Club Mission/Goal (Educational purpose & any ties to Sustainable Development Goals)
EX: This club's goal is to promote and provide a space for the passion of, and engagement in, mathematics, providing the opportunity to participate in math competitions, practice advanced mathematical concepts, and connect students with others who have the same enjoyment of mathematics.

Proposed meeting times/days

To give students with creative pursuits an outlet to share and receive feedback on their work.

Tuesdays during Mustang Block

Bring more computer science and engineering opportunities to the school community.

This club's goal is to promote and provide a space for the passion of, and engagement in, artificial intelligence, providing the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence and connect students with others who have the same enjoyment of AI.

Please see link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqelXMJ4f4ORVEbRvh3_WEX4JwZz3dvv/edit

ASLHS: The goal of the American Sign Language Honor Society is to promote excellence in ASL learning, foster a deeper understanding of Deaf culture, and encourage community service that strengthens ties between the Deaf and hearing communities.

Just Service Club: The goal of the Service Club is to inspire and empower students to engage in meaningful community service, fostering a sense of responsibility, empathy, and leadership through active participation in projects that benefit the local and global community.

People who are passionate about aerospace come together to watch aviation films, discuss general aviation, and possible future careers/specific fields.

This club's goal is to promote and provide a space for the passion of, and engagement in, badmontin, providing the opportunity to participate in badminton competitions, practice advanced concepts, and connect students with others who have the same enjoyment of badminton.

This club's goal is to promote and provide a space for the passion of, and engagement in, band, providing the opportunity to participate in music performances, band decisions and connect students with others who have the same enjoyment

Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

Tuesdays/Even days during Mustang

The mission of the Black Student Union at Meridian High School is to create a space where individuals can celebrate black culture while simultaneously address issues concerning racial injustice on a local and global scale. Our goal is to bring like-minded students together who have a passion for advocacy and justice.

Wednesday during Mustang Block

The students go to other schools to see their plays. It does not meet here.

The goal is to master the game of Chess and have a place for students to spend time together that share a similar interest.

To Provide informational resources to students who are interested in pursuing crew
To provide resources to students so that they can participate in rowing competitions
To train students so that they are physically fit to row
To gain interest and support among students
To collect enough student members to eventually create a Meridian Rowing Team

Mustang Block twice a month

This club is going to create a welcoming space where students can come together to create blankets that will later be donated to local shelters and organizations.

Thursdays during Mustang Block

The goal of the club is to introduce more people within the meridian community to Dungeons and Dragons and to have fun doing so.

Once a month on Wednesday during Mustang Block

This club's goal is to promote and provide a space for the passion of, and engagement in, using the music lab to create electronic music and providing students the opportunity to use Ableton, FL Studios and other DAWS, and connect students with others who have the same passion for electronic music.

The MHS Entrepreneurs' Club fosters enterprise, leadership, and philanthropy in spirit and in practice. By planning and executing fundraising and educational activities, the members of the MHS Entrepreneurs' Club generate financial and human resources that can be donated to worthy clubs and organizations at MHS, in the Falls Church community, and elsewhere around the world. These synergistic activities make the Entrepreneurs' Club a partner in many worthwhile endeavors.

Ms. Pollock & Dr. Wu-Rorrer

Every other Odd Fridays during Mustang block

FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. FCA strives to engage, empower, and equip every coach and student athlete to grow their relationship with their faith, each other, and their community.

The club's goal is to collaborate with other students to create short films for film festivals.

To create a space at MHS to share local fishing spots, discuss tips and tricks and gather with other students who have similar interests in the outdoors.

Once per month during Mustang Block.

This club's goal is to promote a space where new kids and foreign service kids can get together and meet new people. This club will provide the space to share about living overseas and our different experiences, and will culminate in a Foreign Service Night where families of Falls Church can get together and celebrate internationality.

TBD - once a month on a Thursday.

To provide a save and welcoming space for international and foreign service students at Meridian.

To celebrate French culture and share it with the school; to offer French tutoring opportunities; to practice French conversation skills

Every Thursday during Mustang Block

Opportunities for learning about the process of getting internships in the medical field, how to pursue a pre-medical or related field in college, how to apply to medical school. Guest speakers, special activities related to medicine, field trips.

Wednesdays during Mustang Block

The GSA seeks to create a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ youth at Meridian High School, and to spread awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues in the school and greater communities.

Fridays during Mustang Block

The club's goal is to advance student awareness and understanding of geographic landscapes and prepare for the annual Geography Bee competition.

Tuesdays at Mustang Block

It is our mission to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. Our vision is to reach gender parity in computing and technology sectors. It connects to the SDG of Gender Equality.

GIVE Day's goal is to bring awareness of food insecurity to students and to support area families through various events with meal and snack packs.

Tuesdays (every other week but does vary)

To support friendships among our language learners and our general population.
To bridge gaps
To share our many cultures at Meridian
TO HAVE FUN!

First and Third Thursdays

This club will promote and provide a space for students interested in playing guitar and rock band. Opportunity to "jam" and connect with other students who want to find someone to play in a group with will be provided.

This club's goal is to promote and provide a space for the passion of, and engagement in, guitar providing the opportunity to participate in jamming and performing in rock bands and connect students with others who have the same enjoyment.

The goal is to raise awareness around issues pertaining to Latin Americans and to celebrate Latin American culture.

Promoting international awareness, cooperation, cultural diversity and dialogue among students of different nations and American students attending FCCPS.
Providing the international student community with formal representation and opportunities to learn about international students and their cultures through multicultural experiences.
and advocating and advancing international campus initiatives in collaboration within FCCPS and its community.

Twice a week on Wednesday during Mustang Block

Goal is provide a self-affirming space for Jewish students to meet and celebrate their faith and traditions. Goal is also to provide opportunities to educate non-Jewish students by including them in cultural events.

Fridays during Mustang Block

KAST’s mission is about showing what science is really about: creativity and discovery. We give our students a chance to interpret and understand science in a different way – creatively. We believe that understanding science in this way would be beneficial to all careers. We support these professional journeys that our students and volunteers may choose to pursue, regardless of whether it falls under the STEM umbrella. We teach high school students how to lead, organize a club, and channel their passion for science in a positive way that helps their local communities. These high school students then interactively show elementary school students what science is about – innovation and creativity – giving the elementary school students fun, lasting memories of how science affects their world.

The Lasso is the official student newspaper of Meridian High School in Falls Church, Virginia. Located just a few miles west of Washington, D.C., Falls Church is a small, vibrant suburban community. Meridian is the only high school in our small independent school system. The Lasso is produced and edited by members of the Journalism class, with contributions from students who take the class or are members of the club. The Lasso has been in continuous publication since 1952, the same year of Meridian’s first graduating class. Published in print form for decades, The Lasso migrated to the Web in 2002 and is now published exclusively online. Every year, we publish two print magazines and a print newspaper.

First Tuesday of each month during Mustang Block

Dance Marathon is a large organization with different chapters all across the U.S. with the common goal of raising money for the Children's Miracle Network, which donates to children's hospitals all across the U.S. This club is a good way for high school students to get involved in an activity and do something good for hospitals around the country. Our goal for this club at Meridian is to get many students involved and raise as much money as possible for this organization. This club has been very successful at colleges and other high schools, including McLean High School.

Thursdays During Mustang Block

The club's goal is to promote positive student mental health and address mental health stigma, which in turn creates a healthier and more connected student culture.

TBD-but potentially HyC room or Student Services Office

Fridays (1-2x month) during Mustang Block

This club will be used to educate students about archery as a sport and will teach them patience. I plan to use this club so that people who enjoyed the archery unit may have something to do in their free block other than spend time on their phones or computers. This will also connect students with others who have the same interests

Once a week when the main gym is available for use

The mission of the MHSTV club is to shape the next generation of storytellers by empowering their voices through broadcast journalism, film and multimedia education. MHSTV will provide students with an opportunity to learn about, participate in, and create digital content that is accurate, relevant, and timely.

Fridays during Mustang Block

To learn about the legal system and how to break down a case before competing at the regional and state tournament for VLRE Mock Trial

To advance understanding of the UN and contemporary global issues through cooperative conflict resolution and prepare participants for active global citizenship.

Thursdays at Mustang Block

This club’s goal is to provide a space for students to watch and discuss movies that are culturally relevant, socially impactful, or personal favorites of club members. We aim to connect students over grade levels through shared interests and meaningful conversations. This club would connect to SDGs 8 & 10, as we would fundraise for various filmmaking foundations, such as the Writer’s Guild Foundation and the National Film Preservation Foundation. In doing this, we would provide opportunities for students to gain volunteer hours by fundraising.

Mustang block or after school 2x/ month

Mustang Ambassadors' goal is to represent Meridian High School, foster community spirit, create a welcoming environment for new students and prospective families, and support student transitions from other communities to FCCPS and Meridian High School.

5th floor collaboration space

Mustang Block, Thursday or Friday, 1 time monthly

This club provides students a space to discuss real murder mysteries. They will also write, direct, and act in an annual murder mystery show.

Wednesdays after school

Unveiled over a century ago, the National Honor Society enshrines four pillars at its heart: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. More than mere badges of honor for NHS members, these principles are transformative keys that unlock potential, enhancing every student’s educational journey, and ultimately empowering them to make profound, enduring contributions to our world

Tuesdays during Mustang Block

We are looking to provide a space for students in Middle and High School to learn and play pickleball.

Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays 3:30

The club is to encourage programming skills for students all skill levels.

To promote discussion around philosophical books and have a place for students to meet and spend time together.

Tuesday’s weekly. Starting in Jan - 7 days a week

Mondays and Wednesday at 3:15

This is a Science team that competes against other school in a variety of science related events.

To spread aware=ness about the different opportunities for girls/women in engineering and to get more people interested.

2x month on Wednesday during Mustang Block

This club's mission is to encourage people to make friends through the building of frienship bracelets. We hope to serve the community by donating these frienship bracelets to St. Jude's Hospital by a specific date. Overall our goal is to build relationships between our peers and allow a space for people to have fun while being creative.

Every other Wednesday during Mustang Block

Provide opportunity for students to develop the fundamental skills to play tennis and network in future years through the sport.

This club's goal is to promote and provide a space for the passion of, and engagement in music, providing the opportunity to participate in coffeehouses engaging student talent, raising funds for prom through Meridian's Got Talent, raising funds for music charities, performing at school functions and connect ingstudents with others who have the same enjoyment of music.

This club is the student group connected to Welcoming Falls Church. The club and organization work to welcome new community members, especially refugees.

Every other Wednesday during MB.

This clubs goal is to promote the involvement of women in athletics throughout Meridian Sports, but also in sports outside of Meridian, such as college sports and professional sports. We will have meetings to vote of Athletes of the Month in our school, discuss what is going on in the world of women's sports, and we will also possibly fundraise with organizations that promote female involvement in sports.

Thursdays of every month or every 3 weeks.

Our mission is to empower teenage girls into becoming strong women emotionally and psychically. A tight knit group built to have strong friendships, and to build strong bodies. Improving mentalities, confidence and strength for all girls who join. We want a safe space where women feel included, strong, proud, with no fear or doubt. We plan to educate on how to grow and gain muscle, meal plans, workout plans, and more. With hope in the future for competitions, PRs, fundraising, and team spirit.

TBD once athletic teams have booked their times

The Young Investors Society is dedicated to preparing the next generation of investors. Its mission is to inspire youth to be outstanding investors – investors in companies, investors in their communities, and investors in themselves.