Clubs & Activities

The Divine Child Quiz Bowl team competes against other schools from around the state in answering questions that cover the whole range of high school subjects. Team meetings are in room 105 on Mondays at 2:45PM. Please feel free to join us for these meetings, even if you have never been before. Our tournaments are on Saturdays throughout the year, and successful teams compete in a state championship tournament. We’re always excited to welcome new members!

A club that explores Japanese animation in its various forms and takes an in-depth look at Japanese culture and traditions. Each year, activities for the club are determined by student interest and talents. The club meets two times per month. Meetings vary in length depending on what is being viewed (series episodes or movies).

We provide first hand experience using the Stock Market Game and InvestWrite. We plan to attend Detroit Economic Club meetings and other networking opportunities. We are proud participants of the Career Readiness Academy. Our members also intern and apprentice in the Dearborn area public, private and nonprofit ventures. 2022-2023 will be our inaugural year as members of Key Club which promotes community outreach and leadership skills. All of these activities provide scholarship opportunities to our members totaling over 80 million dollars from the organizations listed above.

Faith In Action Team
Join us on the Faith In Action Team (FIAT) to help in organizing, planning, and executing Campus Ministry programming that engages the school community in the faith and leads everyone to an encounter with Jesus. All students are invited to participate on one or more of the following teams: Special Events, Liturgy, Christian Service, Social Media, Pro-Life, and Podcast.

Pro-Life Events
We are dedicated to advancing the truth that all human life is sacred. This means we swim against the tide of current opinion that says the value of life is based on its usefulness, what John Paul II called a “culture of death.” Campus Ministry sponsors regular events throughout the school year that are rooted in our pro-life worldview.

Attention all Culinary enthusiasts! The purpose of the Culinary Arts Club is to provide an environment for students to socialize, be creative, practice their cooking skills, and have fun! Students prepare food and enjoy eating the results! This is a student-led club that meets most first Thursdays of the month in the Foods room (we meet until March). Lets get baking/cooking!

Connect with high school students at The Infant Jesus High School in Accra Ghana. Through a modernized pen pal program connect with your Ghana Pal and learn about the culture, education and everyday life in Ghana. Bring your enthusiasm to make a new friend to Room 107 the last Thursday of the month, where we will share our stories as well as brainstorm ideas on how we can help these students succeed.

The DC Rosary Club meets in the chapel after school on Wednesdays. Come learn the power and peace that comes from praying the rosary with friends at school. No experience necessary - just a desire to grow in faith, be filled with hope and meet new friends. Rosaries and snacks will be provided!

The activities are open to any student interested in the performing arts. Students will be considered “apprentices” until 10 honor points are achieved. These can be earned by involvement in productions, workshops, field trips, and social activities. Students must participate in a minimum of five activities to be in the society. Inducted Thespians assume leadership roles as officers, liaisons to the Michigan Educational Theater Association of the Dearborn Area Theater Association, as well as the ability to compete for scholarships and awards. Students can also elect to participate in the drama club and only participate in 3 activities. Meetings will be Thursday afternoons.

The DCHS Environmental Club exists to improve the environmental quality of our lives by educating, encouraging and providing resources for people to become better stewards of the environment.  In doing so, we are creating a more environmentally friendly school, community, and world.

Are you bored after school? Do you want to make some new friends and play an awesome cardcame? Sounds like Euchre Club is for you! Come learn and play a Michigan classic and participate in our tournaments.

Does hunger in our community concern you? We work with local organizations to provide food to feed the hungry. Whether we make the food here and deliver it to the organization, fundraise to help a hunger cause or collect food for a local food pantry, our mission is to help feed those in need. If this sounds interesting to you, listen up for announcements about our meetings, and then, join us.

The club is intended to give students the opportunity to practice and share their guitar and ukulele skills in a welcoming community. Beginners to advanced participants are encouraged to join us twice a month after school.

This club is designed to expose students to the German, Austrian, and Swiss cultures with many different activities, including a trip to Frankenmuth, German cooking, German game day, and much more! Meetings are every other Thursday after school in room 116B.

Latin and Greek Club is a student-guided organization which furthers the field of classical studies beyond Latin or Greek class. Among the most popular events are movie screenings, Roman food, and games in Latin. The Latin club also sponsors trips to universities twice per year, including The University of Michigan's Latin Day. Further, Latin and Greek Club contributes to the Catholic mission of the school by organizing trips to Latin mass and with study of the Vulgate. Much of what we do is to deepen our knowledge of the ancient world, and explore how the ancient world manifests itself in our modern society. Latin and Greek Club is every other week from September through June. See Mr. Heiden for details!

Link Crew is our high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their Divine Child High School experience. As positive role models, our well-trained junior and senior Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success. Link Crew also sponsors monthly activities for the freshmen including Tailgate, Halloween Bash, Pre-Thanksgiving Activity  and many more. If you're a current sophomore or junior and want to help make a positive impact,please contact one of the moderators for more details.

Mission Pawsible is a club dedicated to the advocacy and protection of animals. This club will include partnering up with local animal shelters and centers to complete service projects as well as hosting fundraising events to support these organizations. Fundraising events can include toy drives as well as blanket making. The club also provides opportunities to visit therapy animals to allow students to destress and heal from a hard school week, day, or from a long exam week. Students will learn how to properly care for animals, both at home and for those in need and learn the importance of the protection of animal lives and their homes.

Juniors and seniors are invited by the faculty to join NHS. A student is chosen on the basis of a 3.7 cumulative GPA and demonstrated leadership, service, and good character. NHS meets one Wednesday a month.

Whether you’ve heard of quidditch or not, it’s a fun way to socialize, stay active, and try out a new sport! Join us for an easygoing game that is like a mixture of dodgeball, keep away, and team handball. We are open to ALL students who are interested in playing quidditch or just spectating!

Ski Club is an amazing DCHS tradition that faded away years ago. However, we are trying to bring it back! Members of the Ski Club will take a field trip to Ski a few times a year during the appropriate season.

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) is a nationally recognized honor society for those who study Spanish. It recognizes high school achievement in Spanish and promotes a continuity of interest in Hispanic Studies.  Students with an A average or better in their Spanish coursework may apply for membership at the Spanish 3 level or higher.  Students must maintain that average in the upper level Spanish course work. Members must demonstrate good character and service. Members organize and participate in academic and community activities to maintain their membership.

Stage Crew designs, builds, and paints the sets for the high school’s Plays and Musicals on Thursday evenings. Crew members have the chance to learn and be a part of the “behind the scene” aspect of the Performing Arts Department. From manning the light or sound board, to moving sets, Stage Crew makes sure each show runs smoothly and provides the actors the environment to perform our fabulous productions year after year. 

The DC Tech & Robotics Club (DCTR) is for students interested in robotics or engineering. Our main focus is in robotics but we also investigate other areas of technology and engineering. We do a variety of projects and also compete in the Square One Innovative Vehicle Design Competition. Meet Tuesday and Friday 2:30 till 4:00.

Do you like to knit, crochet, sew or quilt? Do you want to learn any of these creative skills? Join us for Time to Unwind, the DC club for fiber arts. All are welcome. No experience required. We meet twice a month from September to May. Let us know if you’re interested and we’ll add you to our Schoology group.

The club's focus will be around the cultivation of mental wellness, mental health awareness, and mental health education. We want to help battle the stigma around mental illness and provide all individuals a safe place to feel loved and supported. Overall wellness is important to our health. Our club's focus will include an all-encompassing approach to health and wellness.

Mich. Interscholastic Forensics Association -

Nat'l. Assoc. Sec. Schools

Mich. Assoc. of Student Councils - Mich. Assoc. of Honor Society

Michigan Math League - Mich. HS Athletic Association

Dearborn Area Theatre Association

Michigan Educational Theatre Assoc.

International Thespian Society

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

National Scholastic Press Association

Columbia Scholastic Press Association

National Speech and Debate Association