceptance into A Cappella choir is by audition.

RoVaSi (Grades 10-12)

The Roosevelt Variety Singers is an elite group of select students that perform in a cabaret style. They perform both in and outside the community to “rave reviews” as well as in competition. Acceptance into RoVaSi is by audition.

Students are eligible for a Varsity letter in the following activities. Contact Mr. D’Angelo in C137.

Marching Band (Grades 9-12)

The Marching Band is the most visible part of the school’s instrumental music program. Students attend band camp in August where they work on drill/instrumentation. Marching Band runs from band camp in August through the Christmas parade season. Students learn teamwork, leadership, musical and life skills through their performance and competition schedule.

Concert Band (Grades 9-12)

The Concert Band is the first level in the Instrumental Music Department. This class helps students gain the fundamental knowledge and skill to move on to higher levels of music. Students gain valuable experience through performance and competition at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Festival.

Symphony Band (Grades 10-12)

The Symphony Band is a challenging class with talented students who are determined and disciplined. Students strive to reach high levels of performance in competition at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Festival. Acceptance into Symphony Band is by audition.

Orchestra (Grades 10-12)

The Orchestra consists solely of string instruments. The music requires discipline and talent. Students look forward to increasing their level of proficiency in performances and competition at Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA).

Jazz Ensemble (Grades 10-12)

The purpose of the Jazz Ensemble is to study jazz music as an American art form and take it to the next level through creative performance. Every year, the Jazz Ensemble is invited to appear in the community. They challenge themselves to meet every performance and competition with professionalism. Acceptance into Jazz Ensemble is by audition.

Dances

• Homecoming
• Band Sweetheart
• Winter
• Prom

Instrument Music

• Marching Band Festival
• Winter and Spring Concerts
• Downriver Fanfare

Recognition

• Academic Awards Ceremony
• National Honor Society Induction
• Top Ten
• Senior Recognition Day
• Honors Night
• Commencement

Theater

• Fall Drama or Comedy Production
• Spring Musical

Vocal Music

• Christmas Concert
• Mayfest