DSA Students, why not join a club?
Joining a club is a great way to meet other students with similar interests, have fun, gain leadership opportunities, or get volunteer hours (all good for building your college resume!). And it won't break the bank! Teachers at DSA currently sponsor more than 20 clubs!
You can click this link if you are interested in a club listed below, but unsure how to join after watching the club's informational video.
Is your favorite activity not on the list? Start your own club. Request the form from Ms. Nkenge at ntianu_nkenge@dpsnc.net. Your completed request will require approval by Mr. Hawks. You will need a plan and a teacher to sponsor the club. Many clubs get their start this way!
| Club | Teacher | Meets | Grade | Description | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anime Club | Rachal Staring | rachal_staring@dpsnc.net | Wed 2:00-3:00 | MS and HS (might have separate meetings) | Anime Club is a middle school and high school club that meets to talk about the wonderful world of anime and manga. | Learn More |
| Digital Painting Club | Lucas Gearhart | lucas_gearhart@dpsnc.net | Wed 1:00-2:00 | MS and HS | Creating art, drawings, paintings in Adobe Photoshop, traditional medium, Concept art. Students will use wacom tables to draw digitally. Portfolio development, studio time, critique work. Analyze past and modern masters of the craft. | Learn More |
| DSA Garden Club | Per. Maurer | elijah_maurer@dpsnc.net | TBD | MS and HS | Growing food in Bull City | Learn More |
| DSA Love and Support | Alex LeMay | anne_lemay@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | DSA Love and Support Club aims to provide student-to-student counseling and mentorship, give shout-outs to people being kind, complete projects such as the affirmatin project, educate younger students on topics like harassment and bullying. | |
| DSA Mountain Bike Team | Chris Huggins | christopher_huggins@dpsnc.net | Sunday afternoons & Tue/Thu evenings beginning in Dec | MS and HS | The mission of the DSA Mountain Bike Team is to provide a safe and inclusive space for all DSA students to learn how to mountain bike, build character, support one another, and care for the great outdoors. We believe that providing access to mountain biking for children from all different communities will create empathetic individuals and future citizens that care deeply for the environment and world around them. | Learn More |
| GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) | Millie Rosen (7th grade) | millie_rosen@dpsnc.net | Wed 12:30-1:30 | MS and HS | Gender Sexuality Alliance | Learn More |
| High School Science Olympiad | Julianne Hall & Lexi Caldwell | julianne_hall@dpsnc.net | Wed 2:00-3:00 | HS | Students compete in science competitions on a regional and state level | Learn More |
| HOMIES | Michelle Fahey | michelle_fahey@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | Working with autistic students. Helping Others Make Incredible Experiences at School | Learn More |
| ITS Troupe 5765 | Kristin Winchester | kristin_winchester@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | An Honor Society that celebrates the work and effort of Thespians throughout the world | Learn More |
| Jesus Club | Ervin | chad_ervin@dpsnc.net | Wed 1:00-1:30 | MS and HS | Club members will aim to devote lives to loving & following Jesus, serving in the community and encouraging others | Learn More |
| Judiacs Club | Mr. Smith | leel-liberty@dpsnc.net | Wed 2:00-2:30 | MS and HS | Students explore different aspects of Jewish culture and holidays | Learn More |
| Key Club | Ms. Staring & Ms. Reeves | abigail_reeves@dpsnc.net | Thu 8:30 am | HS | Learn More | |
| MS & HS Battle of the Books | Mrs. Gugino | kimberly_fawks-gugin@dpsnc.net | Wed MS 12:00-1:00 HS 2:00-3:00 | MS and HS | Club is open to 12 middle school students selected by attendance, performance, and qualifying assessments given September through November. Beginning in December, the team meets before school to prepare for the annual NC Battle of the Books Competition sponsored by the NC School Library Association. DPS district competition takes place in February/March and is followed by both regional and state competitions | Learn More |
| Mu Alpha Theta | Amy Buchanan, Danielle Hamilton | amy_buchanan@dpsnc.net | Wed 1:30-2:00 | HS | Students will attend math competitions and participate in mathematics projects throughout the year. | Learn More |
| National Honor Society | Leah Amos | leah_amos@dpsnc.net | 1st Wed of month 12:30-1:00 | HS | Service organization | Learn More |
| National Honor Society for Dance Arts | Mr. Patten | kimberly-whitehall@dpsnc.net | Wed 1:00-2:00 | HS | The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. The NHSDA at DSA offers the following levels of induction: The Secondary Program for grades 9-12. | Learn More |
| Physics Club | Abigail Houpt | abigail_houpt@dpsnc.net | Wed 2:00-3:00 | HS | Students compete in physics competitions on a regional and state level | Learn More |
| Quiz Bowl | Keith Neal | keith_neal@dpsnc.net | Wed 11:30 | HS | Students practice answering academic questions in a game format and attend competitions. | Learn More |
| Rocket League Club | Marc Davis | aidan-carlson@dpsnc.net | Wed 1:30-2:00 | HS | RL Club offers weekly opportunities for members to interact in friendly games with fellow students and teachers and through occasional trounaments hosted by the club. | Learn More |
| Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoria Hispánica) | Joseph Keever | joseph_keever@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | The Spanish Honor Society promotes the language and cultures of the Latinx and Spanish communities through education and service. | Learn More |
| Student Council | Galen Maultsby | galen_maultsby@dpsnc.net | Wed 12:30-1:00 | HS | Students have a chance to participate in school improvement, leadership, and culture | Learn More |
| Tabletop Club | Bob Bourgeois | Robert_Bourgeois@dpsnc.net | Wed 12:30-2:30 once a month | 8th and HS | Students socialize and enjoy playing board and card games | Learn More |
| The Lounge | Sabrina Monserate | sabrina_monserate@dpsnc.net | Wed 2:00-3:00 | MS and HS | Social club for students to introduce themselves to new people and get to know one another. | Learn More |
| Tri-M Honor Society | Susan Townsend | susan_townsend@dpsnc.net | Wed 11:30 | HS | The Tri-M® Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. | Learn More |
| Youth in Politics Club | Kristen Pruitt | kristen_pruitt@dpsnc.net | Wed 2:00-2:30 | TBD | This is a club for people who want to get involved in politics or political activities such as registering people to vote. | Learn More |