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 1st semester. ALL experience levels are encouraged to join. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Rohrer at srohrer@hse.k12.in.us.

Crochet Club
This Club will come together and create items. The club will meet in 2nd semester. There will be a choice of patterns to choose from. These choices will be student led. More details to come. Email Sarah Rohrer at srohrer@hse.k12.in.us with questions.

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. Students' eligibility changes based on grade class size. Typically, students must have an A average, are in the top 100 students in their class, demonstrate good character, and are in good behavioral standing. Eligible student will have to apply for membership in March of their 7th grade year. Eligible Honor Society student will be asked to maintain academic and behavioral standings, and complete 35 community service hours in order to be formally inducted in May of their 8th grade year.
For more information, please contact Brooke Mulroy at bmulroy@hse.k12.in.us or Sarah Rohrer at srohrer@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 Frozen Jr. For more information, please contact Kim Pietranczyk at kpietranczyk@hse.k12.in.us or Josh Lowe at jlowe@hse.k12.in.us

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
The Fall Creek Junior High Robotics Team will compete with 24 students in this year’s mission “Mix & Match”. The club will be using the VEX IQ systems and will require building and coding your robot to compete in the challenge. The team will meet Tuesday and Thursday after school from 4:00p – 5:30p. Teams are open to 7^th and 8^th grade students. Any questions, please contact Seth Zook, sczook@hse.k12.in.us.

Student Council
Student Council applications are required. Applications are available for pick-up from the Main Office from September 2^nd – September 9^th. Applications are due September 12^th. No late applications will be accepted. 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 or Jenny Slota at jslota@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 Lori Cornell. Email lcornell@hse.k12.in.us if you have any questions.

Athletics

Camp Tecumseh

Students will attend the FCJH 7th Grade Camp Tecumseh Trip based on their LAST NAME.

Pay Registration Fee of $155 on HSE E-funds (choose Optional Fees, Camp Tecumseh Registration).
Complete Parent Permission Form on Skyward Back to School Forms.
Cabin parent sign-up form coming soon.

Performing Arts

Washington D.C. Trip