Clubs & Activities
Jackson-Reed has over 200 clubs and other activities for it's students. Don't see one you like? Make your own!
- If you have any questions about clubs or how to create one, please see Ms. Dionne Clemmons in the main office. You can also email Ms. Elizabeth Mettler for additional support.
- Sponsors, if you do not have an account, request one in order to login and create a club.
Sponsors - How to Add a Club
- Must have an account on the Jackson-Reed website.
- If you have an account but forgot your password - go to Login link on the Quicklinks menu. Click the Lost Your Password link to reset your password. Your username will be firstname.lastname.
- If you do not have an account - email either Ms. Clemmons or Ms. Mettler.
- Once account is set, login in to the website.
- Click Add a Club button at top of Staff Landing page.
All Clubs
| Club Name: | Club Description & Mission | Proposed Activities | Meeting Day | Meeting Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness Club | The fitness and wellness club provides students the opportunity to work out, learn about nutrition, and improve health. Additionally, this club is meant to allow students to utilize the weight room without having to play a sport and without having to pay a membership fee. Everyone is welcome! | Weightlifting, learning about nutrition, light stretches before working out, bodyweight exercises | Wed | PM (after school) | |
| First Robotics | One of J-R's original STEM clubs this club is a great way for students to develop their technical skills of planning, building, and iterating through a competitive season. | Participate in the First Robotics FRC and FTC events | Tue, Fri | PM (after school) | |
| Financial-Literacy-CLub-hgf.docx | Financial Literacy | This club aims to target the students of Jackson-Reed in order to set them up better for Budgeting in life past Highschool. With students in Highschool starting to gain employment opportunities it is important to teach them effective ways on how to use, budget, and make that money work for … | We will be hosting lessons on different sectors of everyday financial decisions and showing students ways that they can use their money to benefit them. It would be a mix of presentations and open group discussions where people present the research, they have done on certain topics such as investment, … | Fri | STEP |
| Film Making Club | The purpose of this club is to make filmmaking accessible to people, whether or not they want to pursue it as a career, or if they want to just film a funny video with their friends. Thats what filmmaking club is for. Every Friday during lunch. | At filmmaking club you can make a film with your friends or by yourself. Including everything from writing (pre-production), filming (production), & editing (post production). | Fri | STEP | |
 | FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) | Purpose: To provide a space for any and all staff and students to discuss and explore Christianity. FCA is open to any and all students as members. Leaders must be able to affirm FCA's Christian Community Statement. Objective: Character coaching. | Huddles (meetings and discussion groups). Prayer Gatherings. Food and Fellowship. Bring in college and pro athletes to speak to students. | Wed | STEP |
 | Ethiopian-Eritrean Organization | Our club aims to explore Ethiopian and Eritrean culture and heritage while organizing fundraisers to support those in need in both countries. We also seek to raise awareness about pressing issues facing Ethiopia and Eritrea. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about these nations and making a positive impact. Above all, … | - Games relating to Ethiopian-Eritrean culture -Fundraisers (ex. book drive, bake sale, etc) - Events to raise awareness on prevalent issues in Ethiopia and Eritrea and celebrate culture | Wed | STEP |
| Electric Vehicle(EV) Club | The EV Club is dedicated to developing skills in electrical and mechanical engineering. We work to build and innovate electric vehicles by promoting hands-on learning and teamwork. Members of the club collaborate, learn, and prepare for various competitions and events, including the GlobalEEE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix and other expos … | GlobalEEE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix’s Expos | Thu | PM (after school) | |
 | Eco club | With this club we intend to help clean up DC and educate people about how they can help keep DC clean. People should join if they care about their community and want to make a positive difference in it that will help not only the environment but also the work … | We will go to areas that have a high amount of litter and trash and help clean it up, but mainly we will keep our school grounds litter free. | Wed | PM (after school) |
 | e-NABLE | e-NABLE is an online global community of “Digital Humanitarian” volunteers from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to make free and low-cost prosthetic upper limb devices for children and adults in need. The open-source designs created by e-NABLE Volunteers help those who were born missing their … | We will primarily focus on the design and development of 3D-printed hands as well as other prosthetics. Members will be grouped based on interests and strengths into various subdisciplines (i.e., Assembly, 3D Printing, Outreach, Research, and Innovation). No prior experience is required however having a STEM background will be greatly … | Thu | STEP |
 | Dungeons & Dragons Club | The D&D club is first and foremost a safe space for people to express themselves in a fun, low-stakes way. We want to, through tabletop role-playing games, create not only a place for people to participate in their hobbies or try something new, but also to create a relaxed and … | This club revolved around tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). he most well known TTRPG is Dungeons & Dragons, but we play numerous other systems at the club, and we are open to suggestions! These are cooperative games in which you and 2-4 other players engage in an imagined world, typically led … | Thu | PM (after school) |
 | Disability Student Alliance (D.S.A) | The Disability Student Alliance is a student-led group for disabled students and their allies. All abilities welcome! This is a safe and welcoming community that aims to: 1. educate the school community about issues related to disability rights and advocacy and 2. provide a warm space for people to come … | The club meets weekly to learn, socialize, and do community activism (such as making cards for children who are in the hospital, annual Disability Justice Fair, Best Buddies Friendship Walk, Spread the Word to End the Word, and more) | Wed | STEP |
| DC Hospitality Club | At our first meeting, we will have introductions, talk about the program and what students are interested in learning about, and then workshop some networking techniques. These sessions will be every Wednesday from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Zoom (bit.ly/dchospitalityclub) . A full schedule will be coming soon. | ||||
 | Current Events | The Current Events Club is a place where we talk about what’s going on in the world right now. Whether it's big news from around the globe or things in the local community, we keep up with the latest events. The club is open to those who are curious about … | We’ll meet regularly to talk about recent news and important events happening around the world and in our community. | Fri | STEP |
| Critical Reading Mindfulness | We read contemporary Spanish texts that deals with realities that teenagers face nowadays. We use the last 10 minutes we do mindfulness because it helps us stay focused, calm, and centered in our schoolwork. | -Do short readings, and discussions on topics, read, and invite speakers that are school-approved. -Meditate for 10 minutes to help us de-stress, calmly face our challenges, and approach schoolwork with a positive mindset. | Fri | STEP | |
| Creative Writing Club | Creative writing is a form of artistic expression that allows individuals to use their imagination and language skills to craft original fiction, poetry, drama, or nonfiction works. This club is meant to foster and strengthen your writing potential and ideas and meet others with similar writing interests! | While in the Creative Writing Club, you're free to Talk about recent works of writing you've seen, read out creative writing you've done recently, give or receive writing tips and critiques, talk about writing tropes, and overall discuss our writing interests | Wed | STEP | |
 | Computer Science Honor Society | The Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) at Jackson-Reed High School is dedicated to fostering a passion for computer science through collaboration, innovation, and service. By recognizing students who excel in the field, CSHS promotes excellence in education and leadership. Through coding workshops, peer mentoring, and community outreach, we aim to … | The club will meet weekly to participate in a competition with the Technology Student Association. We will also coordinate volunteer work to receive hours, mentoring/tutoring middle school students. | ||
| Composting Club | The mission of the Composting Club is to reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in our garbage cans. DC recently announced a Zero Waste DC plan, so our goal is to make sure Jackson-Reed is doing its part by turning organic waste into compost. | The club meets twice a week during lunch. We will walk through the cafeteria, collect any leftovers that qualify for composting, and encourage students to use our bins for these items instead of regular trash cans. We'll take what we collect to the composter where it will be turned into compost … | Wed, Fri | STEP | |
| Compassion Crew | Promote awareness of homelessness and create a positive impact by giving back to the less fortunate with the creation and distribution of care packages. | Fundraisers, donation drives, planning meetings, care package deliveries | Thu | STEP | |
| Community Help Club | Community Help Club is a club for students to get community service hours by making cards for children's in the hospital, going to a local retirement home, cleaning up our local parks, and creating fundraisers during the winter time. Meets twice a month as of now and everyone is welcome … | Making cards for children's in the hospital. Visiting a local retirement home. Park cleanups. Fundraising during the winter time. | Wed | STEP, PM (after school) | |
| Chinese Club | The Chinese Club is a club that promotes awareness of the Chinese culture. | Educate: Teach about Chinese culture, traditions and festivities Celebrate: Celebrate Chinese holidays and festivals Explore: Immerse members in Chinese language, arts, and culinary experiences Foster interest in studying Chinese through activities and trips | Wed | STEP | |
| Cans for Cause | Our mission is to spread awareness of DC's large homeless population and donate food to shelters in the area. | Our club meets about once a month to collect donations and plan the can drive we will do during the holiday time. | Wed | STEP | |
| Butterfly Initiative | Butterfly Initiative is a student-run club that builds enthusiasm for language learning by teaching French to elementary school students. | Members will meet to create activities and practice techniques that can be used with younger students. At least twice per month the members will partner with a local elementary school to offer lessons. (Members should be available at least once per month.) | Wed | STEP | |
 | Book Club | We read books and then--we talk about the books! Each month, we pick a new book to read together; and then, at the end of each month, we create a new list of books and debate which one we should pick yet. We sometimes have snacks, but we always have … | Meet weekly to discuss books. | Thu | STEP |
 | Black Student Union | Jackson-Reed's Black Student Union works to actively cultivate community among the diversity of Black students attending this flagship school. Members representing all corners of the African diaspora can convene in this space to reflect, connect, and work together to advance our perspectives within the Jackson-Reed community. By encouraging a more … | We lead events and activations that enrich our community's collective understanding of the breadth and depth of Black culture and history. From informative celebrations of our various national cultures to community service initiatives and monthly reflective discussions, the Black Student Union is the place to cultivate your connection to Blackness … | Wed | STEP, PM (after school) |
| Biomedical Club | The Biomed Club's mission is to broaden the practices and applications of course content; Health care & Healthcare Initiatives to our surrounding communities. We diligently advocate for health awareness through learned content that will aid in the process of dispelling/breaking down health disparities in our local communities. | The Biomed Club's mission is to broaden the practices and applications of course content; Health care & Healthcare Initiatives to our surrounding communities. We diligently advocate for health awareness through learned content that will aid in the process of dispelling/breaking down health disparities in our local communities. | Tue | STEP | |
| Club Name: | Club Description & Mission | Proposed Activities | Meeting Day | Meeting Time |
Social Media Guidelines
Social media can be a powerful tool to engage with supporters, showcase our school's achievements, and build a strong community. However, it also poses potential risks if not handled carefully. We aim to ensure that our school's social media accounts are free from inappropriate content that could negatively impact our school community.
Several existing Instagram accounts exist for clubs and activities, including those from previous school years (Wilson). To avoid confusion, we ask that all clubs and activities provide their most recent Instagram accounts with Ms. Clemmons to be posted on the school website. Any official Jackson-Reed account must list Jackson-Reed (JR), JRTigers, or Tigers with the club or activity on the page (i.e., Tigersdsa- Disability Student Alliance). The bio should contain the sentence, "The official account of the (school year) Jackson-Reed (your club or activity) " All login information must be shared with the club sponsor and monitored regularly. The sponsor must approve any student posts before posting them on official accounts.
To achieve this, we kindly ask that you communicate the following guidelines to our club and activities students and anyone with access to the social media accounts: