Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a co-curricular club where students demonstrate leadership skills through student led community service projects, school-wide initiatives, and special group projects. Join the friendship, laughter, food and fun!

Sponsor: Ms. Allen

1st & 3rd Mondays of the month
2:45-4:00 PM
Room 320

A quiet, supervised space for students to get their homework done.

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Room 221.
2:45 to 4:15 pm
Students can be dismissed at 3:30 PM to walk home.

Intramural sports happen several times throughout the year. Listen to the morning announcements for more information.

Basketball: week of September 15th

Soccer: week of September 22nd

KidsGiving teaches students about philanthropy through partnership with local nonprofits. We work with many different types of organizations so our children can learn about the numerous and unique needs of our community, as well as the positive impact they can make. Our hope is to make giving a lifelong habit!

Future Meeting Dates: 10/7, 11/18, 12/2, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2

Sponsors: Ms. Bomberg & Ms. Bastow

1st Tuesday of the Month
2:45-4:10 PM
Room 129

Do you love to knit or crochet? Do you want to learn? Come join us for some mindful crafting!

Sponsors: Ms. Krueger & Ms. Sanderson

Thursday 2:45-3:30 PM
Room 358

Students gather to learn Model UN procedures for debate, research and write position papers, practice public speaking, and discuss current events. Members may attend weekend MUN conferences if they wish.

Sponsor: Mrs. Carlson

Every Thursday
2:45-3:30 PM
Room 312

The NextGen Leadership Academy is an after-school club where students build confidence, practice teamwork, develop self-advocacy skills, and grow as leaders. By learning from young changemakers in history and connecting it to today, students see how their voice can make a difference. Through games, projects, and real-world problem solving, they practice standing up against bullying, fostering empathy, finding fair ways to solve problems, and creating more inclusive school communities. The program is aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) in History and Social Science, helping students connect leadership skills to civic knowledge, U.S. history, and their role in shaping school and community life.

Sponsor: Mrs. Shorter

Every Thursday
2:45-3:30 PM
Room 340

Creating a safe space for students to express themselves using meaning, sound, and rhythm.

Sponsors: Ms. Negasi and Ms. Fleming

1st Wednesday of the Month starting on October 1
2:45-3:30 PM
Room 337

A student council association is a statewide or national organization that supports and develops student councils and student leaders, fostering leadership skills, civic engagement, and effective communication between students, schools, and communities.

Future Meeting Dates: 10/14, 11/18, 12/9

Sponsors: Ms. Stipp & Mrs. Kwan

1st Monday of the Month
2:45-4:00 PM
Room 120

Talk About Books (or TAB) is a lunchtime book club that is open to all students.

Sponsor: Ms. Shanker

Twice a month on Wednesdays starting on October 1
Lunchtime
Library

Help teach middle school students basic volleyball skills.

Future Meeting Dates: 9/29, 9/30, 10/1, 10/30, 11/18, 11/24, 12/2, 12/4

Sponsor: Ms. Williams

2:45-4:10 PM
Main Gym

Showtime gives DHMS students the opportunity to be a part of an after-school ensemble focusing on Musical Theater and the world of Broadway. Students will create and perform their own musical showcase that will be performed in the Spring. All are welcome!

*This is a full year class (students ill be graded) that runs afterschool.

Interest Meeting: Thursday, September 18th

Sponsor: Ms. Causey

Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:45-4:10 PM
Room 004

Calling all band musicians! DHMS students have the opportunity to be part of an after-school Jazz Band. All musician who play a band instrument, piano, or string bass are welcome!

*This is a full year class (students ill be graded) that runs afterschool

Interest Meeting: Thursday, September 25th

Sponsor: Ms. Hanckel

Mondays & Thursdays
2:45-4:10 PM
Room 104