FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
Exciting opportunities await those students who are, plan to, or have taken any Teen Living 6, Teen Living 7, or Independent Living course. Students are encouraged to join the national student organization, FCCLA. We participate in school activities as well as projects that help our community. We meet every Thursday during the school day at 2:45 p.m. in room #1501. Please see Mrs. Martella in room #1501 for more information or with any questions.
KMO (Knowledge Master Open)
This club starts in January and meets during during the school day. Students are able to expand their knowledge in the classroom to a team-like Jeopardy style setting. At the end, we compete with students across the nation. Last year, the Pocahontas group finished third place in Henrico County & the Greater Richmond Area. Please see Mr. Edwards in room #1511 if interested.
Law Enforcement Club
The Law Enforcement Club will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month in Mr. Long’s room (#1503, starting in November). The purpose of the club is to introduce students to the different facets of law enforcement. Students may join at any time. Guests from the different components of the Division of Police are often invited to speak with students. Interested students should see Officer Condrey whose office is between the library and the cafeteria.
P.A.C.K. (Promoting & Protecting Animals through Compassion and Kindness)
The P.A.C.K. is the perfect club for students who care about animals and want to make a positive difference in their lives. #Students speaking up for animals# is the mission statement for this humane education club. Any student may join this club at any time during the year, simply by attending a meeting, typically held once a month during 7th period or after-school. P.A.C.K. students celebrate how animals enrich our lives, research and discuss current issues/practices that affect animals and help educate others on humane treatment and responsible pet ownership. Speakers from various agencies are often invited to talk to club members, bringing awareness to specific
issues and encouraging advocacy for animals. Members typically participate in at least one community service project during the school year. The underlying theme with all our meetings and discussions is that all creatures, great and small, do matter and deserve humane treatment. There is not a specific, regular meeting day each month; Upcoming meetings will be publicized on the morning or afternoon announcements and flyers will be posted around the school. Parents are always welcome to attend the meetings. Any student with questions about this club should see Ms. Milby, resident P.A.C.K. Leader and current 6th grade School Counselor, in the School Counseling Office.
Peer Helpers
The Peer Helper program is for those students who enjoy helping others. Rising 7th and 8th graders may apply to be a Peer Helper in the spring of each school year, and if selected, will serve as a Peer Helper for the upcoming school year. Peer Helpers are involved in various school-wide activities, such as assisting at Hawk Hill Camp (our rising 6th grade half-day orientation in August prior to the start of school). During the school year, Peer Helpers are assigned to 6th grade classes and work directly with students, assisting with time management, organizing notebooks and binders, and creating good study skills. They also conduct 1:1 tutoring and peer advising through listening and modeling decision-making skills. Additionally, they host Red Ribbon Week, our annual anti-drug campaign, and perform 1-2 community service projects throughout the school year. Any questions, students should see Mrs. J. Ozolins, School Counseling Director in the Counseling Office.
Project Green Hawks
Project Green Hawks is an environmentally aware and friendly group that helps support our school’s recycling efforts. Student members help educate others about the benefits of recycling and work with the community to better our local environment. Meetings will be held in room #2711 the first Thursday of every month starting in November. The first meeting will run from 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. but all other meetings will last until 4:30 p.m. Any student interested should see Mrs. Webb in room #2711.
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club is an organization designed to help students develop confidence, show off their fabulous public speaking skills, and overcome public speaking fears. Club members play games, practice speeches, and even compete in competitions. This is the perfect club to join for students who want to make new friends or become better public speakers. The first club meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 16th in room #2805 (and a list of subsequent meetings will be given out on this date). The group meets weekly. In January, students must commit to being part of the competition group as preparations begin at this time. Any questions, students should see Mrs. Tulli in room #2805 or Ms. Prokopis in room #1504.
SCA (Student Council Association)
The SCA is a group of students who want to have an active role in planning the events and activities for the school. Meetings are typically held during 7th period study hall time, when needed. Annually, students may run for an SCA office. Additionally each homeroom also elects at least one SCA representative. Students interested in participating should see Mrs. McKinney in room #2702.
**Students who plan to stay after school for any meetings need to bring written permission from a parent or guardian, and have prearranged transportation that will pick up promptly at the conclusion of the meeting. Additionally, the written permission should include emergency contact information and any food allergies should also be listed.
