Clubs and Honor Societies

Active Minds

Active Minds focuses on mental health awareness, education, advocacy, connections, and building a strong and resilient community.

African Student Association (ASA)

The African Student Association (ASA) is a high school organization that aims to promote unity and community among African and non-African students. The ASA's mission is to increase the awareness of diversity and multi-cultural aspects of Africa and the African people.

Alpha Achievers

Targeting African-American males in grades 9 - 12, the Alpha Achievers Program is a youth centered educational program jointly supported by Howard County Public Schools, the Alpha Foundation of Howard County and the Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Operating in all twelve Howard County high schools, the program fosters a positive learning environment that encourages academic excellence and leadership development. 

American Sign Lanugage (ASL)

We strive to learn American Sign Language, appreciate Deaf and Hard of Hearing Culture in the U.S., and have a fun, thought-provoking time with friends.

Art Club

Art Club is open to all students interested in painting murals, banners, creating aesthetic spaces, fun art-making activities, and discussing arty topics. We meet with National Art Honor Society.

Asian American Association (AAA)

The Asian American Association (AAA) spreads knowledge of and promotes the appreciation of Asian culture within the Long Reach community.

Badminton Club

The Badminton Club provides an opportunity for students to have fun and meet more students.

Bakers

The Long Reach Bakers use the exploration of baking techniques and recipes to better skills, increase attention to detail, work on process building, and just have fun with yummy treats.

Black Student Union

The Mission of the Black Student Union Club is to ensure a viable resource to African American students and to others interested, to their parents and to the community. Our goal is to educate students about the African American culture and historical accomplishments through learning, acknowledging, and respecting those of the past. We promote a positive, nurturing, and safe environment to enrich all students so that the can be college and career ready upon graduation. We strive to motivate and enrich all by providing opportunities that promote excellence through diversity.

Broadcast Bunch

Empower student voice through media.

Class of '25

Provides an opportunity for enthusiastic students to support the Class of '25 with graduation and other activities

Creative Writing

This club creates a safe space for students to explore different kinds and styles of creative writing and share their work.

Crochet Club

Learn to crochet or bring your advanced skills and have fun with others chillin' after school! We gather and crochet together! Meetings: weekly

Dungeons and Dragons

"Geared toward newcomers and veterans alike, the D&D Club welcomes all who want to enjoy tabletop roleplaying games. Players do not need to have previous experience or equipment to join. The club fosters expanding friend groups and deepening friendships as well as learning more about the game through roleplaying, character-building, and storytelling in a safe and welcoming environment."  Meeting times: Thursdays, 2:40 to 4 pm

Educator's Rising

Educators Rising is a career and technical student organization designed to create a clear pathway for addressing teacher shortages while ensuring educators reflect the communities they serve.

Equality Now Period

Equality Now Period aims to spread awareness about period poverty and promote menstrual equity within our community through hosting fundraisers and menstrual product drives to help those in need.

Filmmaking Club

We create fun, presentable filmmaking projects and work together to improve skills in acting, camera work, video editing, directing, and storyboarding. Meetings: Every Friday in room 209

Fitness Club

For staff and students to engage in strengthening their physical and mental development.

French Club

The purpose of the Long Reach French club is to teach students about French culture, enjoy French food, and gain an appreciate for the French language.

Gender Sexuality Alliance

The LRHS Gender Sexuality Alliance’s primary aim is to contribute to a safer learning environment at Long Reach High School, in accordance with HCPSS policy 9020 and 1040

Improv "Failure to Communicate"

Rehearse improv games and perform at Coffee House, Long Reach Has Talent, etc.

International Thespian Society

The International Thespian Society is an Honors Society that recognizes theatrical contributions to Long Reach High School. It is open to all members who have earned points by participating in theatre productions inside and outside of school. International Thespian Society

It's Academic

Students compete in trivia conferences, particularly in history conferences.

Jesus Club

To help others learn about Jesus and feel loved by God. Learn more about what the Bible says and support one another with prayer.

Kits to Heart

Kits to Heart is an organization that creates and ships homemade "cancer care kits" to cancer patients who are in the hospital receiving treatment. We fundraise to buy supplies and then use those supplies to create and donate the kits. 

Latino Lightning

The mission of the Latino Lightning Club is to create a community in which we share the same interests and find opportunities for our fellow Latin/Hispanic students. The club is a space where students can build community and promote academic growth and enrichment. Our goal as the Latino Lightning Club is to inspire a school community through the rich diversity that the Latino community offers in our school.

Lightning Leaders

The Lightning Leaders is a group of students nominated by staff, self, or other students who serve Long Reach High School as school ambassadors. They act as "buddies" to newly enrolled students, showing them around for the first few days, eating lunch with them and, in general, acclimating them to their new school. Lightning Leaders serve as guides and ushers for functions such as “Back-to-School Night,” eighth grade orientation, awards assemblies, and graduation. Lightning Leaders are chosen on the basis of their character and a strong desire to serve the school and community.

Math National Honor Society

Open to Juniors and Seniors. The purpose of this organization is to encourage participation in and recognition of mathematics ability and ingenuity. The club will encourage a dedication to the pursuit of mathematical knowledge that benefits all mankind. Members must maintain a 3.4 overall GPA and a 3.5 Math GPA.

Math Team

We review techniques and learn new methods to solve math team style questions. Once per month we attend a competition where we are awarded points for correct answers.

Medical Studies Club

This club supports student interest in medical careers. 

MESA (Math, Science, Engineering Achievement)

MESA seeks to foster exciting experiences in engineering with all student, but special emphasis on underrepresented groups, in the STEM field. Students will work in groups of up to four people to design a solution to one of four challenge problems. The project will be submitted to the county MESA competition, and if successful, could go to States and even Nationals!

Mock Trial

The program's objectives are to (1) Further understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system; (2) Increase proficiency in soft skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and reasoning; and (3) Heighten appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions.

Modern Women's Association

Our purpose is to empower the women both in and out of Long Reach and shine lights on the issues that women face today. We strive to make school a comfortable place for everyone to express themselves freely.

Morning Show Club

Write, film, and edit bi-weekly video segments to entertain and inform student population.

Muslim Student Association

A student organization that brings Muslim students together, helps raise awareness about Islam, and creates bonds with other students and organizations in our school and others around the county.

National Art Honor Society

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a program for high school students in grades 9–12 that recognizes students who demonstrate an interest and ability in art. The National Art Education Association established the NAHS in 1978 to inspire students, help them achieve high standards, and bring art education to the attention of the school and community. The NAHS offers many benefits to its members, including: Peer recognition, Leadership growth opportunities, College and career preparation, Recognition of their art program, and Scholarship opportunities.

National Honor Society

National Honor Society extols the virtues of academics, leadership, service, and character. The current National Honor Society is affiliated with the Grassroots Organization for their service project.

Poetry Club

Providing opportunities to develop and promote creative expression and student voice.

POMS

Our high school poms team is dedicated to creating a vibrant and dynamic environment where jazz, hip hop, and pom performances come to life with high energy and passion. We strive to build lasting friendships and foster discipline, focusing on enhancing our technique and performance quality. Through rigorous practice and unwavering support for one another, we aim to elevate our collective entertainment value while growing as dancers and individuals. Together, we celebrate our shared love for dance, embrace personal and team growth, and inspire excellence both on and off the stage.

Purple Pals

Purple Pals (Formerly Best Buddies) is a group that seeks to promote community between students with and without disabilities by providing social opportunities amongst peers. Purple Pals hopes to establish genuine and long-lasting friendships between Long Reach students.

Puzzle Club

Students will use the time allotted by their fearless sponsor in order to complete puzzles. These include, but are not limited to, jig saw, mystery, sudoku, and many more.

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honors Society

Honor society for students who excel in the social sciences. Meetings are monthly. More information here.

Scholars Leadership Program

The mission of The Scholars Leadership Program is to identify qualified girls, especially African American high school girls in the 10th -12th grade with an unweighted G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher, to actively participate in program planning and execution, support fellow scholars, and to become involved in the community by carrying out the vision of The Scholars Leadership Program.

Société honoraire de français

The Société honoraire de français is the honor society for upper level French students. To be invited to the chapter, students must maintain an A- average or higher in their French courses leading up to Junior year or their 4th semester of study. Invitees must also show interest in the promotion and continued study of French language and culture with participation in activities outside of class.

Spanish National Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica-SHH)

Promotes outstanding achievement and continuous study of the Spanish Language and Culture. Homepage

Speech & Debate

Our County is part of the Baltimore Catholic Forensic League and a Speech and Debate League is open to all schools in the greater Baltimore area. Our goal is to encourage and to assist in the development of articulate leaders and to promote curricular and extracurricular speech and debate.

Step 2 Your Future

To help students explore possible career paths before fully committing to them.

Student Government Association (SGA)

A group of students who represent the student body and advocate for their interests. SGAs are responsible for organizing events, managing policies, and implementing initiatives that improve the school experience and student well-being.

Tea Time

To talk about current events and have tea.

Tech Club

Students work building sets and serve as running crew during performances.

Unicef

The UNICEF High School Club program is a youth-led initiative that partners with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to educate, advocate, and fundraise to support UNICEF’s lifesaving work. It is a growing movement rooted in a belief that students have a vital role to play in helping the world’s children survive. The initiative supports UNICEF’s work in more than 190 countries and territories. Students have a unique opportunity to involve members of their community in global humanitarian issues.

Video Game Club

Students connect and relax by playing videogames.

Youth Climate Institute/Environmental Club

The Long Reach High School Environmental Club works to expose students and the community to a sense of environmental stewardship while giving them an increased awareness and appreciation of the multi-faceted impacts of human interactions with the natural world. Campus clean-ups, native plant garden, environmental education and service. Talk to Mr. Jacobs (Room 348) to learn how you can get involved with improving recycling, water and energy conservation efforts, ecological improvements at school, staff and student environmental awareness, and so much more!