A Safe Place for Voices, Perspectives, and Growth
A foundational aspect of the school environment is a robust offering of student clubs and activities. In recent years, our students and staff sponsors have created a variety of spaces for all voices, perspectives, and ideas to be shared. We are so proud of the work our students have done to collect interests of their peers, recognize needs, and lead student organizations. Below are a few of these examples from our secondary schools. Please contact a school directly for information on a specific club or organization.
Johnston High School
Community of Racial Equity Club (CORE)
CORE is a place for students of all backgrounds to discuss current events and topics regarding diversity and racial equity. Staff sponsor: Melissa Dale.
Best Buddies
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For individuals with this community, Best Buddies helps them form meaningful friendships with their peers, provides social mentoring and offers leadership development opportunities while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion of its participants.
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
GSA is a student-directed group for LGBT students and their allies. Meetings are open to everyone and focus on issues important to the membership. Guest speakers and off campus experiences have been part of the GSA experience in the past.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA is a non-denominational Christian sports ministry that focuses on Coaches, Campus, Camp and Community ministry. FCA meets twice a month on designated nights (look for flyers or follow up on Twitter). The meetings are open to any student grades 9-12 who would like to attend. FCA usually meet at the student leader’s houses or at the high school. Meetings include games, worship, and a speaker. (you don’t have to be an athlete to attend)
March for Our Lives
Harness the power of young people across Iowa to fight for sensible gun violence prevention policies that save lives while encouraging your involvement in politics.
Students 4 Change
Students 4 Change is a student led mental health and suicide prevention effort. Student leaders are committed to spreading the message of hope, health and strengthen to JHS students.
Johnston Middle School (grades 8-9)
Best Buddies
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For individuals with this community, Best Buddies helps them form meaningful friendships with their peers, provides social mentoring and offers leadership development opportunities while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion of its participants.
Brothers to Brothers
The purpose of Brothers to Brothers is dedicated specifically to assist African American, and Latinx men of color to excel academically, socially, culturally, and professionally.
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
GSA is a student-directed group for LGBT students and their allies. Meetings are open to everyone and focus on issues important to the membership. Guest speakers and off campus experiences have been part of the GSA experience in the past.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA is a non-denominational Christian sports ministry that focuses on Coaches, Campus, Camp and Community ministry. FCA meets twice a month on designated nights (look for flyers or follow up on Twitter). The meetings are open to any student grades 9-12 who would like to attend. FCA usually meet at the student leader’s houses or at the high school. Meetings include games, worship, and a speaker. (you don’t have to be an athlete to attend)
Sisters for Success
The intention of this group is to establish a system of support to help develop personal, social and academic skills of minority female students at JMS. The goal is to have each participating member play an active role in setting up chapter expectations, goals, and objectives for their Sisters for Success chapter. These goals and objectives are centered on the following initiatives including academic development, community engagement, personal development, social development, human relations, mental health and self-care.