Activities & Clubs

Anime Club

Sponsor: Desa DeBane-Smith

Anime Club celebrates culture, creativity and all things anime/manga!  In Anime Club, we watch anime, read manga, play games, eat Japanese/Asian inspired foods all while learning about other cultures and languages.

Meets at 7:30 am in 9100: Sept. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Feb. 29, March 14, April 18, and May 9

ASL Honor Society

Sponsor: Joshua Berman

Meets in 3900.

Art Club

Sponsor: Ben Henry

Meets in 7300

Best Buddies

Sponsor: Erin Newton

Inclusion opportunity to be matched in a friendship with a student with a disability.

Meets one Tuesday a month 3-4 pm in 2200

Board Game and D&D Club

Sponsor: Matt Ternus

Meets in 9700 and Wednesdays 3pm - 5pm.

The Book G.A.L.S Book Club

Sponsors: Grace Shea and Gretchen Stulock

Looking for an aesthetically pleasing book club focused on women empowerment? We’ve got you! The Book G.A.L.S (Girls Amplifying Literature) seek to unite the girls of Castle View High School who enjoy reading and encouraging one another. As opposed to a traditional book club, which often mimics a strict classroom environment, we are aiming for a looser approach. Rather than choosing one book the entire group must read, we offer that each member picks their own book to read each month as long as it adheres to the monthly theme (i.e. Banned Books, Japanese Authors, Thrillers, RomComs, etc.). At the end of each month, we meet to discuss our book picks and talk women’s empowerment.

Meets in 8400

Chamber Orchestra

Sponsor: Jay McGuffin

Click here for the Chamber Orchestra Course Description

Chess Club

Sponsor: Michael Angelmire

The Chess Club meets from 7:30am-8:05am every Tuesday and Thursday for casual games in the library. Official practices are held every Wednesday in Mobile 1A from 3pm-4:30pm

Click here for the Chess Club Website

Code Quest (Programming Competitions)

Sponsor: Kelly Swiryn

Code Quest is a worldwide programming competition hosted by Lockheed Martin.  The best programmers in our school will compete in the spring for state and worldwide rankings.  Practice time with these puzzles will happen in Software Engineering Lab 4540 every Thursday at 7:30 am.  See Mr. Swiryn to try out at any time of the year.

Creative Writing Club

Sponsor: Angela Anderson

Have you thought about writing a screenplay, a novel, a short story, a song, a poem, a play, a memoir, or some other creative nonfiction? Then join the creative writing club as we explore different types of writing, talk to professionals in the field of writing, and work toward publishing our writing!

Meets in 3500.  Click here for the schedule.

CV Choirs

Sponsors: Heath Walter and Rochelle Walter

Website: https://www.cvchoirs.com/

Click here for the Choir Course Description

CVTV

Sponsor: Frank Martin

Website Link to CV Media

Click here for the CVTV Course Description

DECA (Marketing and Business)

Sponsor: Cari Risby

DECA is a national co-curricular student organization for marketing and business students. Students will attend the DECA District Conference on Wednesday, November 15.  DECA’s competitive events directly contribute to every student being college and career ready when they graduate from high school. Through participation in DECA activities, most DECA members say they learned how to communicate thoughts and ideas, how to organize a presentation and more about what businesses expect from employees, while gaining problem solving skills. Active participation in DECA is an integral component of Marketing classes at CVHS.

Meets the 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7-7:30 am in 8000.

$30 mandatory class fee

eSports

Sponsor: Chris Yaryan

Esports is organized competitive video gaming.  We play against teams across Colorado in Rocket League, League of Legends, and Super Smash Brothers.

Meet after school in 2150 Tuesday - Thursday.  Monday and Friday meet remotely.

$125 fee

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

Sponsor: Chad Bryan

FBLA is the high school division of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.  Meets Bi weekly in 5700

$14 Fee

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Sponsor: Frank Martin

Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Meets Thursday mornings in 9400.

French Honor Society

Sponsor: Juliette Barbin

Meets twice a month on Friday mornings at 6:50 am in 3800: 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/5, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 5/3.

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Sponsor: Kevin Lebsack

"FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.
Members are future farmers, chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields. (Copied off the FFA about us)"

$7 fee.  Meets in 2A.

Garden Club

Sponsor: Megan Good

In the garden club, we will start growing many different varieties of plants. We will build a healthy community within our club! The garden club will have activities such as gardening fruits, vegetables, and flowers. We are looking for people who enjoy gardening. No experience is necessary because we are all learning! 

Meet before school in room 3300, or outside if gardening, every Thursday or every other Thursday.

Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Sponsor: Chris Yaryan

GSA is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their school and communities.

Meets Every Tuesday and Thursday During Lunch in 3200.

German Honor Society

Sponsor: Alison Harrison

Delta Epsilon Phi (ΔΕΦ) is a National Honor Society for High School Students of German.  The organization recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of learners of German, and aims to promote interest in the study of German language and culture.  An additional goal of the Castle View chapter of German Honor Society is to form relationships with other learners of German, as well as other language learners at our school.
German club is for students who would like to form relationships with other students who are interested in the German language and culture.  Club members meet along side Honor Society members and participate in cultural activities, without the requirements for grade point average and service hours.
Meets Thursdays at 7:30 am in 4550: 9/28, 10/5, 11/2, 11/16, 12/14.  11/30 meet 3-3:40pm.

$30 fee for Honor Society.  $10 fee for German Club.

Knitting and Crochet Club

Sponsor: Natasha McCall 

Beginners, intermediate and advance knitters or crochetera. Everyone is welcome! Come join us for fun!!

Meets Mondays After School in 9800

Link Crew

Sponsor: Pat Fairchild and Bailey Bennett

Link Crew is an international, student-led leadership program which helps freshmen ease into high school. Through the Link Crew program, freshmen are paired with leaders who serve as positive role models by emphasizing relationships and connection. Link Crew is built on the belief that students can help students succeed.

Meets in the SaberCave once a month

Marching Band

Sponsor: Mark Cellar

Website

Click here for the Marching Band Course Description

National Art Honor Society

Sponsor: Eileen Salzman

NAHS is for outstanding members of the art community, nominated by their art teachers. This club provides an opportunity for service through the arts. Grades 10-12.
Meets in 7400.

$10 Fee

National Honor Society

Sponsor: Ally Keeling

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school's commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.  These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:15 am in the Auditorium, starting September 13th.

Tutoring for community service will be after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-3:45 in the library, starting September 21st.

$20 Fee

Newspaper

Sponsor: Jessica Hunziker

Website Link to CV Media

Click here for the Newspaper Course Description

Olympic Weightlifting Club

Sponsor: Jordan Boriack

From beginners to national level medalists.  Could you be the next Olympian?

Meets Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri 4:00-5:00 pm in 6900.

$30 fee per semester.

Omni Club

Sponsor: Patrick Fairchild

The club will include everything to do with fictional media like graphic novels, movies, and especially the Marvel/DC comic universe. Students will debate aspects of comics, movies, and graphic novels. They will also create their own fan-fiction, attend Comic-Con, and present their ideas and opinions about these fictional interests. 

Meets Thursday mornings in 3400.

Quill & Scroll

Sponsor: Jessica Hunziker

Students meet in 4015 as part of their media classes and complete 5 hours of media specific community service, maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA, are in CV Media for 2 or more years including senior year, and finally, students must have a leadership role.

Rock Climbing Team

Sponsor: Coach Jason DeYoung, Text 303-829-2274

Tryouts are Tuesday, September 19th and Thursday, September 21st at Ubergrippen Castle Rock, 6-7:30 am. Required: School waiver and Ubergrippen waiver. Practices are 6 to 7:30 a.m. at Ubergrippen on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Oct. 3.

SaberStrings

Sponsor: Jay McGuffin

Click here for the Orchestra/SaberStrings Course Description

Shine Girls Empowerment Club

Sponsor: Sara Cady and Shelly Mares

Where girls come together to support one another and have fun!

Meets one Wednesday a month at 6:45 am in 8500 with breakfast: Aug 30, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29, Dec 13, Jan 24, Feb 28, March 27, April 24.

Spanish Club/Honor Society

Sponsors: Megan Good, Deena Ellis and Gina Lobdell

Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 am and 3:00 pm in 8850.

Spanish Medical and Service Club

Sponsor: Deena Ellis

This club is for students who will serve in the future in a medical field and for students who would like to be Global Citizens through and participate in service activities where needed.

Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 am and 3:00 pm in 8850.

Speech and Debate

Sponsor: Kevin Combest and Shannon Anglemire

Meets Wednesdays or Thursdays after school in Rooms 5550/5800.  There is a fee of $100.

Student Leadership Academy

Sponsor: Scott Dowis

Meets the 3rd Friday of every month.

Student of Color Alliance

Sponsor: Lily Reyes

The Students of Color Alliance is a student-run club that promotes equity, inclusion, and ambition at Castle View. It is a safe place to share ideas, opinions, or concerns about matters of diversity within CV.

Meets in 5600 at 7:40 - 8:10 am: 10/5, 11/2, 11/16, 12/14, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/14, 4/18, 5/9

Student Government

Sponsor: Matt Tisser

Students will explore concepts of leadership and develop leadership skills, techniques and strategies through school activities which promote school spirit and community service. The development of the culture, climate and traditions of Castle View High School and the planning of homecoming, dances, pep rallies and charity events will comprise the bulk of the projects during the year. Teamwork is an integral part of the class. An application and teacher approval are required for enrollment.

Meets during 2nd hour class in 7200.

Thespians

Sponsors: John Dreher and Rochelle Walter

Website

The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the only theatre honor society for high school students in the United States. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of our theatre program.

ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre – performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.

Meets in 625 3:00 - 3:15 pm August 22, September 19, October 10, November 14, November 28, January 23, February 20, March 26, April 16, April 30 and May 14.

Tri M (Music Honor Society)

Sponsor: Mark Cellar

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 the country.
Tri-M recognizes students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically.
Tri-M also provides students leadership opportunities to make a difference in their community through music-based service projects.
There are more than 2,100 chapters across 50 states and 15 countries.
Tri-M involves more than 84,000 students in grades 6-12.
Each year, student members contribute more than 750,000 service hours to their school and local communities and raise nearly $1 million for causes they care about.
Castle View Music Students are invited to participate in Tri-M based on music teacher recommendation after having fulfilled the academic requirements for membership.

Meets during both lunches on the 4th Wednesday of every month in 300

TSA (Technology Student Association)

Sponsor: Rob Phelps

Learn and compete in Engineering, Theater, Computer Science, Speech, Forensic Science, and more...

Meets every Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30 pm in 4545.

$45 Fee

Ultimate Frisbee

Sponsor: Kelly Swiryn

Ultimate Frisbee will be played on the turf during Friday Club time whenever the weather is good.

Unified Sports

Sponsor: Nicole Jones

Join us as we play kickball, whiffle ball, and basketball this year.  Your role would be helping our students with disabilities play.  There are no practices, just six games a season and a few tournaments sprinkled throughout the year. You can pick which season to play or play in all three.  Come by room 2200 to get a schedule or more information. 

Video Game Club

Sponsor: Kenny Perkin

The club includes a fun and inclusive environment to enjoy video games with peers.  Meets every Thursday 3-4pm in 8550.

Yearbook

Sponsor: Jessica Hunziker

Website Link to CV Media

Click here for the Yearbook Course Description