3-D Printing Club

Ever wanted to take an idea from your head and turn it into something real you can actually hold? Welcome to the 3D Printing Club — the place to get hands-on time with design software and 3D printers. We’ll teach you everything step-by-step so you can start bringing your own 3D models to life. Join us and see what you can create! No experience necessary. All are welcome!

AI/ML

Learn the workings of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and help members participate in competitions.

ASL Club

ASL Club is a club wants students to learn about ASL, deaf culture, and being an advocate for people who are deaf. Students don't have to know any ASL to be in the club and attend club meetings. The point is to learn about the Deaf community and learn signs. It's to highlight deaf experiences, events, and even modern day activities that are happening constantly in the deaf community. 

Audio/Visual Club

A/V Club’s responsibilities are to set up and run the liturgies, rallies, and other activities such as the night of acoustics, or dance showcase. We run the sound systems, the light systems, and the presentations or projections.

Aviation & Transportation Club

Learn about the physics, history, and technology behind flight. Starting this year, we're also covering rail and ships. For each mode of transportation, we'll cover their past, present, and future. In addition to meetings on campus, we'll also be taking field trips to museums, airports, and rail depots. 

Baking Club

Baking Club members engage in baking themed activities through watch parties, decorating events, baking contests, and monthly at-home theme baking challenges.

Book Club

Come join Book Club for a fun, inviting space to discuss what we're reading and connect with people who share our love of books. We don't have required reading, but we recommend books across genres and create literary crafts together.

Bring Change To Mind

Bring Change to Mind is a National Organization, created to bring awareness and conversation to mental health and reduce stigma in high school communities. 

Build and Design Club

Learning build and design through lego building, gingerbread house contests, and point-perspective workshops.

Calligraphy Club 

The Calligraphy Club is a creative space for students to explore the art of beautiful writing and lettering. 

Car Club

Social club for people who love all things car related. 

Chess Club

We provide the opportunity to play and learn more about chess.

Cooking Club

Cooking Club is a group of students who get together 8 times a year after school, learn a recipe from our amazing hospitality staff, cook the recipe and then eat it.  Come join the fun!

Crochet Club

The Crochet Club meets after school and gives students and educators a space to share our passion for crocheting a variety of items from plush toys to blankets. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience level. If you are brand new to crocheting, we will help you get started and encourage you along the way!

Economics Club

For students who want to learn about Economics while playing a variety of games.

Environmental Club

Our club is committed to expanding our understanding of environmental issues. We work to educate our St Francis community and raise our school's standard of sustainability through hands-on activities. Our biggest event is Earth Week. 

Fellowship Of Holy Cross Athletes

Come share your faith journey with other Saint Francis athletes in a collaboration setting.  The group meets once a month for donuts, juice and fellowship.  

Film Club

Film Club is a casual group of students who are interested in the art of filmmaking.  We meet to watch a film as a group, and then have a discussion afterwards.

FMSA

(Future Medical Students Association)

Future Medical Students Association (FMSA) is a club committed to helping students explore the various medical fields in anticipation of medical school. We bring in local health care professionals to educate our club members and host at least one on-campus blood drive per year in partnership with Red Cross. 

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code strives to increase the representation of women, transgender, and non-binary individuals in technology and to break down the gender barriers that exist in society and the industry. Our goal is to create safe, inclusive spaces and provide opportunities for people of all genders to explore and engage with various Computer Science topics!

Guitar Club 

Social club that invites all musicians of any level to jam on Fridays after school.

Ignite

Injury Prevention Club

The Injury Prevention Club promotes safety and helps people learn how to prevent common injuries. IPC members learn about proper exercise techniques, stretching, nutrition, and the importance of specific daily habits. The club also focuses on the mental challenges of being injured, and provides a support space throughout the recovery process.

Intramurals

Lancer Analytics

Partnering with our athletics teams to use data science principles to assist tactical and performance analysis.

Lancer Gaming Club

Lancerhacks 

Plan the annual 12 hour Hack-a-Thon in March. This year will be the 10th anniversary of this event.  We release a monthly newsletter that publicizes internal and external tech events.  We also run mini-hacks throughout the year.

Lancers LEAP Innovation Program 

Lancer Radio & Podcasts

A school podcast for any and all topics, fully run by student volunteers!  Supports our LEAP program and our library Oral History program as well.

Lancer Studios 

(Live/Production)

Home of all Student Broadcast and Video Media 

Math Club

We prepare for and participate in competitions including AMC, BMT, and SMT. We talk about interesting topics that are in these competitions and work through example problems together. 

Mind-Body-Spirit

At Mind, Body, Spirit, we practice self-care as well as deepen our knowledge of mindfulness through different relaxation techniques. Our mission is to connect people through activities such as tai chi, art, and meditation. Mind, Body, Spirit is a safe space for people to step away from the everyday stress of school and foster new relationships while learning to express themselves and their identities.

Mindframes / Creative Writing / Café Mots

We are a student-run literary magazine that publishes student art, poems, and stories. We gather to create and share our work, and to make decisions about our magazine for publication in the spring. 

Model United Nations

Multicultural Showcase Club    

The Multicultural Showcase Club is dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of our school community. Each year, our members collaborate to host an annual showcase that brings students together through the universal language of performance and storytelling.

Newspaper    

The Lancer, the student newspaper, is an online publication that allows students to express their journalistic interest in current events, art and culture, sports, and school events through writing, art and photography.  It's an excellent opportunity not only to produce a quality student publication but also to develop leadership skills, as students can occupy many different organizational roles requiring responsibility. 

OC3AN

(Ocean Activity/Appreciation/Activism Club)

The Ocean is calling and I must go!

Paint Box

(Art Club)

Paintbox, the Saint Francis Art Club.  Come create with your fellow Paintbox members!

Photography Club

Quantum Computing Club

Quantum Computing Club is a space for curious students to discover the future of computing. Through projects, discussions, and teamwork, members build a strong foundation in quantum concepts while having fun learning together.

Quiz Bowl 

Quizbowl is a fast paced, buzzer-based game in which players answer questions across various categories. For example, the questions could be from literature, history, science, pop culture, music, and many others. Teams of up to four students compete against other regional teams to qualify for the national tournament that occurs in May in Atlanta. Over the past two years, Saint Francis has achieved deep playoff runs, securing a highest of 21st place nationally at the tournament in 2025. Overall, quizbowl is a great opportunity to have a lot of fun, explore new areas, and build an amazing community together! 

Robotics

Lancer Robotics is the FIRST Robotics Competition team at Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, CA. We pride ourselves in cultivating an engaging environment where students of all classes are provided the opportunity to collaborate with each other alongside experienced mentors with careers in STEM. When we're not engineering our competition robot, Lancer Robotics runs off-season workshops, provides community support through local outreach with our neighboring St. Simon schools, and fosters a strong team dynamic by hosting inter-team events like our annual Minibots competition!

Science Bowl

Club geared towards spreading healthy competitive appreciation towards STEM

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is a national STEM competition to challenge students across a wide variety of subjects. Members choose which events they want to compete in, and collaborate in groups to either study for their subject, or build their submission. Competitions go throughout the year and do require competing members to travel around the Bay Area, possibly farther. 

Service Club

Our mission is to unite the school community through meaningful service, fostering compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to making lasting impact in our community and beyond. By hosting monthly service events, we aim to inspire every student to take action and develop leadership skills by serving others.

Social Business Club

A club geared towards expanding knowledge of the financial sector and working in business

Speech & Debate

Sports Medicine Club

The sports medicine club provides students with opportunities to learn about different professions, skills, equipment, and more that exist in the sports medicine world. Meetings will be directed by the students and led by the moderator, so bring all of your medical interests and we can explore them. Meetings can include fun anatomy games, taping instructions, emergency care scenarios, and more. If you're interested in anything sports medicine (e.g Doctor, Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, etc) you should check it out!

Stock Market Club

If you are interested in learning about investing tools and financial decisions, the Stock Market club is a competition based club.  We spent our time competing in three national events over the course of the school year - The Wharton Investment Competition (Fall), The Federal Reserve Podcast Competition (Winter/Spring) and the National Economics Challenge (Spring).

Surf Club

The Surf Club shares their love of surfing with the Lancer family, and helps create a community where beginning and experienced surfers can encourage each other.

Society of Women Engineers Next

Explore engineering, build connections, and discover new possibilities in STEM! Through monthly engineering meetings, guest speakers, networking opportunities with engineers, hands-on experiences, and our annual spring conference, we create opportunities for girls to learn about different engineering pathways and connect with professionals and peers. Our goal is to build a supportive community where girls can share experiences, make connections, and grow their confidence in STEM.

Theater Tech

The Technical Theatre club is devoted to bringing the Saint Francis theatre productions to life through Set Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, and Stage Management. Our club is a great opportunity to build skills in fabrication, painting, leadership, costume design, fly operation, and much more. Tech meets Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30 with people dropping in whenever they can. We also have Run Crew, a more exclusive tech opportunity, where students have the chance to run productions and be an active member in the rehearsal process.

Ukulele

The ukulele club is one of our performance groups at Saint Francis. We preform at school events like Night of Acoustics in the fall, International showcase, and Christmas in the Quad during Winter. We teach our members how to play ukulele and preform. We also offer singing positions in our club.

Ultimate Frisbee     

An intramural club that meets mostly at lunch for some frisbee fun. All levels welcome to learn how to throw, play the game, and spend time with friends. 

Vega-Tarian 

Yearbook  (Poverello)

Poverello is the nationally recognized award-winning student-run yearbook. The premier publication of the Saint Francis journalism program, produced in the advanced journalism 2-4 courses. 

Youth Philanthropy

A Youth Philanthropy Club empowers young people to become active, informed changemakers in their communities. Through fundraising and volunteering, members learn firsthand how to identify local needs, evaluate nonprofit organizations, and direct resources toward causes that matter, building lifelong habits of generosity, civic engagement, and leadership along the way.

Biotechnology Club

Explore the world of fragrances with fragrance club! We meet once a month for good smells and good vibes!

CENG Chapter 

We are a service-based CS outreach chapter of the nonprofit CENG (Computer Engineers of the Next Generation) where SFHS students teach free online coding classes to underpriveleged kids. Whether you're new to coding or already passionate about CS, everyone is welcome to get involved, learn teach, and earn volunteer hours through meaningful outreach.

Congressional Award

Dentistry Club

D&D Club

Fragrence Club

Explore the world of fragrances with fragrance club! We meet once a month for good smells and good vibes!

French Club

Health & Wellness

Health and Wellness club is a space where students can learn how to take better care of themselves. We cover topics such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, and productivity. Additionally, we give advice for students seeking to stay healthy and have their best performance all the time.

Herbalism

Learn about Herbalism/teach others about process of making herbal treatments. 
Ex) Herbal blend teas.

History Club

A club for students to meet and discuss the study of history, prepare exhibits in cooperation with museums and prepare to participate in history competitions if desired.

Humans of SFHS

Indian Classical Music

Key Club

Key Club is a self-governing service and leadership club part of a larger network across the country and the world.

Lancer Fashion Club

Lancers of Logic

This is a club dedicated to teaching the basics of formal logic. We are preparing for the International Logic Olympiad in March, but the club is still welcomes those who are just curious about logic in general, or even those who want to just solve some fun logic puzzles as well.

Mediterranean Club

The Mediterranean Club is place to celebrate and learn more about all Mediterranean cultures and traditions, and how they impact our identity and worldview. 

Mock Trial

Mock Trial is a competitive team that trains our members to excel at public speaking, debate and communication all while taking part in competitions against other high schools in Santa Clara County.  Join Mock Trial for a chance to better your skills in communication, competition and receiving mentorship from experts in the legal field. 

One Love Club

A club that promotes the creation and maintenace of healthy friendships and relationships.

Personal Finance Club

Pokemon Club

Saint Francis High School's Pokémon Club, founded in 2024, aims to create and foster a community of like-minded Pokémon fans! Come trade cards, battle friends, discuss and catch Pokémon with us! All are welcome!

Psychology Club

Rubiks Cube Club

Club designed towards expanding knowledge of rubix cubes. 

Ski-Snowboard Club

Sneaker Club

The club focuses on sneaker culture, donation drives, and customization events. It provides a space for students to connect over shared interests while developing creativity and impact.

Sports Management Club

Table Tennis Club

Saint Francis Table Tennis Club is an inclusive club that provides all people to play table tennis. No matter the skill level, you are invited to come spend time, learn some ping pong, and hang out. It is on Tuesday’s after school between the cafeteria and innovation center.

Theology & Film Club

A club to analyze theological topics and themes in media! Students watch media clips from films and then discuss various themes relating to Catholic theology. tween the cafeteria and innovation center.

Trading Card Club

In Video Game Development Club, you will learn to create your own video games using Godot, a powerful and beginner-friendly game engine. Club members will follow coding demos and instructions as they build a 2D platformer from the ground up. Along the way, there will be opportunities to collaborate, create digital art, share projects, and explore different aspects of game development.

Vetenarian Club

Vet club is an opportunity to become more familiar with the veterinary profession and experience elements in this career.

Video Game Development Club

In Video Game Development Club, you will learn to create your own video games using Godot, a powerful and beginner-friendly game engine. Club members will follow coding demos and instructions as they build a 2D platformer from the ground up. Along the way, there will be opportunities to collaborate, create digital art, share projects, and explore different aspects of game development.

Affinity Council

Athletic Directors Council

BRIC Brothers

Building our community one BRIC at a time. We enter as boys, grow as Brothers, leave as Holy Cross men!

BRIC Sisters

The BRIC Sisters Club celebrates and promotes the school's Holy Cross values on and off campus. We bring hope to others through community service projects, prepare and attend Mass and Bible Studies to grow in respect and integrity, and plan fun events where we can be together and celebrate the BRIC family. 

Future Lancers Hosts

Future Lancer Hosts Create a personal, meaningful connection with 8th grade prospective students during their visit to Saint Francis. They learn about their interests, introduce them to friends and educators, and include them in classroom activities and lunch.

Freshman Class

Freshman Council is a student leadership group that represents the freshman class and helps create a welcoming and engaging first year at Saint Francis. Members work together to plan and support freshman activities, events, and traditions throughout the school year. Freshman Council encourages school spirit, builds class unity, and provides opportunities for students to get involved, grow as leaders, and become an active part of the Lancer community.

HCA

(Holy Cross Achievers)

Holy Cross Mission & Ministry Council

Ignite Core Team

Junior Class

Junior Council is a student leadership group that represents the junior class and helps strengthen the Lancer community at Saint Francis. Members work together to plan and support junior activities, events, and traditions throughout the school year. Junior Council encourages school spirit, fosters class unity, and provides opportunities for students to get involved, grow as leaders, and make a positive impact on campus.

Lancer Ambassadors

Student Moreau Board

President’s Circle

SF Thrive

Senior Class   

Senior Council is a student leadership group that represents the senior class and helps make senior year a memorable experience within the Lancer community. Members work together to plan and support senior activities, events, and traditions throughout the school year. Senior Council encourages school spirit, fosters class unity, and provides opportunities for students to get involved, grow as leaders, and make the most of their final year at Saint Francis.

A Cappella

A Cappella club is St. Francis’ student-led A Cappella choir! Ranging from classics to modern pop.   A Cappella invites students of all vocal types to join!

Band/Ensembles

Chamber Choir/Ensembles

Color Guard

Color Guard creates the dynamic visuals with marching band, wearing bold, colorful costumes and utilizing flags, prop rifles, and prop sabers. Students who are interested in dance, choreography, and movement may choose to participate in color guard.

Dramatic Arts

Saint Francis Dramatic Arts offers a dynamic high school theatre program focused on community building, artistic discovery, and developing well-rounded artists. Students can explore a variety of opportunities both on and off stage, including acting, design, and creative team roles, while developing skills for success in the arts and beyond. Whether preparing for college auditions, pursuing a career in theatre or television, or simply seeking a creative community, Saint Francis Drama has a place for everyone.

Drama (Student Run)

Fanaa Bollywood Dance

Jazz Band

Kpop Dance Team

Liturgy Band

(Agape)

AGAPE Lit Band is the student band that leads music at every all-school liturgy in Burns. Singers, guitar, bass, keys, drums, and anyone else who plays! If you can hold a part, there's a spot for you. We practice on Tuesday afternoons in the Band Room leading up to each Mass, and student co-presidents work with Campus Ministry to pick the music. No audition. Just come play.

Percussion Ensemble

Pit Orchestra

Shakespeare’s Dropouts

(Improv Club)

A high energy performance-based team, Shakespeare's Droupouts meets weekly and performs each semester with opportunities for additional shows with other high school teams!

String Ensemble

String Ensemble performs music from all style periods. All musicians playing violin, viola, cello, upright bass, and piano are encouraged to join!

TEDxSaintFrancisHS

TEDxSaint Francis HS is an annual event featuring student speakers delivering talks on "ideas worth spreading." We are licensed by the TED organization, and are proud to host a polished TED-style event. 

Tinikling Dance

Unity Dance Crew

Winter Guard

Winter Percussion

Cage Captains

Cannon Crew

Friends of Lancelot

Pom Squad

Rally Board

Sideline Cheer

Asian Student Association (ASA)

Saint Francis High School Asian Student Association (ASA) will be a place where everyone is welcome, especially those of Asian heritage who want to learn more about their identity as an Asian American high school student. It is important that students have opportunities to connect with their roots, and that they have a place to discuss their experience growing up as Asian Americans. Learning about our cultures and heritages is vital to our experience as students developing our hearts and minds to serve the world. We exist so that students can build connections and have access to spaces where they can share, celebrate, and learn more about diverse Asian cultures, traditions, and global events.  Additionally, we provide opportunities for Asian students to process, debrief, and strategize when issues may arise within our school, local communities, and beyond.  

Black Student Union (BSU)
 

Filipino American Student Union (FASU)

Welcome to FASU! We are the Affinity Group for those Lancers who claim Filipino heritage and/or who want to learn more about and elevate Filipino heritage, traditions, and community on campus. We are active and energetic---and ready to welcome you to be part of our FASU Barkada!

Hindu Student Association (HSA)

The purpose of these associations is to promote and celebrate the various aspects of South Asian and Hindu culture through events and other social activities. 

Intersectional Feminist Student Association (IFSA)

The Intersectional Feminist Student Association (IFSA) is a student-led affinity group dedicated to promoting gender equality, inclusivity, and social justice. Through educational events, service projects, and community-building activities , IFSA explores how gender intersects with race, culture, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and other identities. Our goal is to create a supportive space where students can learn about and contribute to helping relevant social justice issues.

Jewish Student Association (JSA)

An affinity group dedicated to exploring Jewish idenity, culture and celebrating Jewish holidays.

Latiné  Student Union (LSU)

The Latiné Student Union (LSU) is a space to celebrate where we come from, learn about the diverse cultures and experiences within our community, and build meaningful connections. It is also a place to learn, grow, ask questions, and challenge ourselves to become better members of our community and the world around us. Here, you’ll find a familia of students and educators on campus who share a connection to the Latiné community and are here to welcome, encourage, and support you.

Whether you are looking for comunidad, want to learn more about your culture and others, or simply want a place where you feel welcomed and supported, there is a place for you in LSU. ¡Bienvenidos!

Lusafóno Student Association (LuSA)

Our Affinity Group welcomes students with heritage Portuguese speaking countries and students who are interested in learning more about the Portuguese language and culture (among the various countries where the language is spoken).

Middle Eastern Student Union (MESU)

MESU is a place for students of Middle Eastern heritage and those interested in middle eastern heritage to learn about, celebrate, and share their culture. We are devoted to exploring the diverse cultures and histories of the Middle East while fostering a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern identity.

Muslim Student Association (MSA)

An affinity group where students of the muslim faith or those interest in the muslim faith can explore Muslim identity, culture and celebrate Muslim holidays.

Pride Student Union (PSU)

Pride Student Union is an Affinity group for members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community at Saint Francis High School. 

South Asian Student Association (SASA)

The purpose of these associations is to promote and celebrate the various aspects of South Asian and Hindu culture through events and other social activities. 

Tagata Pasifika (TP)

We are an affinity group on campus made up of mainly students of South Pacific descent and all who want to join.  We celebrate and share our culture with our communities through dance, song and different events on campus.  All are welcome!

CSF

(California Scholarship Federation – T/A’S, Tutoring Club)

The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among middle and high school students in California. There are approximately 1500 chapters in middle school and high schools throughout the state, and each chapter is comprised of students members who meet eligibility requirements. Each chapter is led by a staff adviser.
 

NHS

(National Honor Society)

Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society sponsors chapters across the United States and throughout the world. Here at Saint Francis, our chapter recognizes junior and senior students who have maintained exceptional academic records while making significant contributions to their school and local communities. Applicants who exhibit all four of NHS's key pillars--scholarship, service, leadership, and character--are selected for National Honor Society membership. These students play a major role in representing Saint Francis High School through their extracurricular involvement and as Lancer Ambassadors.

WLHS

(World Language Honor Society)