Welcome to the Activities Website at Lakewood High School. 'LHS' is the largest high school in Jeffco, and with that said, we offer many opportunities for students to get involved. We are proud to offer students 60+ clubs and activities. Better grades, new friendships and improved time management skills are only a few of the many benefits gained by participating in extra/co-curricular activities.
Students can make a significant impact in their high school career by getting involved. We encourage ALL of our students to participate in an activity. Activities play a critical role in the education process. Research shows athletics and activities, such as music, drama, art, and clubs all support student learning and enrich school experiences.
According to the National Federation of State High Schools Association, students who participate in activities programs have higher grade point averages, better attendance records, lower drop-out rates and fewer disciplinary problems. The association also says participation in activities is a predictor of a student's later success in higher learning, a career and in becoming a contributing member of society as a whole.
Students involved in activities learn powerful lessons about teamwork, camaraderie, responsibility, hard work and self-discipline. We hope every Lakewood student has a rewarding high school experience filled with valuable experiences in clubs and activities. You only get to experience high school life once. Make the most of it in everything you do!! GET INVOLVED!!
Please see the LHS Calendar (under “Athletics & Activities”) for a complete listing of all updated club meeting times. If you would like to start a new club, see Mrs. Allen (Activities Director) in the main office.
Acoustic Rock Club - See “Battle of the Bands” below.
Act Now Club - This club will be to educate and spread awareness about current political events and to create change in our community. Meets every Wednesday from 3:15-3:45 in A214. Sponsor: David.Martin@jeffco.k12.co.us
Anime Club - Anime Club will be held every Tuesday from 3:15-4:00 in B105. Activities included will be: watching anime, art study, listening to podcasts, discussion and other club activities as available. ​ Sponsors: Tricia Harkless, Susan Stokley, & Kelly Layer.
Battle of the Bands -This club forms and prepares cover-bands for the Battle of the Bands Concert. All instruments and levels of ability are welcome. Guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, singers, technicians, producers and roadies needed. Practices are on Thursdays from 3:15-4:30pm in room B110. Sponsors: Jacob.Miller@jeffco.k12.co.us & Mark.Gray@jeffco.k12.co.us. Group Text @lhsguita to 81010
Art Club - Open to all students interested in design, drawing, painting with creative enrichment and school activities such as Art Exhibits, Homecoming and Trick or Treat street. We meet every Monday at 3:15-4:15 pm in room E104, Starting 9/12– Sponsor: Ms. Ahlers 303.982.0461
Bazaar Club - Participants will brainstorm, create, and execute plans for selling products and raising money. Half of the money earned will be reinvested into future projects and half will be donated to local charities. Meets Orange Thursdays, room A213 from 3:15-4pm. Sponsor: Rolf.Schildman@jeffco.k12.co.us
Black Student Alliance Club - This club is open to ALL students at Lakewood High School and will serve as an liaison umbrella organization to articulate the problems and/or concerns of students. Meets every Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 in the Health Office/Counseling Conference Room. Sponsor: Christine.Dimiceli@jeffco.k12.co.us
Book Club - Book Club is an opportunity for students who love to read to discuss various novels with fellow peers. Books are nominated and voted upon by all members. Meeting dates are chosen at each meeting, as well. Everyone is welcome; there are no prerequisites or desired skill levels needed to join. Sponsor: Ms. Bell 303-982-9128
Breathe Easy (BE) Team - A collaborative effort between LHS and the Jeffco Department of Health and Environment, the BE team provides opportunities for youth empowerment through activities focused on tobacco prevention and wellness. Meetings are black Thursdays after school in the Counseling Office Conference room. Sponsor: Ms. Morrow 303.982.2695.
Bullet Journaling Club - This club will provide materials and support for people who want to design and make their own planners or notebooks. Meets on Tuesdays in room A209 from 3:15-4 pm. Sponsor: Carl.Spetzler@jeffco.k12.co.us
Business Club - This club will provide a place for students to learn about personal financial literacy as well as foster presenting and competing skills for DECA. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month in D208 from 3:15-4pm Sponsor: Wayne.Madsen@jeffco.k12.co.us
Card n' Board Game Club - This club will play card games & board games. Meets on Thursdays in B102 from 3:10-4:00. Sponsor: Maryalice.Goodwin@jeffco.k12.co.us
Cheer/Pom Team- Open to male and female students,
grades 10-12, the LHS Cheer/Poms Team is comprised of the junior varsity and
varsity cheer/poms. Members promote school spirit with performances at
athletic/school events. Members practice weekdays from May to April and
attend summer camp. To be eligible to tryout, candidates must have a cumulative
2.0 grade point average. Specific skill requirements, time commitments and
financial obligations are discussed at the Informational Parent Meetings.
Tryouts and the Informational Meeting are held in late March-early April.
Sponsor: Ms. Kellie Coates 303.982.9579
Chess & Go Club - Meets on Tuesdays from 3:15-5:00 pm in room A218. Beginners & masters are welcome. Join the Denver Chess League and compete for state ranking. Sponsor: Mr. Purcell. 303.982.6055
Coding Club - This club is to teach student to program computers, as well as assist those who already know how. Meets every Wednesday in room B206 from 3:10-4:10. Sponsor: James.Buck@jeffco.k12.co.us
Coffee Club - The Mostly Coffee Club will be to educate students about the coffee and tea world through experience and discussion. Meets on Mondays in room B220 from 7:00-7:30am. Sponsor:
Christine. Sparks@jeffco.k12.co.us
Comedy Club - This club practices all types of comedy and performs an annual comedy show each spring. Meets every Tuesday from 3:15-4:15 pm in room A214. Sponsor: David.Martin@jeffco.k12.co.us
Creative Writing Club - This club is intended to be a place whereby writers can share, discuss and workshop any creative pieces that they have been working on ,whether it be for school or personal endeavor. The members may work in all creative genres, from poetry to short stories, plays or novels. There is also an emphasis on group input. Meeting dates TBD, join our Remind @writelhs for meeting announcements. Sponsors: Ms. Carolyn Chase, Mr. Steve Mandelstam, and Mr. Ben Bleckley.
Dance Club - This club will be for students to dance in a safe environment every Thursday from 3:30-5pm on the study deck. Sponsor: Victoria Hart
Debate Team/Club - The internationally recognized Debate Team at Lakewood High School is highly competitive in local, regional, state, national and international competition. Debate Team & Club members matriculate in our co-curricular classes entitled Forensic Speech Debate, as well as the Debate Club. Meets Orange days in A112 from 3:15-5:30. Sponsor: Ms. Korinna Ghiloni Korinna.Ghiloni@jeffco.k12.co.us
Drama Club - The umbrella organization of the LHS Theatre Company, drama club is a company of players and technicians who meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month from 3:10-4:00 pm in the Auditorium or E130. Activities include working on extracurricular shows, Improv, and community service projects. Club members can earn membership into Thespian Troupe #1697. Sponsor: Mr. Smykil jsmykil@jeffco.k12.co.us or Mr. Young jcyoung@jeffcoschools.us
Environmental Club - Meets every orange Friday in B119 from 3:20-5pm. Sponsor: Sarah Talle
Far Away Friends - This LHS club will support the work of the Far Away Friends organization and the LHS sister school in Uganda. Meets every Monday in B203 from 3:20-4pm. Sponsor: Carol Degenhart, caroldegenhart@jeffco.k12.co.us
Fun FACS Club - Sponsored through Family and Consumer Science classes and part of state and national FCCLA organization. Fund raisers, fun activities and socializing, community involvement state competition, Meets on Fridays in C101 from 3:15~4:15pm, sometimes may go longer depending on the activity. Sponsor: Ms. White sawhite@jeffco.k12.co.us
G.S.A. (Gender Sexuality Alliance) - Meets on Thursdays from 3:20-4:20 pm in room B121 through May 16. Support, advocacy, education, and social activities for LGBTQ persons and their allies. Sponsor: Kelly.Layer@jeffco.k12.co.us
German Club - This club will celebrate and study the German culture. Meets every black Tuesday until 4pm in room A214. Sponsor: David.Martin@jeffco.k12.co.us
Girls Who Code Club - This club will learn about coding, women in technology, teamwork and leadership skills. Meets every Monday: black Monday in B116 from 3:15-4:45 pm and orange Monday in B121 Sponsors: Tracy.Cooper@jeffco.k12.co.us and Michelle.Yagow@jeffco.k12.co.us
"Gift a Birthday Club"- Meets on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:00 pm in room B203. Sponsor: Carol.Degenhart@jeffco.k12.co.us
Harry Potter Club -Are you a wizard wannabe? Then this club is right for you. This is a club dedicated to all things magical. We watch movies, make Harry Potter-themed treats, and play muggle Quidditch. We look forward to seeing you! Mischief managed. Meets Fridays from 3:15-4:00 pm in B203. Sponsor: Ms. Christine Sparks 303.982.7086
Hiking Club - This club will meet to discuss possible hiking trails as well as learn the rules of trails and what to do in hazardous situations. Meets every Thursday at 3:15 in room A111. Sponsor: Kristen.Moore@jeffco.k12.co.us
Hydration Nation - This club was created to learn more about water conservation and ways to lower water pollution and water usage. Students will come up with ways to help educate the community, and for a more fun side, will take turns bringing various types of drinks to try at each meeting. We will meet every Tuesday starting 11/6 from 3:20-4:00 pm in E-125 (until further notice). Sponsor: Olivia Allen, oallen@jeffco.k12.co.us
Indoor Track Club - Any athletes interested in getting in shape for the upcoming Track Season should join Indoor Track Club! We will meet outside of the weight room and do conditioning and lift weights. There are Indoor Meets athletes can sign up for at the Colorado School of Mines. Any questions, see Ms. Smetana.
Interact Club - This is a service organization that meets every Tuesday after school from 3:15-3:45 in B208; starting 8/28/18. Sponsor: Sheila.Kitt@jeffco.k12.co.us
International Club - This club will study and learn about new countries, their geography, history, language, culture, and cuisine. Meets every black Tuesday in room A200 from 7-7:30 am. Sponsor: Sharon.Roybal@jeffco.k12.co.us
Italian Club - Meets to learn Italian culture & fun. Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 7:15-8am in the main office conference room. Sponsor: Mr. Bob Giusto rgiusto@jeffco.k12.co.us
Key Club -Key Club is an international youth service organization sponsored by the Kiwanis. Members participate in a variety of community service projects. The Key Club works to meet the needs of our school, our community, and our world. Officers meet on Mondays; Whole Club meets on Friday. All meetings are at 7:15 a.m. in room A211. Sponsor: Ms. Barnes Whitney.Barnes@jeffco.k12.co.us
Kiva Club – Kiva Club gives micro-loans to people in developing countries. The money we lend gets paid back gradually, and we re-lend money to impact more lives. In addition to making loans, we raise money a couple times a year and also do community service projects. We meet every Monday from 7:10-7:30 in the Library classroom. Sponsor: Victoria.Hart@jeffco.k12.co.us
Knowledge Bowl - K-Bowl is a competition where teams of 3-4 students participate in ‘Jeopardy’ style questions about trivia, history, current events, literature, music, theater, math, grammar and science against other schools in the Denver metro area. Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:15 to 4:00 in room B205. Can only make one practice a week? Not a problem! Sponsor: Sandie.Sullivan@jeffco.k12.co.us
Kpop Club - This club will be watching music videos/korean dramas and learning about Korean culture. Meets Thursday afternoon in room B112 from 3:10-3:50pm. Sponsor: MarkReitsma@jeffco.k12.co.us
Marvel Club - The purpose of this club is for students to get with like-minded people to share what they know about Marvel. Meets on Orange Wednesdays from 3:15-4pm in room A101. Sponsor: Sean.Malloy@jeffco.k12.co.us
Mock Trial - Gives students the opportunity to participate in a competitive legal drama (sponsored by the Colorado Bar Association). Lawyers and witnesses prepare a case for formal competition. Meetings are twice a week on Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 in room A101. Sponsor: Joellen Kramer Joellen.Kramer@jeffco.k12.co.us
Club Website: https://sites.google.com/view/lakewood-mock-trial/home
Model UN - The purpose of our club will be to involve interested students in debate about current issues and to educate them about the organization of the United Nations. Meets in A215 on Orange Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Sponsor: Sara.Shackett@jeffco.k12.co.us
Mountain Bike Club - Practices every Tuesday & Thursdays in various open space parks from 5:00-6:30pm and Sundays when we're not racing. Club will end at the end of October. Sponsor: Mark.Gray@jeffco.k12.co.us. Coach: Eric Graham 303.618.4682 ericg@next-ascent.com
MCSA - Multicultural Students’ Association - Multicultural Students’ Association brings together a group of diverse students in hopes of bonding, breaking the barrier between different ethnicities, and connecting cultures. Open to ALL students. Meets on Thursdays from 3:20-4:00 pm in room B104. Sponsor: Ms. Kay Wallis 303.982.9411
Mount Olympus HS Club- This club will be learning about Greek mythology by filming a parody about the most famous tales as if they happened in high school. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays in B218 from 3:20-4:15. Sponsor: Casey.Walter@jeffco.k12.co.us
NAHS - National Art Honor Society – recognizes and inspires those students who have shown outstanding ability in art. Any current or past art students are welcome. Meets in room E-103 on 1 Orange Wednesday per month @ 3:15-3:45 pm. Sponsor: Nicole Brown nicole.brown@jeffco.k12.co.us
NHS - National Honor Society - The National Honor Society recognizes outstanding students who have achieved a strong academic record and have demonstrated outstanding leadership, exemplary character, and service performance in the school community. During the second semester, sophomores and juniors with a cumulative 3.75 grade point average or above will be invited to submit applications for membership. NHS meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Sponsor: Susan.Stokley@jeffco.k12.co.us
Not Only Guitar Club - See “Battle of the Bands” above.
Pi Club - We will prepare for math related competitions and to share our love of pi. Meets on Wednesday mornings from 7:10-8 am in room B203. Sponsor: Ms. Schultz 303.982.7189
Philosophy Club - The purpose of the Philosophy club will be to learn and apply lessons from both specific philosophers and general bodies of philosophical thought, to freely discuss and express philosophical opinions, to ask questions about the nature of knowledge/existence, and to provide a safe sounding board for any personal/philosophical problems. Meets every Monday in room A104 3:15-4:00pm. Sponsor: Christopher.Cervelloni@jeffco.k12.co.us
Plant-Based Cooking Club - This club is designed for members to learn how to cook and bake in new ways using plant-based, non-animal derived ingredients. Meets on Orange Monday’s in C101 from 3:15-4:15pm. Sponsor: Sally.White@jeffco.k12.co.us
Protect our Wildlife (POW) Club - This club aims to protect any wildlife that is harmed through the negative effects of environmental changes. Meets on Monday in room B118 from 3:15-3:45 pm. Sponsor: Elizabeth.Morgan@jeffco.k12.co.us
Quill Club - Members of Quill will produce greeting cards to send to deployed US Troops and nursing home residents while learning calligraphy and lettering. Meets Wednesdays in E104 from 3:15-4pm. Sponsor: Gwen.Ahlers@jeffco.k12.co.us
Rock Climbing Club—This club will help improve student strength through rock climbing. Meetings will be on black Fridays at Earth Treks in Golden. Sponsor: Carl Spetzler Carl.Spetzler@jeffco.k12.co.us
Rocket Club—Learn how to design, build, and launch model rockets from scratch. Design and build your own rocket or work as part of a team to compete in TARC. Open to all students. Meets on Mondays in room B-210 from 3:15-4:15. Please see the school calendar for meeting dates. Additional information and schedule can be found on Mr. Megrdichian’s website. Sponsors: James Megrdichian - jmegrdic@jeffco.k12.co.us and Marc Gray - magray@jeffco.k12.co.us
Science Olympiad - This is a national science competition that involves 23 different events, both building and testing. Meetings from 3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays in room B220 and Thursdays in room B121. Sponsors: Michelle Yagow and Casey Walter.
The Spectator (news magazine) - Lakewood’s student produced 32-page quarterly news magazine. Meets as a class and often as an after school activity. Advisor: Christopher.Cervelloni@jeffco.k12.co.us
Speedcubes Club - This club will be to introduce non-cubers to cubing and to also improve our speeds with the Rubik's cube. Meetings will be in A204 after school until 4:45 on Orange Thursdays. Sponsor: Rolf.Schildman@jeffco.k12.co.us
Splatoon Club - This club will be learning how to make 3D rendered posters and playing Splatoon 2 with friends. Meets Mondays in C211 from 3:15-4pm. Sponsor: Laurie.Bell@jeffco.k12.co.us
Student Senate - Student Senate is composed of six elected representatives from each class, as well as, a student body president, vice president and treasurer. Senators are elected annually in the spring, except for the freshmen, who are elected in November of their first year. The activities include homecoming, trick-or-treat street, prom, graduation, and assemblies. Sponsor: Laurie.Prieve@jeffco.k12.co.us
Students Visiting Seniors -The Students Visiting Seniors Club (SVS) will meet after school every other Tuesday from 3:30-4:00 in room B203. Sponsor: Carol.Degenhart@jeffco.k12.co.us
Super Villains Inc. - Students in this club will have fun learning about villains from comics, books and movies. Meets in room A211 after school on orange Mondays. Sponsor: Alexis.DeNeice@jeffco.k12.co.us
Thespian Troupe #1697 - The LHS Thespian Troupe is comprised of members of the LHS Theatre Company who display outstanding commitment to excellence in high school theatre. Membership requires 300 hours of work in both performance and technical aspects of theatre and Thespians comprise the governing council of the LHS Theatre Company. Members of Troupe 1697 are eligible to compete for scholarship money and prizes at the annual State Thespian Conference. Sponsor: Mr. Jace Smykil
Track and Field Club - Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays in the weight room from 3:30-5:30 from Nov. 27th to Feb. 14th. Sponsor: Jay.Murray@jeffco.k12.co.us
Tutoring Club - This group will visit local elementary schools and assist students struggling with classwork. Meets Tuesdays from 3:15-3:45pm in room B212. Sponsor: Mr. Andrew Schultz
Ultimate Frisbee Team - Our team emphasizes the importance of working together as a group in order to succeed. We aim to teach new players how to play the game and enjoy the sport of Ultimate. Practices are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4-6pm at Washington Heights Park (intersection of 1st & Lamar). Games are at various locations. Team website:http://lakewoodultimate.ultimatecentral.com/ Sponsor: Ms. Katie Seelbach.
UpRISE Club - This is a new club for students with a focus on social justice issues related to tobacco. Meets on Wednesdays after school at 3:15 in A117. Sponsors: Joellen Kramer and Carolyn Chase
Yearbook (The Lahian) - Lakewood’s student produced yearbook. Meets as a class and often as an after school activity. Sponsor: Christopher.Cervelloni@jeffco.k12.co.us
Yoga - is a student-led group that meets on black Fridays after school from 3:30-4:15 in the library, starting on 10/26/18. All levels of expertise are invited. Yoga is a great way to focus and calm your mind after a stressful week. Sponsors: James.Buck@jeffco.k12.co.us and Rebecca.Hall@jeffco.k12.co.us