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Ski Club Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: 232 Sponsor email:Steven_L_Kerr@mcpsmd.org The goal of this club is to create a Ski Club that resembles that of North Bethesda Middle School. If you are unfamiliar with the club, during the months of January and start February we hope to be able to have busses on Friday's take all the students that sign up around Thanksgiving to a ski resort such as Whitetail or Liberty. We would then Ski from around 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and then arrive back at the school at around 11:00 pm. This club is not meant to be competitive skiing, but instead a fun option for everybody. tags: Interest -
Key Club Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: 113 Sponsor email:katharina.matro@mcpsmd.net Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership tags: Charity/Activism Instagram: @walterjohnsonkeyclub -
Guitar Club Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: 190 Sponsor email:Andrea_C_Morris@mcpsmd.org Guitar clubs purpose is to allow students to learn and play guitar. We would also would occasionally perform in school events tags: Interest, Arts, Music @wj.guitarclub -
KPRO Meets Thu Weekly during After School In: Dance room Sponsor email:Linda_D_O'Reilly@mcpsmd.org We are WJ's kpop dance club! We meet every week to practice for both in and out of school events where we perform various dances from different groups. Join us for dancing, performances, or for a shared love for kpop. tags: Dance apro_wj (Instagram) -
Gardening Club Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: Room 223 Sponsor email:khanh_L_chau@mcpsmd.org Grow flowers and vegetables in Courtyard 5 (Genome Garden). Donate food harvested and make flower arrangement for staff. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, STEM -
Girls Who Code Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 248 Sponsor email:fedor.menchukov@mcpsmd.net To spread the joy of coding to young girls tags: STEM instagram: @girlswhocodewj -
WJ Fashion Club Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: G84 Sponsor email:Cindy_b_Campos@mcpsmd.org The WJ Fashion Club was founded to bring together all students who are passionate about Fashion! Whether it’s a hobby or something you are interested in pursuing after high school, this is the place for you to bond with like minded fashionistas and learn what it takes to be a part of the fashion industry. Learn to design and bring your own collection to life and get the real feel of being a part of a model shoot with stores our club has partnered up with! The best part about it, is that all we ask from our club members is for you to come be yourself, be kind and have fun! That’s all it takes! tags: Interest, Arts Instagram:@WJ.fashion.Club -
Science Olympiad Meets Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Weekly during Other In: Different rooms for different events - 221, 222, 203, 211, 118 Sponsor email:Brock_A_Eastman@mcpsmd.org To create a community and space for like-minded scientists to explore events in every field of science, compete and win in team competitions of all levels, and to make long-lasting friendships throughout high school! tags: Interest, Competitive, Academic, STEM @wjscioly -
Southeast Asian Union Meets Fri Biweekly during Lunch In: 132 Sponsor email:Jeanne_M_Pugh@mcpsmd.org Create a community, educate others about Southeast Asian countries through educational presentations, activities and food tags: Culture @wj.seau -
Crochet Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: Room # G05 Sponsor email:Mara_Ponce@mcpsmd.org To crochet for charity and fun and to teach people how to crochet that are interested in learning! tags: Interest, Arts, Charity/Activism none yet -
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: 233 Sponsor email:John_Chase@mcpsmd.org The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets once a week and provides a safe and welcoming place for all students who are interested in exploring, discussing, and sharing their Christian faith. The group comprises of athletes and non-athletes and uses the tool of sports and the Bible to facilitate and fuel these conversations about faith. You don't have to be an athlete or Christian to join! tags: Interest Instagram: @wj_fca -
African Student Union (ASU) Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 109 Sponsor email:Elizabeth_C_Kelley@mcpsmd.org Walter Johnson's African Student Union seeks to form a community, embrace and teach one another's culture as well as foster excellence within and beyond the African community at WJ. tags: Culture Instagram: wj.asu -
Korean Culture Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: G22 Sponsor email:Sarah_K_Gayman@mcpsmd.org We strive to educate students on Korean culture and language! (music, games, food, etc) tags: Culture Instagram: koreanculture_wjl -
Game Development Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: 248 Sponsor email:fedor.menchukov@mcpsmd.net We will teach you how to make games in Godot. We will make a wide array of games, ranging from different genres. No previous experience is required. tags: Interest @gamedevwjhs -
Astronomy Club Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: 207 Sponsor email:mark.e.lorenzi@mcpsmd.net Meet to discuss and plan viewing of celestial events, trips, and sporting events. tags: Interest wjastronomy and wj.astronomy @ insta -
Mindset Matters Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: 113 Sponsor email:Katharina_Matro@mcpsmd.org Help advocate and raise money for different mental health organizations tags: Interest, Culture, Academic mindsetmatterswj -
Architecture Club Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: G36 Sponsor email:paula.m.cross@mcpsmd.net To uplift young students to explore their passion for architecture tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, Academic @wjarchitectureclub -
comfort cases Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: 229 Sponsor email:justin.b.fraser@mcpsmd.net Spread awareness about the conditions that foster kids are living in tags: Charity/Activism -
WJ Clean The Streets Club Meets Mon Monthly during Lunch In: 229 Sponsor email:justin.b.fraser@mcpsmd.net Our purpose is to do our part and give back to our community by keeping our local roads clean from litter. tags: Charity/Activism -
WJ Link Generations Club Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: P19 Sponsor email:Allison_Hoefling@mcpsmd.org Our club volunteers with older adults at the Grandview senior living center! Our volunteering encourages connection and understanding between the younger and older generations. Furthermore, it gives students a chance to practice communication skills, meet new people, and earn SSL hours. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism @wj_link_generations_club (Instagram) -
Model United Nations Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: 108 Sponsor email:Timothy_J_Rodman@mcpsmd.org An educational simulation that emulates the proceedings of the real United Nations and helps students gain important skills like leadership, debate, and impromptu speaking. Students also get the opportunity to periodically attend conferences where they can apply skills they learned alongside students from other schools and gain meaningful awards. tags: Interest, Competitive, Academic @wjmodelun -
GSA (Gender, sexuality, alliance) Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: Room 196 Sponsor email:jason.a.krakower@mcpsmd.net The Gender Sexuality Alliance is a safe space for all students- including LGBTQ+ students and allies- to practice activism, engage in discussion, and find community! tags: Charity/Activism @wj_gsa (insta) -
Asian American Student Union Meets Mon Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 122 Sponsor email:AnneMarie_FoersterLuu@mcpsmd.org We are Asian American students who aim to celebrate and share our culture and heritage with the Walter Johnson student population. We organize school events such as a Lunar New Year Festival and White Day Origami Flower Sale. All are welcome! tags: Culture @wj.aasu -
Youth and Government Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: Room# 108 Sponsor email:Timothy_J_Rodman@mcpsmd.org The purpose of our club is to make high school students more politically engaged, have a better understanding of the overall government structure, and help students with their public speaking and debate skills. Some of the ways the Youth and Government club helps achieve this is through advocacy days to the Capitol, a state conference in Annapolis, and the teaching of relevant current events tags: Academic Instagram is @wj_yag -
Smiles For All Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: Room #192 Sponsor email:Bonnie_J_Lechner@mcpsmd.org To hold fundraisers for the NIH Childrens Inn and create small crafts to give to them. tags: Interest, Arts, Charity/Activism -
Magic club Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: 233 Sponsor email:John_Chase@mcpsmd.org For anyone interested in learning, teaching or just watching magic. Any level is welcomed and tags: Interest wjhs_magic -
STEM4all Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: P13 Sponsor email:Laura_Brager@mcpsmd.org WJ's STEM4all aims to provide an inclusive environment for WJ students interested in exploring STEM. We provide fun, educational, hands-on experiments and host guest speakers to inspire students. tags: STEM Instagram: wjstem4all -
Relay For Life Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: 134 Sponsor email:alexis.f.phares@mcpsmd.net Our purpose for relay for life club is to try and host an event at the end of the year to raise money for cancer. “We aim to raise funds to support groundbreaking research that brings us closer to a world without cancer. Relay For Life also hopes to spread awareness about this devastating disease that touches millions of lives each year. By joining our cause, you're not just donating money—you're fueling hope. Hope for better treatments, earlier detection, and ultimately, a cure. You're also helping to educate communities about the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and the latest advancements in cancer care” This is a quote from our website connected to the nation wide organization Relay For Life. tags: Charity/Activism https://www.instagram.com/wjrelayforlife?igsh=NDMzbWpkczN6ZXhr -
Billiards Student Association Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: 122 Sponsor email:Ingrid_L_Naumann@mcpsmd.org The goal of the Billiards club is to create a fun and engaging environment where students gather to meet new people, make friends and enjoy playing billiards. tags: Competitive, Games/Sports @wj.billiards -
WJ Robotics Team Meets Mon, Wed Weekly during After School In: 211 Sponsor email:Kevin_M_Daney@mcpsmd.org Creating a welcoming environment that allows students to experience the engineering process and work together to design, build, program and test a robot that will compete in state wide competitions. tags: Competitive, Academic, STEM wj.robotics -
AI Club Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: 248 Sponsor email:fedor.menchukov@mcpsmd.net Learn, develop, and discuss content related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer science. We compete in hackathons, datathons, and programing competitions. tags: Interest, Competitive, Academic, STEM @wjaiclub Discord -
Bake with Kindness Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: P13 Sponsor email:Laura_Brager@mcpsmd.org Bake with Kindness is a community based service club where students can earn SSL hours by baking and delivering baked goods to first responders and those who are less fortunate! tags: Interest, Charity/Activism Instagram: @wjbakewithkindness -
Chess Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: 204 Sponsor email:melissa.a.rooney@mcpsmd.net Spread knowledge of Chess, and create a welcoming space for chess loving individuals or anyone in general. tags: Interest, Competitive, Games/Sports -
Mongolian Culture and Heritage Club Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: Room #130 Sponsor email:Katherine_A_Simmons@mcpsmd.org Promoting awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of diverse cultures, fostering a community with a sense of unity, pride, and belonging among the Mongolian community. tags: Culture @wj.mongolianclub -
Red Cross Club Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: 130 Sponsor email:Katherine_A_Simmons@mcpsmd.org Help support the mission of the American Red Cross by hosting blood drives, raising money through fundraisers and concessions, supporting veterans and helping with emergency and disaster relief - all while earning SSL hours! tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, STEM @wjrcclub -
Poetry Club Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: 195 Sponsor email:Adam_J_Graham@mcpsmd.org We want this club to be a space for students who have a passion for writing especially as in poetry form to gather and express themselves as-well guide and inspire them to pour their emotions in their poems, or to help them discover these hidden abilities that they might have but also present it into fun little gatherings to rise their inspiration and creativity. tags: Interest, Arts no -
Mock Trial Meets Mon Weekly during After School In: Room 130 Sponsor email:Katherine_A_Simmons@mcpsmd.org Learn about the law, how to be a lawyer, and compete against other schools in a real courthouse! tags: Competitive, Academic Instagram: wj.mocktrial -
Lending Hands Meets Tue Monthly during Lunch In: 130 Sponsor email:Katherine_A_Simmons@mcpsmd.org At our club Lending Hands we are dedicated to helping and lending a hand to our local healthcare system. During our monthly meetings, we will make care packages and plan out our volunteer events at local hospitals. There will be at least one volunteer event per semester, where students can gain SSL hours for helping out the healthcare workers. tags: Charity/Activism instagram: @wjlendinghands -
WJ Taekwondo Club Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: 199B (Dance Studio) Sponsor email:AnneMarie_FoersterLuu@mcpsmd.org The purpose of our club is to spread Korean culture through Taekwondo classes during lunch. We will be learning Taekwondo moves and skills each meeting, which are every Tuesdays during lunch. Follow us on our instagram page @wj_martialartsclub for updates and events! tags: Games/Sports, Culture -
WJ Goodie Givers Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: 225 Sponsor email:Benjamin_D_OHara@mcpsmd.org We fundraise to be able to purchase prizes to collect and bring to low income schools in the DMV. This year will also be collecting prizes, doing a toy drive to be able to collect prizes from students. Last year, we purchased over 570 prizes to donate to a DC school, helping to make a difference. tags: Charity/Activism @wjgoodiegivers -
Paper Bridges Meets Fri Biweekly during Lunch In: 110 Sponsor email:nicole.f.mccarn@mcpsmd.net We write letters to empower and support orphans and foster children around the world. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism Instagram: @paperbridges.wjhs -
Her Wellness Coalition Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: G34 Sponsor email:Farah_Kinani@mcpsmd.org Educate people on women's health tags: Charity/Activism, STEM Wj_herwellness -
Website Development Club Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: 248 Sponsor email:Fedor_Menchukov@mcpsmd.org We build and maintain the WJ Clubs website as well as learning all the latest web development news. All experience levels are welcome! tags: STEM Instagram: @wjwebdevclub -
Youth Culinary Association or (culinary club) Meets Tue, Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: G02 Sponsor email:Benjamin_D_Ohara@mcpsmd.org Create a welcoming environment that allows students to express their culture through traditional dishes and teaching the culinary arts. We also want to give back to the community by donating profits to local groups. tags: Interest, Competitive, Arts, Culture wj.culinary -
Physics Club Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: #207 Sponsor email:Scott_Hanna@mcpsmd.org Physics Club is designed to teach students of all ages about different branches of physics. We are an introductory friendly club that doesn’t get caught up in the weeds of all the mathematics. While sometimes we may go deep into the math, we will always inform club members when those days will be. tags: Competitive, STEM -
Ukrainian Club Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: 113 Sponsor email:Katharina_Matro@mcpsmd.org We are a group of Ukrainian students with a mission to spread the story of Ukraine and do what we can to support. We share all kinds of different aspects of Ukraine life and culture with our peers and often have volunteer opportunities for everyone. Everyone is welcome! tags: Culture wj_ukrainianclub (instagram) -
Philosophy Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: 113 Sponsor email:Katharina_Matro@mcpsmd.org To think and discuss around philosophical ideals and questions. Everyone is welcome no experience required tags: Interest wjphilosophyclub - instagram -
Outdoor Enthusiast Club Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 211 Sponsor email:kevin.m.daney@mcpsmd.net Organize outdoor events tags: Interest, Games/Sports @wj_outdoor_club -
Girls Learn International Meets Fri Biweekly during Lunch In: Portable 01 Sponsor email:Megan_G_Kelley@mcpsmd.org Our purpose is to empower girls and non binary students through education and advocate for universal access to equal rights. We aim to expand on the mission of Girls Learn International, an international non profit and ensure that every student feels empowered! tags: Charity/Activism wj.gli -
WJ Arts & Crafts Club Meets Mon Biweekly during Lunch In: G32 Sponsor email:Songtao_Shu@mcpsmd.org At WJ Arts & Crafts Club, you can learn how to do different kinds of arts and crafts. We make projects for fun and for good causes! tags: Arts Instagram: @wj_artsandcrafts -
Multi-Cultural Club Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: G35 Sponsor email:Elaina_M_VanCuran@mcpsmd.org club designed to highlight the diverse cultures at Walter Johnson high school, we talk about different topics regarding cultures, people, and society; and we engage with one another in coversations participate in events such as International Night, tags: Culture mcc.wj -
Futsal Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: Main Gym Sponsor email:Gladwin_R_Worden@mcpsmd.org The club's purpose is to incorporate the love of football in school and enjoy and learn about the wonderful game of futsal. tags: Interest, Competitive, Games/Sports WJ.Futsal -
Soccer Club Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: Field at the stadium Sponsor email:Gladwin_R_Worden@mcpsmd.org Provide people who love soccer with a chance to play with friends at school. tags: Games/Sports @wjsoccerclub on instagram -
Educators Rising Meets Mon Biweekly during Lunch In: 134 Sponsor email:Alexis_F_Phares@mcpsmd.org Educators Rising works to create a new generation of highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path from high school through college and into their teaching careers. tags: Interest, Competitive, Charity/Activism @wj_educatorsrising -
Sources of Strength Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 106 Sponsor email:Catherine_S_Kennedy@mcpsmd.org Sources of Strength is a national organization that raises awareness of youth suicide prevention and mental health. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism @wjsourcesofstrength -
Tree-hugger club Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: 241 Sponsor email:Margaret_E_Cawood@mcpsmd.org To educate people about trees. The species, identifications, histories, ranges, etc. tags: Interest, STEM -
Math Team Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: Room 241 Sponsor email:Margaret_E_Cawood@mcpsmd.org, Presentation Parties to teach various topics of math, spread awarness of math, and most of all: practice for competitions. tags: Interest, Competitive, Academic, STEM Discord: https://discord.gg/AZkGsKnQ6F Instagram: wj_math_team -
Muslim Student Association (MSA) Meets Fri Biweekly during Lunch In: G34 Sponsor email:Farah_Kinani@mcpsmd.org Foster an inclusive community, educate, and celebrate islamic culture. tags: Charity/Activism, Culture wj.msa -
MENA (Middle East North Africa) Club Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: G34 Sponsor email:Farah_Kinani@mcpsmd.org Our club works on fostering a sense of community among students, promoting cultural awareness and understanding, and providing a platform for discussions on issues relevant to the MENA region. Our club also aims to celebrate and educate others on MENA traditions. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, Culture wj_mena -
Turkish club Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: Wrestling room Sponsor email:Gladwin_R_Worden@mcpsmd.org The Turkish Club helps students learn about and celebrate Turkish culture, language, and traditions. tags: Culture @Wj_turkishclub in instagram -
WJ Fishing Club Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: P 14 Sponsor email:Michael_M_Desiena2@mcpsmd.org The Fishing Club allows students to make new friends who enjoy fishing and being outdoors. Our meetings will be used to plan weekend fishing trips. tags: Games/Sports -
Entrepreneurship Club Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: P14 Sponsor email:Michael_M_Desiena2@mcpsmd.org A place to develop business ideas, build leadership skills, and practice strategies on starting individual projects/ventures. tags: Interest wjentrepreneurship -
Disease Awareness and Prevention Club(DAP) Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: 227 Sponsor email:Rachel_L_Zussman@mcpsmd.org The purpose of this club is to learn about different diseases and spread awareness about them by doing fundraisers and talking about them in the club. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, Academic, STEM -
Table Tennis Club Meets Tue Weekly during After School In: Hallway outside the main gym Sponsor email:fedor.menchukov@mcpsmd.net The Table Tennis Club meets once a week and provides a safe and welcoming place for all students who are interested in playing table tennis/ping pong. tags: Interest, Games/Sports Instagram: @wj_ttc -
Self Care Club Meets Fri Monthly during Lunch In: Room #134 Sponsor email:Alexis_F_Phares@mcpsmd.org Self Care club provides a space for those who feel like they can't turn to anyone and ask for help. Self Care club is a club solely based on encouraging my peers to better their mental, physical, and spiritual health while providing a space for students to heal, commune, learn vital self-care practices and care for one another. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism @wj_selfcare -
WJ Pep Band Meets Wed, Fri Weekly during After School In: #172 Sponsor email:Michael_A_Helgerman@mcpsmd.org The WJ Pep Band plays music at Football and Basketball games, as well as Pep Rallies and other community events. We invite anyone in a music class who can play a band instrument to join us! tags: Interest, Music @wjpepband on instagram -
Wild Life Care Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: 211 Sponsor email:@Kevin_M_Daney@mcpsmd.org Spread awareness about local ecosystems and environmental protection. Build bird houses and bird feeders along with houses for other wild life and set them up. Set up community trash clean ups. Participate in donation drives for charities. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism @wj_wildlifecareclub Instagram -
Climbing Club Meets Wed Monthly during Lunch In: Room 211 Sponsor email:kevin.m.daney@mcpsmd.net Meet people of all skill levels to discuss climbing. tags: Interest, Games/Sports @WJClimbingClub -
Student Advisory Board (SAB) Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: 113 Sponsor email:Allison_Hoefling@mcpsmd.org We are working on creating a more equitable and inclusive school environment by amplifying student voices in decision-making, strengthening communication between students and administration, and implementing initiatives that enhance the well-being and academic success of our entire school community. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, Academic wj_sab -
Nature Enthusiasts Club Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: 242 Sponsor email:tishya.r.soni-chopra@mcpsmd.net The Nature Enthusiasts Club is an awareness based club that focuses on connecting teens with nature. In NEC, we plan on keeping students engaged by including stimulating tactical activities as well as opportunities to meet outside of school. tags: Charity/Activism wjhs.nec on instagram -
WJ Debate Meets Mon, Tue Weekly during After School In: 111 Sponsor email:mollie.carlin@mcpsmd.net To compete against other students in the county. tags: Interest @wjdebateteam -
Students Exploring Emergency Services Meets Tue Monthly during Lunch In: 254 Sponsor email:Janet_L_Frensilli@mcpsmd.org Understand the importance of first responders and get WJ students interested in first responders work. While Brining people together that are interested in getting into first responder careers. tags: Interest @wjhs.sees -
WJ Book Club Meets Mon Monthly during Lunch In: G21 Sponsor email:janelle_k_ryan@mcpsmd.org To introduce a love of reading and a community to WJ. tags: Interest @wjhsbookclub -
Chemistry Olympiad Meets Tue, Wed, Thu Biweekly during Other In: Room 213 and 211 Sponsor email:Stephanie_N_Deonarain@mcpsmd.org Chemistry Olympiad is responsible for teaching and preparing students for the local national and international Chemistry Olympiad competition/s. We teach advanced concepts that reach even beyond AP Chemistry. We are also open to those who are not interested in competition that just want to study for chemistry, or enjoy the topic. Some additional activities include: -> Running (reasonable and safe) labs (with supervision.) ((Which may or may not involve mildly lame and explosions...)) -> Guest speakers. -> Teaching concepts, (for the competition, but also AP Chemistry in general.) -> Parties/friendly in-school competitions. (With mildly lame prizes.) tags: Competitive, Academic, STEM (Instagram) --> @wjhschemistryolympiad -
Kits to Heart Club Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: 229 Sponsor email:Justin_B_Fraser@mcpsmd.org Kits to Heart is a non-profit organization aimed at providing comfort to cancer patients. We create letters and crafts such as origami and friendship bracelets that will go towards care packages for these patients. tags: Charity/Activism Instagram: @wj_kitstoheart -
Black Student Union Meets Tue Weekly during Lunch In: Room G35 Sponsor email:Elaina_M_VanCuran@mcpsmd.org We aim to provide a safe space and sense of community for our Black WJ Students and allies. We hold discussions about Black culture, student experiences, and engaging topics as well as focusing on community outreach, fun events, and promoting the talents and contributions of our club members. tags: Culture Instagram: @wj.bsu TikTok: @wj.bsu -
WJ Dance Team Meets Wed Weekly during After School In: Room 232 (undecided for rehearsal, originally cafeteria) Sponsor email:steven.I.kerr@mcpsmd.net To choregraph, teach, and perform! tags: Interest, Competitive, Arts, Dance, Music Instagram: @wjdanceteam2024 -
Buff Cats Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: Weight room (G65) Sponsor email:lauren.fakler@mcpsmd.net To encourage and create an empowering, supportive, and inclusive community for girls who are interested in weightlifting. tags: Interest, Games/Sports buffcats_wj -
Healing Together Meets Mon Biweekly during Lunch In: 234 Sponsor email:Sarah_J_Ducklow@mcpsmd.org Create a support group for injured athletes and students and create a comfortable environment for people to talk and share their experiences. tags: Charity/Activism, Games/Sports -
Mountain Biking Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: G64 - Wrestling Room Sponsor email:Stephen_Smiddy@mcpsmd.org Our main goal is to connect students with interest in Mountain Biking and to provide a base for anybody who would like to learn to Mountain Bike tags: Interest, Games/Sports -
Neurodivergent Student Union (NSU) Meets Fridays Monthly during Lunch In: 237 Sponsor email:Linda_D_O'Reilly@mcpsmd.org We are made up of neurodivergent students for neurodivergent students and allies. We want to break stigmas and raise money for charities that positively supports the neurodivergent community. We also want to be a place for people to share their experiences, so we can figure out how to tackle any ableism in the WJ community. tags: Charity/Activism @wj_nsu on instagram -
ESOL Board Game Club Meets Thu Weekly during After School (2:30-4:30) In: 121 Sponsor email:andrew_s_won@mcpsmd.org The ESOL Board Game Club meets once a week and provides a safe and welcoming place for all students (especially for ESOL students) who are interested in playing board games and help ESOL students learn English through board games. tags: Interest, Games/Sports -
Jewish Student Union Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: 134 Sponsor email:alexis.f.phares@mcpsmd.net Be a culture club for jewish students and allow non jewish students to learn about judaism tags: Culture -
Geography Club Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: 117 Sponsor email:Christopher_W_Merrill@mcpsmd.org Is your geography knowledge top-notch? Or do you still think that London is a country? Either way, come to room 117 every Friday and we'll play a variety of geography related games/quizzes to dispel stereotypes about Americans. We can't wait to see you there! tags: Interest, Culture @wjgeoclub -
WJ Precalc and Calculus Tutoring Club Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: 227 Sponsor email:Rachel_L_Zussman@mcpsmd.org To help precalculus and calculus students grasp the fundamental concepts of these classes, aid them with homework, and set them up for success. tags: Academic, STEM -
Israeli Student Association Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 227 Sponsor email:Rachel_L_Zussman@mcpsmd.org To educate about Israeli culture and tradition and to create a safe space where students can address pressing issues. tags: Charity/Activism, Culture -
Ultimate Frisbee Meets Wed Monthly during Lunch In: Media center conference room #1 Sponsor email:naomi_r_gelfand@mcpsmd.org Mixed gender ultimate frisbee team, with players at all skill levels (including beginners) welcome. We have practices 2-3 times a week after school, and play in frisbee tournaments on the east coast and in the DMV area. tags: Games/Sports Walterjohnsonultimate (on instagram) -
UNICEF Meets Mon Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 106 Sponsor email:Elizabeth_Muehl@mcpsmd.org UNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children to save their lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their goals. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism @wj_unicefclub -
The Armenian Club Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: G34 Sponsor email:farah.kinani@mcpsmd.net The purpose of an Armenian club is to promote and preserve Armenian culture, foster community among members, and provide educational and social opportunities. tags: Culture @wjarmenianclub -
Walter Johnson LitterBuds Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: 232 Sponsor email:steven.l.kerr@mcpsmd.net To help keep our community trash and litter free. To aid the environment in whatever ways we can. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism -
Minority Scholars Program Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: Student Commons Sponsor email:Imani_J_Ladson@mcpsmd.org, allison_hoefling@mcpsmd.org Empowering students to analyze and disrupt racial inequalities and systems of expressions in order to create a world in which Black and Brown students and their intersectional identities experience true equity, a sense of welcome, and fully thrive in school and in our communities. tags: Culture @wjhsmsp (instagram) -
WJ Engineering Club Meets Tue, Thu Weekly during Lunch In: Room 211 Sponsor email:Kevin_M_Daney@mcpsmd.org To foster problem-solving skills and innovation by engaging students in hands-on engineering projects and collaborative challenges. We provide members the opportunity to explore different aspects of the field all the while learning more about different tools jn a supportive and creative environment. tags: Interest, Academic, STEM Instagram: @wjengineeringclub -
DECA Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: 108 Sponsor email:Timothy_J_Rodman@mcpsmd.org In DECA, we learn about, compete, and win awards in all areas of business, from marketing to entrepreneurship to economics and so much more! You can gain real-world experience and lifelong soft skills, network with people from around the world, discover your passions, and become an emerging business leader (AND DECA looks great on college apps)! Everyone, no matter if you have experience with business or not, is welcomed at all of our meetings and events. tags: Interest, Competitive, Academic Instagram: @decawj, Google Classroom Code: oobba5d -
Japanese Language and Culture Club Meets Mon Biweekly during Lunch In: G32 Sponsor email:Songtao_Shu@mcpsmd.org To explore and learn about Japanese Language and culture. tags: Interest, Culture Instagram: @wj.jlc -
WJ ECO Club Meets Mon Weekly during Lunch In: Room #145 Sponsor email:boringan@mcpsmd.org Mission 1) Achieve Green School Certification (MAEOE) for WJ in the 2024-2025 school year 2) Implement Student Action Projects on numerous environmental issues 3) Provide a space for like-minded students to discuss environmental topics Vision A school where the environment is front and center, where students have the support necessary to identify problems and make change, and where all students and staff can be inspired to take sustainable action. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, STEM Instagram: @wj_eco_team -
Piano Club Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: Room 190 Sponsor email:Michael_A_Helgerman@mcpsmd.org Do you play the piano? Do you like performing? Come to the WJ Piano Club! The purpose of our club is to create a safe space for all pianists, of all levels. Everyone is welcome, whether it's to come practice piano, hang with friends, or just have a good time enjoying music. tags: Interest, Music @wjpianoclub -
Fandom Club Meets Thu Weekly during Lunch In: Room #247 Sponsor email:erin.n.besch@mcpsmd.net The purpose is bringing people together to talk about their favorite fandoms. Fandoms such as anime, games, DC Universe, K-drama, TV shows, books, ect. Some meetings will have some games such as trivia or guess the anime / video game. The main goal is to help people connect and make new friends by sharing the things we love. tags: Interest Instagram -
Food 4 All Meets Tue Monthly during Lunch In: G22 Sponsor email:Sarah_K_Gayman@mcpsmd.org Our club is all about bringing students together to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with food insecurity. By volunteering at local soup kitchens, we can help provide meals and support to those that need it most! tags: Charity/Activism instagram: @food4allwj -
SNL Club Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: G22 Sponsor email:Sarah_K_Gayman@mcpsmd.org A club for students to be able to express their comedic skills, and have a good laugh during lunch. tags: Interest @wjsnl -
KAST Meets Thu Biweekly during After School In: P11 Sponsor email:adam.s.zeitlin@mcpsmd.net Our purpose is to encourage elementary school students to have fun while learning about STEM. We create fun experiments and travel to elementary schools in the county to teach children about science. We will do experiments and activities with the kids once a month and the other meeting will be used to plan. tags: STEM @kastwj -
History Club Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: 114 Sponsor email:Tobias_B_Meier@mcpsmd.org Share and learn about history with presentations, events, and guest speakers. tags: Interest, Academic Instagram: @wjhs_history -
WJ Paws 4 a Cause Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: 214 Sponsor email:Prachin_Krents@mcpsmd.org WJ Paws 4 a Cause is dedicated to promoting the importance of rescuing animals and treating them with respect. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism Instagram - @wjpaws4acause -
Filipino Club Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: Room 229 Sponsor email:Justin_B_Fraser@mcpsmd.net This club creates a safe community for Filipino students and allies. We strive to interactively explore Filipino culture and address important AAPI topics and issues in our community. tags: Culture @wj.filipinoclub (instagram) -
Cryptography Club Meets Fri Weekly during Lunch In: 118 Sponsor email:Nicolas_Atencio@mcpsmd.org To make friends and learn from each other as we crack codes and fun puzzles! Come to learn about cryptography and the world of solving cryptograms! We will have fun weekly challenges and games (and prizes!!) to supplement learning the different ciphers which include aristocratic, morse, hill, and xenocrypts (in Spanish!). tags: Interest, Academic, STEM @wjcrypto -
Pre-Medicine Club Meets Tue Biweekly during Lunch In: 113 Sponsor email:Katharina_Matro@mcpsmd.org To provide a community and network of support and opportunity to high school students interested in pursuing medical education and professions beyond high school. We will discuss different careers, biological concepts, do fun experiments, have guest speakers, engage in community outreach and service, and have USABO preparation support for those interested in taking the exam (which we provide for free for all WJ students!!). tags: Interest, Academic, STEM @wjpremedclub -
Clean Creek Club Meets Tue Monthly during Lunch In: G21 Sponsor email:claire_m_lipsitz@mcpsmd.org To preserve out local environment by gathering the Walter Johnson Student body for Rock Creek clean-up events and fundraisers for donations to organizations among to preserve the environment. tags: Charity/Activism Instagram: wj.cleancreekclub -
HOSA Meets Mon Biweekly during Lunch In: #254 Sponsor email:Janet_L_Frensilli@mcpsmd.org Learn about the medical field, explore future career options, compete in medical events! tags: Academic, STEM @wjhosaclub on instagram -
Hands to Hunger Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: P13 Sponsor email:Laura_Brager@mcpsmd.org A chapter of Hand to Hand to Hunger working to help combat food insecurity in the DMV area. tags: Charity/Activism @handtohunger.wj -
Mahjong Club Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: G32 Sponsor email:Songtao_Shu@mcpsmd.org To have fun by playing mahjong and teach others how to play tags: Games/Sports -
Words Matter Meets Wed Biweekly during Lunch In: 238 Sponsor email:mahek_pandya@mcpsmd.org We want to show students the effect that words can have on others. We also want to highlight the importance that kind words can make on someone else's day. tags: Arts, Charity/Activism -
Gilmore Girls Club Meets Thu Biweekly during Lunch In: 193 Sponsor email:wendy_t_borrelli@mcpsmd.org To enjoy and talk about Gilmore girls! tags: Interest -
Wj Student Podcasts Club Meets Mon, Fri Weekly during Lunch In: 130 Sponsor email:Nathan_Schwartz@mcpsmd.org The Purpose of the Walter Johnson Student Podcast Club is to provide a platform for students to explore and discuss various topics of interest, including school, mental health advocacy, and more. Additionally, we want to create a sense of community and collaboration among students. Last, we are also here to offer a creative and engaging outlet for students to express themselves and engage in meaningful conversations. tags: Interest, Charity/Activism, Music, Academic Tiktok Instagram -
Rwandan Heritage Association Meets Wed Monthly during Lunch In: 130 Sponsor email:Nathan_Schwartz@mcpsmd.org To be a space for Rwandan Students to gather, and to help organize efforts to plan participation in the Black and African American Heritage Assembly and WJ Fashion show. tags: Dance, Culture none for now -
Kaffeeklatsch Meets Wed Weekly during Lunch In: Room 113 Sponsor email:katharina.matro@mcpsmd.net To each and spread the German Culture and Language tags: Interest, Culture -
Meals on Wheels Meets Mon Monthly during Lunch In: Room 229 Sponsor email:justin.b.fraser@mcpsmd.net Homebound older adults who are unable to participate in a congregate dining program due to health problems can benefit from home delivered meals as a way to remain in their homes and communities while maintaining nutritional health. tags: Charity/Activism INSTAGRAM - @wjmealsonwheels -
TV Production Club Meets Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Weekly during Other In: 163 Sponsor email:James_P_MulhernIII@mcpsmd.org The TV Production Club allows the school and its organizations to advertise events via a daily broadcast between first and second period. Members gain experience in anchoring and TV production in addition to a variety of skills useful in the professional world. tags: Interest https://www.youtube.com/@wjnnlivestream3228 -
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Meets Wed Monthly during Lunch In: 116 Sponsor email:mitchell_joy@mcpsmd.org The purpose of Rho Kappa is to celebrate those who have dedicated themselves to a high level of performance in WJHS social studies and service to the WJHS community. tags: Academic