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Clubs & Activities

ASL Club

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Learn and practice American Sign Language after school on Tuesdays!

Contact: Carolynn Williams

Book Clubs

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Both of our administrators lead an alternative version of a book club on Wednesdays.

"Book"
Before school, 7:00 AM
Contact: Lee-Ann Hayen

"Beyond the Book"
After school, 3:30 PM
Contact: Katy Kollasch

Catch-Up Club

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Spend some time after school on Mondays getting caught up on work, or receiving some extra academic help.

Contact: Susie Moses

DECA

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Join our Nationally recognized DECA team and compete in business career role plays. Meets on Thursdays after school.

Registration and competition fees apply.

Contact: Danielle McGuckin

Esports

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Esports meets after school to play Splatoon 3 (Tuesdays), Smash Bros (Wednesdays), and Mario Kart 8 (Thursdays).

Fee required for competitive team.

Contact: Cari Corley

Farmbox Club

Learn about our industry partner, Farmbox Foods, and run the growth and maintenance of our own Farmbox Foods container! Meets Mondays after school.

Contact: Carolynn Williams

GSA Club

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Join GSA to help create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all of our staff and students.

Contact: Lauren Kinney

Guitar Club

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Bring your guitar on Wednesdays to practice and share your musical skills during lunch.

Contact: Emily Hopkins

Improv Club

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Join Rob Lecrone, of Denver's Rise Comedy, for an 8-week class on improv techniques. Meets on Wednesdays after school.

Participation fee required.

Contact: Sally Seiffer

Leadership Cohort

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Students from University of Denver's Leadership Program facilitate a fascinating course on the characteristics of strong leadership for the future.

Meeting times TBD for 24-25.

Contact: Katy Kollasch

Olympic Weightlifting

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Youth athletes train at Castle View High School Monday through Friday from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.​

Participation fee required.

Contact: Steve Bradley

Running Club

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Put some pep in your step and walk, jog, or run a 1-mile route around VALE. Meets after school on Wednesdays.

Contact: Susie Moses

Student Challenge Network

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SCN is a group of students that provide honest, critical feedback and challenge ideas at VALE in a positive and productive way. Meets every other week during Monday lunch.

Contact: Lee-Ann Hayen

Student Council

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Want to plan fun or festive events and celebrations for your fellow students at VALE? Join Student Council and make a difference! Meets every other Monday after school.

Contact: Martin Arellano

Toastmasters

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Join Toastmasters to build confidence, master public speaking, and achieve your communication goals in a fun and supportive environment.

Meets on Mondays for a 6-week course, beginning in March 2025. More information to come soon.

Contact: Katy Kollasch

Crew (Videography Club)

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Michael Stephan, of Colorado Filmmakers, leads a group of students in learning about each role of a film crew, and how to tell a story. Meets after school on Wednesdays.

Participation fee required.

Contact: David DeBonis

Yearbook Club

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Want to help record the memories from the school year? Help us take pictures and organize the yearbook! After school on Tuesdays.

Contact: David DeBonis