Clubs & Co-Curricular Organizations
Scroll down to find out more about all of the clubs and co-curricular organizations that we have at Glen Allen.
Embedded Files
Sponsor: Mrs. Murphy
Purpose: To represent Afghanistan and spread our historical culture to Glen Allen and the community.
Activities:
Eid & Nowroz celebrations
Multicultural Night
Homecoming Fair
meetings
peer tutoring
How to Join:
Fill out our interest form!
Sponsor: Mr. Hassan
Purpose: To share and learn about African cultures.
Activities:
biweekly meetings
How to Join:
Follow @asu.gahs on Instagram for meeting information
Sponsors: Mrs. Trigger
Purpose: To teach sign language and raise cultural awareness about the deaf community.
Activities:
monthly meetings
How to Join:
All are welcome! Follow @gahsaslclub on Instagram for information about upcoming meetings!
Sponsor: Mrs. Johnson
Purpose: To get together and have fun while crafting and making art. Students of all abilities are welcome!
Activities:
biweekly meetings
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Grayson
Purpose: To expand peoples awareness and appreciation for Asian cultures.
Activities:
monthly meetings
How to Join:
Please be on the lookout on Schoology for the interest meeting to get started!
Sponsor: Mr. Hall
Purpose: Christian students encouraging one another, discussing life through the perspective of the faith, prayer, and service projects. Everyone is welcome!
Activities:
monthly bible study
Children's Hospital Halloween goodie bags
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
BACK
BACK
Sponsors: Mr. Blanton, Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Genova, & Ms. Harper
Purpose: To build a culture of kindness that invites upperclassmen to welcome and mentor freshmen.
Activities:
Freshman Orientation
Monthly Homeroom Lessons
Mentoring the Freshman Class
How to Join:
Applications open up in the Spring. You must be a rising Junior or Senior to apply.
Sponsor: Mrs. Dominguez
Purpose: To spend time together baking and trying new recipes.
Activities:
monthly meetings
baking!!!
How to Join:
Fill out interest form HERE!
Sponsors: Mr. McKinney & Ms. Vogt
Purpose: To promote school spirit through friendly competition while raising funds for local charitable contributions.
Activities:
Homecoming Banners
Powderpuff
Pep Rally events
Battle Week (hallway decorations, Penny Wars, lunch games)
Battle Night!
How to Join:
Captain applications can be found on Schoology.
Anyone can sign-up for the Art, Dance, and/or Sports team. Pay attention to Schoology announcements this Fall.
Sponsor: Mr. Stephens
Purpose: To provide a safe space for black students that acts as a hub for service-based projects and as a problem-solving group for black centric issues in the GA space.
Activities:
meetings
fundraisers
donation drives
How to Join:
Stop by room 501 and talk to Mr. Stephens to sign-up!
Board Games & Chess Club
Board Games & Chess Club
Sponsor: Mr. Gerheart
Purpose: To have a fun and relaxing environment where people can meet new people, have fun, and relax after school!
Activities:
biweekly meetings
How to Join:
Click HERE to join and pay attention to Schoology for information about our first meeting!
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends
Sponsors: Ms. Isaacs & Mrs. Rhodes
Purpose: To increase the number of inclusive social opportunities for students of all abilities.
Activities:
Big Feet Meet
lunches & JSTEP activities
All Star Basketball
All Star Cheer
How to Join:
Pay attention to Schoology for information on how to join!
Computer Science Club
Computer Science Club
Sponsor: Mr. Marinelli
Purpose: To teach educate students about computers & computer science
Activities:
biweekly meetings
How to Join:
Information about our first meeting will be on Schoology.
Sponsor: Dr. Sargent
Purpose: To spread joy in the community by making cards for kids in the hospital.
Activities:
monthly meetings
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Ms. DeMarco
Purpose: Meet up for writers to talk and write letters to people living in old folks homes.
Activities:
weekly meetings
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Totten
Purpose: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Activities:
monthly meetings during JSTEP
Fundraisers
District, State, and International competitions
Community Service Activities
How to Join:
Join DECA! It's as easy as 1-2-3!!!
Fill out the membership form at bit.ly/GADECAJoin2526
Pay your $18 dues online at osp.osmsinc.com/HenricoVA/
Enjoy being a Glen Allen HS DECA Member!
Sponsor: Ms. Pruden
Purpose: To cultivate a welcoming community for thespians!
Activities:
monthly meetings
field trips to VCU Theatre, UR Theatre, & Altria
How to Join:
Be on the lookout for Schoology updates for information about our first meeting!
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Sponsor: Mr. Velasco
Purpose: To build a community of students who enjoy collaborative storytelling through the use of Dungeons & Dragons and other Tabletop Roleplaying Games.
Activities:
biweekly meetings
"how to play" sessions
games
How to Join:
Please use this LINK to join!
Sponsor: Ms. Kornacki
Purpose: To raise awareness of ecological issues facing Earth today and to encourage GAHS to recycle more and be mindful of their waste production.
Activities:
recycling program
awareness weeks
guest speakers
How to Join:
Be on the lookout for Schoology updates for information about our first meeting!
Sponsor: Mr. Hall
Purpose: To learn about and use natural resources knowledge to solve logical environmental problems.
Activities:
off-site trainings
area and state competitions
How to Join:
Speak to Mr. Hall in room 105 if you're interested!
Equity Ambassadors
Equity Ambassadors
Sponsor: Ms. Farmer
Purpose: To bring inclusivity to GAHS
Activities:
quarterly district wide meetings (field trips)
monthly in school meetings
supply drive
Multicultural Night
How to Join:
See Ms. Farmer in room 416 if you're interested.
Sponsors: Mrs. Metcalfe & Dr. Eikerenkoetter
Purpose: To prepare and empower student leaders for the future.
Activities:
club competitions
fundraising
annual service activity
state and national competitions
How to Join:
See Mrs. Metcalfe or Dr. Eikerenkoetter to join!
Sponsors: Mrs. Tyler & Ms. Harper
Purpose: To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences.
Activities:
meetings
FCCLA Day
state conference in Virginia Beach
How to Join:
Any student can join! They must join by 9/26 and it is a $16 fee. See Ms. Harper in room 503 to pick-up a form.
Film Club
Film Club
Sponsor: Mr. Clock
Purpose: To learn about, appreciate, discuss, and create film.
Activities:
meetings
assist with Halloween Orchestra/Band concert
How to Join:
Information about the first meeting will be on Schoology.
Sponsor: Dr. Sargent
Purpose: Fostering Futures is a club dedicated to supporting youth impacted by foster care, adoption, and instability. Through creative expression, meaningful service, and genuine connection, we explore what it means to belong and work to create that sense of home for others who need it. Together, we build community, uplift voices, and remind each other that no one has to navigate the journey alone.
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mme. Case
Purpose: To encourage love in the French culture and other francophone countries.
Activities:
meetings to celebrate Francophone holidays, culture, & food
Cafè Day
region-wide events like Congrès (French Festivals)
How to Join:
Click HERE to join our Remind101 group!
Sponsor: Mrs. Meister
Purpose: To showcase professionals who work in medical or health care careers as guest speakers so club members can learn about future career paths and to collect donations for local hospital waiting rooms and health care facilities.
Activities:
monthly meetings with guest speakers
donation drive
How to Join:
Pay attention to Schoology for information about our first meeting.
G.E.M.S
G.E.M.S
Sponsor: Mrs. Anzelmo-Steele
Purpose:
Activities:
How to Join:
Information about our first meeting will be on Schoology in September.
Sponsor: Mrs. Harnsberger
Purpose: To expose kids to the joys of gardening. We love visiting Hennifer Massa at ACE to see her horticulture program. The joy of touching dirt and learning how things grow is a lifelong adventure!
Activities:
HOCO fair
ACE Center field trip
Seasonal Centerpiece workshop
Valentine's car collab with GA library
Spring Plant Sale
Circle of Friends sunflower planting activity
How to Join:
Watch Schoology for information about how to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Gatens
Purpose: To give students a space to play, learn, and network with fellow guitarists.
Activities:
biweekly meetings
Homecoming booth
How to Join:
Be on the lookout for Schoology posts about our first meeting!
Sponsor: Ms. Pruden
Purpose: To create a safe space to improv and have fun!
Activities:
meetings
end of year Improv Show!
How to Join:
Click HERE to sign-up!
Sponsor: Mrs. Rawlings
Purpose: To support the local GAHS and Richmond community through volunteerism, community engagement, and fundraising by partnering with the Innsbrook Rotary Club.
Activities:
Innsbrook Rotary events
bi-weekly meetings
volunteer opportunities
fundraising events
How to Join:
Click HERE to join and pay attention to Schoology for details about upcoming meetings.
Sponsor: Mrs. Rawlings
Purpose: To support the Richmond IRC and provide assistance and support to the members of the GAHS community who are served by the IRC.
Activities:
clothing and supply drives
airport greeting signs
provide resource and event lists to youth members of IRC families
help IRC families with anonymous conversational practice to support language acquisition
How to Join:
Click HERE to sign-up!
Sponsor: Ms. DeMarco
Purpose: To promote literacy and encourage students to read diversely.
Activities:
monthly meetings
All Henrico Reads
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mrs. Bolen
Purpose: Jaguar Journal is a student-led digital newspaper that features coverage on school and local news, student opinion pieces, interviews, teacher spotlights, and much more!
Activities:
weekly meetings
publishing a digital newspaper!
How to Join:
There will be an interest meeting! The date will be posted on Schoology soon and an application will follow.
Sponsor: Ms. Vogt
Purpose: To gather together to learn about and discuss Judaism. All are welcome.
Activities:
biweekly meetings
food & fellowship
discussions about current events
How to Join:
Click HERE to complete the interest form!
K-Pop Club
K-Pop Club
Sponsor: Ms. Cottrell
Purpose: To provide a space for the students of Glen Allen to come and enjoy this genre in a safe and welcoming place.
Activities:
meetings
Multicultural Fair
potlucks
Spotlight Cabaret
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Dow
Purpose: To have a positive impact on our community and to develop leadership skills through community service.
Activities:
meetings
supply drives
community service
How to Join:
Be on the lookout for Schoology updates for our first meeting!
Sponsor: Mrs. Lundberg
Purpose: To promote interest, curiosity, foster learning and love of Latin and the classical world.
Activities:
monthly meetings
Homecoming booth
International night
JagFest
World Language Week
How to Join:
Students may join club by attending meeting and paying dues.
Sponsors: Mrs. Dominguez & Mrs. Bolen
Purpose: To build community among Latino students at Glen Allen and raise awareness of Hispanic culture. We cannot wait to see you there, te esperamos!
Activities:
Hispanic Heritage Month
Multicultural Night
Homecoming Fair
cafecito en las mañanas
How to Join:
Click HERE to sign-up!
Sponsor: Mrs. Morgan
Purpose: To enjoy listening to music and to bond over music and records!
Activities:
We meet one to two times each month for a listening session, usually after school!
How to Join:
Complete this FORM and you'll be added to the Schoology group
Sponsor: TBD
Purpose: To promote education and understanding of the United Nations system and global issues through simulation and debate.
Activities:
fundraising
local, areal, and state competitions
How to Join:
Pay attention to Schoology for information about our first meeting!
Sponsor: TBD
Purpose: To highlight the multiple cultures and ethnicities of our student body and to provide a sense of place for students.
Activities:
monthly meetings
food from different countries
Multicultural Night!
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Tinsley
Purpose: To explore writing music and to help better the music that is written.
Activities:
morning meetings
composition activities
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Hassan
Purpose: To build a community of support, to share the rich and complex background and stories surrounding student beliefs (with emphasis on Islam), and to create positive experiences for the students body and club members.
Activities:
meetings
events, discussions, and overall a great time together as a ummah (community)
How to Join:
Pay attention to Schoology for information about our first meeting!
Sponsors: Dr. Sargent
Purpose: To practice efficient studying and organizing with tips and strategies on ways to succeed in school.
Activities:
meetings
vision boards
How to Join:
Look for an announcement on Schoology about our first meeting.
Sponsor: Mrs. Mable
Purpose: We're a community of volunteers and art lovers who practice the amazing Japanese art of Origami.
We send our Origami to the elderly, nursing homes, and soldiers all around the globe and locally in order to establish social connection, appreciation for Japanese culture, and creative thinking.
Whether you would like to earn service hours or make Japanese art, join our team and be eligible for recognition such as the PVSA or volunteer of the month!
How to Join:
See Schoology for information on how to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Clock
Purpose: To learn about life's greatest "whys" & "what ifs".
Activities:
biweekly meetings
How to Join:
First meeting is September 16th. Click HERE to be added to the JSTEP doc.
Queer Student Alliance
Queer Student Alliance
Sponsor: Ms. Kornacki
Purpose: To provide safe space for queer students at GAHS to exist, fellowships, and discuss issues they face. To raise awareness of our presence to the greater GAHS community and promote acceptance.
Activities:
meetings
guest speakers
awareness days
Multicultural Night
How to Join:
Click HERE if you're interested!
Sponsor: Mr. Timok
Purpose: To learn about robotics in order to participate in team competitions while using teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and sportsmanship.
Activities:
VEX Robotics competitions
2 competitions hosted at GAHS
How to Join:
See Mr. Timok in roo 117 if you're interested!
Sponsor: Ms. DeMarco
Purpose: To create a publication of student creative writing - The Rosette
Activities:
poetry slams
frequent JSTEP meetings
school publication
How to Join:
Come speak to Ms. DeMarco in the library if you're interested!
Sponsor: Mr. Rooney
Purpose: To spread school spirit and encourage service in the community.
Activities:
Homecoming Fair
Christmas Mother
Final Project
How to Join:
See Mr. Rooney if you're interested!
Scholastic Quiz Bowl
Scholastic Quiz Bowl
Sponsor: Mrs. Rutkowski
Purpose: QTo compete in VHSL scholastic competitions.
Activities:
Competitions!
How to Join:
See Mrs. Rutkowski if you are interested.
Sponsor: Ms. Harper
Purpose: To provide opportunities for students to focus on self-care and development amongst peers.
Activities:
monthly meetings
guest speakers
How to Join:
Show up to any meeting and fill out the form displayed on our presentation (different for every club meeting).
Sponsor: Dr. Sargent
Purpose: To raise awareness or and appreciation for South Asian culture and traditions.
Activities:
meetings
crafts & food
Multicultural Night
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Dean
Purpose: To give students a safe space to talk about mental health and strategies to deal with stress.
Activities:
monthly meetings
SpeakUp 5K
How to Join:
Fill out interest form HERE!
Speech & Debate
Speech & Debate
Sponsor: Ms. Byrd & Mr. Velasco
Purpose: To support skill development in public speaking by participating in VHSL speech and debate competitions.
Activities:
weekly practices
local and regional scrimmages
host the Jaguar Jamboree competition
How to Join:
Students do not need prior speech and debate experience to join. If students plan on competing, they should commit to coming to practices regularly as much as possible. We will accept new team members later in the semester.
Sponsor: Mr. Conway
Purpose: To continue to spread positivity at Glen Allen High School and to remember Julia Budzinski.
Activities:
meetings
Julia Budzinski 5k
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Sponsor: Mr. Walton
Purpose: To enhance personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Activities:
local, regional, and state competitions
How to Join:
Be on the lookout for Schoology updates for information about our first meeting!
Sponsor: Mr. Eddins
Purpose: To introduce students to military opportunities, and to build leadership and discipline skills through military-inspired activities.
Activities:
meetings
guest speakers
team-building activities & leadership workshops
How to Join:
Pay attention to Schoology for information about how to join.
Sponsor: ?
Purpose: To support children in the Children's Hospital by creating meaningful presents such as blankets, bracelets, and goodie bags.
Activities:
monthly meetings
How to Join:
Click HERE to join!
Young Readers Club
Young Readers Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Neagle
Purpose: We are preparing kids for success and creating a passion for books by promoting literacy and reading!
Activities:
Book drives
Tutor volunteering
Reading to kids
How to Join:
Click HERE!
The clubs listed above are the only approved clubs for the 2025-26 school year. We are no longer accepting new clubs and student organizations for this year. We will begin accepting club applications for new clubs May 1, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year.
Page updated
Report abuse