Clubs and Activities

Students in lower school crafting club making custom pencil bags with vinyl stickers.

DVFriends offers students a wide range of opportunities to get involved in school-sponsored clubs and student government committees. The list of clubs is dynamic and based on student interests.

UPPER SCHOOL QUAKER STUDENT
GOVERNMENT
Committees meet during Community Time.
 
Activities Committee
Plans school-wide social activities.
Service Committee
Plans and organizes school-wide service projects.
Diversity Committee
The mission of the committee is to provide a framework upon which students and staff can build a community of inclusion without forfeiting one's identity.
 
AFFINITY SPACES
In addition, there are four student-led groups that focus on particular affinity spaces. These groups are based on student interests and initiative.
 
  • BSU (Black Student Union) creates a space of community and affirmation for people of African descent.
  • Gender Sexuality Alliance is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere at DVFriends that is inclusive and accepting of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation by increasing awareness and understanding.
  • Middle School BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Affinity Space creates a space for students of color in our middle school to build community and plan events for our middle school student body, celebrating their cultural heritage.
 

OTHER STUDENT-LED GROUPS

Here is a list of recent student-led clubs and groups. This is a dynamic list that adapts to student interests and initiatives. Any student can start a club at any time with sufficient interest and a faculty advisor. 

Name Student Leaders
Fishing & Ichthyology Club Mason
Activities Committee Katie K (advisor)
Service Committee Katya (advisor)
GSA  
Yearbook Becca (advisor)
Diversity Committee Ryan (advisor)
Eye to Eye  
Feminism Committee  
Songwriters & Playwriters Tim, Khalil, Lisa (advisors)
Investment Club Sam (advisor)
Board Game Club Orla
Book Club Lauren, Nora
Black Student Union (BSU) Chloe
Jewish Student Union (JSU) Sam L.
Prom Committee TBD
Upper School Nintendo Club Katie M (advisor)
Peer Connectors Beth G. (advisor)
Dragon Drum Corps
Tim (advisor)
Rock Ensemble
Tim (advisor)
Middle School Fish Tank Club
Emily (advisor)
Middle School GSA
Emily (advisor)
Middle School Student Council
Amanda (advisor)
Middle School BIPOC Affinity Space
Gabriel (advisor)
 
Lower School Clubs
Lower school clubs change periodically based on student interests and meet every Friday afternoon. In addition, lower school students enjoy a variety of special seasonal and holiday events and activities. Recent offerings have included:
 
  • ABLE Club
  • Art Club
  • Movie & Stuffed Animal Club
  • Music Makers Club
  • Lower School Talent Show
  • Grandparents and Special Friends Day
  • Friendsgiving
  • Lower School Music Night