Clubs

Club Sign-Up 2025

To sign up for a club, contact the advisor listed below.

If you are interested in starting your own club:

Find a staff member to be an advisor.
Contact Patrick Brown, our Activities Coordinator.
Complete an ASB Club Application.

AEROSPACE

Advisor: Sukhdip Singh (x7653)

Prep for competition and learn about the physics and engineering behind rocketry. Build, launch, and compete in The American Rocketry Challenge.

Meetings are held on Fridays after school.

ANIME

Advisor: Brock Muench (x7737)

APISA (Asian Pacific Islander Student Association)

Advisor: Jason Fernandez (x7621)

APISA is a place for those of Asian heritage or allies to bond and learn more about Asian cultures! Join our student-based organization as we collaborate with other affinity groups and prepare events such as our yearly Night Market. Our mission is to provide students with a safe space to learn about and share experiences of Asian American culture.

Meetings are held during STORM, 2nd and 4th Friday each month in Room B201.

Remind and Instagram: @sqhsapisa

AP PHYSICS

Advisor: Riley Liddle (x7782)

AP Physics Club will help students in AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and regular physics. This club provides students with a space to collaborate and learn physics while getting specific 1:1 help from teachers and advanced physics students!

Club meets every day during 1st lunch in Portable A-3–all are welcome!

ART

Advisor: Kristen Ingman (x 7701)

Art club is run by its members and is primarily a place for students to come and create together in a welcoming and creative environment. Some new skills and projects will be presented periodically if members wish to try some new techniques.

ASL (American Sign Language)

Advisor: AmberJoy Coble (x7743)

If you love learning more about the Deaf community, supporting local Deaf organizations, want to learn some sign language and take cool trips then join our club!

ASL Club meets in room C103, Fridays after school on A days.

BIBLE CLUB

Advisor: Jacob Brouwer (x7784)

The mission is to explore the bible and have fellowship with one another. All are welcome to explore and participate in the club.

We meet on Thursday Mornings from 8am to 8:25am in Portable A-1.

BSU (Black Student Union)

Advisor: Aramis Johnson (x7705)

Squalicum’s Black Student Union (BSU) is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to celebrating Black culture, fostering unity, and promoting social justice. Our mission is to provide a safe space for students to express themselves, share their experiences, and support one another. Through engaging events, educational programs, and community outreach, we aim to empower our members and raise awareness about important issues affecting the Black community. Join us in our journey to create a more inclusive and equitable school environment for all.

CERAMICS

Advisor: Magon Hamilton (x7753)

This year, the club is on Thursdays, 3:15-4:30, starting September 25^th. The club will glaze bisqueware on day #1.

CHESS

Advisor: Stone Kaech

We meet on Mondays after school in the bottom of Bay House.

CHOIR

Advisor: Emma Eliason (x7698)

Squalicum choir club helps lead fundraisers, performances, and trips throughout the year. We have three choirs here at SQHS: Mixed Choir, Concert Choir, and Storm Singers. ALL students are welcome to join! For more information on performances, audition dates, and how to join Choir, contact Ms. Eliason at emma.eliason@bellinghamschools.org.

CONSTRUCTION

Advisor: Jacob Brouwer (x7784)

Our mission is to explore construction building standards and discuss future career opportunities and have time to build little projects. Members have taken/currently enrolled in construction academy, woodworking, or applied tech.

We meet Tuesdays from 3:15-4pm in the woodshop.

CULINARY

Advisor: Brian Young (B.Y.) (x7618 / 7635)

For students interested in Culinary Arts.

DEBATE

Coach and Forensics Advisor: Nick Phillips

The Bellingham United Debate Club is three BSD high schools debating as one unified team. We debate Policy, Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas debate in tournaments at high schools and colleges in Oregon and Washington.

Please check out our website: www.bellinghamdebate.wixsite.com/bham. The Team will meet at Squalicum on Wednesdays.

DESI

Advisors: Gabriel Mayers (x7661) & Sukhdip Singh (x7653)

The Desi Club is a vibrant and inclusive space celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of South Asia. Come build a strong, supportive community and share your story with us. Help us host school wide events where we celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

DRAMA

Advisors: Breeann Dunivent (x7698)

Drama club traditionally produces and performs musicals, plays, student-directed one-acts, as well as monologue study, and audition preparation! We focus on individual acting concepts for the stage. We will study scripts, play acting games, prepare monologues and scenes for sharing, and learn all about the art of acting and technical theatre. Please check out our website: https://www.squalicumhsdrama.com for more information.

Drama Club meets every other Monday after school from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Advisor: Izze Dulion (x7744)

Mother earth rocks! Come learn more about the local and global challenges we face in protecting the future of this one planet we all call home! Watch/listen to/discuss with each other; brainstorm projects; put them into action.

We meet weekly after school every Monday in Room C104.

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

Advisor: Jessica Smith (x7732)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a future preparedness club that travels to regional, state, and national competitions. We compete in all sorts of business and STEM events, aiming to improve vital skills that could help us in any branch we choose to pursue! From public speaking to financial math, FBLA hopes to create professional, business-minded individuals equipped with the tools they need to succeed far beyond high school. First meeting is 9/18 directly after school in Ms. Smith’s room.

FRENCH

Advisor: Izze Dulion (x7744)

Want to know more about French culture? Food? Film? Music? Come explore, connect & discuss all things French with Madame Dulion!

FUTBOL MUNDIAL

Advisor: Jared Ibarra (x7709)

Please reach out to Coach Ibarra or Coach Rodriguez regarding meeting location, etc. The mission is to build community around immigrant students and show the love and passion for soccer. The purpose is to engage in soccer acitivities while working on our academics and supporting new students in our school.

HEALTH ALLIANCE

Advisor: Stevona Burks (x7730)

Our club students are making a difference in our school and community by helping to increase awareness of the dangers of substance abuse, distracted driving and other harmful behaviors. We are a group of young leaders making healthy choices for ourselves, encouraging others and modeling healthy lifestyles.

HISPANIC LATINX HERITAGE CLUB

Advisor: Hugo Santiago (x7777)

Our club meets on Wednesdays after school in Room C203. We are involved in community service and building connections within the Squalicum family.

LEMON

For Updates: Join Remind APP by texting @Lemon21 to 81010

Advisor: Riley Liddle (x 7755)

Lemon Club is a community service based club that runs fundraisers and event to raise money for Childhood cancer, water in Third World countries, and much, much more!! If you like to help the world and your community, Lemon Club is the place for you!

MENTORS

Advisor: Jason Bergman (x7665)

MULTIRACIAL STUDENT UNION (MRSU)

Advisor: Jason Fernandez

MRSU is a club intended to reach our biracial and multiracial students. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for students who identify with multiple races, and to achieve a sense of community and connection with peers.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Advisor: Mike Knoth (x6473)

All juniors and seniors who have a 3.5 GPA or higher are invited to join SQHS’s chapter of the National Honor Society. This club focuses on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We will participate and plan service projects to better our school and community.

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT UNION (NASU)

Advisor: Riley Fitchett (x7623)

POETRY

Advisors: Amy Cushman (x7745)

Our club reads, writes, discusses and does all things poetic.

We meet Wednesdays after school in Room C105.

To sign up for Poetry Club, email Ashby Bounds or Ms. Amy Cushman.

QSA (QUEER STRAIGHT ALLIANCE)

Co-Advisors: Selena Gutierrez (x7671) and Kay Reilly (x7796 / 7777)

Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) promotes diversity and acceptance in our school for LGBTQ+ students and Straight allies. We want to bring awareness to SqHS about the importance of living an authentic life, and support each other in being free to be who they want to be. Club activities including playing games, discussing issues and concerns, participating in youth conferences & community service projects, collaborating with other QSAs in our region, and supporting the Whatcom Youth Pride Parade.

RACQUET SPORTS CLUB

Advisors: Maggie Mrosla (x7656)

We meet 3:30 to 4:30 afterschool on Thursdays. Please contact the advisors for specific dates. Learning and playing racquet sports including: tennis, badminton, pickleball, ping-pong, etc.

ROBOTICS/ENGINEERING

Advisor: Riley Liddle (x7782)

Provide students with the opportunity to learn coding, build robots and COMPETE in VEX robotics competitions. This club is meant for students who are not able to fit Robotics into their schedule but want to learn and compete with the new Vex V5 systems! Club meets every day during 1st lunch in Portable A-3–All are welcome!

Website squalicumrobotics.sites.simvoly.com

ROTARY INTERACT

Advisor: Michelle Campbell (x7722)

Make a difference in your community and earn volunteer hours. We are supported by the Bellingham Bay Rotary Club. All students are welcome! Join us for our monthly service projects.

RPG/D&D (Role Playing Games & Dungeons and Dragons)

Advisor: Jason Fernandez (x7621)

Adventures Await! Create characters and go on campaigns. No expertise needed!

TEEN COURT

Advisor: Natylee Nelson (x7724)

Interested in law, politics, or activism? Teen Court is an alternative court option for juvenile offenders of minor crimes to be tried by a jury of their peers rather than adults. Students fill every role in the courtroom including jury bailiff, clerk, judge, and advocates (lawyers). Not only do participating students get to make real decisions that have a major impact on someone’s life, but they also learn about approaching a sentence from a restorative justice perspective. Stop by B104 to see when our next meeting is.

TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY

Advisors: Mary Marshall (x7799) & Kay Reilly (x7796 / 7777)

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a National Association for Music Education (NafME) program that recognizes outstanding music students. Tri-M members are nominated by their cooperating music teacher at Squalicum after 2 semesters of involvement in a music class, and are selected based on their excellent academic and musical achievement as well as their strength of character. Chapter members will regularly be involved with community-service activities and music enrichment events, nurturing a more cohesive, inclusive, far reaching and unified music program.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Advisor: Patrick Taylor

We meet at the lower football/soccer field afterschool until 5:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Winter Season. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Athletics/Activities Office; FinalForms clearance is required.

VIDEO GAME DESIGN/E-SPORTS

Advisor: Nick Boyce (x7772)

The mission is to create a social place where students can design video games, play video games, and enter competitions. Students will design games, play their other’s creations, and play professional games. We hope to attend regional competitions related to e-sports careers. See Mr. Boyce to sign-up for meeting times.

YEARBOOK

Advisor: Sarah Marshall (x7702)

Yearbooks cost $10 and need to be ordered in advance. You can pay Shawn Flaherty in the ASB office, or you can order online through the QR code below or this LINK.