Clubs and Afterschool Activities

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
Wednesday - 4:30-5:30

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

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
Thursday - 4:30-5:30

Location
Cafeteria

Membership Criteria
6-8th Grade

Competition
n/a

Fees
New Student $320 (includes uniform) Returning Student $295

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

Club Description
Achievement-Character-Leadership-Service

Meeting Day & Time
Second Thursday of each month (7th & 8th grade only, 1st semester) - 4:30 - 5:30

Location
Cafeteria/Auditorium

Membership Criteria
Exemplary academic achievement/Must be inducted.

Competition
n/a

Fees
$25

Sponsors
Joubert

Club Description
Strategy-Critical Thinking-Memory Enhancement - Fun

Meeting Day & Time
Wednesday - 8:00 - 8:45

Location
Room 2407

Membership Criteria
Must love chess or be interested in learning to play.

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

Sponsors
Michelle Howard & Matt Kulinski (Parent)

Club Description
Debate

Meeting Day & Time
Monday - 4:30 - 5:30

Location
Media Center Room 2103

Membership Criteria
6th - 8th Grade

Competition
Yes, on Saturdays

Fees
TBD

Sponsors
Robert Hill

Club Description
The program prepares members to fly and build drones to participate in the yearly Drones For Good (DFG) Competition Midtown High-school. Students will work both individually and in teams to develop winning designs. Previous experience with drones is not required. All supplies are included in the fee, including the trainer drones. Questions? steampoweredkids@gmail.com

Meeting Day & Time
Thursday - 4:30 - 5:45

Location
Outside Cafteria / Inside cafeteria in bad weather

Membership Criteria
10 members per team

Competition
Drones For Good Spring 2025 (late April / early May)

Fees
$300

Sponsors
Griffith

Club Description
Competitive video gaming (PS5/Nintendo Switch 1 & 2/Xbox)

Meeting Day & Time
Monday & Wednesday - 8:00 - 8:40

Location
STEAM Room (Media Center)

Membership Criteria
6-8th grade students interested in video gaming

Competition
Competition Dates TBD

Fees
n/a

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
Friday - 4:30 - 5:30

Location
Library

Membership Criteria
6-8

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

Sponsors
Georgia Tech/ Haley Carroll and Mary Lynn Realff

Club Description
This weekly after-school club welcomes girls interested in interactive science and engineering activities.

Meeting Day & Time
Tuesday - 4:30 - 5:30

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.

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
Wednesday- 8:00 - 8:45

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

Sponsors
Neal, Brunson

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
2nd & 4th Wednesdays

Location
Library

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

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

Sponsors
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
TBD

Location
1201

Membership Criteria
Current student of Latin.

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

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
Friday - 7:45 - 8:45

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

Sponsors
Hurt & Ortega

Club Description
Come together with fellow book lovers to read and discuss 10 book finalists for the Georgia Young Readers' Award. We compete in January!

Meeting Day & Time
Monday - 8:00 - 8:45

Location
Room 3206

Membership Criteria
Love of reading

Competition
Starts in mid to late January

Fees
n/a

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
Thursday - 8:00 - 8:45

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

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
Tuesday & Wednesday - 4:30 - 6:30

Location
Auditorium

Membership Criteria
Final performance in December!

Competition
Saturdays starting in late November or December

Fees
$416 per semester

Sponsors
Forrest

Club Description
Mentorship-engage, elevate, enrich

Meeting Day & Time
TBD Second Semester

Location
2413

Membership Criteria
application, recommendation

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

Sponsors
Maeberry

Club Description
Mentorship-engage, elevate, enrich

Meeting Day & Time
TBD Second Semester

Location

Membership Criteria
application, recommendation

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

Sponsors
Denzel Peoples/Stacy Mosby - Area Director
smosby.younglife@gmail.com www.younglife.org

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 - 8:15-8:45

Location
4407

Membership Criteria
6th-8th Grade

Competition
n/a

Fees
n/a

Sponsors
Griffith & King

Club Description
Hands on activities with Science, Technology, Robotics, Legos, in addition to so much more!

Meeting Day & Time
Monday & Wednesday - 8:00 - 8:45

Location
Maker Space (Media Center)

Membership Criteria
6th-8th Grade

Competition
TBA

Fees
n/a

Sponsors
Griffith & Goines

Club Description
Coming Soon

Meeting Day & Time

Location

Membership Criteria

Competition

Fees