Academics/Clubs

AP Club

Sponsor: Gretchen Stickney

Email: stickneyg@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Support and study group for students currently enrolled in AP Courses and to raise money to take AP Exams.

Meetings: Every other Thursdays- listen for daily announcements

Room: 628

 

Art Club

Sponsor: Ruth Latona

Email: latonar@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: A place for students to explore their creativity, network with like minded people, and experience art in the “real world” through field trips and sketchbook outings

Meetings: Wednesday 3:30-5:30 pm

Room: 216

 

Astronomy Club

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To promote astronomy curriculum at Cienega and throughout the community

Meetings: Friday at lunch

Room: 320

 

Band/Orchestra

Sponsor: Jim Matsushino

Email: matsushinoj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To organize band and orchestra events

Meetings: Monday at lunch

Room: Band Room

 

Be Kind

Sponsor: Meghan McKinney and Marian Smith

Email: mckinneym@vailschooldistrict.org, smithm@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To instill kindness on campus

Meetings: Wednesday at lunch

Room: 303

 

BoxerBots

Sponsor: Eva Peters (Vail Academy and High School teacher)

Email: 1828boxerbots@gmail.com

Head Mentor: John Pyeatt (pyeattj@vailschooldistrict.org)

Purpose: As a team, we expose high school students to science and technology, through hands-on experiences and give them an opportunity to work with our community.

Meetings: Wednesday after school (from 4:00 to 6:00pm) and Saturdays (from 8am to 12pm) at Vail Academy and High School

Room: 218

Bobcat Broadcasting

Sponsor: Jason Miller

Email: millerj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To broadcast girl’s and boy’s athletic events. To develop technical and broadcast skills. To foster collaboration and communication among students, including other clubs and extracurricular groups. To build confidence and promote friendship.

Room: 302

 

 

Bobcat TV

Sponsor: Josh Kraemer

Email: kraemerj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Film and Video Production

Room: 742

 

Bobcat Travlers

Sponsor: Karen Rogers

Email: rogersk@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Bring Multicultural experiences to Students.

 

Breathe Club

Sponsor: Colette Alvardo and Amy Kuhn

Email: alvaradoc@vailschooldistrict.org, kuhna@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Mindfulness and Art Therapy through with an awareness of emotions and creative ways to handle stress and anxiety.

Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays at lunch FishBowl 2

 

Chem Club 

Sponsor: Jessica Erickson

Email: ericksonje@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Provide fun, authentic, and hands on opportunity with Chemistry.

 

CCLC: Cienega Career Launch Club

Sponsor: Kim Franzen

Email: franzenk@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Students are able to research and understand future goals and career opportunities.

Meetings: Thursday

Room: 322

Choir Council

Sponsor: Jeremy Vega

Email: vegaj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To support all choir activities

Meetings: Monday

Room: 217

 

Cienega Sentinel Newspaper 

Sponsor: Lexi Rhyner

Email: rhynera@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Incorporate on campus happenings and trends with involvement of students feedback.

 

Construction Club 

Sponsor: Michael Keck

Email: keckm@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Skills USA Events

 

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Email: brownda@vailschooldistrict.org

Sponsor: Dan Brown

Purpose: Supporting and expanding entrepreneurship learning

Room: 746

 

Diversity Alliance Club

Sponsor: Dianah Graham

Email: grahamd@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Build awareness of different cultures and develop leadership skills

 

Eco-Adventure/Travel Club

Sponsor: Robin Rathman

Email: rathmanr@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Allows students to experience nature and other cultures. The focus is on outdoor adventure, natural history, and cross-cultural exchange.

Meetings: TBA

Room: 512

 

Fashion Club

Sponsor: Wendy Garrett

Email: garrettw@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Allow students to create explore and discuss fashion ideas and topics. Learn about FIDM and opportunities after H.S.

Meetings: Thursday at lunch

Room: 321

 

FCA- Fellowship Christian Athletes 

Sponsor: Dan Brown

Email: brownda@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Present to who they influence.

 

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Sponsor: Jennifer Jepson

Email: jepsonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To enhance leadership skills, community, awareness, and participate in engaging learning activities that educate children and make a difference. Students will also have the chance to compete and travel.

Meetings: Wednesday at PAWS

Room: Early Childhood Education classroom

 

Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS)

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: FCS meets weekly to encourage students to serve others and grow in their faith

Meetings: Tuesday at lunch

Room: 320

 

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Sponsor: Mike Gasper

Email: gasparm@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education * students must be enrolled in an agriculture class to be an FFA member

Room: 420

 

Folklorico

Sponsor:  Nubia Amaya and Elisa Rivera

Email: amayan@vailschooldistrict.org, riverae@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Develop an awareness and appreciation for Mexican performing art.

Meetings: Wednesday

Room: 423

 

Foreign Culture Club

Sponsor: Debora Webb

Email: webbd@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To investigate the many cultures of the world and then educate students on those cultures. We support any groups travelling abroad.

Room: 403

 

French National Honor Society

Sponsor: Debora Webb

Email: webbd@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Honor and awards of excellence in French.

 

Green Team

Sponsor: Josh Farr and Kim Farr

Email: farrj@vailschooldistrict.org and farrk@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Help the community by recycling planting trees and beautifying campus, attending science competitions

Meetings: Fridays

Room: 520

 

GSA- Gender Sexuality Alliance 

Sponsor: Rebecca Carrier

Email: carrierr@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Provide an open and safe environment for LGBTQIA youth and their allies.

 

 

International Thespian Alliance

Sponsor: Jessica Armistead

Email: armisteadj@vailschooldistrict.org

Meetings: Friday

Room: Blackbox

 

Iron Cats Strength and Powerlifting 

Sponsor: Steve Schween

Email: schweens@vailschooldistrict.org 

Purpose: Provide students with education upon human performance in relation to strength.

Key Club

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To develop leadership and and service. We do monthly service projects in and out of school.

Meetings: Tuesday at PAWS

Room: 320

 

JOB Club 

Sponsor: Julie Wilson

Email: wilsonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: An opportunity for students to learn marketing.

 

Landscape Club

Sponsor: Mark Aubrey

Email: aubreym@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Benefit the district

Meetings: Wednesday

Room: Staff dining

 

Link Crew

Sponsor: Marian Smith and Meghan McKinney

Email: smithm@vailschooldistrict.org and mckinneym@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Freshman acclimation

Meetings: PAWS

Room: 424

 

Model United Nations

Sponsor: Deborah Webb

Email: webbd@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To compete in Model United National competitions around the state. Also looks very good on college applications. Requires writing, researching, and speaking skills.

Room: 403

 

Mu Alpha Theta

Sponsor: Robert Fosdick

Email: fosdickr@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Instill love of math in students

Meetings: Tuesday

Room: 326

 

National Honor Society

Sponsor: Marian Smith and Megan Saurer

Email: smithm@vailschooldistrict.org, saurerm@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To effect positive change in the school and community through community service, creating future leaders in the process.

Meetings: Wednesday

Room: 424

 

NJROTC

Sponsor: LCDR. George R. Murga, USN

Email: murgag@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Citizenship and leadership development

Meetings: Monday-Thursday

Room: 731

 

Ping Pong Club

Sponsor: Josh Farr

Email: farrj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Team camaraderie and fun and ping pong…lots of ping pong!

Meetings: Wednesday

Room: 520

 

Public Safety

Sponsor: Dan Brown

Email: brownda@vailschooldistrict.org

 

Renaissance Club

Sponsor: Sheri Mitzel

Email: mitzels@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To recognize students and staff and to run the Coffee Cat

Room: Library

 

Spiritline

Sponsor: Mishelle Jackson and Danielle Neumann

Email: jacksonmi@vailschooldistrict.org, neumannd@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To promote and maintain school spirit and sportsmanship by cheering at sporting and community events. To compete in both in-state and out-of state cheerleading competitions.

 

Student Council

Sponsor: Tyler Wooten and Joshua Kraemer

Email: wootent@vailschooldsitrict.org, kraemerj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Building leaders and representatives from each graduation year for Cienega’s student body. We provide opportunities to lead/support/organize events and clubs for the school.

Meetings: Monday-Friday, 4th Hour

Room: 118

 

Swim Team

Sponsor: Kim Farr

Email: farrk@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: This is the competitive swim team for Cienega. We aim to develop students swimming skills and leadership while representing Cienega well in the pool.

Meetings: Wednesday

Room: 312

 

World History Club

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To explore the world and other cultures through international travel.

Meetings: Announced as needed

 

Youth Empowered for Success (Y.E.S.)

Sponsor: Bob Mañas

Email: manasb@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To break down barriers and make personal and cultural positive changes at Cienega

Meetings: Monday – leadership meeting, Tuesday – Club meeting at lunch

Room: Fishbowl I

 

Yearbook

Sponsor: Chance Calgher

Email: calgherc@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To create the year’s memory book

Meetings: Monday – Thursday