Are you interested in learning a universal language? Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? Join the Cranford High School ASL Club! Each week, on Fridays our club meets and we teach lessons on ASL! This is a fun way to learn and meet new people.

Google Classroom
Remind: Text @chssigns to 81010

The Animal Awareness Club raises donations for animal charities. We also discuss and spread awareness of animal rights issues!

Classroom Code: btup34a
Instagram: animalawareness.chs
shaw@cranfordschools.org

The Art Service Club is a group of dedicated students who enjoy creating art and working with other students to beautify Cranford High School. Join the Art Service Club to leave a permanent mark on your school. We meet weekly most Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the large cafeteria.
Come join the fun and let your creativity shine!

barkin@cranfordschools.org

Come help repair and restore automobiles!

fealeyja@cranfordschools.org

The Building Bridges program provides CHS students an opportunity to partner with young children from the Cranford community. You have the ability to make crafts, play games and develop a great bond with your young friends. Creating a bridge that links our high school to the lower grades ensures that we maintain a solid connection and maintains a firm sense of community among our student population here in Cranford.

Admission Form

Promote, recognize academic achievement in business education, Foster and recognize leadership skills, and encourage an interest in business.

Room L213, cathcartd@cranfordschools.org

The Class of 2024 is the best way to engage in CHS from start to finish and raise money for your senior prom! Student involvement also includes class elections and many leadership opportunities for students at different levels - from designing projects to becoming elected class officials.

Classroom Code: wffhdbi
Remind (Last Name A-M): Text @amclassof2 to 81010.
Remind (Last Name N-Z): Text @nzclas to 81010.
willner@cranfordschools.org
perello@cranfordschools.org

Being an active member of the Class of 2025 is the best way to engage in CHS from start to finish! Your goal is to raise money for your senior prom! Student involvement also includes class elections and many leadership opportunities for students at different levels - from designing projects to becoming elected class officials.

The Class of 2026 raises money to help defray the cost of Senior prom. We also help make many memories! We have created a class team for Relay for Life- Ray of Hope, we secured donations for the mural paintings around CHS in addition to traditional class fundraisers. We plan group fundraisers as well as individual fundraisers that can add money into a student's personal prom account.

Our meetings involve learning about computer science trends and inventions such as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and encryption. We also participate in hackathons, capture the flag events and community service projects.

bell@cranfordschools.org

Dance Club meets every week to learn and create new dances for our Winter Showcase and Spring Concert. Students have the opportunity to perform in a collaborative fun group dance and/or smaller dances choreographed by their peers. Students can also choreograph a dance for the show with the option to bring the piece to Teen Arts in the spring.

Remind:@cranhsdc
donahue@cranfordschools.org

DECA is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions at the regional, state, and national levels.

cathcartd@cranfordschools.org
braff@cranfordschools.org

Dialogue is Cranford High School’s online news source that celebrates the CHS community through student-driven content. Dialogue shares student blogs, podcasts, art, and any material student’s want to be shared through the Dialogue app and website.

ciarrocca@cranfordschools.org
szeluga@cranfordschools.org
Google Classroom: 724hdgc
Remind: @dialogue2

This club is designed for students who want to make a positive environmental impact outside of class! Focuses include our outdoor garden and compost project, reducing the use of disposable bottles and other materials in the school, fundraising for additional water refill stations, park and river cleanups, Earth Day awareness and events, and biodiversity assessments of local wildlife habitats.

Classroom:thpsujk
gcampbell@cranfordschools.org

Competitive competitions, friendly scrimmages, tournaments, streaming, graphic design contests and more. We compete in rated T and below games, and have SSBU, Rocket League and Valorant Varsity Level Championship League Teams running this year.

Classroom Code: hrwkyks
bell@cranfordschools.org

A great way to meet people and watch/discuss some good movies!

French Club is open to any student interested in French and Francophone culture.

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Students explore teaching as a profession with Community Service Projects, Guest Speakers, Educational Conferences, Discussions with Professors, Administrators, Teachers, and Interns.

Future Educators Website
Classroom Code: lzlsbvw
FEA Membership Signup Form

The Cranford GSA is a safe space for students to talk about current issues that LGBTQ+ youth experience. Activism and awareness are discussed, and events take place throughout the year. As this group emphasizes “alliance”, all are welcome to join. Fundraising activities benefit LGBTQ+ charities with a focus on young people.

Classroom Code: 4xwirft

Gender Equity Advocates is a club open to all students who are interested in discussing the roles of women in modern society. Designated to educate the student body on women's issues, the club meets to discuss and promote positive attitudes toward women and explore current social, legal, and domestic issues.

Classroom Code: h6auq5f
Remind: @chsgea908
gunning@cranfordschools.org.

We gather in-person & virtually once per month for fun events such as Kaffeeklatsch, Oktoberfest, Christkindlmarkt, Movies, Blankets of Love, Spaetzle- making, and more.

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Girls Who Code (GWC) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology and computer science. The mission is to inspire more girls to become computer scientists and engineers. All girls, women and nonbinary individuals are welcome. We host fun activities surrounding computer science as well as computer science related community service.

Classroom Code: m4ixppc

Put your business and marketing skills to use by helping us promote and sell the yearbook this year!

Remind: Text @mangchs to 81010
mangarelli@cranfordschools.org

Meet in Room A204 during Lunch A of Day 1. All are welcome!

Homework Club runs Tuesday through Thursday, 3-4pm, for any student needing to complete missing work or catch up on assignments. This is a great resource for students to complete homework and to receive additional support outside of class.

lieberman@cranfordschools.org

IMMERSE seeks to make change! Our mission is to help create a community within Cranford High School that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusivity, and advocates for equality for all. This club is committed to working with the community at large as well as lower grades to build a partnership that embraces our mission and helps to strengthen the fabric of our town.

Admission Form

At Japanese Club, we welcome anyone who has any kind of interest in Japanese culture. Whether it be video games, manga, television, traditional art, fashion, or food, we aim to explore a variety of topics that help kindle discussion and questions. The purpose of Japanese Club at CHS is to bridge the gap between our own cultures and that of Japan. As we explore Japanese linguistic and cultural topics, we strive to become open-minded global citizens in an ever-changing international arena. Learning more about another country and its customs will help us become more culturally understanding during a time where young ambassadors are needed to help facilitate dialogue with other nations.

wingate@cranfordschools.org
Admission Form

The CHS Knitting Service Club is for anyone who knows how to knit or crochet or would like to learn how to knit or crochet! The goal of the club is to create items that will be donated to homeless shelters and/or hospitals so you can earn them sweet sweet service hours. The Knitting Service Club is a great way to calm your mind and get off technology while learning a new skill in a space free of judgment, while doing good for the community!

Classroom Code: ajeue3
perello@cranfordschools.org

Latin Club promotes the study of the Latin language and Roman and Greek culture through participation in social activities after school and in the Cranford community, academic competitions at CHS and online, as well as fundraisers for charitable causes. Please see our link below for a list of activities that we have been involved in over the last few years and a sign up form to register for the Latin Club!

Admission Form

Mu Alpha Theta is a national Math Honor Society that recognizes juniors and seniors who have excelled in mathematics. Cranford's local chapter members contribute to our school-based tutoring program.

CranfordHSPeertutoring@gmail.com
fekete@cranfordschools.org
brunn@cranfordschools.org

Mock Trial is the BEST club ever for students who love to debate, act or prepare for a law career. Students work under the mentorship of a local Cranford lawyer to prepare arguments for a mock civil or criminal case in a New Jersey court. The competition is normally held at Union County Court in Elizabeth. Top students in CHS have been members of this club and have moved onto semi-finals, so you will join an excellent group! We try to do one club trip per year to a law school or law-related destination. We welcome students who would like to work on their public speaking skills.

hoglund@cranfordschools.org

Research and represent a country at a regional Conference, debate and solve global issues, work with students from other schools, speak in parliamentary procedure, and use real United Nations procedures. HAVE TONS OF MUN FUN!!!

Google Classroom
Instagram: @munchs3
TikTok: @chsmundunks
jala@cranfordschools.org
cortinas@cranfordschools.org

The National Honor Society elevates a school’s commitment to the values of Character, Service, Leadership, and Scholarship. CHS students who have a GPA of 3.75 or higher are invited to apply for membership during the second semester of their Junior year (and any subsequent semester if their GPA qualifies). NHS members commit to completing at least 10 community service hours per semester, maintaining a 3.75 GPA, and serving as exemplary students adhering to the values listed above.

savino@cranfordschools.org

The Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is an organization dedicated to recognizing student excellence in all social studies classes. All Juniors and Seniors are invited into the honor society based on its members' grades, extracurricular activities and service to Cranford High School and their fellow students.

vito@cranfordschools.org

A statewide academic competition of 6 Math Contests. The competitions are open to all high school students.

Classroom Code: diqpxm6

Together with our Honor Society Students, CHS has a peer tutoring program to support students who would like additional support with their core courses. Signing up for tutoring in 2022-2023 provides permission for Peer Tutoring using a safe platform. In general, tutoring takes place at CHS before school or during the lunch block. The Program will begin in October. Information will be advertised on the CHS website.

CHS Tutoring Website
CranfordHSpeertutoring@cranfordschools.org

Peers Rooted in Integrity and Developing Excellence. Members of PRIDE are role models and ambassadors of Cranford High School. They are asked to run different events such as Freshmen Orientation, Back To School Night, and outreaches for the middle schools. Members are those that are willing to help their peers navigate CHS in all facets and promote a positive student climate.

drwiega@cranfordschools.org

Prologue is Cranford High School’s literature and art magazine. Students in the club will support the creation of the 2023-2024 magazine, while working on creative writing and editing skills. Contributions to Prologue represent some of the finest art and literature created by Cranford High School students in grades nine through twelve during the school year. The magazine is dedicated to young people who strive to develop and express their talent and creativity and to all who influence and guide them. Check out last year’s edition of Prologue here.

Classroom Code: 6qvd2kn
szeluga@cranfordschools.org

Rotary International is a humanitarian service organization which brings businesses and professional leaders together in order to provide community service, promote integrity and advance goodwill, peace and understanding in the world. The Rotary Interact Club (RIC) is open to all CHS students who are interested in developing leadership skills while volunteering in our community through service projects, collections and other activities to help those in need. Past activities include volunteering at Children’s Specialized Hospital, food banks, and soup kitchens. In town, RIC annually participates in Relay for Life. Through our collection efforts we have provided for veterans, senior citizens, local nursing homes, Cranford Family Care, the Shining Stars organization and many other charities. Meetings are held every other Wednesday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the small cafeteria. First meeting is Wednesday, September 14th.

Gurman@CranfordSchools.org

Students who have a Science GPA of 4.2 as well as overall GPA of 3.5 are invited to join the Science National Honors Society. Meets eight times a year, elects officers, brings in speakers from the scientific community, and provides peer tutoring in science.

Spanish Club is open to any student interested in learning about Spanish Culture (food, music...) through social activities after school. Learning more about another country and its customs will help us become more culturally understanding. In addition, fundraisers are held for charitable causes. Spanish Honor Society is open to juniors who maintain a 3.7 GPA in Spanish and a 3.5 GPA overall.

Admission Form

We play board games, card games, D&D, and video games as a group from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursdays.

Classroom
saba.christopher@cranfordschools.org

The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body. They help share student ideas, interests and concerns with the school wide community. Activities: Spirit Week, Halloween Costume Contest, PowderPuff Football, Turk-A-Teacher, Mr. CHS, Day of Silence and more!

Classroom Code: Keuwz5z
Remind: @c6c43e
szeluga@cranfordschools.org
eldridge@cranfordshools.org

The Theater Program at CHS.

mcquade.michael@cranfordschools.org

Students are responsible for updating the CHS website, (You're on it right now!) communicating with staff, students and the community. The WebTeam keeps the content accurate and up to date. Data driven decision making goes into changes you will see on the site.

Email them if you have any questions: chs@cranfordschools.org

The Writing Center is a service offered to freshman and sophomore students. The tutors (juniors and seniors) can help you brainstorm, draft, revise, and edit your essays and writing assignments. All freshman, sophomore, and junior students should sign up for accounts at the Writing Center website found here.

Classroom Code: vbmtjol

The Yearbook needs YOU to help document history and capture memories at CHS! Join the Golden C Yearbook club to ensure that your favorite clubs, events, and moments are covered. Interested in working on design, photography, reporting, or event coverage? Want experience being hands-on in the selling and distributing processes of the yearbook? Join the Yearbook club today!

Classroom Code: vbmtjol
Yearbook Photo Submission Form

Youth and Government is perfect for young people who like to speak and debate or for those looking to improve upon these important skills. You get to research, create and present a law for passage in a mock New Jersey senate. Students can win awards and recognition. Many top CHS graduates have been part of YAG. The program and annual conference is offered through the Westfield YMCA. This year the conference will be virtual and we hope you will join us!