Clubs and Organizations - David T. Howard Middle School

Academic Bowl

Sponsors
Hughes & Hurt

Club Description
Academic bowl is a Jeopardy-style game where school teams compete to answer questions in subjects such as science, literature, history, fine arts, and geography. Thousands of kids across the U.S. play academic bowl, and our team at Howard is nationally competitive.

Meeting Day & Time
Wednesdays
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location
Room 2109

Membership Criteria
All are welcome, but students should have an interest in academic content outside the classroom

Competition
Some Saturdays from September-May (a calendar is provided as tournaments are announced)

Fees
$50 club fee; each tournament has a fee of $15-20 per student

Atlanta Karate

Sponsors
Doug Storm

Club Description
Atlanta Karate is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We strive to educate children not only in martial arts, but in all aspects of life. We teach discipline, respect and coordination in a fun-filled environment. Our after-school program has been serving the local community since 2005. We believe the martial arts are good for you physically, mentally and spiritually. Our goal is to build better martial artists, as well as better people.

Meeting Day & Time
Thursdays @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Start Date: 09/12/26)

Location
Dance Room

Membership Criteria
6-8th Grade

Competition
n/a

Fees
New Student $320 (includes uniform) Returning Student $295. You can sign-up on our website atlantakarate.org

Beta Club

Sponsors
Alexander, Langbehn, Cross, Forrest, J. Davis

Club Description
Achievement-Character-Leadership-Service

Meeting Day & Time
Second Thursday of each month - except for April (7th & 8th grade only 1st semester) / 4:30 - 5:15. 6th Graders will join after 2nd Semester Induction.

September 10 - (auditorium) 4:30-5:15

Tentative semester calendar will be created after 1st meeting

October 8 - (auditorium) 4:30-5:15
October 8 - new member letters
October 23 - new member application due
October 29 - 7th and 8th grade new member induction and officer installation (auditorium) 5:30-6:30pm
November 12 - (auditorium) 4:30-5:15
December 10 - (auditorium) 4:30-5:15

2nd semester all grades

January 7 - (auditorium) 4:30-5:15
January 21 - new member letters
February 5 - new member applications due
February 11 - auditorium and gym 4:30-5:15
February 25 - 6th grade new member induction (gym) 5:30-6:30pm
March 11 - auditorium and gym 4:30-5:15
April 1 - auditorium and gym 4:30-5:15
April 22 - end of year celebration location Cafeteria 4:30-5:15

Location
Cafeteria/Auditorium

Membership Criteria
Exemplary academic achievement/Must be inducted.

Competition
n/a

Fees
$25

Chess

Debate Team

Sponsors
Ms. Whyte & Matt Kulinski (Parent)

Club Description
Debate Club is open to all students who enjoy discussing ideas, asking questions, and challenging themselves to think critically. Families can expect students to grow as effective communicators, active listeners, and responsible leaders both in and out of the classroom.

Meeting Day & Time
Thursdays @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Start Date: 09/10/26)

Location
Media Center Room 2103

Membership Criteria
6th - 8th Grade

Competition
Debates

Fees
TBD

E-sports

Geeks & Gamers

Sponsors
Neal

Club Description
The club for those who love tabletop RPGs, especially D&D! Students will meet weekly to engage in game-play. While D&D is a staple, other games are welcome. The activities will largely be based on student interest and will be student-led and directed with adult oversight.

Meeting Day & Time
FridayS
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location
Library

Membership Criteria
6-8

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science)

Sponsors
Georgia Tech/ Laurel Hilger
and Mary Lynn Realff

Club Description
This weekly after-school club welcomes girls interested in interactive science and engineering activities If you have questions, contact Laurel at lhilger3@gatech.edu.

Meeting Day & Time
Tuesdays @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Start Date: 9/8/26)

Location
Art Room

Membership Criteria
6-8th grade girls interested in STEM. Weekly attendance is not mandatory

Competition
n/a

Fees
Free club and free snacks provided weekly.

Girls Who Code

Sponsors
Ms. N. Jones

Club Description
Club members can choose their own learning paths by selecting from a library of self-guided video tutorials covering a variety of coding languages. Our project-based Clubs curriculum covers popular tech industry topics including web development, cybersecurity, game design, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Meeting Day & Time
Thursdays
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Location
Room 1335

Membership Criteria
6th-8th graders of any skill level to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world.

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

GSA

Sponsors
Neal, Brunson, Vanvarenberg

Club Description
The GSA is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities.

Meeting Day & Time
Mondays
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location
Library

Membership Criteria
6th - 8th graders. * All students are welcome! *

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

IT Girl

Latin Club

Sponsors
Ms. Masters

Club Description
This year the Club intends to become an official member the Georgia Junior Classical League (GJCL). The simple answer is that the GJCL is a student organization that focuses on spreading appreciation for the ancient Greco-Roman cultures through various activities.

Meeting Day & Time
Please look for meeting information via the electronic boards, daily announcements, and flyers advertising each club event.

Location
1201

Membership Criteria
Current student of Latin.

Competition
Fall Forum and other MS specific competitions.

Fees If the club decides to join GJCL , state and national dues: $5.00. Competition costs are not yet determined.

Math Club

Sponsors
Quarles

Club Description
Math Club is a place where Howard students share a love of math and problem-solving through competitions and teamwork.

Meeting Day & Time
Fridays
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

Location
Room 2210

Membership Criteria
Curiosity, a love of math and problem-solving, and a desire to learn more.

Competition
AMC - January/Math Counts- February

Fees
$20 t-shirt, book, competition

Reading Bowl

Robotics

Sponsors
Jones & Flores

Club Description
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces STEM to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program using LEGO® technology, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills and showcase what they learned.

Meeting Day & Time
Thursdays
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Location
Room 1335

Membership Criteria
Presentation skills, STEAM characteristics, ability to collaborate and make adjustments

Competition
Saturdays starting in late November or December

Fees
$50

Science Olympiad

Sponsors
Griffith & Grossman (Parent Volunteer)

Club Description
Science Olympiad is an "academic track meet" where students work in pairs to compete in hands-on engineering builds, lab experiments, and interactive STEM study topics. It provides middle schoolers with a fun, collaborative team environment to explore real-world science while developing critical problem-solving skills.

Meeting Day & Time
Begins January 2027.
We will meet on Fridays 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
(Start Date: 01/08/26)

Location
Maker Space (Media Center)

Membership Criteria
3.5 GPA

Competition
Competition dates TBA

Fees
N/A

Sign Language Club

STEAM

Theater

Sponsors
Synchronicity Theater education@synchrotheatre.com

Club Description
Participants in this program will practice audition techniques, character development, scene work, and improvisation, while working together to bring a script to life. Then, at the end of the session, we’ll add costumes, lights, and scenery and experience the ultimate excitement of performing in front of a live audience on the Synchronicity stage. All experience levels are welcome!

Meeting Day & Time
Group 1: Tuesdays @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Start Date: September 8th
Group 2: Wednesdays @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Start Date: September 9th

Location
Auditorium

Membership Criteria
6th-8th Grade

Competition
Final performances in December!

Fees
$416 per semester

The R.A.M.S. Breakfast Club

Sponsors
Mr. Tinter

Club Description
The student led club at Howard middle school. This is a club for new students - All are welcome, but target audience are students new to Howard and/or students that want to make new friends. The goal is to build camaraderie around school spirit.

Meeting Day & Time
3rd Wednesday of each month (9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16)
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
(Start Date: 09/16/26)

Location
2413

Membership Criteria
N/A

Competition
N/A

Fees
N/A

Wyldlife

Sponsors
Stacy Mosby - Area Director
(smosby.younglife@gmail.com)
www.younglife.org & Mr. Maeberry

Club Description
At Wyldlife, middle school students connect with peers and caring adults through fun games and activities once a month. We also create safe spaces to explore faith off campus and all students are invited to participate if they choose.

Meeting Day & Time
Once a month on Thursdays.
See Flyer for Additonal Dates and Times.
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
(Start Date: 09/22/26)

Location
4407

Membership Criteria
6th-8th Grade

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a