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Clubs Timeline for the 2025-26 School Year
Purpose
At AFHS, we believe in student leadership of clubs. This means that it is ultimately students who determine if a club continues from year-to-year, whether their club commitments are heavy and time consuming or relaxed with a goal of low time commitment and high enjoyment!
The timeline below is aimed to help students plan for their club experience. While dates are subject to adjustment, the timeline gives a general overview of the school year. Additional details will be added as they become available.
Timeline of Activities
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Friday, Sept. 12: Club Fair
Description. This is an opportunity for students to begin learning about the different clubs that exist, when they meet, and how to access those clubs.
Contact Person. Mr. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
Notes:
- Student leaders for existing clubs should anticipate getting logistics from Mr. Poppe prior to the event.
- The club fair will happen during all three lunches and be open to all students during their scheduled lunch period.
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Mid September / Early October 2025: Club Exploration
Description. Clubs will have their first meetings, interest meetings, etc. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about clubs and the opportunities that already exist at AFHS! The goal of this is to encourage students to know more about the clubs that already exist prior to making accepting requests for new clubs.
Contact Person. D. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
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Late September / Early October: Homecoming!!
Description. Clubs will receive information in mid-September from Student Council regarding opportunities to participate in the homecoming parade. For 2025-2026, the homecoming parade will be immediately after school on Friday, October 10.
Contact Person. T. Wooten (twooten2@wcpss.net); M. Rowe (merowe@wcpss.net)
Notes:
- No club will be required to participate in the homecoming parade. Those that do choose to participate will need to meet the requirements and timeline set by AFHS Student Council.
- There will be a limited number of spots in the homecoming parade for feasibility reasons.
- No club will be required to participate in the homecoming parade. Those that do choose to participate will need to meet the requirements and timeline set by AFHS Student Council.
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Oct. 1-15, 2025: Applications for New Clubs
Description. This is an opportunity to submit a request for new clubs at AFHS. More information about requesting a new club will be posted on this website.
Contact Person. Mr. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
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Late October / Early November 2025: Leadership Sessions for New Club Leaders
Description. Leaders of new clubs will have the opportunity to meet with school staff and current student leaders to learn about how clubs work at AFHS, how to navigate necessary processes, etc. The goal of these Pat Time sessions is to support club leaders in not only finding success for their club but also to support them in growing in their leadership journey.
Contact Person. Mr. Pittman (bpittman@wcpss.net); Mr. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
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Late October / Early November 2025: Service Project Coordination Meeting
Description. Often clubs will want to engage in service projects around the holidays. Where club leaders choose to engage in this, they will meet to collectively make some decisions so that service opportunities can better align with and support each other.
Contact Person. Mr. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
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March 2026: Application for New Clubs for 2026-27
Description. This is an opportunity to submit a request for new clubs at AFHS. More information about requesting a new club will be posted on this website. This application window is intended for clubs that will start in 2026-2027 but are ready to get organized now.
Contact Person. Mr. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
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April / May 2026: Leadership Sessions for New Club Leaders
Description. Leaders of new clubs will have the opportunity to meet with school staff and current student leaders to learn about how clubs work at AFHS, how to navigate necessary processes, etc. These sessions are aimed at helping clubs to be ready to start in the 2026-2027 school year.
Contact Person. Mr. Pittman (bpittman@wcpss.net); Mr. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
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May 2026: Planning for 2026-27
Description. Club leaders for 2026-27 will assemble to collaborate on key dates and other logistics for the upcoming school year.
Contact Person. Mr. Pittman (bpittman@wcpss.net); Mr. Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net)
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Questions?
Questions about this club timeline can be directed to the contact person for each activity. General questions can be shared with Assistant Principal Doug Poppe (dpoppe@wcpss.net) or Principal Brian Pittman (bpittman@wcpss.net).
