AAPI Alliance (Asian American Pacific Islander)

(2024–25) Meetings: Tuesdays 3:40–4:30pm
Location: 236C
Watch our video:  YouTube video
Sponsor: Yuri Kim
We believe in creating a community within Overland for such students to become more united and to comfortably discuss what it means to be AAPI. AAPI is not a club solely for Asian and Pacific Islander students, rather a collaborative place for all students. We encourage allies to share their thoughts. 

African United

(2024–25) Meetings: Wednesdays after school
Location: 125B
Sponsor:  Sheawanna Anderson
All are welcome. Email Ms. Anderson for more information.

Anime Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Thursdays, 4:00–5:00pm
Location: IE108
Sponsor:  Charles Hill
Anime club celebrates Anime as well as Japanese culture through games, activities, episode viewings, and other group activities. Come to IE 108 for more information.

Arabic Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Thursdays after school
Location: 113A
Sponsor:  Abbassia Naimi
Our goal is to bring OHS students who speak Arabic a safe space to convene and develop their connection with the Arabic language and culture. Activities will include group discussions, lectures, volunteering, field trips, and learning opportunities. Please join us if you have an interest in the Arabic language and a passion to learn. All are welcome. You don’t need to speak Arabic or be of Arab descent to join.

Band

(2024–25) Meetings: varies
Location: Performing Arts hallway – band room
Sponsor: Ryan Monarch
Band is a class as well as an after-school activity. Contact Mr. Monarch with questions.

Book Club

(2024-25) Meetings: every other Friday after school, 3:30–4:00
Location: IB113
Sponsor: Lauren Huddleston
Do you like to read and discuss what you've read with others? Come join Book Club.

Bowling Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Starts Monday, September 9, 2024
Location: We meet in room 121B at 3:35 and walk over to Bowlero Bowling
Fees: $10 covers bowling, shoes, pizza, and soda.
Sponsors: Kay Willis and Amelia Lien
Permission slip and participation agreement form must be signed before you can participate. Come pick up the forms in Suite B. Contact one of the sponsors if you have any questions.

BSA (Black Student Alliance)

(2024-25) Meetings: Mondays after school
Location: O-Zone Flex Space
Sponsors: Candace Hendrix & Yvette Rolison
Black Student Alliance has come together as a group of academically and socially excelling students to represent our African/African American community inside and outside of Overland High School. We, as a group, engage in community service, social justice, and academic achievement, all while creating a safe and accepting family environment.

Chasing Aesthetics Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Wednesdays 3:45pm
Location: Weight Room
Sponsor: Keith Billingsley
Any Gym Rats, Bodybuilders, Powerlifters, and Calisthenics Athletes Welcome. 12 Lifters allowed in Weight Room per day; First come first serve All Applications Accepted. Come to Get Better. 

Chess and Board Game Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Thursdays 3:35–4:45pm
Location: 225B
Sponsors: Chris McLelland
This club is a place to meet and play chess or other games like Backgammon or Risk with other students. Players of all levels, including beginners, are welcome. Snacks are provided..

Chinese Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Fridays, 3:45-4:45pm
Location: 116A
Sponsor: Yingxin Liu
Chinese Club is open to anyone interested in Chinese language and culture. Students learn Chinese, Chinese painting, calligraphy, Chinese paper cutting, etc.

Choir

(2024-25) Meetings: varies
Location: Performing Arts hallway – choir room
Sponsor:  Phil Drozda and Sara Garza
Choir is a class at Overland. Please contact one of the instructors for enrollment or audition information.

CS Honor Society (Computer Science)

(2024-25) Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:00pm
Location: IE103
Sponsor: Kate McDonnell
The purpose of the Overland Computer Science Honor Society shall be to cultivate thriving environments for success in computer science in the school community by encouraging students’ enthusiasm, honoring academic excellence, and promoting service. Students who complete at least one semester of an AP Computer Science course and maintain a B average will be invited to join the Overland CS Honor Society.

D&D (Dungeons and Dragons)

(2024-25) Meetings: Wednesdays 3:30–4:30pm
Location: O-Zone Flex Space
Sponsor: Jamie Logan
Are you interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the O-Zone on Wednesdays and join us.

DECA (Marketing) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

(2024-25) Meetings: depends on when class meets
Location: 250E
Sponsors: Patrick O'Riley
Must be in a Business class to enroll in DECA.  Club is co-curricular and meets during class hours.

Drama Club

(2024-25) Meetings: 3rd Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45
Location: 152E
Sponsor: Andy Ray
Drama Club is a place to anyone interested in Acting, Technical Theatre, Props & Costumes, or any of the Theatrical Arts. We work to produce the Fall Play, Winter Musical, Spring One Acts, and a variety of other performance and learning opportunities throughout the year.

Esports

(2024-25) Meetings: times vary per sport
Location: IE101
Sponsors: Nate Stevens and Samuel Sanchez
Participating in League of Legends, Rocket League Fall CHSAA series and SSBU AND Mariokart in the Spring CHSAA series.

Environmental Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Wednesdays 3:40-4:40pm
Location: 225B
Sponsor: Chris McLelland
The Environmental Club is ready and raring to go, and they want to change our world and our campus. Please join us if you want to make a difference and work with other students who care about the environment!

Fashion Club

(2024-25) Meetings: every other Wednesday till 4:30
Location: 260F
Sponsor: Arielle Bergmann
This is a student run club that focuses on fashion! Students plan school fashion shows and photoshoots, talk about fashion, and participate in the Denver Paper Fashion Show. To get more information, sign up for updates and notifications join our Remind Group—Send a Text to 81010 with the Code @f9b4d8. See Mrs. Bergmann for more information.

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)

(2024-25) Meetings: Thursdays after school, alternating between officer meetings one week, all members the next week
Location: 253E (the Foods Lab)
Sponsor: Arielle Bergmann and Erica McHenry-Hutto
FCCLA Website: Why Join FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—all necessary within the home and workplace. FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only Career and Technical in-school Student Organization with family as its central focus. Dues: $30 includes State Dues, National Dues, and a T-shirt. To get more information join our remind group send a text to 81010 with the code @overlandfc. See Mrs. Bergmann or Mrs. McHenry-Hutto for more information.

French Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30pm
Location: 115A
Sponsor:  Meg Duncan
French Club is a place to come and practice your conversation skills, learn about the history, culture and cuisines of the French-speaking world, and so much more!

Guitar Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Thursdays after school (song writers' meeting last Thursday of the month)
Location: 133C
Watch our video: YouTube video
Sponsor: Steve Helfant
Every Thursday in guitar club, we play, learn, and teach guitar! We teach all skill levels, including those who have never even touched a guitar before. Bring a guitar if you have one, or just use ours if you don’t. There is no fee or requirements…all are welcome!

Habesha Club

(2024-25) Meetings: Wednesdays 4:00–5:00pm
Location: 227B 
Sponsor: Gil Trevino
Habesha Club learns traditional African dances in preparation for Culture Night. Anyone is welcome to join in the fun—we have snacks and movies.

HOSA + Pre-Med (Health Sciences)

(2024-25) Meetings: Every Tuesday (starts August 27, 2024) 3:40-4:45 PM
Location: 262F
Fees: $60 membership fee due October 1
Sponsor: Sarah Loutzenhiser
The purpose of HOSA-Future Health Professionals is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program. The values of HOSA are leadership, learning, innovation and service. The skills learned in the classroom are tested at the State Conference in February. To join HOSA, you have to be in a health science class, OR have taken a health science class! For more information, contact Ms. L! REMIND APP: text @healthscih to number 81010.

International Thespian Society

(2024-25) Meetings: 2nd Mondays, 3:45-4:45
Location: 152E
Sponsor: Andy Ray
The International Thespian Society is an honors program that recognizes the work of Theatrical Artists. It takes an estimated 100 hours of after school work on shows and otherwise to be inducted into this program. Entry into the Thespian Society opens up access to the State Thespian Conference and the New York Trip.

Marching Band

(2024–25) Meetings: during school day
Location: Instrumental Music Room
Sponsor: Ryan Monarch
All are welcome. If new to instrumental music the student should contact Mr. Monarch the school year prior to joining to learn how to play an instrument in order to be successful. The marching band plays at home football games, and is actively involved in parades and performances in the community and school. Students wishing to join colorguard should also contact Mr. Monarch. The colorguard twirls flags to the music the marching band plays. Anyone can join colorguard.

Model United Nations (MUN)

(2024-25) Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45–5:00pm (possibly Thursdays, too)
Location: 238C
Sponsors: Nathan Umetsu and Yaroslav Tomashuk
Model United Nations (MUN) is an extracurricular activity where teammates simulate the procedures of the United Nations. Students participate at conferences held in various high schools and universities around Colorado. There are even opportunities to confer internationally! Delegates represent an assigned country and form a “chamber” with students from other schools to address an international issue with the goal of achieving geopolitical diplomacy. Students engage in skills such as research, writing, public speaking, debate, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership. If you are interested in geopolitical conflict or in furthering your understanding of the United Nations, this is the club for you! MUN is a brand-new activity at Overland, and we are looking for new members to join! We meet on Tuesdays in room 238C, and everyone is welcome. Reach out to Mr. Nathan Umetsu or President Fatimah Al Shammari if you have any questions!

Mountain Movers Club (Bible Study)

(2024-25) Meetings: Thursdays after school (every other Thursday opposite NHS)
Location: 234C
Sponsor: Pete Kleinsasser
The Mountain Movers Club welcomes you to join in learning more about the Bible while building friendships and having fun. Contact Mr. Kleinsasser with any questions.

MSA (Muslim Student Association)

(2024–25) Meetings: Mondays from 3:30–4:30
Location: 125B
Sponsor: Sheawanna Anderson
Muslim Student Alliance is an opportunity to bring together the Muslim youth and their allies to get to know each other and to create a safe space for those who need it.

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)

(2024-25) Meetings: 3rd Mondays @ 3:35pm
Location: 212A
Sponsor: Erin Blinck
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. The purpose of the organization is to inspire a keen interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject and promote the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. To become a member, students must apply and have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, minimum mathematics GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled in a math course beyond Algebra 2. Applications can be found outside of Ms. Blinck's classroom, IP204.

National Honor Society (NHS)

(2024–25) Meetings: 1^st & 3^rd Thursdays @3:35pm
Location: Library
Sponsors: Lara Monroe and Paula Priest
NHS is a nationwide organization that requires a minimum 3.5GPA and focuses on the four pillars of service, leadership, academics, and character. We do all we can to help where we can throughout the Overland community. You must complete 3 semesters of high school first in order to be eligible. Each spring we send notices (typically via email) to all academically eligible students informing them of the process to become a member for their junior & senior year. Information is submitted and reviewed by the NHS faculty council or teachers in the building and then students are notified whether or not they have been selected. If selected, a student and their family are invited to our annual induction ceremony held each April in the Auditorium to officially be inducted as members. Students must be inducted to be official members. Once members, students are required to sign a contract, pay dues of $15, attend 2 meetings a month, complete one mandatory service project each semester, and complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service. You can see a sample past contract below.
SAMPLE former application: click here
SAMPLE former contract: click here
Teacher recommendation (updated March 2024): Teacher Google Form

Native Indigenous Student Alliance (NISA)

23-24 Meetings: Mondays after school
Location: IP207
Sponsors: Natalie Terrazas and Sarah Edwards
Native Indigenous Student Alliance strives to build community and create a place where indigenous people can support each other and teach others about their culture and background.

Newspaper 

23-24 Meetings: This club is a class that meets during the school day.
Location: 245D
Sponsor: Natalie Terrazas
Watch our video:  YouTube video
We are the news of OHS.  We need creative, academic, team-minded members.  Come check it out.

O-Crew (Freshman Orientation and Mentorship)

(2024-25) Meetings: as needed
Location:  Activities Office
Sponsors: Jodi Sanchez and Abby Cate
Sophomores and Juniors:
O-Crew is a leadership and mentoring program through which juniors and seniors link freshmen to clubs, activities, sports, and cultural and social events for a positive and connected high school experience. This club operates year-long and requires each member to go through an application process each spring.
Application will be available in May 2025

OCP (Overland College Prep)

(2024-25) Meetings: Mondays, 3:30–4:30pm
Location: 227B
Sponsor: Gil Trevino
For students with an interest in College or Higher Education, OCP offers support for SAT and the College Application Process. Open to 9-12th grade! Remind code @ocpgen

Orchestra

(2024-25) Meetings: varies
Location: Performing Arts hallway – band room
Sponsor:  Taylor Hutchins
Orchestra is a class at Overland. Please contact the instructor for information on enrollment and auditions.

OTV Club (Overland Television)

(2024-25) Meetings: Tuesdays 3:30–4:30pm
Location: IC214
Sponsor: Mitchell Sedlmayr
Website:  ohsscout.com
OTV Club is an additional component to the broadcast journalism class where students are responsible for creating engaging journalistic style video for our school-wide weekly television broadcast OTV.

Photography Club (Student Photographers of Colorado)

(2024-25) Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:45pm
Location: IC215
Sponsor: Laura Coupas
Photography club is a place for students who love photography of all kinds to come and create, critique, and learn together. In this club we pride ourselves on creating a community of photographers that explore all kinds of photography. Whether it’s hosting studio portrait shoots, getting insight and support from local photographers, photographing a sporting event, or taking a trip to explore Colorado, you’ll find it here at Photography club.

Plant Club (new!)

(2024-25) Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:45–4:45pm
Location: IE 108
Sponsor: Luke Willis and Candace Hendrix
Do you like plants or want to learn more about how to grow and care for them? Then Plant Club is for you! Join us on Wednesdays after school in the IST, room IE 108.

Robotics 

(2024-25) Meetings: Fall: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–5:00 pm, Spring: Tuesday, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:45-6:00 pm, Saturdays 12-4
Location: IE103
Sponsor: Kate McDonnell & Daniel Brandt
Watch our video: YouTube video
The Overland BlazerBots will be building and programming Vex robots to complete in several Vex Robotics competitions this year. We will also be participating in the state TSA competition. All students are welcome to join regardless of experience.

Sisterhood

(2024-25) Meetings: every other Friday
Location: 239C
Sponsor: Erin Spry
The sisterhood is a club where we watch, discuss, read, and write– all about womanhood and what that means to us. Anyone is welcome to come, to recommend pieces to discuss, or share/create activities they want to see happen around our school. Our goal is to be more active around the school in uplifting the women and girls in our community.

Skills Club 

(2024-25) Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:45–5:00
Location: 162F
Sponsors: Larry Wilkenson and Gary Perman
Skills club is a place where students can learn in almost any area on the automobile, work on projects for the regional and state competition, repair their own car, learn skills in the trade, learn how to weld and fabricate, and have some fun.

Social Impact Club 

(2024-25) Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:45–4:30
Location: 145D
Sponsors: Jeni Korth and Ben Lindemann
The Social Impact Club focuses on individual volunteer projects and group passion-projects that will make a positive impact within our community. 

Sources of Strength (Club & Class are separate)

(2024-25) Club Meetings: first Wednesdays
Club Location: 1003B
Club Sponsor: Sarah Edwards

(2024-25) Class Period: 4B
Room: 226B
Instructor: Alex Hildebrand

Sources of Strength recognizes that emotionally difficult times are unavoidable. Each of us gains experience through challenges and this class helps us identify the tools, strategies, and people, to help us meet those challenges. Our mission at Sources of Strength is not to alleviate these difficult situations, it is to help us tap into/discover the things that help us to navigate and overcome them.

Space & Aviation Club

(2024-25) Meetings: MONDAYS (new date) 3:45–4:45pm
Location: 226B
Sponsor: Alex Hildebrand
The Space & Aviation Club fosters a community of students passionate about learning and exploring the vast and intriguing worlds of both the fields of astronomy and aviation. This community provides a forum for members to share their knowledge and expertise with each other, while also providing a platform for members to share their experiences, ask questions, and further in the disciplines of scientific study.

Speech & Debate

(2024-25) Meetings: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:45–5:00pm (also a class)
Location: 142D
Sponsors: Cayley Olsen and Emily Barrette or Speech & Debate Presidents, Sabirin Jama, Isabella Santana, and Rim Sikkal
Speech and Debate is a class and club that teaches its members writing, research, and oration skills. Students who participate in Speech and Debate have a 60% higher acceptance rate to top tier schools and a 20% increase in SAT and ACT scores. Speech and Debate will improve your confidence, teamwork, research, public speaking skills, character, and work ethic.

The Overland Speech and Debate team meets during 4A and after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:45-5 pm in 142D. Students may compete in different events that highlight their talents and enhance their public speaking skills. Students may participate in debate events to improve and demonstrate their argumentation and research skills while debating matters of public policy or philosophy. Public Address events feature a speech written by the student, either in advance or with limited prep, that can answer a question, share a belief, persuade an audience, or educate the listener on a variety of topics. Interpretation events allow students to showcase their acting skills while performing literature that is dramatic, humorous, or poetic. Students have the chance to win awards, earn scholarships, and compete on a national level. If you have any questions, reach out to the coaches, Ms. Olsen (colsen) and Ms. Barrette (ebarrette), or to our presidents, Sabirin Jama (sjama) Isabella Santana (isantana2) and Rim Sikkal (rsikkal).

Stars over the Rainbow

(2024-25) Meetings: Mondays, 3:30–4:30pm
Location: 131C
Sponsors: Jamie Logan
The purpose of the Stars over the Rainbow club is to provide a friendly environment for LGBTQIA+ students to express their creativity through art and writing.

Step Team

(2024-25) Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–6:30pm
Location: IST Lecture Center or MPR
Sponsors: Candace Hendrix
Stomping in HBCU culture to OHS, bringing the energy and the heat.

Student Government (Student Council or "StuCo")

(2024-25) Meetings: as needed
Location: StuCo classroom 164F
Watch our video:  YouTube video
Sponsors: Dana Hansen and Lauren Huddleston
Applications for Student Council and the StuCo leadership class are in the spring. If you are interested in being a member at large, please email one of the sponsors.
Application link will be available in April 2025

Students United for Immigrant Rights (SUFIR)

(2024-25) Meetings: every other Tuesday, 3:30–5:00pm
Location: 112A
Sponsor: Kelly Osuna
Please contact Ms. Osuna with any questions.

TSA (Technology Student Association)

(2024-25) Meetings: Mondays 3:45–4:45
Location: IE101
Sponsors: Debbie Gregg, Luke Willis, Laura Coupas, and Mitch Sedlmayr
TSA is the acronym for Technology Student Association. We are a co-curricular club that any student in the school can join. Plus, students also create projects in class - during the OHS Engineering Technologies Pathway classes: CAD, Engineering Drawing & Design, Architectural Drawing, Robotics, Tech Projects, and Sr. Projects. Some Events include students from the Media Arts Pathway (Video Production, On Demand Video, Photography) and the Computer Science Pathway, too. (Cyber Security, Coding.) TSA members use the Engineering Design Process to iteratively create models by hand with tools, with software and laser engravers, and with 3D printers. Members compete in club, regional, state and national events. Come create, build, test, and compete with us! TSA collects $20 for state and national dues. You and your parent/guardian must sign a participation agreement. Students should sign and then take home the Social Media Guidelines and have their parent/guardian read and sign on the student document, too.

Theatre Tech (includes Props & Costumes)

(2024-25) Meetings: Meetings will vary based off show calendars for Fall play and Winter/Spring musical.
Location: Auditorium
Applications: available in Performing Arts hallway in August (play) and December (musical).
Sponsors: Sara Garza and Sara Sachs
Would you like to help work backstage, build scenery, find or make costumes, or work lights and sound for our stage productions? Please contact Mrs. Cate or Ms. Sachs with any questions.

Yarnworks (formerly Crochet Club)

(2024-25) Meetings: Mondays @3:30–4:30pm
Location: Library
Sponsors: Jodi Sanchez
Are you interested in making cool things out of yarn? Come learn how to crochet, knit, or make other yarn creations.

Yearbook

(2024-25) Meetings: as needed
Location: 245D
Sponsor: Caity White
Spring application and interview required to join. We make the yearbook in this class and club. We work as a team to run a small business. Students will learn and apply photo, design, and writing skills through real journalism. Leadership opportunities available.

Freshman Class of 2028 (Student Council)

Sponsors: Ashley Shepherd and Allie Smith
(2024-25) Meetings: every other Tuesday after school in 141D
The freshman student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans the senior vs. staff basketball game. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.

Sophomore Class of 2027 (Student Council)

Sponsors: Daniel Ellis and Kevin Mann
The sophomore student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans the fall festival. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.

Junior Class of 2026 (Student Council)

Sponsors: Natalie Terrazas and Vanessa Voorheis
The junior student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans prom. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.

Senior Class of 2025 (Student Council)

Sponsors: M.E. Berve and Kat Allen
The senior student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans the senior slide show and senior sunrise/sunset. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.