If you are interested in starting a new club, please complete the Google Form below to submit your request. All clubs will need to have a staff advisor before clubs can be approved.
Purpose: To learn more about flying and naval devices, to expand one's knowledge of how planes fly and their limits. Students should join this club to familiarize themselves with practical aeronautics, meet fellow hobbyists and learn more about planes.
Meeting Times: After school on First and Third Wednesdays of the month in room 2014 upper blue.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Haley
Contact: shaley@sowashco.org
Purpose: Learning about Middle East culture, food, music, and language.
Meeting Times: Every other Tuesday from 3:10pm-4pm in room 1031
Staff Advisor: Ms. Carle
Contact: bcarle@sowashco.org
Purpose: Art Club is a space where students can come work on art projects and create art with their peers.
Meeting Times: Thursdays 3:15-4:30pm in room 1040
Staff Advisor: Ms. Champoux
Contact: tchampou@sowashco.org
Purpose: The Asian American Student Union is a student-led organization based at East Ridge High School. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive place for Asian American students in our community.
Meeting Times: Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30pm in room 1034 (lower green).
Staff Advisor: Mr. Noyes (jnoyes@sowashco.org) and Ms. Yang (myang022@sowashco.org)
Purpose: To explore and learn about space and the universe. Student's should join this club if they are intrigued by the universe and want to learn about space. We will talk about astronomy and other intriguing science topics. Possible after school events include stargazing, visiting planetariums and other astronomy related activities.
When and where do we meet?: Thursday Mornings at 7:45am in the Orchestra Room.
Staff Advisor: Ms. DeMorett
Contact: kdemoret@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of this club will be to have AVID mentors (juniors and seniors) and AVID mentees (freshman and sophomores) come together to bond and connect. AVID mentees will be able to ask AVID mentors any questions they have about high school. Mentees will also be able to ask mentors about college, work, homework, friendships, relationships with people, and strategies to help in high school. This will help guide them to make the most of their high school experience. Mentors will facilitate study strategies, study habits, organization, goal setting and growth mindset. This mentorship will help them feel comfortable and confident during their high school experience. This club will be able to prepare them for what is next in their education as well as build a community within the AVID elective class. AVID student who join this club will have a great opportunity to build community and connect with their peers. Mentees can bring questions or concerns they have about high school and their future plans, and mentors will support them in a safe and judgement free environment. This is for current AVID students only.
Meeting Times: During Raptor time once a month in room 2045B
Staff Advisor: Ms. Plante
Contact: bplante@sowashco.org
Purpose: Fostering an appreciation for badminton. We hold tournaments multiple times a year as well as casual play and opportunities for coaching. Rackets and birdies are provided.
Meeting Times: Join our Remind for dates, meets 3:15pm-4:15pm in Gyms 3 & 4
Staff Advisor: Ms. Petzold
Contact: mpetzold@sowashco.org
Purpose: This is a volunteer club that will be targeting homelessness specifically through volunteer opportunities and fundraising events to help donate products to homeless shelters across MN.
Meeting Times: 1st Friday of every month at 7:45am in room 1035 (Lower Green).
Student Leader: Ian Chao
Staff Advisor: McKelvey
Contact: jmckelve@sowashco.org
Purpose: Our mission is to support, empower, and build community at ERHS.
Meeting Times: Wednesdays from 3:15pm-4:30pm in room 1029
Staff Advisor: Ms. Alston
Contact: oalston1@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of this club is to create a welcoming space where students can come together to discuss books, exchange diverse perspectives, and enhance their enjoyment of literature through shared reading experiences.
Meeting Times: Once every two weeks on Thursday after school (3:20pm-4pm) in room 2034.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Oberg
Contact: moberg@sowashco.org
Purpose: To promote school spirit, teamwork, camaraderie and sporting opportunities to individuals at all abilities and grade levels while providing the best possible environment for our players to reach their maximum playing potential through excellence in coaching and support.
Staff Advisor: Eric Thorson
Contact: erhsbowling@gmail.com
Purpose: Business Professionals of America is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration, health administration, and other related career fields. There is a region, state, and national competition. Competition starts in January.
With members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, as well as an international presence in China, Haiti, and Peru, BPA is an organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards.
Business Professionals of America can enhance student participation, civic, service, and social endeavors. Members participate in these activities to accomplish their goals of self-improvement, leadership development, professionalism, community service, career development, public relations, student cooperation, and safety and health.
Meeting Times: Fridays at 8:00am in room 2039.
Staff Advisor: Ms. O'Driscoll
Contact: lodrisco@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of Chamber Singers is to give advanced singers an additional outlet for performing the highest quality vocal music, in a smaller ensemble setting than the larger, curricular classes. Chamber Singers is open by audition only, auditions for each year happen in the fall, and membership is for the entire school year.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Gullick
Contact: egullick@sowashco.org
Purpose:
Staff Advisor: Ms. DeMorett
Contact: kdemoret@sowashco.org
Purpose: Our goal is to get better at and play Chess with peers while having fun. Everyone is welcome!
Meeting Times: We meet every Thursday (with exceptions for holidays) after school in room 2032.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Rekstad
Contact: jrekstad@sowashco.org
We look forward to seeing you there!
Purpose: Our mission at Children of the World is to help children all around the world through Save the Children. Save the Children helps kids with problems such as education, children's right, health and nutrition, and safety. Save the Children benefits children in over 120 countries, and with Children of the World, we can help by raising money and showing how impactful our community is to the world.
Meeting Times: Once a month, Tuesday mornings at 7:45am in room 1014.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Bidwell
Contact: abidwell@sowashco.org
Purpose: To close the academic gap between minorities and others through hosting study sessions. Find us on Instagram: @erhs.ctg
Meeting Times: Mondays after school (3:15pm-4:00pm) in the Media Center.
Student Leaders: Camila Osuna, Isabella Palma Ramos, Jacob Tamrat, Yashas Singh
Staff Advisor: Ms. Newton
Contact: lnewton@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of our club is to get more students involved in extracurricular activities around the school. We will visit other club meetings throughout the school year to learn more about different kinds of clubs without feeling the pressure of joining alone.
Meeting Times: First Thursday morning of every month in toom 2038.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Kenley
Contact: jkenley@sowashco.org
Purpose: The mission of Project Olas is to provide an income-generating opportunity for women from vulnerable Central American communities by offering Spanish language lessons and opportunities for cultural exchange via WhatsApp. The vision of both Project Olas and Club Olas, a national network of high school and college students passionate about language learning and global social impact, is a world where every mom has access to safe and sustainable work and where language learning creates relationships and lasting change. Club Olas chapters across the US build tight-knit communities while raising awareness of the social, political, and economic realities of Olas moms and their communities. At ERHS Club Olas, we organize events that provide students with the opportunity to make a global impact and be a part of a community that actively makes a difference on an international level. Club Olas is a great opportunity for students who are interested in topics such as the Spanish language, Latin American politics, women’s rights, and education.
The Club Olas National Network hosts events and fundraisers to further the mission of the Olas family. From trivia nights to raffle fundraisers, we aim to create connections within and between our chapters. Individual club chapters strengthen this connection in their own communities through launching similar initiatives.
Meeting Times: TBD
Staff Advisor: Ms. Rekstad
Contact: erhsclubolas@gmail.com
Purpose: The winter guard is an extension of the East Ridge marching band program. During the winter season, members build skills in movement, dance, and use of equipment. The skills translate directly to fall field show and summer parade activities. The winter Colorguard competes in a division North Star Circuit called “Flagline Class.” This is the part of the activity that focuses on movement, expression, and the use of one single piece of equipment – FLAG.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Burianek
Contact: jeanette90@gmail.com
Purpose: Color Me Beautiful focuses on discussing topics that effect young women today, especially women of color, while building a positive and supportive community at ERHS.
Meeting Times: 4th hours once a month, days can vary. Location may vary.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Alston
Contact: oalston1@sowashco.org
Purpose: In the CCC, students are encouraged to be creative and produce unique comics for ERHS, future businesses, and themselves. We will teach the fundamentals of comic creation, and will work on various passion projects to make ERHS a positive place for both students inside and outside of the club.
Meeting Times: Every Thursday from 3:06pm-3:45pm in room 1039.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Nagahashi
Contact: anagahas@sowashco.org
Purpose: To teach computer science principles and job readiness while also highlighting the various career opportunities available with a computer science degree
Meeting Times: Every other Friday 3:06-4:30pm in 1047
Staff Advisor: Mr. Ware
Contact: dware0@sowashco.org
Purpose: Our mission is to bring joy to pediatric patients through the power of creativity. We aim to uplift and inspire children in hospitals by providing them with personalized kits and cards filled with fun and engaging items.
Meeting Times: Mondays before school in room 1007
Staff Advisor: Mr. Lepera
Contact: jlepera@sowashco.org
Purpose: The Creative Writing is a place to explore writing for pleasure in a variety of genres. Students use time to both work on their poetry, short stories, or musings and to share their writing with other club members. Sessions often begin with fun prompts that members respond to with humor or a more serious adherence to the norms of specific genres. If you enjoy reading and want to try your hand at writing in your favorite genres, come to learn the elements of each genre and get inspired by your peers.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays after school in room 2032 (Upper Green).
Staff Advisor: Ms. Schrank
Contact: nschrank@sowashco.org
Purpose: To learn how to crochet and to make friends with similar interests. To have a calming environment for people to come together and work on projects.
Meeting Times: Every two other Tuesday - 3:30pm in room 1030.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Allen
Contact: twestfal@sowashco.org
Purpose: Students on the Debate Team compete to hone their research and rhetorical skills. East Ridge offers three different types of competitive debate for students who want to compete with a partner or solo. Students learn to consider divisive issues from both sides, and how to research and effectively argue different positions on an issue.
Debate is an MSHSL mandated activity. The East Ridge Debate Team encourages students to try out if they are willing to work hard and want to learn to research and understand important issues from multiple points of view.
Meeting Times: Practices are Monday and Wednesday afternoons; Tournaments are every Saturday, running September-December. All practices and tournaments are virtual this year.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Scholz
Contact: katie.m.scholz@gmail.com
Purpose: A welcoming place for all types and experience levels of D&D players.
Meeting Times: Fridays after school in room 1009 lower blue.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Kaiser
Contact: rkeiser@sowashco.org
Purpose: Joining an East African student union can be an amazing experience for students like us. It's a chance to connect with fellow East African students, celebrate our culture, and create a strong community. By joining, we can support each other, share our experiences, and learn from one another. The union also organizes events, workshops, and cultural activities that allow us to showcase our traditions, history, and talents.
Student Leaders: Stacey A & Lidya S
Meeting Times: Every other Friday at 3:15pm in room 2032
Staff Advisor: TBD
Contact:
Purpose: Hello everyone! We are a group of students who are going to begin trying to bring the lord and his word into more schools by having a weekly Bible Study. This is a judgment free zone and everyone is welcome, student or staff. We will supply you with a Bible and if you have any questions please reach out to our student leaders, we are excited to see you there!
Student Leaders: Luke Ingiald & Sam Lieser
Contact: lukepacker06@icloud.com & liesersam6@gmail.com
Meeting Times: TBD in the Media Center
Staff Advisor: Ms. Saurdini
Contact: boconnor1@sowashco.org
Purpose: Represent East Ridge by being a leader within the school by connecting and mentoring 9th grade and all new students to East Ridge High School. We do this through helping with 9th grade orientation, leading students and their families on tours of the school, answering questions, helping with the transition, planning social events, volunteering and facilitating a positive connection between the student and school community.
You must apply to be in this club. The application process is advertised via Schoology and the announcements in the spring, typically in April.
Meeting Times: 2nd Friday of each month before school.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Strand
Contact: kstrand4@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of this club is to come together as East Ridge High School and help other schools that have been less fortunate than us. In this club, we will be raising money for schools that struggle to provide their students with basic supplies or resources to have a successful educational environment. We will be planning events such as fundraisers, donation drives, and more to change these students' and schools' lives for the better. Education is something that can be very important to the future of an individual and not everyone is as lucky to receive it, but this club will hopefully be able to change the lives of many. We will focus on helping an organization a month so we can make the biggest impact that we can.
Meeting Times: Every Friday at 8am in room 1014
Staff Advisor: Mr. Bidwell
Contact: abidwell@sowashco.org
Purpose: Operating through the East Ridge Robotics Team, the ERRORs, we hope to increase gender diversity in STEM by connecting girls in our school to SWE and FIRST networks and resources. Our members will volunteer, organize and lead various STEM-related outreach events and further their STEM leadership skills and experience.
Meeting Times: Every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm in room 1047 (PLTW Halls)
Staff Advisor: Ms. Harberts
Details: Fall musical and Spring play details can be found here.
Auditions: Fall musical auditions are held in August/September.
Rehearsals: Daily after school in the theatre.
Shows: Show weekends are the 2nd and 3rd weekends in November.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Carlson & Kajsa Jones-Higgins
Contact: kcarlson1@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of the Fashion Sustainability Club is to raise awareness about the environmental as well as societal impacts of the fashion industry, while promoting sustainable and ethical practices through education, creativity, and community action.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays from 3:15-3:50pm in Ms. Taylors room in lower green.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Taylor
Contact: ltaylor4@sowashco.org
Purpose: To equip coaches and athletes (and non-athletes) to grow stronger in their faith and personal lives through Bible studies.
Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:30am in room 2045A.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Karasek
Contact: mkarasek@sowashco.org
Purpose: To work to provide food to those underserved in our community.
Meeting Times: First Tuesday of the month after school in Room 2018. First meeting will be in the month of November.
Staff Advisor: Matt Howard
Contact: mhoward1@sowashco.org
Purpose: To celebrate and learn about the language and culture of the German-speaking world.
Meeting Times: Once a month from October-May in room 1022 Lower Gold
Staff Advisor: Julie Young
Contact: jyoung1@sowashco.org
Purpose: History club participation in a wide variety of activities including show and tell about historical items, books, etc., historical cooking once a year, and opportunities to go on field trips! No cost to join.
Meeting Times: After school on every second Wednesday of the month in room 2014 (Upper Blue).
Staff Advisor: Ms. Haley
Purpose: The Hmong Dance Club is a vibrant community for students interested in exploring and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Hmong people through traditional dance. Members will have the opportunity to learn, practice, and perform various Hmong dances, all while building friendships and gaining a deeper understanding of Hmong culture. In addition, Hmong Dance Club student leaders work together to help each other promote the importance of Hmong dancing movement and expression form.
We would like to showcase cultural dance to our community and for our school event like Hmong New Year which is held in the month of December.
To participate there will be a fee to help cover the cost of costuming. We welcome all students who are passionate about dance and culture to join.
Meeting Times: Mondays 3:15pm-6pm in Upper Green Pod
Staff Advisor: Ms. Yang
Purpose: HOSA is for students who are wanting to become future health professionals. HOSA promotes careers in the healthcare industry and encourages students to become leaders through education and experience. Students will learn more about the medical field while having the opportunity to talk with medical professionals. Students who wish to be more involved can participate in a National Club (HOSA) and learn in-depth about a specific medical topic and compete at a state and national level.
Meeting Times: TBD
Staff Advisor: Mr. Lepera
Purpose: Our Jazz program starts with auditions held mid-November, then rehearsals and performances that continue through April. Jazz I & II rehearse twice weekly. Students performing on Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano , Six-String Guitar, Vibes, Acoustic, or Electric Bass, or Drum Kit may audition. Both jazz ensembles perform for MSHSL Jazz Contest & our annual Jazz @ The Loft event.
Season: November-April
Staff Advisor: Mr. Comeau
Contact: bcomeau@sowashco.org
Purpose: A student-led organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving others.
Meeting Times: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month in the Media Center.
Dues: $20
Staff Advisor: Mr. Karasek
Contact: mkarasek@sowashco.org
Purpose: K-pop club is about connecting with others, learning choreography and celebrating music.
Meeting Times: Thursdays 3:20pm-4:15pm
Staff Advisor: Ms. Alston
Contact: oalston1@sowashco.org
Purpose: To provide a safe and inclusive space for people of Hispanic heritage and to have a voice in our community. Students should join if they are looking to help build a community that can connect on a cultural level, and also to have an opportunity to make new friends and help the community overall.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays 7:45am-8:25am in the Inclusion Center
Staff Advisor: Ms. Alston
Contact: oalston1@sowashco.org
Purpose: Letters of Love provides emotional support to children battling chronic illnesses in long term care with hand made cards filled with love and kindness from a supportive community.
Meeting Times: Fridays at 8am, 1-2 meetings per month.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Carle
Contact: lettersofloveerhs@gmail.com
Purpose: To involve the East Ridge and the greater community in all aspects of theatre arts. LoftPAC stands for Loft Stage Performing Arts Community.
Meeting Times: 1st Friday of every month after school in the theatre.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Carlson
Contact: kcarlson1@sowashco.org
Purpose: To have fun and learn new makeup techniques.
Meeting Times: Friday mornings at 7:45am in 2026
Staff Advisor: Ms. Jeffers
Contact: jjeffers@sowashco.org
Purpose: The ERHS Math Team is a great opportunity for students of all skill levels of math experience to strengthen their critical thinking and problem solving skills, enjoy a variety of candy and soda/pop, and meet new people in a fun and inclusive environment.
The Math Team competes as a state-wide competitive team activity for the MSHSL. We participate in 5 meets, at which donuts are provided.
Meeting Times: Mondays at 3:10-4:30pm in room 2021.
Staff Advisor: Lisa Flynn and Emily Larsen
Contact: lflynn@sowashco.org or elarsen@sowashco.org
Purpose: The East Ridge Marching Raptors are an extremely dedicated group of musicians and performers who march with pride at home football games, community parades, and fall field show competitions. In the summer months they team with PHS & WHS to form the South Washington County Marching Band to perform at local parades, Valley Fair, and the Minnesota State Fair. During the early August week-long band camp dubbed "Heat Week" the Raptors learn the music and movement to their fall field show. The season culminates with a field show competition, the district marching band showcase, and an end-of season banquet.
Season: May-October
Staff Advisor: Mr. Comeau
Contact: bcomeau@sowashco.org
Purpose: To write about and let individuals know about relevant topics relating to healthcare, public health, global health, anatomy, and physiology, medical research, and much more.
Meeting Times: As needed. Will be communicated to members.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Lepera
Contact: jlepera@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of the club is that we have a case you do so students who want to know about the law or maybe be Attorneys. We go to the Ramsey County Courthouse on Tuesday nights in January and compete against other schools and go through cases in which students can be on the Prosecution or the Defense. These cases are based on real cases and we are judged how we present our case.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm from September-March
Staff Advisor: Mr. Smith
Contact: latrone1976@gmail.com
Purpose: Model United Nations-- also known as Model UN or MUN-- is a popular extra-curricular activity in which students role play delegates to the United Nations, simulate UN committees, and learn about diplomacy, international relations, current world issues, and the UN itself.
Meeting Times: Mondays before school in room 2008
Staff Advisor: Mr. Engels
Staff Contact: bengles@sowashco.org
Purpose: This club is for East Ridge students and staff who want to increase their skills in ceramics. Each Tuesday and Thursday students/staff (regardless of skill) will explore, create, and learn amongst a community of other students passionate about working with clay.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:15pm-4:15pm in the Ceramics Studio (1038).
Staff Advisor: Ms. Frisco & Mr. Nagahashi
Staff Contact: jfrisco@sowashco.org, anagahas@sowashco.org
Purpose: To talk about and discover new music.
Meeting Times: Mondays after school in the music room.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Gullick
Staff Contact: egullick@sowashco.org
Purpose: To create a community for Muslims at East Ridge
Meeting Times: Every Thursday 3:10pm-4:00pm in room 1009.
Student Leader: Arissa Husain
Student Leader Contact: ahusain@apps.district833.org
Staff Advisor: Ms. Keiser
Staff Contact: rkeiser@sowashco.org
Purpose: Student artists collaborate to create and advocate for the visual arts in our school community. Our club inspires and recognizes students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. We collaborate with the rest of our East Ridge Fine Arts department (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater) to breathe life into ERHS through Arts!
Membership: To remain in good standing, NAHS members must maintain a positive attendance record, complete 15 service hours (in addition to meetings) in the visual arts each year, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Service opportunities will be communicated during meetings and posted on our meeting slides. Members in good standing will receive honors, as well as an academic letter. Seniors with honors will receive honors, as well as an academic letter. Seniors with honors will receive a rainbow tassel to wear at graduation.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays after school from 3:15-4:00pm in room 1039.
To Apply: Online applications are open at the beginning of each school year and members are selected in mid-September for the current academic year.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Frisco
Contact: jfrisco@sowashco.org
Follow @eastridgeNAHS on Instagram to see what we do!
Purpose: National Honor Society (NHS) membership has been the true mark of student achievement for over 100 years, but it goes far beyond a report card. By empowering, championing, and recognizing well-rounded students, NHS provides schools with a values-based framework to elevate a culture of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. NHS chapters operate in all 50 states and many schools around the world, engaging and serving more than 1.4 million students. Each year, the average NHS chapter contributes: 1.000 hours of school/community service, $26,000 in charitable donations, 1,000 pounds of food to local, state, and national causes, and 100 pints of blood. Reflecting school leaders' profound commitment to student leadership development, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) founded NHS in 1921 based on the four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Meeting Times: First Friday of the month at 8am in the Media Center.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Hamernick
Contact: lhamerni@sowashco.org
Purpose: To help bring more safe spaces and empathy to East Ridge
Meeting Times: TBD
Staff Advisor: Ms. Gish & Ms. Bartel
Contact: cbandars@sowashco.org & jbartel@sowashco.org
Purpose: As a part of the MSHSL One Act competition, students rehearse, build and preform for a play in one 35 minute act. In this process, students will grow in their communication skills, acting skills, and collaboration skills.
Season: Rehearsals are December- January, competition is end of January and beginning of February.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Carlson
Contact: kcarlson1@gmail.com
Purpose: All members of the East Ridge Band program are part of the ERHS Pep Band. We perform at 8 regular season winter athletic events; boys and girls hockey and basketball. They also perform for as many section finals and state tournament athletic events as the band program's schedule allows. We have fun sheering on the team and representing our school and community as ambassadors of school spirit.
Season: November-March
Staff Advisor: Mr. Comeau
Contact: bcomeau@sowashco.org
Purpose: The club tries to tackle broad topics and questions so that we can understand more about the world around us.
Meeting Times: Every Friday from 3:06-4:30pm in room 2038.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Kenley
Contact: jkenley@sowashco.org
Purpose: In coordination with our our theater program, band and orchestra members have the opportunity to be part of the fall musical by performing in the pit orchestra. Our musical productions have been recognized by the Hennepin Theatre Trust's Spotlight Award program on numerous occasions for outstanding productions. Rehearsals begin in September and continue through November culminating with tech rehearsals and 6 performances mid-November.
Season: September-November
Staff Advisor: Mr. Comeau
Contact: bcomeau@sowashco.org
Purpose: LGBTQIA+ Club for students and allies! This club provides education to students and staff, support, advocacy, and fellowship.
Meeting Times: Wednesdays after school 3:10pm-4pm 7 in room 1057 (Orchestra Room).
Staff Advisor: Ms. Demorett
Contact: kdemoret@sowashco.org
Purpose: To make sure every student leaves high school feeling confident about their post-secondary education. We will help students discover their passions and interests, connect students to professionals, support students as they create an action plan for post-secondary education and provide them with opportunities for advancement.
Meeting Times: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in room 1008
Staff Advisor: Ms. Young
Contact: erhsprojectpathway@gmail.com
Purpose: The Raptor Report is a video news program that aims to showcase student voice and to build positive school climate and culture.
The Raptor Report will assemble monthly episodes that will be shown during 4th hour classes.
If you're interested in getting involved, please reach out to advisors Mrs. Carlson and Ms. Hamernick. You can also join our Remind by texting @erhsraptor to 81010.
Meeting Times: For first trimester, we will meet Friday mornings at 7:45am in room 1031 (lower green)
Staff Advisor: Mrs. Carlson & Ms. Hamernick
Contact: kcarlson1@sowashco.org & lhamerni@sowashco.org
Purpose: Team 3130, The ERROR’s mission is to teach students to learn new management and mechanical skills, leadership from working together, and create a positive atmosphere as we succeed as an elite team in and out of competition.
Staff Advisor: Brian Howard
Contact: error3130@eastridgerobotics.org
Purpose: Students Against Destructive Decisions. Teaching students to make good decisions about their personal health and safety.
Meeting Times: The club will meet the second Thursday of each month (and sometimes the fourth Thursday of the month, if necessary) after school in Room 2032 in the Upper Green pod.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Rekstad
Contact: jrekstad@sowashco.org
Purpose: This is a national, competitive team activity that emphasizes learning, creating, collaborating, having fun in Science. CLICK HERE for an introduction to Science Olympiad!
Meeting Times: TBD in room 1046
Staff Advisor: Ms. Petzold
Contact: mpetzold@sowashco.org
Purpose: An open, welcoming space to celebrate South Asian cultures! Everyone is welcome!
Meeting Times: Wednesdays after school in room 2038.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Kenley
Contact: jkenley@sowashco.org
Purpose: Speech is an academic activity that will help students’ performance in the classroom by improving researching, writing, and speaking abilities.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Trout McIntyre
Contact: ttroutmc@sowashco.org
Details: Fall musical & Spring play details can be found here.
Auditions: Auditions for the Spring play are in March.
Rehearsals: Daily after school in the theatre.
Shows: 1st weekend in May.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Carlson, Marcie Panian & Mason Tyer
Contact: kcarlson1@sowashco.org
Purpose: Student Council's primary purpose is to represent the school community, promote school interests and activities, and encourages students to find a sense of purpose and inclusion through school-related events, organizations, clubs, and projects.
Meeting Times: Every other Tuesday morning at 8am in the Black Box Center or Media Center
Staff Advisor: Ms. Herrera & Ms. Rich
Contact: aherrera1@sowashco.org, mrich0@sowashco.org
Purpose: As a SuperFan, your first goal is to positively influence our student body and provide a positive experience at school events. To be a positive influence, you must offer and contribute all of your talents to the team. Some can offer more on the team than others. None of us can do everything, but we are all valuable to the team. As a SuperFan, you will be held to a high standard. Your effort, behavior and dedication can never become an issue if you are going to lead the program.
We will be looking for the following characteristics from you:
Staff Advisor: Mrs. Woehrmann
Contact: nwoehrma@sowashco.org
Purpose: To spread environmental awareness and take action by focusing first on helping East Ridge and then the larger Woodbury community.
Meeting Times: Tuesday/Thursdays 1-2 times a month after school. Room 2020
Staff Advisor: Mr. Grall
Contact: agrall@sowashco.org
Purpose: The Fine Print is the official student-run literary arts magazine of ERHS, publishing anthologies of student art and writing. We welcome students passionate about literature, writing, visual arts, design, or anything in between. Throughout the year, we collaborate and publish creative projects and work in layout, writing, editing, illustration, and general design. Join us to engage with a vibrant artistic community, nerd out over poetry, or just to get access to our twenty-hour-long club Spotify playlist.
Apply to join the staff here.
Meeting Times: Meeting times vary as needed. Room 2031
Staff Advisor: Ms. Rascher
Contact: erascher@sowashco.org
Purpose: To report on ERHS news and student life through satire.
Meeting Times: Once every two weeks. Contact for details.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Kenley
Contact: jkenley@sowashco.org
Purpose: Our priorities are safety, fun and marksmenship. Providing all East Ridge students the opportunity to learn and improve their skills on the range. Open to all boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 8-12.
Meeting Times: Two seasons - Mid Sept through late Oct, and mid March through mid June. Dates are set by the Minnesota State Clay Target League.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Radecki
Contact: erhstrapshootingteam@gmail.com
Purpose: The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAFME), which focuses on creating future leaders in the music education and music advocacy. Tri-M recognizes students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically. The purpose of this organization is to inspire music participation, create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, and promote leadership in the music students of secondary schools.
Season: September-May
Staff Advisor: Mr. Comeau
Contact: bcomeau@sowashco.org
Purpose: Our main motives are to spread awareness on the marginalized community and overall we believe this is not just a club but a community where students can feel welcome and safe. We believe planning for the future can seem intimidating so we also work on future planning with help of guest speakers. Last but not least this club focuses on volunteering to help low-income and disabled student foundations to make a difference!
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday from 3:15-4pm in room 1034.
Staff Advisor: Jonathan Noyes
Purpose: Connect students who play ultimate frisbee. We represent East Ridge, playing and competing against other ultimate frisbee teams across the region, partnering with MN Ultimate.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Oellerich
Contact: EastRidgeUltimate@gmail.com
Purpose: We advocate and fundraise for health care, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more for children worldwide.
Meeting Times: Fridays at 7:45am in room 2033
Staff Advisor: Ms. Benning
Contact: mbenning@sowashco.org
Purpose: Unified Club is a school-based club designed with the intention of empowering youth with and without intellectual disabilities to promote social justice through a variety of athletic, social, and recreational projects and activities.
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday morning from 7:45am-8:15am in the Room 1002.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Hansen
Contact: ahansen4@sowashco.org
Purpose: To connect high schoolers with different generations. From Generation Alpha to Baby Boomer.
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday from 3:15pm-4:30pm in room 1026
Staff Advisor: Mr. Filipkowski
Contact: rfilipko@sowashco.org
Purpose: United Sisterhood is a club aiming to create a community for black women at East Ridge to empower each other and help each other succeed. We cater to black women but are open to anyone wanting to be a part of the welcoming, collaborative, and impactful community we hope to create at East Ridge.
Meeting Times: Every other Thursday after school (the 1st & 3rd of each month) in room 1028
Staff Advisor: Ms. Taylor
Contact: ltaylor4@sowashco.org
Purpose: To make new friends, to get some exercise by walking around campus (weather permitting) or inside on the track, and to engage in "walk and talks" where you can study, discuss current events, or get to know someone better. You choose the kind of walk that works for you!
Meeting Times: Fridays before school at 7:50am in room 2032 in the upper green pod. Walking place will be determined that morning.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Rekstad
Contact: jreckstad@sowashco.org
Purpose: A club that is all-inclusive for those who identify as women to talk about topics that they would only feel safe talking about among other women. Topics can include mental cycle talks/tips, feeling unsafe in certain environments and how that can be helped, and/or women's rights in the school environment and how you feel as a female student. This club should empower young women in the building to build each other up and come together to make it a better place for future female students.
Meeting Times: 2nd Tuesday morning of every month (8:00am-8:30am) in the Inclusion Center.
Student Leader: Mariam Abdalla
Staff Advisor: Ms. Newton
Contact: lnewton@sowashco.org
Purpose: Color Guard is a musical activity based on the use of flags and other equipment, as well as dance and other interpretive movement. The group rehearses twice weekly and performs for select home athletic events and North Star Circuit Winter Guard shows around the greater Twin Cities Area.
Season: November-April
Staff Advisor: Mr. Comeau
Contact: bcomeau@sowashco.org
Purpose: This activity includes experience in both drumline and concert percussion ensemble settings. They rehearse twice weekly and perform for select winter athletic events in January & February and the "Winter Week" pep-fest. Percussion ensemble then continues through April in preparation for MSHSL Solo & Ensemble Contest and the District Percussion Showcase.
Season: November-April
Staff Advisor: Mr. Comeau
Contact: bcomeau@sowashco.org
Meeting Times: Meets monthly (dates to be announced as speakers are available) in room 2039
Staff Advisor: Ms. O'Driscoll
Contact: lodrisco@sowashco.org
Purpose: In this club we will research topics related to both human and animal health, learn about research in medicine, help students learn how to research, and publish research articles.
Meeting Times: Mondays from 3:15pm-4:15pm in room 1007.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Lepera
Contact: jlepera@sowashco.org
Purpose: The purpose of this club is to help break down the "male sport" stereotype that exist in sports. We will have guest speakers come in and share about there experiences of being a woman in athletics.
Meeting Times: TBD in room 2031 in Upper Green.
Staff Advisor: Ms. Rascher
Contact: erascher@sowashco.org
Purpose: The Yearbook staff works to create the annual East Ridge High School yearbook, a record of the events and people who have left their legacy at the school each year. This includes photography, graphic design, editing, journalism, interviewing, and writing.
Meeting Times: Wednesdays after school in room 2049
Staff Advisor: Mr. Nagahashi
Contact: anagahas@sowashco.org
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Purpose: Our mission at Eastridge Young Democrats is to empower the future generation of democratic leaders starting with the political knowledge and values of our youth. In this club, we regularly invite students to discuss politics and current events with peers and our legislators, organize events such as legislator town halls and Q and A's, and raise awareness on political issues that affect today's youth.
Meeting Times: Every Thursday at 7:45am in room 1047
Staff Advisor: Mr. Ware
Student Leadership: Anuraa Venkat and Rishi Raichur
Contact: anuraa.venkat@gmail.com and rishiraichur1108@gmail.com
Purpose: Our purpose is to work towards a goal of creating a nonpartisan youth leadership training program. This club will have dedicated space to collaborate with one another and share progress.
Meeting Times: Every second & fourth Wednesday of every month in the PLTW hallway.
Staff Advisor: Mr. Ware
Contact: dware0@sowashco.org