Do I need permission to start a club at school?

Unless your club meets in a treehouse off school grounds, yes—permission is a thing. Most schools require a proposal, an advisor, and maybe a solemn handshake with the principal (or just a form—depends on the school). But don’t let the red tape scare you. This isn’t the DMV—it’s your first step toward legitimacy. Approval means access to rooms, announcements, bulletin boards, and a club name that doesn’t sound suspiciously made up. Just follow the process, keep things organized, and ask for help if needed. Most staff want students to lead cool things. So slap that mission statement on some paper, channel your inner entrepreneur, and go get official.