Afro Unity Club is a place where all students can come together to learn, share, and have fun exploring African and Afro-inspired cultures from around the world. We celebrate music, art, food, and stories — and everyone is welcome, no matter where you’re from.

Sponsors: Ms. Negasi and Ms. Ali

Every Wednesday
2:45-3:30 PM
Room 337

This club provides an after-school opportunity for students to engage in playing the beloved game of chess. It is currently open to all 6th through 8th grade students. NO experience necessary, join the club and learn how to play!

Our goals:

• To inspire a love for the game of chess
• To build chess-playing skills & strategies
• To teach other students how to play chess
• To attend Scholastic chess tournaments
• To make new friends

Sponsor: Mr. Cruz

First meeting: October 9th and then:
Every Tuesday
2:45-3:30 PM
Room 315

The D&D Club is a group where we bring together diverse players to create and to adventure in a world formulated by the Dungeon Master. We hope to exude cooperation, critical thinking, and logical skills in order to traverse puzzles and realistic scenarios through the course of these games. We also provide a way for players to entertain themselves while also tackling the arts of acting and writing.

Sponsors: Ms. Crawford, Mrs. Murphy, and Mr. Reid

Every other Thursday
2:45-3:30 PM
Room 338

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

The Military Kids Club at Dorothy Hamm Middle School is a student-led community that supports military-connected students and their peers.

Sponsor: Ms. Hardin

Second Wednesday of each month
2:45-4:10 PM
Room 344

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

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