Get Involved
There are 300+ student-driven clubs, athletic and performing arts programs offered to students throughout all HSE Schools.During the school year, we offer a variety of opportunities that revolve around many interests; academic teams, hobbies, athletics and performing arts.
Opportunities
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.
Chess Club
If you love chess, join this FREE, non-competitive club! The club will meet in 2 sessions throughout the year. ALL experience levels are encouraged to join. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Rohrer at srohrer@hse.k12.in.us.
Falcon Vox Show Choir
If you love to sing, dance and perform, this club is for you! Tryouts will be announced but, in the meantime, if you have questions reach out to Kim Pietranczyk at kpietranczyk@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.
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
National 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. Students who have an A- average, are in the top 50% in their class, demonstrate good character, and are in good behavior standing, will be eligible to apply for membership in March of their 7th grade year. Students who maintain academic and behavioral standings, and complete 50 community service hours will be formally inducted in May of their 8th grade year.
For more information, please contact James Swaedener at jswaedener@hse.k12.in.us.
If you're an organization in need of assistance, please complete a 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 submission please contact jswadener@hse.k12.in.us with a subject of "FCJH Volunteers Needed".
If you're an organization in need of assistance, please complete a 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 submission 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.
For more information, please contact Brandon Spidel at brspidel@hse.k12.in.us.
Robotics Club
The Fall Creek Junior High Robotics Team will compete in a mini competition for this year’s mission, “Full Volume.” We will be building and coding robotics and automation systems using Vex IQ. This club is open to any 7th or 8th grader. The team will meet every Wednesday morning before school starting in October. For more information, please contact Adam Jahn, ajahn@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 at MFeeney@hse.k12.in.us
For more information, please contact Shelley Feeney at MFeeney@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.
Athletics
Camp Tecumseh
7th Grade Camp Tecumseh Trip
Camp Fees and Registration
7th Grade Parents, if you have not already done so, please pay your camper’s registration fee of $140 on HSE eFunds (choose Optional Fees, Camp Tecumseh Registration) and complete the Parent Permission Form on Skyward (Back to School Forms).
More information on Camp Tecumseh can be found at the following website: https://www.camptecumseh.org/
Questions? Contact Colin Storm (cstorm@hse.k12.in.us)
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Nurse Notes for Camp T
Medication Information
• Prescription medication may be given to your student during camp. Please follow the instructions for medication administration:
o Medication(s) must be in the original prescription bottle with ONLY the amount needed during the student’s time at camp. Do not provide extra doses. Most pharmacies will provide an extra bottle with the prescription label upon request.
o Medications can be dropped off to the school during a designated time only, which is Thursday, October 5th from 4:00 – 7:00pm, Fall Creek Junior High, Door 1. This allows the nurses optimal time to organize and gather all supplies needed for camp. Medications will NOT be accepted before scheduled drop off times.
o Some non-prescription meds are allowed, but only for seasonal allergies (ex. Claritin, Zyrtec) or for lactose intolerance (ex. Lactaid). Melatonin or herbals are not allowed.
• Parents attending camp with their student do not need to bring meds to nurse and may give your child their necessary medications while at camp.
• Medications will be dispensed at breakfast, lunch, dinner and before bedtime ONLY. MEDICATIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE KEPT WITH STUDENTS.
• Students may carry their own inhalers and Epi pens provided their name is on the medication and have a doctor’s note to carry
• If your student has an Epi Pen or inhaler in the clinic at school, the nurse will bring them to camp. If they come home with your student, please be sure to return it to the clinic after camp.
Illness
• If your child is sick (i.e., Covid, influenza, pneumonia, asthma flare ups, etc.), please do not send your child to camp.
• If your child has sustained concussion, please do not send your child to camp unless cleared by doctor.
• While your child is at camp, please answer any calls from the 765-area code. It may be the nurse calling about your child! Also, please take your phone off blocking mode at night. The nurse may call to request that you need to come pick up your student.
Other Information
• Parents of Diabetic students – please make every effort to attend camp for your child’s overall care. Due to the high activity of the daily schedule and family style meals, students tend to run low and parental dosing/treatment is preferred if adjustments need to be made. Be sure your student always has supplies with them (fast-acting carbs and glucagon) for low blood glucose. You may also consider contacting your doctor for any changes to accommodate for higher-than-normal activity levels.
• Please remember to pack a lunch in a disposable container for your child for day one. Any lunch meds may be packed with your student’s lunch. The nurse will not be passing meds on Monday lunch or Wednesday lunch.
• The Camp T daily schedule is rigorous, and activity packed from sunup to sundown. If your student has a limitation (crutches, arm sling, etc.) you may want to consider the difficulties your student might experience and opt out of attending camp.
• Cabin parents – DO NOT bring snacks/treats for your kids at night. You may have students in your cabin with allergies/sensitivities. In addition, Camp T staff do not want to attract unwanted critters to the cabins! You MAY bring bottled water with the flavored packs to give your kiddos a treat. (Please – no ‘red’ colored packets due to allergies)
• Parents or students with allergies or dietary restrictions should visit Camp T’s website to fill out the online form.
Performing Arts
Washington D.C. Trip
FCJ has reached registration capacity for the 8th grade Washington DC Trip scheduled February 17-20, 2023. To inquire or place your child on a wait list, contact sdavis@hse.k12.in.us
For those signed up, we have an opportunity to participate in a Prime Car Wash Fundraiser to assist with the cost of the Washington DC Trip. You will receive 50% back on all car wash tickets sold to apply to the cost of the trip. Download this form for more information!
This Wednesday (11/30) at 8:30am all 8th grade students on the Washington DC Trip will meet in the Main Gym for our Mandatory Roommate Selection Meeting. Students are receiving a paper handout reminder today with the attached Student Contract & Health Form. They should bring that form signed & completed (both sides please!) with them to the meeting Wednesday morning to turn in to me. This meeting is for students only.
Washington DC Save the date:
Our next meeting (for students & parents!) will be the week of the trip. You can attend EITHER Tuesday, Feb 14th OR Wednesday, Feb 15th at 7-8pm in the FCJH Auditeria. At this meeting you will receive trip specific details, students will get supplies they'll take on the trip and all your questions will be answered. We're so excited!
