Clubs and Activities
Clubs and Activities
Ashland High School prides itself on offering students numerous opportunities to get involved in their school. Currently, the clubs and activities which are being offered to students at no charge are listed below. Underneath each club/activity name is a short description of each program, and the name of the teacher advisor for the program. If you are interested in participating, please see the Club Advisor for more information.
Academic Decathalon
Club Advisor: Charles Alberts
Description: Academic Decathlon is a competition that challenges students to prepare for ten different competitions on art, economics, literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, essay, speech, and interview. Each year has a theme that links most of these topics together. Recent themes have been Africa, World War 2, Sickness and Health, and The Cold War. Competing teams have a roster of students from three different GPA brackets so students of all ability levels are not only welcomed but needed!
Meets: Mondays after school
Agape Club
Club Advisor: Ron Campbell
Description:
Are you looking for a good Christian community at school? Come to Agape club for games, reading/studying the Bible, and lots more! All are welcome!
Meets: Every other Tuesday after school in Room B231
Anatomy and Biology Club
Club Advisor: Tina Locke
Description: Anatomy and Biology club is a perfect chance for any students interested in life sciences to learn more with a hands-on approach. The club will offer many different opportunities for research, dissections, exciting labs and field trips to research centers and hospitals.
Meets: Every other Tuesday after school
Art Club
Club Advisor: Scott Smith
Description: Any students interested in participating in Art Club/Open Studios are welcome to join. This time can be used for a variety of activities from group lessons, projects, or discussions to independent studio time when an Art instructor is available for advice and instruction. Activities include: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, and Sculpture. Come check it out and have some fun!
Meets: Tuesdays after school
Ashland High School Theatrical Society (AHSTS)
Club Advisor, Director, Artistic & Technical Director: David E. Harrington
Description: Ashland High School Theatrical Society is an extracurricular program that produces two productions each year. The Theatrical Society Advisor and Student Officers oversee the program. The focus of the Theatrical Society: to enhance student education by developing skills that promote success in today’s world. Skills include: effective communication, leadership, self-confidence, and self-discipline. Our productions are about collaboration. The final product - the show - is a symbol of the efforts of all involved, both backstage and onstage. The Production Calendar runs September through March. Visit ahsts.com for more information.
Best Buddies
Club Advisors: Holly Leblanc and Crystal Lupinski
Description: The Ashland High School chapter of Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing lifelong friendships for people with and without disabilities. Our club creates one-on-one and group friendships while serving our community.
Description: The Ashland High School chapter of Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing lifelong friendships for people with and without disabilities. Our club creates one-on-one and group friendships while serving our community.
Meets: One Wednesday after school each month. Please watch announcements for meeting times.
C.A.R.E.S. Team
Club Advisor: Mary-Louise Nemeth
Description: The C.A.R.E.S. Team stands for Clockers for Anti-Racism, Equity, & Social Justice. It is a group composed of students, faculty, and administrators that aims to educate ourselves so that we may educate our community. We sponsor two book discussions a year and two movie discussions a year that are open to AHS students and Ashland Public School employees. We also work on a variety of action initiatives to help make Ashland High School a more welcoming and accepting environment for all.
Meets: We meet after school for an hour on the first and third Thursday of the month, but watch announcements to confirm meeting times.
Chess Club
Club Advisor: Sarah Riley
Description: If you have watched Queen’s Gambit recently, are interested in chess, or just want a place to hang out, join Chess Club! This year we are excited to introduce in-person chess tournaments where all participants will have a chance to compete and win prizes! If you are interested, please join our Google Classroom with the code sroxx32. Let’s play!
Meets: Tuesdays after school
Choirchime
Club Advisor: Mary-Louise Nemeth
Description: The Choirchime Ensemble is a group of twelve musicians that is open to students and faculty. We practice once a week for 65 minutes from September through December. We perform in a variety of musical styles. The concert is on December 11, 2025.
Meets: We meet after school in D-100 on Wednesdays
Description: The Choirchime Ensemble is a group of twelve musicians that is open to students and faculty. We practice once a week for 65 minutes from September through December. We perform in a variety of musical styles. The concert is on December 11, 2025.
Meets: We meet after school in D-100 on Wednesdays
Coding Club
Club Advisor: Christine Carney
Description: Coding Club works to educate the students of Ashland about coding as a form of creative expression and uses its talents to code to create projects that impact the world for good. In the past we've focused on creating a website about the human impact on whale populations and an app to bring awareness to the environmental impact of meat consumption. The highlight of our year is the annual visit to the CS50 fair at Harvard. All are welcome to come and feel empowered by computer science.
Meets: Mondays after school
Culinary Club
Club Advisor: Michael de la Peña
Description: The Culinary Club is where food enthusiasts gather to explore and experiment with a wide range of delicious cuisines. From mastering new cooking techniques to savoring delicious creations, our club is a perfect opportunity to share your passion for food and learn from fellow students.
Meets: We meet after school every other Thursday, either in B203 (Mr. de la Peña’s room) or in A205 (the kitchen)
Debate Club
Club Advisor: Sarah Dwyer
Description: The debate club student-run organization that focuses on debate and political awareness. The club meets weekly in school to debate issues both serious (abortion, health care, capital punishment) and not so serious (Harry Potter vs. Twilight, cats vs. dogs, Xbox vs. PlayStation). The club offers opportunities to explore the important issues in the world, learn good research tactics, improve public speaking and quick thinking, as well as make fantastic new friends.
Meets:
Environmental Action
Club Advisor: DJ Livermore
Description:
The Environmental Action Club is a group of individuals interested in learning more about the environment, taking action to help improve the environment, and teaching others about how to make important changes.
Meets: Every Monday after school in B151
Games Club
Club Advisor: Bev Chase
Description: Join us in the counseling suite to enjoy a variety of games - board games, card games, sports games, video games, and a community puzzle. This after-school program is designed for pure fun and socializing. All are welcome.
Meets: Every Friday, after school
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Club Advisor: Caroline Bradley and Joseph Chimienti
Description: The GSA is a club that discusses issues LGBTQ+ students face. Everyone, including allies, are welcome to join. The GSA hopes to promote tolerance and an accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, support, social action, and advocacy. The GSA hopes to address issues faced in high school, locally, and in the global community.
Description: The GSA is a club that discusses issues LGBTQ+ students face. Everyone, including allies, are welcome to join. The GSA hopes to promote tolerance and an accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, support, social action, and advocacy. The GSA hopes to address issues faced in high school, locally, and in the global community.
Meets: TBD
Launch X
Club Advisor: Mr. Campbell
Description: Are you looking for a place to fuel your passion for innovation? Do you have a passion for science, technology, and engineering? Join LaunchX, where your problem-solving skills can truly shine! In LaunchX, you'll collaborate with like-minded individuals to identify real-world problems and develop impactful real-world solutions. Whether it's a project or an initiative, you'll work in teams to tackle challenges and create meaningful change. At the end we will have an exciting exhibition, showcasing our collective innovations. You'll also have the chance to hear from inspiring guest speakers and go on some fun field trips.
Meets: Tuesdays starting September 16th in Mr. Campbell’s room (B231).
Leos Club
Club Advisor: Erika Thomson
Description: The Leos Club is the student version of the Lions Club which does charitable work in the community. It is a community service club.
Meets: Tuesday mornings in B243
Make-A-Wish Club
Club Advisor: Jennifer Pavia-Shiels
Description: The Make-A-Wish Club supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a team-oriented and student participatory approach. The Make-A-Wish Foundation strives to grant wishes to children facing critical illness. The Make-A-Wish club focuses its energy on year-long fundraising efforts to assist the foundation in granting wishes. It is our goal to grant one wish in the amount of $10,000 at the end of each year.
Meets: Second Friday of each month. Student members of the club are asked to join the Google Classroom to ensure access to information, updates, and changes.
Makerspace Mentors
Club Advisor: Chad McGowan
Description: The Makerspace Mentors are a group of high school students who teach middle and elementary students the art of ‘making’. The mentors meet to create workshops about different STEM skills, including 3D printing, woodworking, coding, robotics, and more. Interested in learning more about creating after-school programs for kids? Want the opportunity to show your leadership skills in a student-driven environment? Are you super handy with a glue gun? Come join the Makerspace Mentors and make a difference!
Meets: Wednesdays after school in A150
Math Team
Club Advisor: Erika Thomson
Description: The Ashland Math Team competes in the Worcester County Math League with four competitions per year. Topics on the competitions vary (algebra, arithmetic, geometry, set theory, polynomials, etc.), and all students are welcome to join! Each week, students meet to complete practice rounds, discuss any topics, and talk about math.
Meets: Every Monday after school in B243
Model UN
Club Advisor: Jake O'Connor
Description: The Model UN features discussion about international issues in mock debates, similar to the actual United Nations, as we each pretend to represent a country while using conversation to reach a solution on various topics! Our club meetings consist of a topic and everyone representing a "country" while arguing for that country's opinions. We provide many opportunities for students to attend single-day competitions around the area, multi-day competitions around the area.
Meets: Monday after school in the DLL
National Honor Society
Club Advisor: Marybeth Gallant
Description: "The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character" (from the NHS national website).
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade point averages of 3.5 or higher are invited during the selection process each fall to submit evidence of leadership, community service, and good character. Students selected to join the Socios Chapters support the Ashland Food Pantry with monthly food drives, as well as fundraise for a charity selected by the group, and complete other projects for the benefit of the community. For more information, see the Socios Chapter website.
Meets: First Thursday of every month (with a few exceptions, see daily announcements)Peer Leaders
Club Advisor: Scott Smith
Description: The Peer Leaders have trained with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) A World of Difference curriculum. Throughout the school year, Peer Leaders lead weekly information training sessions and discussions for the Freshman and Sophomore classes, which promote respect, inclusivity, and equity in all aspects of our school and greater community. Peer Leaders also help to facilitate school-wide initiatives, such as welcoming the student body on the first day of school, the Convocation Scavenger Hunt, Challenge Day, and other school activities where student leaders are needed.
The Peer Leaders also act as school ambassadors to help transfer students who are new to the school find their way around, navigate the schedule, make new friends, join clubs or sports, and generally become a part of the AHS family. Many students and Peer Leaders are on-call to greet and escort these students to class during their first few days.
If you're a Junior or Senior interested in joining Peer Leadership, please apply here: Peer Leadership Application
Meets: Every other Monday after school
Photography Club
Club Advisor: Stephen Moshkovitz
Description: The Ashland High School Photography Club looks to help students understand and operate the various aspects of their digital cameras (e.g., shutter speed, aperture, ISO), learn post-editing techniques, and participate in various photography challenges and showings.
Meets: Every other Wednesday after school in B116
Red Cross
Club Advisor: Tina Locke
Description: The Red Cross Club extends the mission of one of America’s largest nonprofit organizations, the American Red Cross. Through involvement in this club, students carry out blood drives and other events to raise money or attention to public health initiatives championed by the American Red Cross.
Meets: Every other Tuesday After School
Robotics
Club Advisor: Christine Carney
Description: The Ashland High School Robotics Club works cooperatively to solve open-ended design problems through the use of robots and programming! We encourage learning about robots by educating students about how fun and creative coding can be. We design our robots to complete challenges and compete in the annual New England Botball® Tournament in May.
Description: The Ashland High School Robotics Club works cooperatively to solve open-ended design problems through the use of robots and programming! We encourage learning about robots by educating students about how fun and creative coding can be. We design our robots to complete challenges and compete in the annual New England Botball® Tournament in May.
Meets: Tuesdays after school
Select Chorus
Club Advisor: Mary Nemeth
Description: A cappella Choir will be offered after school on a weekly basis for the entire school year. Students will sing a variety of musical styles and will have input into the music selection. The ensemble will perform in at least three concerts at school: the Winter concert in December, the March concert, and Pops Night in May.
Meets: Every other Monday after school
Stock Market Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Campbell
Description: The Ashland High School Stock Market Club is a dynamic and engaging community for students interested in the world of finance, investing, and the stock market. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just curious about how the stock market works, this club offers something for everyone.
This club is perfect for anyone with an interest in finance, economics, or investing. No prior experience is necessary—just a curiosity about the stock market and a willingness to learn. Whether you’re looking to build a career in finance or simply want to manage your own investments better, this club will provide valuable knowledge and experience.
Meets: every other Friday after school in Mr. Campbell’s room (B231).
Student Council
Club Advisors: Josh Wiczer and Natalie Mazzini
Description: The AHS Student Council is a body of student leaders, primarily elected class officers, who share similar interests, ideals, and goals in order to benefit Ashland High School and the Ashland community. The Student Council offers programs and activities that provide opportunities for socialization and student government in order to encourage leadership and school pride. Many of these activities serve as fundraisers to benefit Ashland High School, the Ashland community, and charitable organizations. The Student Council also strives to promote the general welfare of the student body by improving school spirit, morale, and student-teacher relations, by providing a forum for student expression, etc. Student Council members are expected to model the core values of Ashland High School in all that they do: respect, responsibility, integrity, involvement, and achievement. (Taken from the AHS Student Council Constitution).
Visit AHS Student Council website for more information. Or you can follow on Instagram @ashland_stuco
Visit AHS Student Council website for more information. Or you can follow on Instagram @ashland_stuco
Meets: Every other Wednesday morning at 7:40 am in the auditorium
Union Street Journal
Club Advisor: Liz CooneyDescription: If you like writing, the Union Street Journal is a great place to get involved. All are welcome, and we are always looking for new submissions. Students can write about their own interests, such as community and school events, music reviews, athletics, current events, performing arts, cultural topics, and club activities. We are always excited to welcome new members!
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month in Ms. Cooney's room
Yearbook Club
Club Advisors: Chad McGowan, Suzanne Reap (financial advisor) & Scott Smith
Description: The Yearbook Club is composed of students from all grade levels who are dedicated to producing the best yearbook Ashland High School has ever had. If you are interested in learning more, visit our AHS Yearbook website and join us at our meetings, which start in early September.
Meets: Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:45 pm in Mr. Smith’s room (A204).