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Activities Director: Paul Heizer
Office: (804) 527-4615
Email: peheizer@henrico.k12.va.us
Active Minds is a national nonprofit that empowers students to change the conversation about mental health and suicide prevention. We raise awareness, share resources, and inspire action. We are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger communities. Schollogy Group link: https://henrico.schoology.com/group/7070569372
To unite the Afghan students at Tucker high school and teach the culture of Afghanistan to other students throughout the school.
Friendship and service through arts and crafts. We meet to share our interest in art and encourage each other. We enrich and serve our communities with seasonal crafts, greeting cards, decorations, and flyers.
Schoology Link
Mission: To celebrate Asian cultures, promote cultural understanding, and foster an inclusive community through education and activities. Vision: To build a school community where cultural diversity is celebrated, differences are respected, and students are inspired to become globally minded citizens.
Help students with an interest in Astronomy and astrophysics an opportunity to meet and discuss topics along with learning about new ideas and findings in the fields. Also provide astronomy opportunities for students to help with college applications.
The purpose for ASU is to build a community where Arab students at Tucker can come together to learn and share new things about their culture. We also would like to try and collaborate with other cultural clubs for events like the culture fair and start new events that interact with the school to share stuff about our culture and the diversity of our school.
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The purpose of the club is to provide dedicated court space for recreational play and build a social community around the sport. Our main focus is to promote inclusivity and sportsmanship.
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The JRT BSU goal is to educate all students on worldwide black culture and history beyond the American perspective while providing a safe space for students to talk about issues and challenges in the world or their daily life.
To create a vibrant, inclusive community of readers who connect through a shared love of literature—exploring diverse genres, themes, and voices while sparking meaningful conversations. Announcements
Hosting fundraisers to donate to various cancer organizations (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation). Community service activities include making cards for patients, donation drives, etc.
The purpose of the J.R. Tucker Chinese Club is to promote interest in Chinese language and culture and to provide students with opportunities to learn, participate, lead, and connect outside the classroom. Schoology Link
The purpose of the J.R. Tucker Chess Club is to provide students of all skill levels with a welcoming environment to learn, play, teach, and compete in chess.
Chorus, Sounds, Novettes, Show Choir
TBD
The Circle of Friends is a club in which our exceptional education program welcomes friends and new friendships to learn, collaborate, and grow with one another through games/activities, All- Stars basketball games, field trips and more.
The Computer Science Honor Society promotes excellence in computer science by recognizing academic achievement and encouraging members to use their skills to support CS initiatives and serve the school community as well as elementary and middle schools in the county while maintaining high academic and ethical standards. Schoology Link
To foster culinary curiosity, creativity, and connection by exploring diverse recipes, techniques, and ingredients—bringing our kitchen experiments together to share, sample, and grow as a supportive community of student cooks. Click here for more info!
The club's mission is to promote happiness throughout the school by performing acts of kindness or service for fellow students.
JRT Dance Club is a community where a group of students come together to learn and perform dances through various styles and cultures. We hope to often perform at pep rallies, JV/varsity games, culture fairs, and school events to show school spirit.
To stop using social media (stop bullying online). Contact student officer: Elizabeth McNiven
The Drama Club exists to give students opportunities to extend their participation in theatre. Drama Club hones improvisation skills, participates in Bardathon with Richmond Shakespeare each year, and supports the theatre productions here at JRT.
For students interested in a career in education to provide them with opportunities to better understand the working life of educators. This is a national organization that supports the education pathway.
The Environmental Sustainability Club strives to inspire and educate the Tucker community on Environmental issues. Our main focus being sustainability with regard to the school building, energy use, material and human resources. Here is a link to club announcements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KYadW6TbhuVFFUP4nqt6Ohi_MPSP8O9n8i51hm2zNuY/edit?usp=sharing
The purpose of Equity Ambassadors is to amplify student voices and help create a school community where every student feels seen, heard, valued, and included. Schoology Link
FBLA prepares students for careers in business and leadership by fostering professionalism, community service, and active participation in activities that enhance and support the school community with service activities. Schoology Link
Family Career Community Leaders of America. A Career Technical Student Organization to teach students about leadership is co-curricular and a requirement per Henrico CTE Dept. Schoology Link
Fellowship's goal is to bring together students to worship, study the Bible, fellowship, and serve our school and community. Schoology Group: https://henrico.schoology.com/group/1613458977
Financial Freedom Club is an academic club that provides its members with financial literacy, personal finance, and business venture skills that they can use in the future. Meetings include specific topics regarding budgeting, investing, real estate, and managing credit.
To meet and set up group fishing trips. To share ideas and stories. To set up and maintain a trout farm with the DWR.
Link for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11W6q0-VjWIO5YIQdfflDn3l-XdvDie8iAIaGIbu_QrE/pub
Mission: To inspire students to explore healthcare careers while developing leadership and teamwork through meaningful activities and engagements. Schoology Group Link
(formally Gay Straight Alliance). An all-inclusive Club for anyone who wishes to join us. Students discuss LGBTQ issues and meet with others that are LGBTQ or allies. Schoology Link
Girls Who Code empowers students, especially young women, to explore computer science, build technical skills, and contribute to the school community through collaboration, mentorship, and technology-based projects in a respectful and inclusive environment. Schoology Link
Hack Club is a coding club with the purpose of teaching students specific coding skills, and then giving them an opportunity to put those skills to the test through workshops. It is a chapter of the overall national Hack Club 501(c)(3) organization.
The Henrico Innovation Challenge encourages students to develop creative solutions to real-world problems, contribute positively to the school and local community, and demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and innovation.
GHer Education Required is an international organization, and its purpose is to educate people about women's history and get women's history into schools around the country's curriculum as a required unit.
Hispanic Student Union is open to all students 9-12 that have a Hispanic background or interest in Hispanic culture and language. This is a place to learn, express and appreciate the Hispanic culture and language.
HOSA is an international student organization that is dedicated to preparing students for careers in the healthcare and biomedical science fields.
Interact is a Rotary International-sponsored service club that gives high school students the opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and making new friends.
To play and learn about the genre of jazz. Will work on improving, soloing, and playing as an ensemble for outside performances.
Jewish Student Union provides a sense of community for Jewish teens in high school and empowers students to discover their unique and personal connection to Judaism.
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Through leadership, character, and citizenship development, cadets receive the “real world” knowledge necessary to be successful in whatever they choose to do after high school, be it enlistment, employment, education, or some combination of what Henrico County Public Schools refers to as the “Three E’s.”
Program goals:
*Develop leadership and build character.
*Create informed, patriotic, and responsible citizens.
*Develop responsible young adults who are physically, mentally, and morally fit.
*Develop informed and civic-minded young adults prepared for higher education, civilian careers, and public service.
*Instill self-discipline, respect, and responsibility through military-related subjects and activities.
JROTC Calendar MCJROTC Website
The J.R. Tucker MCJROTC Color Guard adds a measure of dignity and respect on those occasions when the national colors are saluted. For example, before each home football game the National Anthem is played and the color guard provides the national ensign for the ceremony. In addition to providing a color guard during football games, the color guard presents the colors at events in and around the greater Richmond area. The color guard has presented the colors at the request of the governor of Virginia and at major sporting events in the area. Additionally, the color guard competes in competitions within the state. A great deal of maturity, respect, and dedication are required to be a part of the J.R. Tucker High School Marine Corps JROTC color guard.
We are a National Service Organization that will be working the Henrico Kiwanis Club this year to help both in our school and in our community.
A passionate space where people with a common interest in kpop can come together to bond over Korean culture and pop music.
We are a club that provides literacy and literacy strategies.
To produce Tucker's literary magazine, the Hearing. Members of the club work to encourage submissions of poetry, music, and art created by the Tucker community.
Purpose: To help students contribute in community health activities to help bridge the gap of medicine globally.
Aims to promote awareness about Islamic cultures and history. Open to all Muslim and non-Muslim students
The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) supports student members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service. Members serve our community through their art talents and skills. For example, we paint murals, help build sets for Ms. Dyer, and volunteer at various art events.
The organization builds its foundation on four core principles of Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
NEHS allows students to engage with the world using literature and connect with a national network of like-minded language and literature lovers.
Promotes the French language and culture throughout the school and community while acting as exemplary honor students. Students must be enrolled in French III or above, be at least a sophomore, have an “A” average in French classes, and overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
Honor society for students reflecting outstanding accomplishment in areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.
Mu Alpha Theta is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarship in, and enjoyment and understanding of, mathematics among high school and two-year college students.
To promote science education and remediation. Limited to current Juniors and Seniors.
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Sophomores and higher grade levels may apply if they are enrolled in Spanish 3 or above, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have an “A” average in their high school study of Spanish.
The goal of the club is to create a resource for the Tucker community. Student reporters work to capture what is happening at Tucker through videos/photos/and short-form articles.
In this club, the primary objective is to create an impact on the medical field by doing service projects that are medically oriented. This will include fundraising for the bigger branch of Operation Smile itself.
Psychology club will meet once a month to talk about different psychology and neuroscience topics. The meetings will be themed by the month and we will also talk about general topics like careers.
Ritmo Latino: Tucker’s Latin dance club. Bachata, Merengue, Duranguense, Quebradita, etc. Come dance with us!
The organization's mission is to promote a fun and stimulating problem-solving experience for every team member. We are dedicated to designing and implementing an innovative approach to the overall FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology) challenge.
Saffron Scholars supports Afghan students by building community and helping them prepare for college and future careers.
TBD
Promote and advance the best interest of the student body. Responsible for promoting student participation in clubs and organizations and for promoting unity, communication and understanding between students, faculty and administration. All students are members.
It's VHSL competition, before that students compete within the Richmond Forum League. The purpose is to allow students to hone their skills in an academic competition format and provides opportunities for rewards and recognition.
Mission: To bring hope, healing, and progress in the fight against cancer. Vision: Teach students how to conduct independent research and type their papers while hopefully hosting a research symposium for them to showcase their work.
Creative design outlet for student who enjoy fashion, clothing, design, etc.
Stitchery is a club that gets students creating (fiber arts, knitting, crochet, embroidery) in order to help the community. We donate items that we make to charity, and we also partner with different clubs and classes in the school.
The Thespian Honors Society is a group of students who are dedicated to theatre events and promoting participation in and support of the performing arts at JRT.
Music service organization open to all juniors and seniors in band, orchestra and chorus. Music GPA and overall GPA requirement applies along with active audition and participation in local, district and state-level honor ensembles.
This is a CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) which centers STEM and related topics. Our goal is to prepare for competition during our local and State tournaments later in year.
The purpose of the UNICEF Club is to empower students to make a positive difference in the lives of children locally and around the world.
Ladies who are interested in business and health care looking to build each other up.
Y Street is the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth’s award-winning volunteer initiative for high school students. Y-Street is making a real, lasting impact through policy change in schools & communities, being a partner and a fun opportunity that offers: Leadership/Volunteer Experience , College Applications, Points & Rewards.
Compile and produce a yearbook with pictures and stories about events, academics, athletics, clubs etc.
The Young Democrats' purpose is to engage the youth in respectful political debate, making our country a better place, teaching about equality, hosting guest speakers for students interested in politics, and offering volunteer opportunities to help our community.
Club for students interested in strength training, fitness, and learning how to exercise safely and efficiently. Open to beginners and experienced lifters, focusing on building a positive community around proper lifting technique, consistency, nutrition basics, and building healthy fitness habits.
Youth for Innocence is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering youth to help overturn wrongful convictions through non-lawyer advocacy. We intake, summarize, investigate, and advocate for innocence cases, presenting them to attorneys and taking the first steps towards exoneration.