Clubs & Activities

Get involved and make the most of your High School experience!

Animal Rescue Club (Students for Rescue Animals: SRA)

SRA is open to anyone who has a passion for helping animals! We raise money and awareness for local animal shelters. We also collect supplies for shelters through various drives on campus.

Sponsors:

Austin Cain, Del Scott

austin.cain@dysart.org, del.scott@dysart.org

ASL Honor Society

ASL Honor Society is open to students after one year of ASL who have earned a 3.5 or higher in ASL and 3.0 overall. Our goal is to socialize with Deaf Community and to share Deaf culture and ASL with other hearing individuals, therefore bridging the gap between both cultures.

Sponsor:

Renee Pickarts

renee.pickarts@dysart.org

Athletic Training Club

A club for students who have participated in at least 1 year of the Sports Med CTE course. Students that have a desire to be on the sideline or courtside at sporting events or those who want a future career in physical therapy, athletic training or sports medicine are involved with the AT club. Our goal is to provide support to student athletes and coaches at practices and games.

Sponsor:

TBD

AVID

AVID Club’s primary goal is to provide current and former AVID students with support with excelling in rigorous high school courses, preparation for college entrance exams, and assistance with navigating the college and financial aid application process.

Sponsor:
TBD

Band

To provide support for all the performing bands.

Sponsor:
Cristian Torres

cristian.torres@dysart.org

Best Buddies

Best Buddies is an organization dedicated to establishing opportunities for one-to-one friendships with students who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Sponsor:

TBD

Channel 55 (Student Broadcasting)

TV Production of Athletics, Academics and Art offerings at Valley Vista High School.

Sponsor:
Clint Martinez
clint.martinez@dysart.org

Choir Club

Choir Club is a place of singing, fellowship, and fun! We meet in a somewhat sporadic schedule, mostly to talk about upcoming events or fundraising for competitions and events. Various levels of choir are offered as a course.

Sponsor:
Preston MacDonald
preston.macdonald@dysart.org

Christian Club on Campus

Christian Club on Campus exists to provide an environment for anyone interested in the things of God. These students have the opportunity to participate in student-led after-school Bible studies, share God's word with like-minded students, pray for and with one another, and listen to worship music. All are welcome.

Sponsor:
Denise Patterson
denise.patterson@dysart.org

CTSO Animation - A & D Designs

Sponsor:
Clint Martinez

clint.martinez@dysart.org

CTSO Touch of Tech

This club is open to anyone who wishes to expand their technical knowledge and gain hands on experience with trouble-shooting computing devices. Club members will prepare for an opportunity to obtain technical certifications (MCSE, ADOBE, CISCO) and be a part of Arizona Skills USA. They will also learn what it takes to compete in Skills USA region and State competitions.

Sponsor:

Willie Walker

willie.walker@dysart.org

CTSO Culinary

Arizona FCCLA invites you to participate in the Ultimate Journey FCCLA has to offer through competitive events, leadership opportunities, and conferences. Focus on setting goals, embracing experiences, learning new skills, taking ownership, and living every day with intention as you participate in the ultimate leadership experience.

Sponsor:

jeremy hernandez

jeremy.hernandez@dysart.org

Co Sponsors:

Matt Dawson & Christopher Gregorovic

matt.dawson@dysart.org & c.gregorovic@dysart.org

CTSO Design on a Dime (Graphic Design)

This club is open to current and former graphic design students who wish to expand their graphic design skills through competing in various events as part of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Club members will prepare for region and State competitions as well as complete graphic design projects for various organizations..

Sponsor:

Tom Bird

thomas.bird@dysart.org

CTSO Law Enforcement

Main goals are to fulfill responsibilities as a CTSO, provide leadership/community service opportunities and compete in SkillsUSA competitions.

Sponsor:
Adam Millican

adam.millican@dysart.org

CTSO Marketing/DECA

Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Sponsor:

Raymond Wardell

raymond.wardell@dysart.org

CTSO Public Health & Safety

SkillsUSA CTSO for fire science class. Helping to develop students in the class involvement in the fire service career field.

Sponsor:

Scott Beiter

scott.beiter@dysart.org

CTSO Sports Med & Rehab

A student-led organization that works to create quality, compassionate health professionals who will be leaders in the health community.

Sponsor:

Margaret Johnson & Melissa Schneider

margaret.johnson@dysart.org & melissa.schneider@dysart.org

Dance

Establishing a tradition of excellence through academics, dedication, pride, respect, and teamwork, Dance Company is a team effort with a purpose to inspire and build school pride while forming a positive community within and out of Valley Vista High School.

Sponsor:

Rita Sayegh & Kiara Schumann Robinson

rita.sayegh@dysart.org & Kiara.SchumannRobinson@dysart.org

Drama Club

Drama Club is composed of students who participate in productions on and off stage, compete at competitions, and support stagecraft needs for concerts, shows, and theatrical events. Our club is registered as Thespian Troupe 7330.

Sponsor:

Sam Brown

sam.brown@dysart.org

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FCA is associated with the Arizona chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The mission of the club is to help students grow in their faith through integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence. FCA is open to all students; you do not have to be a Christian or an athlete to attend.

Sponsor:

Becky Milobar & Derek Wahlstrom

rebecca.milobar@dysart.org & Derek.Wahlstrom@dysart.org

Japanese Club

We experience Japanese culture through movie nights, craft activities, games, dancing, and more.

Sponsor:

Aimee Jensen

Aimee.jensen@dysart.org

Key Club

Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides it's members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

Sponsor:

Zully Rodriguez & Veronica Files

zully.rodriguez@dysart.org & veronica.files@dysart.org

Latinx

We celebrate and bring awareness to Latinx culture, history, food, dances, music, social challenges and community.

Sponsor:

Martha Martinez

martha.martinez@dysart.org

Link Crew

Link Crew is composed of upperclassmen, juniors and seniors, who help freshmen transition to high school. Link leaders act as peer mentors to an assigned group. Link Crew also hosts social events and offers tutoring for freshmen.

Sponsor:

Jacqueline Christoffel

jacqueline.christoffel@dysart.org

National Honor Society

NHS is a community and service organization focused on doing our part to help those around us and thereby creating a better world, one step at a time. Membership and involvement is by invitation only based on an application process which occurs once a year in the spring.

Sponsor:

Amanda Vega

amanda.vega@dysart.org & linda.cowles@dysart.org

Student Council

Student Council is an elected organization. Students that are elected to join Student Council are highly motivated and very spirited. Student Council is the heartbeat of the campus. They are in charge of school spirit weeks, assemblies, dances, activities and much more. They are involved in fundraising and do many service projects. Student Council is also a class as well as an organization/club.

Advisor: Jennifer Wood

jennifer.wood@dysart.org

Class of 2025 Sponsor: Alyssa Hicks, alyssa.hicks@dysart.org

Class of 2026 Sponsor:

Class of 2027 Sponsor:

Class of 2024 Sponsor: Jessica Leonard, jessica.leonard@dysart.org

Table Top Games

Table Top Games is a club that goes back to the roots of video games and explores the world of board games. We play all your favorite classic board games, modern day games, and role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. We are an all inclusive club that works with kids who are also doing online schooling. We are open to anyone and everyone who wants to join in and have fun!

Sponsor:

Mitchell Pinda

mitchell.pinda@dysart.org

Yearbook

Students will produce, manage and distribute the school’s annual yearbook. Students will develop skills in writing, marketing, layout design, art/graphics, photography, teamwork with a standards-based approach to the basic concepts in information Technology/Graphic Arts Communication. After-school work to meet deadlines and to research stories and photograph school functions is required.

Sponsor:

Thomas Bird

thomas.bird@dysart.org

Athletic Club Offerings

Clubs offered to those competing, or interested in competing on athletic teams.

Badminton

Anyone who is interested in playing badminton can join. Our season is in the fall, but we practice in the spring and summer

Sponsor:

Alyssa Ward

alyssa.ward@dysart.org

Boys Basketball

The Boys Basketball Club seeks to promote school spirit and the advancement of basketball skills. In addition, the club will conduct fundraisers for Boy's Basketball

Sponsor:

Ben Isai

beitulla.isai@dysart.org

Boys Volleyball

Sponsor:

Kevin Ortiz
kevin.ortiz@dysart.org

Cheer

Cheer Club is a group of students who get together to raise spirit for the student body and support athletic teams at games and competitions. The club members are expected to be leaders on and off campus, representing positivity for VVHS as they build and spread school spirit.

Sponsor:

Heather Maddox & Sam Brown

trisha.brown@dysart.org & sam.brown@dysart.org

Cross Country

Sponsor:

Willie Walker

willie.walker@dysart.org

Girls Basketball

This is an opportunity for any girl on campus to try out for a competitive program that will teach teamwork, problem solving, accountability and overcoming adversity while learning the basic fundamentals of basketball.

Sponsor:

Brooklynn Hinkens

brooklynn.hinkens@dysart.org

Girls Soccer

Soccer Club is designed to develop individual and team excellence both on and off the field.

Sponsor:

Susie Lawler

susan.lawler@dysart.org

Girls Volleyball

Girl's Volleyball Club is to unite our student athletes and promote school spirit during home, away, and tournament games. Members participate in a community service project, fundraising opportunities, and the practice of the Character Matters core values. Participation in either freshman, JV, or varsity volleyball is required for membership.

Sponsor:

Heather Webb

heather.webb@dysart.org

Football

Monsoon Football Club goals are twofold: 1) Promote team unity on our campus through hosting and participating in various events 2) Provide for the members via fundraising items not provided by the district.

Sponsor:

Derek Wahlstrom

derek.wahlstrom@dysart.org

Golf Co-Ed

Golf Club is associated with the golf team. All VVHS students are encouraged to participate with the team.

Sponsor:

Larissa Scott & Richard Scaife

larissa.scott@dysart.org & richard.scaife@dysart.org

Pom Line

VVHS pomline is establishing a tradition of excellence through academics, positive attitude, sportsman-like conduct, school leadership, dedication, pride, respect and teamwork.

Sponsor:

Rita Sayegh

rita.sayegh@dysart.org

Softball

Quality character building for future leaders of tomorrow.

Sponsor:

Scott Strand

scott.strand@dysart.org

Swim and Dive

This club is for anyone who enjoys the sport of swim/dive. All team members are a part of the club as well as anyone who wants to support the team around campus at VVHS.

Sponsor:

Christie Kearley & Janet Anderson

christie.kearley@dysart.org & janet.anderson@dysart.org

Tennis Co-Ed

This club is for anyone who enjoys the sport of tennis. All team members are a part of the club as well as anyone who wants to support the team around campus at VVHS.

Sponsor:

Susan Lawler

susan.lawler@dysart.org