Activism/Activismo

Join a welcoming space where all students come together to build a more fair, inclusive school community. We focus on friendship, kindness, and creating belonging for everyone regardless of identity. Through fun activities, community action, and meaningful conversations, we work to make our school a place where every student feels valued and supported. Whether you're looking for new friendships, want to make a positive impact, or simply believe everyone deserves respect, you belong here. All students welcome—come as you are! (SSL hours available for some club activities)

Meeting: Friday at lunch in 3102

Sponsor- Chelsea_M_VanTassell@mcpsmd.org 

The Growth Garden Group Initiative's mental health component aims to make mental health services more accessible and understandable for young people. This program integrates mental health support into students' lives naturally and approachably. Dr. Uwineza-McCoy and Mr. Miller will collaborate to help students manage anxieties, reduce depression symptoms, and address other common psychological challenges, all within a supportive and natural environment.

Meeting: Alternating Mondays at Lunch or After School in 1112

Sponsor- Erol_k_Miller@mcpsmd.org & Jeannette_Uwineza-Mccoy@mcpsmd.org 

Gathering Dates for Growth Garden Group        

Monday 09/22/2025:              After School

Monday 09/29/2025:               Lunch Time

Monday 10/06/2025:                After School

Monday 10/13/25:                   Lunch Time

Monday 10/20/25:     To be determined

Monday 10/27/2025:               Lunch Time

Monday 11/03/2025: To be determined

Monday 11/10/2025:               Lunch Time

Monday 11/17/2025:              After School

Monday 11/24/2025:               Lunch Time

Monday 12/01/2025:              After School

Monday 12/08/2025:               Lunch Time

Monday 12/15/2025: To be determined

Monday 12/22/2025:  To be determined

NMM is a student-led club that focuses on topics of teen mental health - everything from mindfulness to social justice issues impact on mental health to dealing with social media. It focuses on what the members want to discuss and do as related to mental health.

Meeting: Wednesday at lunch in 3402

Sponsor- Carolyn_R_West-Gipson@mcpsmd.org  

Taken from another school's site: "Students FAIR (For Asylum and Immigration Reform) Club is a student-led organization focused on supporting immigrants and advocating for humane immigration policies. We aim to raise awareness, provide resources, and engage in advocacy to promote fair treatment of immigrants in our community and beyond."

Meeting: Monday at Lunch in 3013

Sponsor- ryan_acosta-fox@mcpsmd.org