Fountain Hills Clubs are competitive! Please take a few minutes to download and view this video that highlights some of our clubs impressive accomplishments.
We are proud of our teacher-sponsored clubs appealing to a wide variety of student interests. There truly is something for everyone at Fountain Hills High School. Clubs and programs at our school include:
Academic Decathlon
This is a nation wide competition over ten areas including math, science, economics, music, art, speech, literature, essay etc. Competitors qualify for a scholarship at the state universities and additional scholarships by placing in the competitions.
Art Club
Members of the Art Club are dedicated to promoting the arts on campus and raising school spirit through the arts. Activities include the spring art show and field trips.
Band Club
Members of the Band Club are dedicated to promoting instrumental music on campus and raising school spirit through instrumental music. Club members will perform both on and off campus at various times throughout the school year.
Chess Club
The Chess Club meets regularly, hosting tournaments and providing students with opportunities for friendly competition.
Choir Club
Members of the Choir Club are dedicated to promoting vocal music on campus and raising school spirit through vocal music. Club members will perform both on and off campus at various times throughout the school year.
Dance Company
Dance Company members choreograph their own dances for various performances throughout the year. Dancers from all levels are encouraged to audition. The Dance Company normall holds auditions in September and January. Past performances have included the State Fair, the Great Fair, and the Spring Concert.
Dance Company Wins Gold at the Starbound Dance Competition
The competition was November 13 and 14 at Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert. We competed against all studios/ studio dancers from the Valley. So, almost all of the other dancers take dance class outside of school for several hours a day. The FHHS girls were quite nervous but had a lot of fun and felt good about their accomplishments. I think that in the future they will be even better because they will know what to expect. We are going to enter State Competition in March and probably one more.
The FHHS Dance Company went to Starbound Talent competition this weekend and won two gold medals for the dances “Goodbye” choreographed by Sarah Ferrato and “Boston” choreographed by Leslie Breen. The girls also won the Judges Award for “Most Energetic” out of the whole senior (ages 13 and up) category for “Goodbye”!
This is so great! We are excited. The trophies and plaque are in the main office!
Digital Imaging and Graphics for Students (D.I.G.S.)
D.I.G.S. is for students interested in expanding their knowledge in editing, broadcasting, and design.
Electronics and Robotics Club
Students engage in electric kits and learn soldering, circuits, electronic parts and applying basic electronics to robotics. A potential Vex Robotics Competition is possible.
Falcon Leadership Team
The Falcon Leadership Team provides the opportunity for our high school students to mentor and be role models for our younger students. Our members work with our freshmen to ease the transition to high school. Additionally, the members assist with programs at Fountain Hills Middle School and Four Peaks Elementary School.
FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America)
Personal growth and leadership development are promoted through activities, regional workshops, and statewide competitions. The Club organizes a variety of fundraisers and one annual large-scale service project. Members have the opportunity to run for school and state leadership positions and to receive scholarships. We invite you to join the largest FCCLA chapter in the state!
FCCLA Hosts Annual Theme Hospitality Program
The Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Career-Technical Education program presented their annual Hospitality Brunch on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Using the movie theme from the 50's musical, “Grease", FCCLA members provided FHHS student information on careers in the hospitality industry. They saw FCCLA student leaders in action as Hospitality Leadership students planned, prepared, and implemented all aspects of this project. The FCCLA program advisor is Mrs. Claire McWilliams.
FEA (Future Educators of Arizona)
This club provides students opportunities to explore teaching as a career. It helps students gain a realistic understanding of the nature of education and the role of the teacher. Students can take on leadership positions, attend conferences and workshops, participate in a service project, compete in events and apply for scholarships.
Jazz Band Club
Members of the Jazz Band Club are dedicated to promoting jazz music on campus and raising school spirit through jazz music. Club members will perform both on and off campus at various times throughout the school year.
Key Club
One of the largest clubs on campus, Key Club dedicates itself to services in the community and is constantly involved in projects, donating time and money to various organizations and causes. Students earn points to become eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Sunrise Kiwanis and for a trip to a convention in April. This unique club blends service with leadership training.
NHS (National Honors Society)
National Honors Society is a unique organization that blends service with leadership training. The projects and activities undertaken by the Key Club provide learning experiences outside of the classroom and encourage students to become involved in their school and community. An annual food drive is one of the service projects and students serve as academic tutors to other students.
Principal's Club
Student Government Student Body/Class Presidents and Principals meet to discuss various student/school related issues and allocate funding associated with school vending and the school store.
Research Club
Students learn the basics of research on an original project. The projects include a chemical process, photovoltaic, hydrogen as a fuel and new processes. A paper is submitted and defended for the annual ASU’s Central Arizona Research and Engineering Competition.
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
SADD’s mission is to provide our students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. SADD promotes awareness and responsible decision making. Activities include a state conference, guest speakers at assemblies, a mock trial and a mock crash.
Amber Fryer is the October SADD gas card winner! SADD does a once a month seatbelt check. A license plate is chosen from the recorded cars on a particular day. The rules say all the people in the car must be wearing a seatbelt and have a student driver. Amber Fryer was chosen for October. SADD says wear your seatbelt!
SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions Attends State Conference
The SADD state conference occurred at the Mesa Convention Center 
on November 3rd. Close to 45 SADD school chapters from around the state attended the conference, with over 700 students and chaperones in attendance.
Ten students came from fountain Hills. They were:
- Issac Brown
- Danny Glunz
- Alexandria Jones
- Kara K Smith
- Jaliela Malik
- Mariah Brown
- Katie Myhr
- Shelley Burris
- Ryan Gasbarro
- Clinton Stiles-Schmidt
The speaker this year was a wheel chair bound speaker who was crippled in a car crash after drinking at a party. Kevin Brooks, the keynote speaker is from Canada. He touched everyone at the conference.
During the lunch break, several law enforcement and state agencies were on hand to instruct the kids about making good decisions.
In attendance as the sponsor for Fountain Hills was Dr. Paul McElligott.
Scuba Club
The Fountain Hills SCUBA Club is an organization that endeavors to bring together faculty/staff and students in a activity that involves learning, traveling and building a sense of partnership among the members through the exploration of the seas.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service.
Student Government (STUGO)
Elected members of the Student Council have the opportunity to learn leadership techniques directed at organizing, developing, and carrying out school and community projects. Students learn parliamentary procedure, prepare agendas, and study elements of leadership such as image, and positive thinking through a dedicated class, mandatory for all student body and class officers. STUGO coordinates dances, assemblies, sales/fundraisers, community service activities, and student activities. STUGO is responsible for the planning of Homecoming, Junior/Senior Prom, Senior Breakfast, Senior Class Gift, and various other annual events.
Teen Court
Teen Court is a real program – not a mock exercise or simulation – that involves real cases and benefits actual juvenile defendants, the student participants, and the community. Student participants are able to develop public speaking and critical thinking skills through participation in the various roles, such as a bailiff, clerk, juror, victim advocate, or attorney.
Yearbook
This club allows for students to show their creative side by designing layouts, writing captions, and taking pictures for the school yearbook.
