Student Clubs at GWUOHS

Create and share artwork with your classmates. All materials and mediums are welcome, and you are encouraged to try different mediums such as digital art, animation, origami, pencil, ink, and marker.

The GWUOHS Amnesty International Club is dedicated to ending human rights abuses, both globally and within the U.S. Through campaigns and advocacy, we bring light to issues affecting society’s most vulnerable groups. Amnesty International gives students the opportunity to contact their elected officials directly, attend workshops and seminars, and learn more about human rights issues around the world.

Join the Baking Club for monthly group bakes and lots of foodie fun. We plan to bake pet treats, explore gluten-free baking, and share our favorite recipes in student-led bakes.

Chess club is a place for amateur and experienced chess players to come together to learn more about the game and practice together. Students will meet regularly to play and get guidance from the club sponsor on their chess skills.

The student-run newspaper provides our student body and families with up-to-date information relevant to our school, nation, and world.

The Cybersecurity Club seeks to help students develop and utilize their skills in technology and forensics. Multiple competitions throughout the school year teach students how to utilize security techniques like Linux and scripting properly but also offer the opportunity for outside scholarships and practical experience.

Members learn vital skills such as public speaking, rebuttal techniques, and leadership. Members also learn research, analysis, and note-taking skills. During the meetings, members perform practices that better their overall debate skills and compete with their assigned partner in our club league once each month in a Public Forum debate. Along with this, the club hosts and participates in a student vs. staff school-wide debate, and the club members work to participate in national debate competitions.

This club works to promote a positive school culture that is accepting of all individuals. We host events celebrating different cultures and communities, including Black History Month and Pride Month, and encourage cultural awareness within the school and student community.

The Environmental Club focuses on bringing awareness to various environmental issues and spreading sustainable solutions. The club meets regularly to learn and discuss topics relating to the climate crisis, wildlife protection, pollution, natural resource depletion, and more. We aim to teach about conservation, preservation, and restoration in hopes of inspiring GWUOHS students to advocate for a greener environment.

The Film Club is the right place to be if you enjoy visual storytelling, writing, editing, or if you just want to make your own movie! This club focuses on building your own short film from the ground up, from brainstorming an idea to formatting a screenplay and making it come to life! We learn about story structure, screenwriting, directing, editing, and other film industry jobs such as producing and assisting. At the end of both semesters, everyone will have created a short film and will have the opportunity to show it off to their fellow members!

Are you creative and analytical? This is the club for you! The Finer Things Club brings together creative types and those who appreciate art and literature. Students participate by sharing their writing, photography, music, or other art. Student work is also compiled in an annual literary magazine.

French Club is open to students of French and all students who would like to learn more about francophone (French-speaking) cultures from around the world! We learn about recipes and cooking, music, traditions, and different French-speaking regions worldwide! Club meetings are conducted in English with a small dash of French.

Students are eligible for the French Honor Society after taking both French I and II and earning A’s in both courses. After confirming grades, students will have an initiation ceremony to become official members! Leadership opportunities (President, VP, etc.) are also available in the French Honor Society.

This club is dedicated to building a respectful and fun gaming community, available for gamers of most platforms. Students learn good sportsmanship skills while discussing and enjoying their favorite games with fellow GWUOHS students.

This is a club for anyone who identifies as female. It is a club to build each other up, increase confidence and self-esteem, and encourage other females. This is an informal space for emotional support for girls. Discussion topics may include self-image, self-esteem, building trust, and confidence.

Global Café is a space for international students to connect and meet at times more suitable to their schedules. U.S.-based students interested in a broader community are also very welcome. The club will meet regularly to share information about each other’s countries, provide real-time student interaction, and enhance the overall GWUOHS community.

The GW Book Club is a group of readers! Our club is dedicated to reading and analyzing great books. We read a new book each month, and members of the GW Book Club participate in a monthly meeting where we discuss books and have fun! This club helps members develop their critical-thinking and analysis skills through our monthly discussions. We explore books together and create a friendly environment with our fellow readers. All GWUOHS students are welcome!

The GW D&D club welcomes new and experienced players alike – here, we introduce new students to Dungeons & Dragons, one of the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying games. Students also get together to play, have fun, and discuss and share thoughts and stories on various TTRPGs, mechanics, plots, characters, etc.

This student-run club is for anyone interested in pursuing a medical career. Meetings include student presentations, labs, videos, discussions, and guest speakers. We also try to have at least one in-person event per year (when possible).

The GWUOHS Mentor and Peer Leader Programs allow students to get to know their peers and be a leader in the GWUOHS student community. The GWUOHS Peer Mentor program supports students transitioning from 8th grade to high school. The GWUOHS Peer Leader program supports students new to GWUOHS.

This student-run news show spotlights school events and student successes throughout the year. Members work as a team to produce bi-weekly segments to share with the student body. You can step into multiple positions with this club, including writer, editor, and newscaster. This is run as a sub-committee of the student council and led by the council’s annually elected PR Director.

The philosophy club focuses on the introduction, interpretation, and debates of philosophers, philosophical styles, and ideas through history. We investigate context events surrounding philosophers, long-term influence, and controversies over the centuries. Get comfortable with having your ideas challenged!

Create a memory of a lifetime with classmates as we gather photos and stories and publish a yearbook.

The Law Club is a place for all students interested in learning about law in the U.S. and around the world! Members meet every month to discuss current legal issues and learn about career opportunities in law.

In this club, you engage in service learning to build leadership skills, strengthen your college, and enact community change through collaboration with your peers and community leaders. Members also engage in community service, intending to accumulate enough hours to be awarded a Presidential Volunteer Service Award.

The club’s mission is to create a safe community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Students should expect LGBTQ+-themed discussions and history lessons.

Our club views and discusses Disney works through the lens of 20th- and 21st-century history and examines subtexts present in the films.

Peer tutoring for Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus

Marvel fans assemble! In the MCU & You Club, we meet monthly to discuss all things Marvel Cinematic Universe! Meetings consist of deep dives into past, present, and future MCU films! We discuss elements such as movie plots, overall ratings, fan theories, and more!

Join us every other Monday for 30 minutes of guided meditation. We begin each session with a short discussion on the benefits of meditation and how to find the most comfortable place and position for your meditation experience. We practice various meditation exercises; Energizing meditation, Calming meditation, and Thankfulness mediation are just a few examples. Join us to see how guided meditation can help improve your mindset each day of the week.

Club members engage in education about various mental disorders while learning how to gauge and cope with one’s mental health. Meetings include open discussions and fun activities to promote a positive understanding of mental wellness and help club members navigate their emotional health.

Model United Nations (Model UN, or MUN) is an educational simulation and/or academic activity in which students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations.

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) creates a community for Muslim and non-Muslim students at GWUOHS. The club is not limited to Muslim students; anyone interested is welcome to join. The MSA meets every two weeks and covers a wide variety of activities like having guest speakers, discussing challenges that Muslims face, and engaging in community service projects.

Students are selected to join NHS (grades 11–12) based on academic achievement and prior leadership or service experience. NHS members participate in individual, group, and in-person service projects, lead social events for the school, and serve as representatives for our chapter at conferences or school events.

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Students are selected to join NJHS (grade 8) based on academic achievement and prior leadership or service experience. NJHS members participate in individual, group, and in-person service projects, lead social events for the school, and serve as representatives for our chapter at conferences or school events.

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The PAC is a place where performing artists can come together and hone their craft openly and collaboratively, and where students interested in participating in the performing arts for the first time can do so in a safe and welcoming environment. The PAC includes Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Dancers, Visual Artists, and Actors. Each semester, we hold a performance.

Photography club is a great place to share pictures and learn new techniques for taking and editing pictures. Students present their pictures and have a chance to share their techniques with their fellow students. Each semester, we have a photo contest.

This club focuses on those who are vegetarians and those who would like to reduce their meat consumption.

Whether you’re a seasoned programmer or just starting to learn, this club is for you! All levels are welcome.​ We explore programming and web development topics and explore live coding challenges.

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an honor society for selected students enrolled in Spanish 3 and AP Spanish. Students are eligible after taking Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 with an A in both courses. There are many opportunities to practice the language and learn about the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Leadership positions are offered. Students can participate in community service projects, lead events for school, publish for a Spanish magazine, and other exciting activities!

During meetings, we share opinions, participate in discussions about sports teams and events, and get news updates regarding different sports and their leagues, like NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL. We also play trivia games on sports-related topics and players and discuss careers in sports. Additionally, we invite guest speakers who are athletes or sports reporters to speak with the club.

STEM Club is open to any GWUOHS student interested in learning about the many fields and careers available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics! We discuss current events in STEM around the globe, learn from guest speakers, play games, and explore STEM competitions.

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica members will offer tutoring to Spanish students who need help with the class. Our tutors will be A students of Spanish 3 and AP Spanish Language classes. The Spanish Tutoring Lab is open to all students.

The Student Council consists of a group of students that their peers elect to represent them for the school year. The Student Council gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events, members also act as the voice of the student body, serving as liaison between students and administration. Elections for positions within this club are held at the beginning of the Fall Semester each year.

Do you need help staying on track? Or do you just want someone to help keep you accountable? Study Buddies is a club to help students create useful study habits with the help of a partner. Our monthly meetings also teach different tips to help students excel in their classes.

The Bio Olympiad Club serves students at GWUOHS with a passion and interest in biology. As a club, we prepare each student to successfully compete nationally and internationally in a multi-leveled system of exams organized by the USABO. Throughout the year, we dive deeper into biological concepts learned in class as we seek to understand biology in the world around us. Club meetings consist of engaging biology discussions, lessons from esteemed professionals, and much more!

Our club focuses on empowering and inspiring girls to believe in themselves, do their best, and succeed in their goals and passions in the future. We examine successful female individuals of all ethnicities and groups across various industries and practices, as well as focus on gender equality issues still prevalent in the workforce and society. All genders are welcome to join!

At WLIL, we provide a collaborative and fun environment where you can practice or improve your communication skills in a world language. All our students are welcome to  join us via Class Connect every week to meet with our language facilitators. 

If you would like to support our team as a facilitator, please contact us at anieves@gwuohs.com. Language facilitators should be fluent/advanced in a world language.

Student Writing Guides provide writing guidance to students and give presentations to the school​.
Interested in becoming a Student Writing Guide? Just contact Mr. Humphrey via email or Skype to sign up!​

Are you curious about what it takes to become an Entrepreneur? Do you want to know how to start and grow a small business? Let the YES Club foster creative ideas, support goals, and promote opportunities to realize your entrepreneurial projects. Join us for notable guest speakers, outside resources, channels to network, and much more!