• Art Drop In
  • Beadwork Circle
  • Best Buddies
  • Book Club
  • Coding Club
  • Creative Club
  • Durak Club
  • E-Sports
  • Ethics Bowl
  • Explore Science
  • Fitness Club
  • Game Club
  • Garden Club
  • Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
  • Improv
  • Lego Club
  • Link Crew
  • Mathletes Club and Contests
  • Open Art
  • Photography
  • Pickleball Club
  • Pilates
  • Reach for the Top
  • Robotics Club
  • Running Club
  • Soccer & Athletics Admin
  • Social Responsibility
  • SRSS Peace and Justice Committee
  • Student Council
  • Writing Club

Art Drop In

Bison 9 will be open period 3 for students looking for a quiet place to make art. If you are looking for a break from the hussle and bustle of school, or need extra time to work on a piece you’ve already started please feel free to drop in to Bison 9 period 3 every day.

When: Daily, Period 3
Where: Bison 9

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Ryan Loeppky

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Beadwork Circle

Are you interested in learning about the rich traditions, skills, and artistry of Indigenous beadwork? Join to: learn about the history and cultural significance of Indigenous beadwork, do hands-on projects for any skill level, connect with fellow students who share a passion for beadwork, and create beautiful projects! Join the Beadwork Circle to explore the vibrant culture and art. All are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.

When: Mondays, Period 5
Where: Wheat 2
From: Sep 16, 2024 on

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Tamra Yorke, Mr Reid Bouvier

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Best Buddies

Best Buddies builds one-to-one friendships between people with and without an intellectual and developmental disability. Through their participation, people with an intellectual disability form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem and share interests, experiences and activities that many other individuals take for granted.

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms. Elviene Dueck, Ms. Jackie Willis

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Book Club

Reading for Fun. A club for students who are avid readers to enjoy a safe and comfortable space where they can read books of their choice and be given some time to reflect and communicate what they learned or found entertaining. Reading a common book or delving into common themes will also be explored once we grow the club.

When: Tuesdays, 4:00-7:00
Where: Library
From: Oct 15, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Reid Bouvier, Ms Christine Streich

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Coding Club

Now part of Creative Club. Please see more information there.

Creative Club

Creative Club is the place where you can develop your next big idea! If you consider yourself a Creative and are interested in making traditional or digital art, game design, coding, 3D modelling, or anything involving creating visual media, come join us! The Creative Club is where you can be around other Creatives to relax, enjoy and have fun creating things at your own pace! We meet every Thursday. The club is typically open from 4-6 pm with Visual Arts in Pine 1, Digital Media in Pine 2A, and Coding in Pine 2B. ** For students with a Period 7 spare, are welcome to come earlier to Pine 21 for Digital Media and Coding. See you there!

When: Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 (or 3:00-6:00 for those with period 7 spare)
Where: Pine 1, Pine 2A, Pine 2B, and Pine 21
From: Sep 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Ephriam De Guzman, Mr Matt Dean, Ms Alyssa Van Drunen, Mr Mike Winkler, Mr Chris Deuster

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Durak Club

Come enjoy an exhilarating game of Durak. The world’s most confusing, yet fun, card game. Period 4 in Maple 9.

When: Daily, period 4

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Lisa Elkie-Friesen, Ms Julie Dyck

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E-Sports

Video Games and Esports Club, where gaming enthusiasts of all levels come together to enjoy a diverse range of titles, including Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, Pokemon, and many others. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, our club is the perfect place to connect with fellow gamers. We offer a welcoming environment where students can bring their own handheld devices to play, share with others, or simply kick back and watch thrilling matches unfold. We will also be looking to recruit students for competition in various MSEA events.

When: Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Bear 8 + Owl 7
From: Sep 19, 2024 to May 29, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Colton Froese, Mr Mitchell Gallinger, Mr Robert Dukelow

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Ethics Bowl

The Ethics Bowl team competes in the regional Ethics Bowl, which can be likened to a debate competition. We begin training in the fall and compete in February. Generally, the team is comprised of invitees or nominated students. However, if you’re interested in joining, please contact Mr. George or Mr. Yorke. In the offseason, some members of the team meetup to chat philosophy weekly. If you’re interested in doing that, please contact Mr. George. Dates and times for the meetup may vary depending on availability.

When: Mondays, 4:00-5:00
Where: Crocus 7
From: Oct 21, 2024 to Apr 21, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Andrew George, Mr Chris Yorke

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Explore Science

Interested in engaging young kids in Science exploration? Like to experiment and try new things? Join us to develop, create and test experiments to share with elementary students in Steinbach. Meetings will be from 3-5pm on Mondays for 1st Semester. (NOTE: Early start students can come from 3-4pm, late start students can come from 4-5pm)

When: Mondays, 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Bison 10
From: Sep 23, 2024 to Jan 13, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Kathryn Labiuk, Ms Tamra Yorke

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Fitness Club

Fitness Club is a chance for students who are interested in working out to come and try it out in a safe and supportive environment. We operate in the Mezz on Tuesdays and Thursdays most weeks from 4-5:15pm. Due to high demand, if you are interested in Fitness Club you need to join the Google Classroom and watch out for new information about the club as the year progresses.
The Google Classroom code is 2yh6kt2.
While it is not a place to hang out, we do welcome anyone that is interested in starting their fitness journey!
The club is supervised by Ms. Brittany Nerbas, Mr. Gordon Miller, Mrs. Ronae Barkman, Mr. Marc Mastromonaco, Ms. Jenn Turner, and Mr. John Friesen. Please feel free to reach out to any of them if you have questions.

When: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:15
Where: The Mezz
From: Sep 10, 2024 to Jun 19, 2025

The club is supervised by Ms. Brittany Nerbas, Mr. Gordon Miller, Mrs. Ronae Barkman, and Mr. John Friesen. Please feel free to reach out to any of them if you have questions.

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Game Club

Board Games! Dungeons & Dragons! Warhammer! Game Club is the the place to be for students interested in table top games. We have a broad selection of games to try! Bring a friend, grab a game, or join a campaign today!

When: Every Wednesday, 4:00-8:00
Where: Library (including Bear 4A and 4B)
From: Sep 4, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Matt Dean, Mr Tyson Gross, Mr Matt Schmidt, Mr Ward Kay, Mr Mike Winkler, Mr Darryl Adam, Ms. Dana Loewen

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Garden Club

If you love plants, come join the garden club for some fun! Learn to propagate plants from cuttings, layering and seeds. We usually hold plant sales 2-4 times per year.

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When: Usually every other Wednesday, Period 3/4/5
Where: Bison 4,5,6
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Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Julie Dyck, Mr Ivan Pankratz, Ms Lisa Elkie-Friesen, Ms Caitlin Wiens, Ms Melissa Mathews, Ms Cassandra Klassen

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Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Are you someone who is passionate about human rights and diversity? The SRSS GSA is a student-led group that works to provide a place for discussion, dialogue, and inclusivity for students who are a part of the LGBTTQIA* community and allies alike. We will be meeting once a month on pre-determined dates to brainstorm ideas for representation and diversity in our school while sharing stories and being supportive. If you are interested in leading or being a part of this group next year, please contact us.

When: 1 Wednesday a month, 4:00-5:00pm
Where: Crocus 2
From: Sep 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Megan Turnley, Ms Caitlin Wiens, Mr Bjorn Bjornson

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Improv

Improv is unscripted theatre made up on the spot. If you love the adrenaline rush of doing scenes on the fly, talk to us about being a part of our teams! This group will be doing stage performances. Our Improv teams are formed in the second semester.

When: Mondays, second semester, 4:00-5:30
Where: Drama Room
From: Jan 6, 2025 to Jun 20, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Megan Turnley, Mr Jon Kornelsen

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Lego Club

Join us to build a variety of Lego and Lego Technic sets or simply free-build with Lego bricks. Bring a set of your own to build together with others. All levels of Lego ability are welcome.

When: Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:oo pm
Where: Owl 3
From: Sep 23, 2024 to Jun 4, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Eldon Bestvater

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Link Crew

Link Crew consists of members of the grade 11 and 12 classes. These Leaders are positive role models, motivators and teachers who assist in new student orientation on the first day in September. Link Leaders are on hand all school year to welcome new students to the SRSS and help them to discover what it takes to be involved and successful at the school.

When: All school year when needed and August training (one day),

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Kristy Zabowksi, Mr Jeff Dykerman

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Mathletes Club and Contests

Enjoy math? Up for a challenge? Come represent SRSS as we participate in math contests alongside students from around the world! Join our Google Classroom: haahaxc for more info.

When: TBD, Periods 4
Where: Pine 17
From: Oct 7, 2024 to Jun 20, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Hailey Kupiak, Mr Mitchell Gallinger

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Open Art

Working on a painting and need some advice? Maybe you want to try out water colour paint? Maybe you want to spend sometime making art with your friends. This is open studio time for students to work on their art and have access to some of the mediums that the art department has to offer.

When: Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: Pine 1
From: Sep 19, 2024 to Jun 13, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Alyssa Van Drunen, Mr Matt Dean

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Photography

Photograph ALL school clubs, sports, teams, events, grad, staff – supervise students from my gr 12 photo class, who are photographing events

When: all year, every day,
Where: onsite for sports, Pine 21 for portraits

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Paul Reimer

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Pickleball Club

Interested in learning more about the fastest growing sport in North America? The SRSS Pickleball Club runs weekly from April-June. Join our Google Classroom: gcraggz for more info and drop in times. All levels welcome!

When: TBD, 4:00-6:00pm
Where: Gold gym
From: May 5, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Hailey Kupiak, Mr Curtis Kulpa, Mr Nathan Boulanger

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Pilates

Pilates is low-impact, strength-based fitness. If you are looking to try a new way of working out, join us for 3 Wednesdays a month. Contact Ms. Turnley or Ms. Serdeshni to join the Google Classroom. Please note: Pilates will only run in Semester 2 this year.

When: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00
Where: Owl 13
From: Jan 9, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Megan Turnley, Ms Olga Serdeshni

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Reach for the Top

Do you know a lot about geography? Math? Pop culture? Science? Sports? Reach for the Top is a fast-paced high school competitive trivia team.

When: Tuesday practices (4-5 PM) plus tournaments, 4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Bison 7
From: Nov 5, 2024 to May 16, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Neal Rohne, Mr Andrew Unger

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Robotics Club

In Robotics club we will explore basic electronics, 3D modeling/3D printing, and CNC machining as it relates to building robots. The ultimate goal is to design and build robots to compete in a battle bot style competition locally and eventually in a provincial robotics competition! There will be a fee required for this club.

When: Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: Owl 1c
From: Sep 19, 2024

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Justin Willems, Mr Marc Mastromonaco

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Running Club

If you are interested in getting outside and running with some great people come join us! It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned runner or lacing up for the first time, run club is for everyone! Run club meets on Thursdays after spring break.

When: Thursdays, 3:00 – 5:00
Where: Outside, mezz

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Kristy Zabowski

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Soccer & Athletics Admin

Soccer coaching outdoor program , Fall league convenor for ESSL, soccer coaching indoor program, so much soccer

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Steve Rebizant

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Social Responsibility: Nursing Home Volunteers

Volunteering at a local nursing home/seniors’ home is a great opportunity for students to get involved in their community. Students often choose to volunteer to explore the healthcare field. As well, students can earn a half or full school credit for their volunteer work. Currently, we are volunteering at Bethesda Place and Fernwood/Linden Place.

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Ashley Gingras

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SRSS Peace and Justice Committee

A club for students who are interested in human rights and peace activism. We host anti-war speakers, attend the Youth Nuclear Peace Summit, host film festivals and other local events.

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Ivan Pankratz

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Student Council

Do you have great school spirit? Do you want to make student events amazing? Student Council is the place for you! Student Council plans, organizes and executes fabulous events like pizza sales, Toy Drive, Spirit Week, Grade Wars, May Play Day, and Talent Show. ALL students from Grades 9 – 12 are welcome !

When: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Bison 4
From: Sep 18, 2024 to Jun 12, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Ms Jolynne Gallant, Ms Katrina Drinevski, Ms Caitlin Wiens, Ms Jennifer Wiewel

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Writing Club

Writing Club is a safe and creative space for students to practice and develop their creative writing skills. Meetings will be student directed, with activities ranging from writing time to attempting new prompts and inspiration to collaboration and peer revision.

When: Mondays, 3:00-5:00
Where: Crocus 6
From: Oct 10, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Who to contact to Get Involved? Mr Brydon Caldwell

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