Clubs and Organizations

This is a community service club that does outreaches with organizations in the community such as Out of the Garden as well as projects in school such as teacher appreciation bags. 

Advisor: Ms. Polk

Student Leaders: Lydia Maksimov, Lillian Jones, Mackenzie Garrison, Ava Siler, Ellyana Dickson

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Wednesday from 4:30-5:00

Meeting Location: 215 Main

Remind Code: @26anchor

Instagram: grimsleyanchorclub

Learn about current political events and their effects on our community. Have chances to meet with organizations and NC representatives working for justice and equality.

Advisor: Alicia Williams

Student Leaders:  Aurelia Wilder (President), Ivy Goodrich (Vice President)

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Monday from 4:30-5:15

Meeting Location: Room 522

Remind Code: @ajfa26

Instagram: grimsleyandjusticeforall

Club for Asians and non-Asians to learn about and educate others on Asian culture

Advisor: Mr. Kim

Student Leaders: Ka Wing (Mandy) Wu & Ava Rashid

Meeting Dates/Times: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:25-5:10

Meeting Location: 317 Main

A club that goes and volunteers at the backpack beginning warehouse

Advisor: John Schoultz

Student Leaders: Sanga Desai

Remind: @hb88bkd

Students meet once a week to play/practice badminton and meet new people

Advisor: Mr. Kim

Student Leader: Oscar Lin

Meeting Dates/Times: Monday after school from  4:30-5:00

Meeting Location: Front Lawn

Remind Code: @ghsgbc22

Instagram: grimsley.badmintonclub

In Baking for Good we solve a problem in our community at Greensboro Urban Ministries which has lost its funding for desserts after meals. So, our club aims to fix this issue in our community by baking homemade goods and then donating these goods at school so they can be taken to Greensboro Urban Ministries to provide desserts after meals. This club is great for any students that enjoy baking, giving back to the community and helping others.

Drop-offs once a month on Friday in Mr.Shoultz's room

Advisor: Mr. Schoultz

Student Leader:   Paige Ivey

Meeting Location: 427 New Science

Remind Code: @whirliebfg

Instagram: bfggrimsley

A competitive, team-based reading competition for students who read 16 books and compete against other schools. 

Advisor: Mrs. Kiss

Meeting Dates/Times: Every Tuesday & Thursday during 1st & 2nd Lunch

Meeting Location: Media Center

Remind Code: @ghsbob2526

Instagram: ghs.battleofthebooks

This club supports campus and city beautification and wildlife support by building bird houses and feeders to be placed around campus and our surrounding area.

Advisor: Mr. Russell

Student Leaders: Lio Stinson

Meeting Dates/Times: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays after school

Meeting Location: 200 Main

Volunteer club in which students help out at Brooks Global Elementary

Advisor: Mrs. Kiss

Student Leader: Georgette Beaumont

Remind Code: @ghsbrooksb

Please send a message in Remind for more information.

ChemClub is a club that focuses on research, hand-on labs, science, and more. This club’s focus is to explore chemistry outside of the classroom. The main goal of this club is to give students hands-on lab experience which will make them stand out when applying to internships and eventually help them on college applications. Other than that, ChemClub wishes to foster community at Grimsley by making chemistry fun and exciting!

Advisor: Mr. O'Byrne

Student Leaders: Joanna Peng

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Thursday at 4:30

Meeting Location: 414 Old Science

Remind Code: @gch3mcs

Instagram: grimsleychemclub

Students play chess with and against each other

Advisor: Mr. SanGeorge & Mr. Venable

Student Leaders: June Tan

Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday afternoons (no meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month)

Meeting Location: 411/413 Old Science

Remind Code: @ghs-chess

Email Mr. SanGeorge (sangeos@gcsnc.com) to join

We are a club that will help you prep for college by spreading information about college opportunity's at our school.

Advisor: Mrs. Zemaityte

Student Leaders: Maya Rios & Mari McQuaid

Meeting Dates/Times: Every Tuesday after school

Meeting Location: Counseling Office

Remind Code: @cprepghs

A club that gets together to read and talk about crime related books

Advisor: Ms. Glover

Student Leaders: Madi Herndon

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Wednesday from 4:30-5:30

Meeting Location: 409

Remind Code: @crimebc

Students get together and play dungeons & dragons.

Advisor: Ms. Glover

Student Leader: Allison Jones

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Monday 4:30-6:30

Meeting Location: Room 420

Remind Code: @gddc2026

We debate topics to help students learn debate skills and work on public speaking.

Advisor: Mr. Morris

Student Leaders: Pranay Makam & Dalton Smith

Meeting Dates/Times:  Mondays 4:30-5:15

Meeting Location: 970 Media Center

Remind Code: @grimsleyde

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that prepares students for careers in Marketing, Finance, and Management. DECA's activities assist in the development of academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. In DECA, we value competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork in preparing college and career-ready students. Students will have opportunities for travel, scholarships, networking, and creating long-lasting relationships in DECA.

Advisor: Ms. Pridgen

Student Leader: Maddie Testa, Guari Patel, & Gabriella Garcia-Bou

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Wednesday at 4:30-5:30

Meeting Location: Cafeteria

Instagram: @grimsley_deca

EmpowHer is a Bible study group for girls at Grimsley. You don’t need anything but a Bible or the app on your phone. We meet at places like Chick-fil-a or Maxie Bs and have time for both fellowship and talking to friends!

Advisor: Mr. Schoultz

Student Leaders: Caroline Scott & Elizabeth McCluskey

Remind Code: empowherg

Instagram: @empowhergrimsley

We learn and celebrate French culture and traditions. We celebrate holiday, try new food and hear from guest speakers about there experiences in France or francophone regions. The goal is to learn along with members about French language and culture.

Advisor: Ms. Greiner

Student Leaders: Paige Ivey, Katia Lopez-Giron

Meeting Location: Room 868

Instagram: @grimsley.frenchclub

The Game Development Club is where creativity and passion for games come to life! Every meeting will be an interactive lesson where you learn and build your own game! You will be guided step-by-step into creating your own game with no need for experience!

Advisor: Dr. Draper

Student Leaders: Jesus David Mendoza Zambrano (President), Marlea Moore (Co-President), Luan Rodriguez de Miranda (Secretary)

Meeting Dates/Times: Mondays from 4:30-5:30

Meeting Location: 800 Vocational

We are an origination that wants to support girls futures in government.

Advisor: Mrs. Zemaityte

Student Leaders: Maya Rios, Sophie Urmos, & Gracie Gregorio

Meeting Dates/Times: Twice a month on Thursdays

Meeting Location: Counseling Office

Remind Code: @ghsggg

Girls in STEM is a club dedicated to inspiring and encouraging young girls to pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Advisor: Ms. Mustafa

Student Leaders: Gabriella Garcia Bou (Co-president), Claire Slate (Co-President), Gauri Patel (Vice President)

Meeting Dates/Times:   Mondays & Tuesdays at 4:30

Meeting Location: New Science 421

Remind Code: @ghsstem27

Instagram: grimsley.girlsinstem

A welcoming space for Black students at Grimsley to celebrate culture, build community, develop leadership and plant seeds for future success.

Advisor: Mr. Pryce

Student Leaders: Amaris Goode & Joi Johnson

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Monday from 4:30-5:15

Meeting Location: Room 201

Remind Code: @ghsblackSU

Instagram: ghs_blackstudentunion26

Maintaining and promoting a sustainable campus by collecting recycling around the school.

Advisor: Madame Greiner

Student Leaders: Jason Monzon Ruiz & Paige Ivey

Meeting Dates/Times:   Every other Wednesday at 4:25

Meeting Location: Room 868

Instagram:  grimsleygreenclub

Have fun radio segments during seminar and play music, do trivia monthly, and put up 2 mystery box around campus and ask students questions and have them interact with the club by sharing favorite songs, memories, shows, experiences, etc.

Advisor: Mr. Morris

Student Leaders: Stella Lopez & Subasana Shrestha

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Wednesday from 4:30-5:20

Meeting Location: 970 Media Center

Remind Code: @2hb9cd9

Grimsley Goods manages the food and clothing pantry that distributes food and gently used clothing to Grimsley families.  

Advisor: Ms. Southerland

Student Leaders: Sanga Desai

Meeting Dates/Times:  Tuesdays during both lunches

Meeting Location: Food Pantry Mobile Unit

Remind Code: @fde2k9

Instagram: grimsleygoods

Hands and Hearts club would be centered around making crafts to bring kindness to the community. During club meetings we would make cards, bracelets, bouqets, and any other forms of crafts to donate to hospitalized kids and nursing homes. 

Advisor: Mrs. Harris

Club Leaders: Marilee Vansteen & Donna Yoon

Meeting Dates/Times: Thursday mornings during fall sport season & Thursday afternoons after fall sport season

Meeting Location: 403

Remind Code: @grimsleyhh

The Playmasters produce plays and short films throughout the year as well as attend theatre festivals and shows in the community.

Advisor:  Mr. Ringrose

Student Leaders: Reece Biggs

Meeting Dates/Times:    Wednesdays 4:30-5:00

Meeting Location: Auditorium or 867 Vocational

Remind Code:  @playmast25

Instagram: ghsplaymasters

A hands-on club where students can bring computer science concepts to life through robotics, explore robotics and automation in the workplace, learn about competitions, solve real-world challenges, and discover opportunities to join a competitive robotics team.

Advisor: Mrs. McKoy

Student Leaders: Alvin Garner

Meeting Dates/Times: Tuesdays from 4:25-5:30

Meeting Location: 622 (Old Cafe)

Remind Code: @whirliebot

A space to reset, get to know other students, and, enjoy the beauty of Greensboro's nature through trails.

Advisor: Mr. Post

Student Leaders:   Campbell Peters and Claire Slate

Meeting Dates/Times: Hikes on weekends (times vary)

Meeting Location: Room 313

Remind Code:  @ghshiking

Instagram:  @ghs.hikingclub

HOSA is the health occupation students of America. It is a nationally recognized club that focuses on students that are interested in joining the health care field after high school. We compete at the HOSA competitions as well as raise awareness for certain concerns.

Advisor: Mrs. Acevedo & Mrs. Weinstein

Student Leaders: Carter Watson & Zoey Harris

Meeting Dates/Times: Mondays at 4:30

Meeting Location: 520 A Home Ec

Remind Code: @c24kk8d8

Instagram: grimsleyhosa

Students learn basic investing and financial literacy skills with opportunities to practice them.

Advisor: Mr. Schoultz

Student Leader: Alex Rudolph & Paul Vo

Meeting Dates/Times: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15

Meeting Location: 427 New Science

Remind Code: @ghsinvest

Instagram: grimsleyinvestmentclub

A club for Jewish or non-Jewish students to learn about Israel or Jewish culture

Advisor: Mr. Bretan

Name of Student Leaders: Marion Neff, Ethan Gers, Juliet Fisher, Cailyn Camlet

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Tuesday at 4:30

Meeting Location: 102 Main

Remind Code: @jsu2024-25

Instagram: grimsleyjewishstudentunion

Ever wanted to argue a case in court, cross-examine a witness, or nail a closing argument? Mock Trial Club gives students a hands-on intro to the legal system by preparing and arguing both sides of a simulated trial.

Sponsor: Brooks Pierce Law Firm
Website: Brooks Pierce

Advisor:  Ms. Quinn

Student Leaders: Eva Golding, Jason Ruiz, Asher Ermentrout

Meeting Dates/Times: Tuesdays at 4:30

Meeting Location: 311

Remind Code: @grimsleymt

Instagram:  @grimsley.mocktrial

Grimsley MSA is a club where Muslim students or people interested in Islam can connect with one another. During meeting/events people are able to learn about Islam and the Muslim cultures. Most importantly we are trying to build friendships promote understanding, and help students feel represented and included at school.

Advisor:  Mrs. Mustafa 

Student Leaders: Nadine Eltohami & Jawan Awartani

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Tuesday at 4:30

Meeting Location: 421 New Science

Remind Code: @ msagrimsl

Instagram @grimsley_msa

An Art Club is an open, casual group for making and exploring art, while the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a prestigious, selective organization focused on leadership, community service, and academic scholarship in visual arts.

Advisor: Mr. McInturff

Meeting Dates/Times: Once a month on Thursdays

Meeting Location: 601 Old Cafe

How to Join: Email Mr. McInturff

The honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE) 

Advisor: Ms. McGill

Meeting Dates/Times: Thursdays at 9am

Meeting Location: Old Cafe 625

Remind Code:  @grimsleynt 

Learn to knit and crochet in our welcoming environment where we are working towards making projects to be donated!

Advisor: Mr. Bretan

Student Leaders: Claire Slate and Faith Chenail 

Meeting Dates/Times: Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 

Meeting Location: 102 Main

Remind Code: @needle2026

Instagram: @ghs.needleworkclub 

The mission of the PAWS club is to promote the welfare of animals around the community of Greensboro, by supporting local farms, animal shelters, and organizations through donations and volunteer work.

Advisor: Mr. Morris

Student Leader:   President: Lydia Maksimov Vice President, Fundraising Chair, Volunteer Representative: Emery Sorrell Treasurer: Charlie Patterson  Social Media Manager: Yulitza Rivera Secretary: Lio Stinson 

Meeting Dates/Times: First Thursday of the month at 4:30

Meeting Location: 970 Media

Remind Code: @gpaws2026

How to Join:  Email Mr. Morris

A competitive trivia team where members answer questions about a variety of topics!

Advisor: Mr. Kim

Student Leaders:  Georgette Beaumont

Meeting Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:30-5:30

Meeting Location: 317 Main 

Remind Code: @ghsquizb 

Instagram: @grimsleyqb

In this club, we work with the Red Cross to make and distribute cards and care kits to veterans or people after natural disasters as well as host blood drives.

Advisor: Mrs. Potts

Student Leaders: Caroline Scott, Ella Stimpson, Nadine Eltohami, Garance Vo Van

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Wednesday after school until around 5-5:15.

Meeting Location: Room 427

Remind Code: @ghs-rc

We play Retro Games and Magic The Gathering.

Advisor: Mr. Graham

Student Leaders: Scarlett Patterson

Meeting Dates/Times: Mondays from 4:20-5:30

Meeting Location: Room 307

Science Olympiad is a national team competition that promotes STEM education through rigorous, engaging academic tournaments.

Advisor: Mr. Schoultz

Student Leader: Aryan Khowala & Jun Xi Tan

Meeting Dates/Times: Mondays 4:40-5:15

Meeting Location: 427 New Science 

How to Join: Email Mr. Schoultz

Remind: Text: @ghssciolym 

Construction/Electrical CTSO

Advisor: Mr. Hensley

Meeting Dates/Times: Wednesdays at 8:30

Meeting Location: Room 802

For students who love the Spanish language and have a strong command of the language. Watch movies and read books and offer tutoring to students in lower levels of Spanish. 

Advisor: Sra. Martinez

Club Leaders: Samantha Weaver & Barbara Blust

Meeting Dates/Times: Thursdays from 4:20-5:20

Meeting Location: 860 Vocational

Remind Code: @e26ceh

We turn ideas into real businesses. Build. Pitch. No experience needed. 

Advisor: Ms. Glover-Freeman

Student Leaders: Aarna, Taylor, Joseph, Sophia

Meeting Dates/Times: Every Monday at 4:30 (begins October 5th)

Meeting Location: 701 Vocational

Remind Code: @akdg34

Instagram: ghs.startupclub

Make a positive impact in the community through philanthropy, connection, and a shared love of donuts!

Advisor: Mr. Pryce

Student Leader: Jaxen Grubb (President), Cade Draves (Vice President)

Meeting Dates/Times: Every other Monday

Meeting Location: Room 201 Main

Remind Code: @c9fbg88

Honor Society for all Music Students

Advisor: MJ

Meeting Location: Chorus Room

Remind Code: @mmm5681

The mission of Unified Whirlies is to create a supportive and inclusive environment within Grimsley High School by inspiring students to work in alliance with peers with disabilities. By enhancing participation in school and community events, often with the Special Olympics, we make certain all students feel involved and valued. As a team, the Unified Whirlies tackle barriers to create a united community where we can all thrive together.

Advisor: Mrs. Jessica Wesley Ruffino

Student Leaders:  President- Sara Lambeth Vice President- Sadie Vest

Meeting Times/Dates: Meeting dates vary based on upcoming events. Our next event will take place during Page/Grimsley spirit week. We will provide more information in the coming weeks through Remind. 

Meeting Location: 606 Old Cafe

Remind Code: @hadkhg6

Instagram:  ghsunifiedwhirlies

The Whirlie Disciples is a student-led Christian fellowship focused on faith, friendship and service. Members gather to encourage one another, study and share The Word and build a welcoming community where students can grow in their faith and support others.

Advisor: Mr. Pryce

Student Leaders: Keaton True

Meeting Dates/Times: Wednesdays 4:30

Meeting Location: Room 201

Remind Code: @whirliedis
 

Bouldering, rock climbing, and FUN at the Ultimate Climbing Gym

Advisor: Mr. Barnard

Student Leaders: David Bir & Tom Lambert

Meeting Dates/Times: Every Wednesday 7pm-9pm

Meeting Location: Ultimate Climbing Gym (6904 Downwind Rd - rear entrance) 

Remind Code: @ghsclimbs

Instagram: whirlies_rockclimbing 

A space for the student writers of Grimsley to share their work and to learn about the art of writing. 

Advisor: Mr. Morris

Student Leaders: Samuel Austin

Meeting Dates/Times: Every Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 

Meeting Location: 970 Media Center

Remind Code: @f8eh98

We meet in the morning and do yoga as a way for people to move their bodies and destress.

Advisor: Mrs. Z

Student Leaders: Maya Rios, Mari McQuaid, Gigi Frye, Annabelle Chesney

Meeting Dates/Times: Tuesdays from 7:00-7:45

Meeting Location: 207 South Mendenhall Street

Remind Code: @namaste