Get involved!

Below are some extracurricular clubs/groups/committees currently offered at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. Involvement is a great way to continue pursuing your interests, develop friendships and learn new skills.

Check out a complete listing here with details on meeting times, locations, and information on joining.

Art Club

Students in all grades can participate in art-making and teaching art. Art Club meets during Enrichment A every Wednesday in room 201–open to everyone!

For more information, contact Ms. Zeller.

Associated Student Body

ASB gives students the opportunity to become successful leaders by participating in the leadership class. All students are invited to participate in weekly convocations (through advocacy reps) to plan school activities and support student artists.

For more information, contact Ms. Axtell.

Costume Club

Open to all students interested in learning about sewing and costuming for student productions.

For more information, please contact Ms. Jessen.

Diversity Club

All students are welcome to participate in a safe, friendly place to learn about and appreciate all cultures.

ON HOLD DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE

Ethics Club

Middle and high school students learn about real-world ethical challenges, promoting ethical awareness and the skills and knowledge needed for a thoughtful, democratic citizenry. Students develop well-informed and persuasive positions on live ethical issues that could change the way we live together. Success at the Oregon competition in February could enable VSAA teams to advance to the National High School Ethics Bowl in North Carolina. The VSAA Ethics Bowl team meets every Tuesday in room 310. Contact Mr. Lauderbaugh for more information, and visit Oregon Ethics Bowl for more details.

Extended Day Dance Ensemble

Open to students who want to further their dance and choreography skills.

For more information, please contact Ms. Sacks.

Helping to Educate Regarding Orientation (HERO)

Open to all students interested in learning more and supporting the tolerance of sexual and gender orientation.

For more information, please contact Ms. Foran.

Literary Magazine Club

Lit Mag Club members meet weekly on Tuesdays to work on upcoming issues for our student-run literary magazine, Wordsworth. Our meetings primarily consist of creating advertisements, reading and voting on student submissions, and planning for release parties. We also have a lot of fun! All grades are welcome, and you don’t need to be in a Lit Arts class to join. Please view our Wordsworth page on Issuu to see past issues.

For more information, please contact Ms. Adams.

Model United Nations

Students meet to discuss, debate and practice different forum opportunities on issues of international importance. The debates are sometimes humorous (versus strictly of international importance)–sense of humor is mandatory!

Opportunities include attending Model United Nations and other special events.

For more information, contact Mr. Lauderbaugh.

National Honor Society

Recognition and commitment to academic excellence, leadership and community service.

For more information, contact Mr. Duke.

Visit the VSAA National Honor Society website.

Photo Club

Open to all students interested in learning the art of photography.

For more information, contact Ms. Harris.

Public Art Coalition

Club members work with property owners to design and implement public art. We meet in room 204 Fridays from 4:10 to 5:00.

Anyone in high school can join if they enjoy public art and are interested in learning about grant writing, permits, presenting to clients, design revisions, creating budgets, working with mentors on CAD drawings, observing installation, and planning a dedication ceremony.

For more information, email Ms. Swatosh.

Red Cross Club

Red Cross Club is responsible for hosting and organizing blood drives, fundraising for natural disaster relief, volunteering with veterans and more! For more information or to join please visit our website.

SkillsUSA

A national leadership and technical skills organization for students enrolled in career and technical education courses. Students also have the opportunity to compete in both technical and employability/leadership competitions.

For more information, contact Mr. Berhow.

Spanish Club

Open to all students interested in learning more about and celebrating Spanish culture.

For more information, contact Ms. Ingraham.

Tech Theatre

Open to all students who want to learn how to support student theatre productions from backstage. Students work on visual, sound, and light design, as well as set design.

For more information, contact Mr. Swarts.

Thespian Society

The International Thespian Society is a theatrical honor society for high school actors and technicians active in the theatre department. Students gain membership into the society by earning points through participation in productions, club activities and service projects. Active thespians are also able to attend and compete in the Washington state festival.

For more information, contact Mr. Olson.

Usher Club

Students in all grades can be a a part of the Usher Club. Gain customer service skills, responsibility and experience. It’s a great way to earn community service/volunteer hours, looks great on college and job applications and is a lot of fun. Enjoy performances and shows for free while working. Stop by the office to pick up an application.

For more information, contact Ms. Schaff.

Vita Brevis Newspaper

Student-produced newspaper.

For more information, contact Ms. Hudson.

Yearbook Club

The goal of this club is to give all students the opportunity, without being enrolled in a yearbook class, to explore the skills taught in yearbook (for instance, photography, design, layout).

For more information, contact Ms. Fouts-Carrico.