High School

Clubs and Organizations

students sitting on park bench smiling

Franklin Community High School's Best Buddies is an organization dedicated to creating one-to-one friendships.

Academic Teams
Haley Anderson-Roberts, Beth Foraker. Doug Baker, Mariah Lovins, Amy McInteer
Students participate in academic competitions in subjects such as math, science, social studies, English, and fine arts. 
 
Band
Tim Kosch, Jason Hammond-Wood, Hannah Para
students playing instruments on football field
FCHS bands offer opportunities in concert band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, color guard, marching band, indoor percussion, and pep band. 
 

Bear Attack Literature Magazine
Jacob Surface
A student-led and crafted magazine for all things arts, literature, photography, and poetry.

Best Buddies
Haley Anderson-Roberts
Dedicated to forming inclusive friendships for students with and without disabilities

Bowling 
Katie Armstrong
The bowling team provides students with a fun and relaxed environment to learn and enjoy the game of bowling while building friendships. Open to all skill levels, the club focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship, and having a great time together. 
 

Bring Change 2 Mind
Chandas Karlin
A student-led group to help end the stigma around mental health.

 students performing in choirChoir
Kelly Day & Johnnie Hughes
FCHS Choirs offer opportunities to perform in concerts, at competitions, and at live sporting events. There are four concert choirs - Dynamic, Voce Alta, Signature Sound, and Bella Voce, as well as three show choirs - Heritage, Sensations, and Legacy. 
 
Comedy Club
Eric Jenkins
SCRAM is a student-led group that creates and performs comedy shows and skits throughout the school year. 
 

Debate Club
Ron Bailey

Drama Club

Drama Club gives students the opportunity to explore acting, singing, and stage production through two performances each year. Open to all experience levels, the club encourages creativity, collaboration, and confidence both on and off the stage.

student putting recycling in a binEnvironmental Club
Jessica Palafox
This club empowers students to take an active role in keeping our school environmentally responsible through collecting and sorting recyclable materials. Members work together to manage collection routes, transport materials, and support sustainability efforts throughout the building. 
 
Esports Club
Jonathan Kowalczyk
Esports brings gamers of all levels together. Students participate in tournaments hosted for a variety of video games, including Super Smash Bros., Valorant, and more. 
 
FCA
Brian Powers
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
 

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Brooke Jernigan

Grizzly Cub Network
Kevin Hankins
The Grizzly Cub Network features students involved in the audio/visual production courses here at FCHS. Students create and display their works, ranging from podcasts and short films to news articles and student editorials. 
 

students posing with shovels and hard hatsFFA Agriculture Leadership Organization
Alicia Geesey and Dan Batta

Gardening Club
Jessica Palafox
 
Harvard Model Congress
Chaz Hill & Grace Perkins
Harvard Model Congress is a nationally recognized government simulation group focused on teaching students about the inner workings of American Government. Students travel to Boston, Massachusetts, for an event hosted by Harvard undergraduates, with over 80 schools from across the nation attending. 
 

Honart - Artistic Community Service
Kelli Park

Interact Club - Sponsored by Franklin Rotary
Bea Northcott

International Club
Jonathan Black
 

Junior Class Prom Advisors
Leslie Hash and Stephanie Andrew

Music Appreciation Club
Sarah Brown
 

National Honor Society
Becky Hart

students and teachers playing pickleball
Pickleball Club
Maci Eads 
Pickleball club organizes, hosts, and gathers both students and staff to compete through tournaments and themed events. 
 

Riley Dance Marathon

Robotics
Kim Mayes

Spanish Honor Society - La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Nancy Bailey

Spell Bowl
Emily Silverman
Spell Bowl is a competition for students hosted by Indiana schools for students to demonstrate their spelling abilities at local and state levels. 
 
Student Council
Cassie Elser and Melisa McCain
Student Council recognizes and promotes student leadership in the school building by organizing events like Homecoming and providing opportunities for students to shape the school environment.