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.

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

Mathcounts

Practices begins Monday, October 21st 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 Seussical 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 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 or Jenny Slota at jslota@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 or Jenny Slota at jslota@hse.k12.in.us.

Student Athletics Committee

This committee serves as an advisory board to the Athletic Director. This club is comprised of dedicated students with a passion for athletics, who are in both good academic and athletic standing at Fall Creek Junior High. These student athletes are recommended by his/her coach or teacher. They assist the Athletic Director on issues pertaining to the FCJH student athlete. They will meet once a month to discuss issues relevant to athletics. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brad Funk at bfunk@hse.k12.in.us or Brett Clark at btclark@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

Students will attend the FCJH 7th Grade Camp Tecumseh Trip based on their science teacher.

Session 1:
October 7-9
Mudsock (All Cappello Science Classes) and Geist (Safi Science Classes Periods 1, 2, and 4).

Session 2:
October 9-11
Liberty (All DeAtley-Kapp Science Classes) and Geist (Safi Science Classes Periods 5, 6, and 7).

All registration steps should be completed ASAP

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.
Camp T-shirt order form for 25-26 coming soon.

Questions?

Cabin Parent Info: Brittany Potts bpotts@hse.k12.in.us
Student Registration: Colin Storm cstorm@hse.k12.in.us
All Other Questions: Sarah Davis sdavis@hse.k12.in.us

Nursing Information

Starting this school year, the nurse that provides care at Camp T for the summer will be providing care for our HSE Students!! The Camp Nurse will follow HSE policies and procedures while your student is at camp. You will continue to communicate with your building nurse before camp for health concerns your student may have. The building nurse will also communicate student needs with the Camp Nurse.

Performing Arts

Washington D.C. Trip