Developing well-rounded individuals involves exposing them to opportunities to learn more about themselves and their community, broaden their worldview, and participate in clubs that excel and highlight their strengths. At MIA, we offer clubs of common interest and nationally recognized clubs that offer graduation honors.

All clubs meet at lunchtime unless otherwise indicated.

Clubs by Invitation or Election

Additional Extracurricular Clubs

Students may participate in up to two clubs each school year. Since club offerings may change from year to year, be sure to check out this year’s list of clubs.

Chess Club
A group where people gather to play chess, learn strategies, improve their skills, and participate in friendly matches or competitions. It promotes critical thinking, concentration, problem-solving, and sportsmanship.

Future Medical Professionals
For students interested in careers in healthcare and medicine. It provides opportunities to explore medical fields, learn about healthcare careers, develop professional skills, and connect with others who share an interest in helping and caring for people.

GIDAS (Genes in Diseases and Symptoms)
Student-led science program affiliated with the University of Michigan that gives high school students an opportunity to explore genetics, disease, and biomedical research. Students learn about current research topics, discuss how genes contribute to diseases and symptoms, and participate in activities that build their understanding of genetics and medicine.

For students interested in medicine, biology, genetics, healthcare, or biomedical research, while also helping develop research, critical-thinking, and leadership skills.

MDOT
Students work in small teams to design and build a model bridge as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s STEM Outreach Program. Students apply real-world engineering, math, problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation skills as they develop their design. Teams submit a proposal, present their bridge design to industry professionals, and qualifying teams can compete against other Michigan schools, where bridges are tested for strength and efficiency.

MIA Newsletter Club
A group where students work together to create and share news, updates, and highlights about their school and community. Members develop writing, editing, design, communication, and teamwork skills while keeping others informed and connected.

Model United Nations
Students learn about world issues, diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. Participation develops critical thinking, teamwork, speaking, debating, writing, and leadership skills. Members attend MUN conferences.

Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament
MIST gives students a platform to showcase their talents. Teams from area schools compete in activities ranging from sports to cooking to Islamic knowledge.

Peer-to-Peer
Members learn about depression and depressive illnesses and share this knowledge with peers to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and encourage self-helping.

Robotics
Students learn about robotics, engineering, programming, and technology through hands-on projects. Members work together to design, build, and program robots while developing creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and technical skills.

Tilawah
A group focused on learning, practicing, and improving the recitation of the Qur’an. Members develop proper pronunciation, tajweed, fluency, and confidence while building a deeper connection with the Qur’an in a supportive environment.

Yearbook Club
A student group that works together to create and publish the school yearbook. Members help capture important moments, organize photos, design pages, write content, and preserve memorable experiences from the school year.