Activities and Clubs
Academic Team
Teams of students enhance their research and study skills by delving into topics which change annually, taking them beyond what is usually covered in the classroom. There is one Hamilton County Academic Bowl competition. Subject area rounds include English, math, science, social studies, etc. For more information, please contact Jenny Slota, jslota@hse.k12.in.us.
Black Student Union
This Junior High Chapter Black Student Union (BSU) focuses on leadership development, academic excellence, and community engagement. In addition, the BJSU anchors itself to improve the experiences of black students at FCJH. We will also partner with the established high school clubs and community groups to better serve our overall mission. BJSU is a club for every student at FCJH, and all students are welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact Deon Collins at
dcollins@hse.k12.in.us.
German Club (Deutsch Klub)
In German Club, students get the opportunity to improve their understanding of German languages and cultures while playing games, watching movies, and meeting new people.
For more information, please contact Fran Reigle at freigle@hse.k12.in.us
Jazz Band
Jazz band is a non-auditioned group that is available to any student who plays a woodwind or brass instrument, piano, double bass, drum set, electric bass, or guitar. The band will generally meet once a week after school during the second semester and will perform on several occasions throughout the year.
For more information, please contact Brandon Spidel at brspidel@hse.k12.in.us.
Mathcounts
Practices begins Monday, October 10th at 8:00a in Room 138. Open to all 7th and 8th grade students. Bring a pencil, paper, and a calculator. Be prepared to stretch your math thinking and logical reasoning skills!
For more information, please contact Laurie Kornmann at lkornmann@hse.k12.in.us.
Musical / Play
Junior musicals are well-known musicals that are adapted for performance by Fall Creek Junior High students. This year, students will perform Meredith Wilson's The Music Man Jr.
For more information, please contact Kim Pietranczyk at kpietranczyk@hse.k12.in.us or Brandon Spidel at brspidel@hse.k12.in.us.
National Junior Honor Society
Junior Honor Society promotes, and holds in high value, the traits of service, scholarship, citizenship, character and leadership. We primarily act as a service organization for our school, district, and community. We strive to help promote these traits within the group, in our school, and in our community. The requirements change year to year based on the number of students in the class and the performance of the students in said class. The eligible students in the class of 2023-2024 must be the top 30% of their class, demonstrate good character, and are in good behavior standing. The eligible students will receive information via Canvas about applying for membership in January through March of their 7th grade year.
For more information, please contact James Swadener at jswadener@hse.k12.in.us.
If you're an organization in need of assistance, please complete the volunteer assistance needed form in order to let the FCJH Junior Honor Society know of any events that volunteers are necessary. If you have any questions about submissions, please contact jswadener@hse.k12.in.us with a subject of "FCJH Volunteers Needed".
Pep Band
Pep Band is an extracurricular group that will play various rock tunes and standard spirit tunes at Basketball games. The Pep Band has a limited number of after school rehearsals and before games. It is open to any student who plays a band instrument, piano, drum set and electric bass. This is a non-auditioned group, but members must have one year of playing experience on their instrument.
For more information, please contact Brandon Spidel at brspidel@hse.k12.in.us.
Robotics Club
For more information contact Nick Tschuor at ntschuor@hse.k12.in.us.
Spell Bowl
Spell Bowl meets on Wednesdays after school. All are welcome!
For more information please contact Shelley Feeney at MFeeney@hse.k12.in.us.
Student Council
Student Council applications may be required. Applications will be posted on the FCJH school website. Students will be made aware of their application acceptance by the end of September. Our first meeting will take place the first week of October, before school, in Mrs. Feeney's room.
For more information please contact Shelley Feeney or Karan Wheeler at MFeeney@hse.k12.in.us or KWheeler@hse.k12.in.us.
Yearbook Club
If you enjoy photography, writing, design, and/or making history, Fall Creek Junior High's Yearbook Club may be the place for you. Yearbook Club meets with Mrs. Lori Cornell. Email lcornell@hse.k12.in.us if you have any questions.