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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed eSports Club | The Jackson-Reed eSports Club is a place for people with the common interest of gaming to come together, forge bonds, and support each other in being the best version of themselves. We encourage people of all skill and interest levels to join us, because we are firm believers that it … | Our club endeavors to: Meet twice a week for practices, scrimmages, and competitions Participate in DMV-wide Spring tournaments Host an annual tournament at Jackson-Reed High School | Tue, Thu | PM (after school) | |
| Jackson-Reed HS Cooking Club | Cooking Club Mission Statement We plan and prepare meals that are nutritional and well balanced. | Students will research, plan, and follow step by step directions of simple recipes and prepare weekly dishes from scratch. | Wed | PM (after school) | |
| 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 | |
 | 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) |
| Jackson-Reed Speech and Debate Club | The mission of the Jackson-Reed Speech and Debate Team is to help students improve their public speaking, research and writing skills while having fun with like-minded peers. Students can speak on and research topics they already care about, or else learn about new geopolitical topics on a rotating basis, and … | -Research -Write -Gain a well-rounded perspective on social issues -Learn and improve public speaking and communication skills -Participate in tournaments. | Tue | 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 |
 | Website Club | Our initial mission was to redesign the purpose of the school's website. It will be the central repository of easily accessible information about that school that is available for staff, parents and students. But, it also can be a method for students to gain valuable experience and skills in the … | Maintain the current website –keep content updated and make necessary tweaks to pages and forms. Work with teachers & staff to support them. Design: continue to work on improving the overall design of the website as well as targeting smaller sections. Custom Solutions: start working on streamlining existing solutions using … | Wed | STEP |
 | Girls Who Code | The purpose of Girls Who Code is to provide a supportive space for girls interested in coding. All students interested in supporting this mission are welcome to join us. | Sisterhood Join a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where students learn to see themselves as computer scientists. Code Learn the concepts of loops, variables, conditionals and functions that form the basis of all programming languages. Impact Work in teams to complete projects that solve real-world problems … | Tue | 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 |
| 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) | |
 | Ping Pong Club | Club Purpose: To give students a chance to learn and practice ping pong Club Objective: To create a fun atmosphere where students of any ability and experience level can have a good time playing ping pong. | Proposed Activities: To play ping pong! | Tue, Thu | PM (after school) |
| 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) | |
 | American Red Cross Club | A student-run organization dedicated to promoting humanitarian efforts and community service within the school. The Club will organize blood drives, disaster preparedness initiatives, and fundraising events to support the Red Cross initiative. The club provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about humanitarian aid, and make a positive … | -Blood Drives -CPR/AED First Aid Certification Opportunities -Disaster Relief Preparedness | STEP | |
| HOSA/Biomed Club | HOSA is an OSSE initiative in support of student-led organizations that provide student leadership opportunities to align with student academy of student. HOSA is for future health professionals (and is not only for biomed academy students). Students engage in weekly health topics on Tuesdays during lunch in room 428 and … | Support with Blood Drives in Partnership with Inova and Be the Match. Participate in health challenge competitions. | Tue | STEP | |
| Whisper | Whisper is a social grassroots movement designed to make friendly social and emotional connections among peers. The organization tackles various issues like mental health (depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts), bullying, loneliness/isolation, tech addiction, drug abuse, etc. Whisper wants to change the culture by building a community of people who support each … | Whisper combines processes and events. Without the process, there’s no lasting change. Without events, only a few are impacted. But process and events together lead to the deepest level of transformation. That’s why we emphasize a 40-day season with gatherings as well as catalytic events that spark momentum for an … | Tue, Thu | STEP | |
| Pickleball Club | Club Description: The Jackson-Reed High School Pickleball Club is a welcoming and vibrant community for students of all skill levels who are interested in learning, playing, and improving their pickleball game. Whether you're new to the sport or an experienced player, our club provides a fun, inclusive environment where members … | The Jackson-Reed High School Pickleball Club is designed to promote skill development, teamwork, and fun for all students of all backgrounds. | Wed | STEP | |
| Philosophy Club | Our mission is to bring the teaching of philosophy to students at Jackson-Reed, providing what our school is yet to offer its students. | We’ll have philosophical debates and conversation about the interests of our members. We’ll of course watch videos on philosophy and read philosophical texts. | Mon | PM (after school) | |
| Roots and Shoots | The purpose of Roots and Shoots is to raise awareness about environmental issues and get people involved in helping the planet. | We do documentary viewings and park cleanups, we are also building a hydroponic garden. | Mon | 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 |
 | Stop the Bleed | Our mission is to educate people on first aid and preventable deaths from trauma injuries The purpose is to educate people on providing life saving first aid, people should join because we never know what might happen in our lives and we should be prepared for it. | Trainings and informational sessions. | Mon | STEP |
 | Weightlifting Club | The Weightlifting is a community for individuals eager to expand their knowledge and skill in weightlifting. Our club is designed for anyone interested in building strength, technique, and gain a deeper understanding of weight training. | We will meet twice a month during lunch hours, providing a convenient opportunity to lean and lift together. We will have various topics, including proper lifting techniques, nutrition, recovery strategies, and injury prevention. | 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 | |
 | 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 |
| Math Club | For students who would like to explore deeper aspects of algebra and geometry. | We will be discussing problems and strategies from past AMC 10/12, AIME, and various mathematical olympiads. No knowledge of calculus or statistics required. All levels are welcome. You are also welcome to just join and chill. | Wed | PM (after school) | |
| 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) | |
| 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: