Clubs and Organizations

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    ACADEMIC TEAM

    Sponsors: Mrs. Rickett


    The Fort King Academic Team or “A-TEAM” is a group of students from all grade levels using their mental skills to compete in academic competitions. Students meet once a week on Tuesdays after school in Mrs. Rickett's room (04-112) for practice. Students interested in learning and competition are invited to join.

     

    ART CLUB

    Sponsor: Ms. Bergman

    Come paint! Or draw! Or sculpt! Or animate!

     

    Just Create.

     

    The Art Club is available for all students and will meet most Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 in Mrs. Bergman's Room (01-023).  There are 20 slots available for Wednesday, but more meeting times may be made available depending upon demand.

     

    There is a participation fee of $20 which will cover the cost of materials.  Feel free to come make art with open and directed material workshops.  Improve your art or simply relax while creating!  Learn what it takes to put on a show! 

     

    We look forward to seeing you there!

     

    BAND - BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, AND JAZZ

    Band Director: Mr. Fritz


    Beginning band through advanced band is offered to all students.

     

    Performance Schedule

    2017-2018


     Below are photos of Marching Band and the Beginning Band.

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    DRAMA CLUB

    Sponsor: Ms. Smith

    Are you a star? Have a special talent or gift you'd like to show off to Everyone?! Fort King will have a Talent Show in Dec. and we NEED YOU!! 
    Talent Show Tryouts will be held 4:30-5 on Nov. 1st and Nov. 8th in TAII please see Ms. Smith with any questions!

    Upcoming Events

     Talent Show: December 7th from 6-8 pm at MTI. 

    DRILL TEAM

    Sponsor: Mrs. Arthur and Volunteer Instructor: Michelle Young

    As part of the band, the drill team provides color and movement to the music during parades. In addition to enhancing the marching band, the drill team participates in the Winter concert at MTI in which they perform a choreographed routine between band performances. If you are interested in becoming part of the drill team, please contact Mrs. Arthur.

    Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

    Sponsor: Dr. Yoder

    FBLA

     

     Members learn about careers, attend events and conferences, build leadership skills, and compete in business and technology events.

    Information on events and meetings can be found on Dr. Yoder’s website.

     

     

    FFA - FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

    Sponsor: Dr. Casuso


    About FFA

    FFA is a nationally-recognized intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of the three components of agricultural education.

    Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

    Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

    Learn more about Florida FFA by visiting their website: http://www.flaffa.org/

    Interested students can find additional information about chapter meetings and other events throughout the year on Dr. Casuso’s class website.


    Below is a photo of some of our FFA Members.

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    GUITAR CLUB

    Sponsor: Mr. McGuire 

    • Meets Tuesday after school from 4:00 to 5:00 in TAII unless otherwise announced by teacher.
    • Students need to bring a playable acoustic guitar. We are learning some basic chording and a variety of different songs for our enjoyment.

    HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America

    Sponsors: Mrs. Hoey

    Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is now called “Future Health Professionals.” The club will meet once a month unless we enter a contest then we may meet more often.

    Upcoming Events:

    HOSA meeting Monday, Oct 29th, 4-5pm. 

     

    MATH COUNTS

    Sponsors: Mrs. Rickett

    • Math Counts is a National competition program designed to stimulate 6th, 7th and 8th grade students’ interest and achievement in mathematics.
    • Math Counts meets after school every Monday from 3:50 to 4:45 in Mrs. Rickett room (04-112).
    • Math Counts: Regional Competition will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Maplewood Elementary from 8:15 until 3:15.

    NJHS- National Junior Honor Society

    Sponsors: Mrs. Chinn and Mrs. Shepler

    Upcoming Events:

     

    Epcot Day: November 16th… (7:30 AM -6:30 PM)

    Nerd Herd

    Sponsors: Officer Wissinger

    • Nerd Herd is a club were students can get together and talk about comics, movies, video games, and anything else that’s geeky.   
    • It gives them a chance to make new friends that have the same interest and also get them prepared for High School clubs.
    • We also are active in community involvement. We collect can foods for the homeless around Thanksgiving time.
    • Nerd Herd also lets the students realize that police officer are people to and that we have hobbies, families and are geeks.