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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model United Nations Club | Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations in which students act as delegates to solve world issues ranging from a variety of topics. Students will get the chance to practice diplomacy, public speaking, research skills, negotiating, and learn more about the world around them. #MUNisfun | Students meet weekly to prepare for upcoming Model UN Conferences across the region. Students learn parliamentary procedure and current international issues. Students participate in local conferences on weekends and during the school day. Registration and permission slips are required for participation. | 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 |
| 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 | |
 | 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) |
| 3D Printing Club | The 3D Printing Club is dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and team-building skills among passionate individuals. Our mission is to educate students and teachers on the use and maintenance of 3D printers to ensure their longevity. We aim to inspire hands-on activities and problem-solving skills through 3D printing by encouraging … | Education Sessions: Teach students how to use and fix 3D printers. Mini Projects: Assign projects to help students familiarize themselves with 3D printing. Print Requests: Allow students to request prints that are appropriate and comply with engineering academy safety guidelines, via a QR code posted throughout the school. Support for … | Wed | 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 | |
| Golf | Purpose of the Club is for students to get athletically engaged in golf as a sport. Both recreationally -- and competitively. Golf is seldom thought of as a team sport and is traditionally viewed as an individual sport. This couldn't be further from the truth! Learning, playing, and advancing in … | Participate in casual and competitive golf. Golf practice, golf lessons, golf workshopping. Everything golf. The goal is for the club to participate in organized golf tournaments with other DC schools. | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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) |
 | 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) |
| 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 | |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
| 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 | |
| Jackson-Reed Mock Trial | Jackson-Reed Mock Trial allows students to explore our nation's justice system. Students are given a case and prepare as both attorneys and witnesses. During competitions, working judges run the trial, with students playing either attorneys or witnesses. Our goal is to use mock trial to help students gain the civic … | We compete with the Virginia Law-Related Education Institute which participates in the National High School Mock Trial Association. Regional competition takes place at the end of January and the state competition takes place at the end of February. | Wed | PM (after school) | |
| Physics Club | Our mission is to empower students to feel like physics is something they're capable of. We aim to make physics a more accessible field for high school students by providing research opportunities, interactions with and guidance from local leaders in the field. | Physics research, practical demonstrations, Physics Bowl, speakers, physics-based discussions. | Tue, Thu | STEP, PM (after school) | |
 | Open Discussion Club | The club will explore political events and conflicts worldwide, focusing on understanding each side’s history, culture, and perspective. Members will also examine the psychological factors involved in conflicts to gain further insight into these global issues. | We will examine significant events and explore media perspectives from all sides of each conflict. This approach will help us develop critical thinking skills and form our own well-rounded opinions. | Mon | 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 | |
| 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 | |
 | 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 … | ||
 | Skills USA/Graphic Design CTSO | Skills USA is a CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization), a chapter of a professional student organization that provides leadership opportunities for students. It is open to all students, but will be tailored to Graphic Design Academy students at Jackson-Reed or students who have a passion for Graphic Design. | -Monthly Chapter meetings at lunch in Ms. Stryker's room C204b -Club members will organize a community service event, a service-learning event, a fundraiser, and also compete in regional and national design competititions. | STEP | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
 | 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 |
| 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: