Activities & Clubs

Active Minds is dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on students and young adults ages 14-25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.

Meeting days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (dates differ)
Meeting times: Glad Time

Alpha Achievers is an organization that connects and encourages African American males who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership. The organization fosters leadership development through service projects, professional development seminars, scholarships, and internship opportunities. All African American male students with above a 3.0 unweighted GPA are encouraged to apply to become an Alpha Achiever.

Meeting days: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
Meeting times: 2:45 -3:30

Join others with similar interests in anime, chess, or other board games!

Meeting days: Fridays

Meeting times: 2:35pm - 3:30pm 

Any student, regardless of ethnicity, is encouraged to participate in the sharing of food, fun, and Asian culture.

Meeting days: 3rd Friday of the month
Meeting times: 2:40 - 3:30

Learn and share biology related content that will culminate to taking a national exam in February as part of a competition for recognition.

Meeting days: Every other Thursday of every Month after school.
Meeting times: 2:40 - 3:10

A welcoming space for all students to get together to talk, learn and plan activities that centers around Black culture and History.

Meeting days: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month
Meeting times: 2:45-3:30

To benefit, advocate, and celebrate those with pediatric cancer.

Meeting Dates: Every other Friday

Glenelg Computer/Competitive Programming Club meets in Room 173 on Monday afternoons. We learn and practice programming by competing in events such as USACO, Codeforces, Lockheed Martin CodeQuest, UMD HSPC, ACSL, and CAC.

Meets: Mondays after school

Students who are interested in practicing or learning Origami skills and other crafts can meet for a social hour.

Meeting days: Every Friday, Rm. 140
Meeting times: 2:35-3:30

Crafts for a Cause is about making simple crafts (origami, bracelets, etc) and encouraging cards to donate to charity and hospitals all while connecting with others!

Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month

The Dungeons and Dragons club is where people can meet to enjoy storytelling and hanging out with friends. Whether you're an experienced player or completely new to tabletop role-playing games, all are welcome! We do our best to make groups so you can come with a group of find one here

Meeting days: Wednesdays
Meeting times: 2:35 PM to 4 PM

A club for future educators that explores possible careers in education and celebrates the field of education.

Meeting days: Thursdays (bi-weekly)
Meeting times: 2:35 PM

FBLA, or Future Business Leaders of America, is the world's largest career and technical student organization, preparing middle school, high school, and college students for careers in business through leadership development, academic competitions, and relevant educational programs. The organization fosters competent business leadership and a greater understanding of American business by offering opportunities to network, develop new skills in workshops, participate in community service, and compete in various business-related events

Meeting days: Thursdays after school (usually twice a month)
Meeting times: 2:40 AM

The club is called "Feeding our Friends" and the overall gist of what the club will be doing is basically getting student volunteers to go volunteer at the local food bank to gain service hours. The activities they will be doing at school consists of advocating for our local food banks, gathering items for donation, and enjoying fun activities/making cards or other gifts for donation. I hope to work hand in hand with the food banks and our school to create a warming community that will help improve and brighten the environment in food banks across the county.

Meeting days: Food pantry volunteering on Saturdays

See the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes and to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Meeting Time: Every Wednesday before school

Meets monthly, students with special needs meet up with general education students to socialize and complete various crafts or other seasonal activities.  Meetings take place in room 106 during GLAD time.  Students can obtain a pass from Ms. Forbeck the day of or day before meeting. Open to everyone.

Meeting days: Wednesdays during GLAD time once a month, Rm. 106
 

Friends and friends-we-haven't-met-yet coming together to play chess, checkers, card games and more in the library.

Meeting days: Every regular bell schedule Friday
Meeting times: 2:35 - 3:30

This group is open to all GHS students, staff, and alumni - anyone interested in growing their own food, helping to produce food for those in need, earning service hours, or just looking to get some fresh air and exercise. We primarily volunteer at Sharp's Farm on weekends, but are looking to take on other initiatives here at GHS as well.

Meeting days: Gatherings vary from season to season, usually on weekends
Meeting times: N/A

This is a peer/special needs theatre club where we work to put on a show while also building friendships and working on speech and social goals.

Meeting days: Every Tuesday
Meeting times: 2:35-3:45pm

An environmental club.

Meeting days: Twice a month, on Wednesdays.
Meeting times: 2:45-3:30

To read, discuss and share books We read the MD One Book, 3 of the Student's Choice Award Black Eyed Susan Nominees and books nominated by members.

Meeting days: Thursdays once a month. Schedule is posted in library.
Meeting times: Afterschool until 4:00 pm

Girls Who Code is a positive community where girls can learn to code in a variety of programming languages, build awesome projects, develop leadership skills, and meet other people who are interested in tech. You don’t have to know everything! Whether you’re completely new to coding or already making projects, Girls Who Code welcomes everyone! 

Are you interested in the process of filmmaking, scriptwriting and acting? The Glenelg Film Club covers all of this and more! Join us to learn about new techniques and to put them into practice, as well as creating your own short films!

Meeting days: Every other Wednesday
Meeting times: 2:40 PM

The Glenelg flight club allows for a space for aviation enthusiasts to meet and and learn about everything in the aviation world, this gives students a space to share their knowledge, learn, and inspire future careers.

Meeting days: Every other Thursday
Meeting times: 3:00 PM

HOSA is for students who are contemplating a career in health care, from surgeons to nurses to public health officials and researchers. Our mission is to empower members to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and the building of basic skills and knowledge to enter the medical field. 

Hispanic Student Union is a student led body on a mission to help Hispanic/Latinx students embrace their roots and celebrate Glenelg’s transformation with the Hispanic/Latinx community Through Hispanic Student Union we plan to celebrate each others traditions,cultures and support local business and charities.

Dates and times vary. Contact Iram_weaver@hcpss.org for details.

JSU is a space for Jewish and non-Jewish students and staff to learn about and celebrate Jewish holidays as well as learn more about Judiasim generally.

Meeting days: One Wednesday a month (varies)
Meeting times: 2:35-3:15

Glenelg Lunch Bunch is a casual, low-commitment club here at Glenelg that makes bagged lunches for Grassroots Crisis Shelter every second Wednesday of the month.

Meetings: every Wednesday, plus competitions every month

Student learn about civil and criminal law and compete as a team in the MyLaw circuit

Meeting days: Fridays (bi-weekly)
Meeting times: 2:35 PM

Model UN is a club where members attend conferences held by different schools and act as representatives of countries, organizations, or people to discuss global issues with other student representatives. It is a great way for students to learn about leadership, diplomacy, and international politics.

Meeting days: Every other Tuesday
Meeting times: 3:45 to 4:20

Morgan’s Message® Student-Athlete Campus Ambassador Program supports motivated students to become active leaders and advocates of mental health on their campus and in their communities.

Meeting days: Wednesdays during GLAD Time
Meeting times: GLAD Time

Muslim Students Association (MSA) is a student organization that brings Muslim and non-Muslim students together, helps raise awareness about Islam, promotes the understanding of diverse religious traditions, and creates lasting relationships within the Glenelg community. MSA hosts an annual Iftar and welcomes students from all walks of life and all faiths.

NHN is a club dedicated to providing essential resources to underprivileged families. Together, the club supports people who are struggling with homelessness while fostering community strength and uplifting lives.

Meeting Time: once a month on Tuesdays

One Love works to educate young people about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and to learn to love better

Meeting days: GLAD Time
 

The Glenelg Photo Club provides a supportive environment for students who have an interest in photography. Our main goal is to engage in meaningful projects that will promote the arts and enrich the community at Glenelg High School. 

Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month, Rm. 120

The Ping Pong Club meets weekly to play ping pong and socialize.

Meeting days: Thursdays
Meeting times: 2:40-3:30 pm

This is the school dance team. We perform as a part of the marching unit at all football games, during basketball season at a few games, and we compete on the music spring trip. This club has auditions in May for the next year's team.

Meeting days: Varying throughout the year, but often twice a week
Meeting times: After school and evenings

Join the Psychology Club and learn more about the brain, human behavior, mental health, and psychological disorders!
Explore psychology through fun activities, discussions, experiments, and connections to real life. Throughout the year, we’ll also learn about psychology related careers, review AP Psych material when needed, and help you sign up for and prepare for the International Psychology Olympiad.

Red Cross club allows members to engage in making a difference by addressing our community's greatest needs. This chapter allows you to be more aware of all events happening globally and engage themselves in helping our world become a better place by volunteering alongside the Red Cross Organization.

Meeting days: TBD

Social Studies Honor Society

Meeting days: Monthly, on Wednesdays
 

Robotiators team 888 is a high school robotics team where students of all experience levels can learn about robotics, engineering , programming, CAD, and more. Whether you have built robots before or are completely new, there is a place for you on our team. Come join us, make new friends, learn new skills, and be part of something amazing!

Meeting Dates: Tuesday and Thursday

Meeting Time: 2:45-4:00pm

SLHP is an honors and leadership program for female students who meet the requirements and have an unweighted G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.  The Scholars receive mentoring which will enhance the students’ potential to become college and career ready. Opportunities to develop leadership skills and participate in community service activities will also be provided. 

Meeting Time: at least twice a month (Tuesdays) plus participation in special events that focus on enhancing academic, career and lifelong success.

Meeting days: TBD
Meeting times: 

Supports LGBTQ+ students and their allies.

Meeting days: Twice a month (2nd and 4th Tuesday)
Meeting times: 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm

To run the events each year for the senior class.

Meeting days: Tuesdays after school in room 163
Meeting times: 2:40-3:15

A Student Government Association (SGA) is the student-led governing body at a college or university that serves as the primary voice of the student body, advocating for student interests to the administration, representing students on committees, and disbursing funds for student organizations and events. SGAs typically have an elected executive branch, a legislative branch (like a senate), and sometimes a judicial branch, with opportunities for all students to participate by voicing concerns, attending meetings, and getting involved in various leadership roles.

Meeting days: Once a month.
Meeting times: Glad time.

The SGA Executive Board is the central leadership team responsible for representing the student body, driving school initiatives, and fostering a vibrant school community. Composed of elected student officers, the board serves as the primary liaison between the administration, faculty, and students to ensure every voice is heard and valued. The SGA Executive Board plans Homecoming, Coffee House, as well as a few other school-related events throughout the year.

Meeting Days: Every Wednesday 

Meeting Times: After school in room 235 from 2:35-3:15pm

To enrich students' understanding of Spanish and Hispanic culture.

Meeting days: Wednesdays afterschool from 2:40- 3:15
Meeting times: From 2:40-3:15

Empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.

Meeting days: Tuesday
Meeting times: 2:45 PM

Each of the two main stage productions has a team of stage crew members to assist in making the productions. Crews can include: backstage crew, tech (sound and lighting) crew, marketing crew, paint crew, and hair/costume crew. Sign-ups for these are posted outside the theatre room after auditions take place.

Meeting days: 3-4 practices a week for about 3-4 weeks before the production
Meeting times: After school

The Glenelg Theatre Dept. produces 2 main stage productions every year: a fall play and a spring musical. Auditions occur at the beginning of the school year and the beginning of December for each production.

Meeting days: 1-4 practices a week: we gain more practices the closer we get to productions
Meeting times: After school

The Tri-M Music Honor Society recognizes outstanding middle and high school musicians by promoting academic excellence, leadership, and community service through music-based projects. Its purpose is to inspire greater musical participation and appreciation, foster leadership skills, and provide a platform for students to serve their communities while developing confidence, creativity, and compassion through music.

Meeting days: Varies according to the Executive Board calling the general meetings
Meeting times: After school

Do you enjoy Jeopardy? Do you want to be on Millionaire? Come to Trivia Club! Tuesdays in 219 after school!

We enjoy hanging out and answering trivia questions.