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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Just Dance! Dance Club | Our mission is to provide an inclusive fun, and exciting atmosphere that fuels creativity and builds strong community and friendship bonds through dance and movement. | Weekly dance classes- focusing on various dance styles; contemporary, modern, hip-hop, and jazz. Choreography sessions- students will make up their own dances. Themed dance- 80's and 90's dance styles Encouragement and reflection moments to boost morale and energy | Thu | STEP | |
| Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) | Future Business Leaders of America is a Career and Technical student organization. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. | The students will attend 2 meetings a month (one being off campus after school). | Tue, Wed | PM (after school) | |
| 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 | |
| Société d'Honneur de Français | Société Honoraire de Français encourages academic achievement in advanced French classes. This is a school chapter of the national organization sponsored by AATF (American Association of Teachers of French). Students must be in Advanced French or AP French with Ms. Foxen and have a grade of at least A- in … | We will meet at least once monthly to plan a community service connected to French language. | Wed | STEP | |
| Jackson Reed Poets United | Poetry Club is a space for students and staff to share in the love for language and poetry through composition, performance, and reflection. We engage in bi-weekly/weekly (Mondays 3:45-4:30pm) workshops and offer invitations to open mics and poetry performances throughout the DC metro area. | Each meeting begins with reflections on pieces we’ve found and been working on throughout the previous week(s), followed by craft breakout groups, then we spend the last 10-15 minutes sharing our work. We'll also sponsor field trips to local writing workshops at DCPL branches, Universities, local theatre performances, and book talks. | Mon, Fri | PM (after school) | |
| Social Justice Club | To empower students to engage in social justice advocacy by fostering awareness, promoting inclusivity, and mobilizing the school community towards meaningful change. We strive to educate ourselves and others on pressing social issues and amplify marginalized voices while collaborating with local organizations to create a more equitable society. | We will serve as advocates for students at Jackson-Reed who feel marginalized. We will fight for human and civil rights by working with school officials and organizations to restore and promote social civility and inclusivity. | Thu | 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: