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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Arab Student Union | Establishing a sense of community for Arab students at the school Uplifting Arab and Arab-American voices Having discussions on the Arab American experience (language, immigration, discrimination, stereotypes, etc.) Celebrating, learning, and teaching others about Arab culture | Culture Night Movie Screenings Get your name written in Arabic Henna Making Bracelets | Mon | STEP |
 | AI Frontier Club | AI is the future of technology and will eventually be implemented everywhere including in schools, work, and at home. AI is a very useful tool but is very understudied and is not understood fully by the majority of people. This club would be to educate people on the usefulness of … | Debates about AI (good uses vs. bad uses, the morality of AI, etc) Explore uses of AI and AI websites Competitions using AI (image generation competitions, website creation competitions, etc) | Tue | STEP |
| Unión Latina | Our mission at Jackson-Reed High School: Create sense of unity among Latino students and with the entire student community. Advocate for inclusion and against discrimination among students, teachers, and school administration. Advocate for learning that is responsive to and reflective of Latino students, including more resources for MLL, inclusion of … | Hispanic Heritage Month Soccer Tournament Weekly lunch meeting for planning and community | Thu | STEP | |
| Improv Club | The purpose of this club is to fine tune improvisation skills and learn through practice more about the fundamentals of Improv. | Playing improv games. Learning fundamentals of the sport. | Tue | STEP | |
 | American Literature Book Club | In this club we will go over notable American Literature. We will see how it has evolved from 1776 to now. American literature is different from other nation’s, encompassing themes of adventurism, rebellion and freedom. From the wild west, to bustling streets of New York City, we will explore American … | Socratic Seminars Read-out-louds In depth group discussions Act out scenes Reading content at home | Thu | 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 | |
| TigerTVLive | Student and Staff have the opportunity to broadcast live sports and other events here at Jackson-Reed. https://youtube.com/tigertvlive | Broadcast (Sports) Events and hold Club meetings to compile and edit videos. | Tue | PM (after school) | |
 | Jewish Student Union | The JSU (Jewish Student Union) is a club for Jews (and anyone interested or supportive!) to come together, learn about Judaism, eat snacks, and have meaningful discussions. Our goal is to bring students together through fun, Jewish-themed activities and to spread the joy of Judaism. | Celebrate Jewish holidays and events; meet and talk and support each other. | Fri | STEP |
| MSA (Muslim Student Association) | Providing a valuable support system for muslim students and fostering a safe and inclusive community. | Club will have bi-weekly meetings on Thursdays for students to meet each other and build community and we will be partnering with other organizations that have activites that we will attend, and we will also have guest speakers. | Thu | STEP | |
 | National Society of Black Engineers JRHS | The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) mission statement is to increase the number of Black engineers who are culturally responsible, excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Vision We envision a world in which engineering is a mainstream word in homes and communities of color, and all Black … | College Visits Bi-Weekly Club Meeting Team Building Exercises | Wed | STEP |
| Tailoring Club | The mission/objective of the Tailoring Club is to have members create their own individual portfolio work/projects to present at the end of the school year. | Create with clothing in different ways such as... Sew Hem Design Tye-dye Accessorize Etc. | Thu | STEP | |
 | The Jackson-Reed Players | The Jackson-Reed Players is a group of twelve upperclassmen who put on theater productions throughout the school year! Other than our winter play, all of our productions are student acted, written, and directed. Participating in Players' productions is a great way to get some theater experience in a fun, low-stakes … | Each year, we put on 3 theater productions: Play in a Day: Students have 24 hours to write, act, and direct skits (early October) Winter Play: Players hire an outside director and put on a production (mid November through early February) One Acts: Student write, direct, and act in comedic … | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Aerospace Club | The Aerospace Club is a dynamic space for students passionate about aviation, aerospace engineering, and space exploration. Members engage in hands-on projects that range from designing and building model aircraft or rockets to exploring flight dynamics, propulsion systems, and aerodynamics. With a focus on both creativity and technical knowledge, the … | Glider design and challenge Aircraft Trim design Rover design challenge Flight simulators Guest Speakers Space exploration project | Tue | PM (after school) | |
 | 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 |
 | Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Club | The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Club (PPE) is a space for students to explore and discuss the topics of philosophy, politics, and economics and how they connect to our modern world. Through discussions/debates, current events and literature we aim to understand how these fields shape our societies and impact our … | In PPE we want to discuss and think about ideas related to Philosophy, Politics and Economics. We will do this by reading books and watching films as a group and discussing them, having debates and discussions as well as writing and even publishing arguments and ideas. | Wed | PM (after school) |
 | Youth and Government (YAG) | The mission of the YMCA DC Youth & Government program is to empower youth to become ethical leaders and responsible citizens. The purpose of the program is to bring the workings of city government to life for the students. It creates a hands-on opportunity for students to discuss current issues with each … | In this club, students: Meet once a week to learn about the legislative, judicial, and executive branches in their local government Discuss local policy goals that are important to them and participate in bill writing workshops in order to prepare for the annual Legislative Weekend that takes place at One … | Thu | STEP |
| Hurdy Gurdy Club | Expose students to the instrument and culture behind the ancient Hurdy Gurdy instrument. Students and Staff should join if they are interested in learning more about the Hurdy Gurdy and to learn how to play the Hurdy Gurdy. | Informational/Lesson Meeting. Guest Speakers Learning to play the Hurdy Gurdy | Tue | PM (after school) | |
 | Futsal Club | Futsal is a popular version of 5v5 indoor soccer. We get together weekly to play and share our love for the game. | Join us in the main gym during lunch every Thursday for pick-up games. All students are also invited to sign up a team in our spring tournament. | 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) | |
 | 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 |
| 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 | |
 | The Beacon | The Beacon is an award-winning newspaper that publishes throughout the year, beginning within the first month of school and ending in June. This newspaper aims to reflect student life at Jackson-Reed and amplify the voice of its students. Recently, The Beacon expanded to offer a magazine published four times a … | Monthly interest meetings will usher in new contributors and welcome our ever-evolving and expanding staff. We will publish breaking news and longform pieces on the web, evergreen stories in print, push the boundaries of art + design in our magazine, + give voice to the student body. Our club will … | STEP | |
 | Bike club | Our goal is to build your confidence and do group rides though out the city. A plus? Finding good cycling friends too | Organize bike rides | Wed | PM (after school) |
| 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: