School Activities

Academic Team

Academic Team Parent Permission Form

The Academic Team at Green Cove Springs Junior High School is offered to students who seek an intellectual challenge, personal growth, and the benefits of team membership. Students participate on the academic team in addition to their regular course load. Attendance, participation in team events, positive attitude, and support for team members are used for student assessment.

NOTE:  Students should monitor their calendars carefully to avoid scheduling conflicting events. We will have to travel to different schools in Clay County for competition. 

Sponsors(s): Mr. Young

Room 8

Dues $0

Anime/Manga Club

Anime/Manga Club Parent Permission Form

Anime and Manga fans are welcome to join us each month in the Media Center.  Meet with fellow anime/manga friends to discuss books, games,  and shows!

Sponsors(s): Mrs. DiRocco

Media Center

The 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4-5PM

Dues $0

“Not Yo Mama’s” Board Game Club

books open

Board Game Club Parent Permission Form

Games played are best described as hobby/boutique strategy board games. Many of these games run $50-100 each, so they aren't the mass market variety many of us grew up playing (hence - Not Yo Momma's board game club)

Sponsors(s): Mr. Young

Room 8
Tuesdays 8:15 am

Dues $0

Book Club

books open

Book Club Parent Permission Form

Open to all. Club members will select a new book each month to read.   Book discussions and snacks at the meetings.  Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 in the media center

Sponsors(s): Mrs. DiRocco

Media Center

The 2nd Tuesday of each month from 8:30-9:15

Dues $0

Chess Club

Chess piece

Chess Club Parent Permission Form

Students will meet each week on Friday mornings in the media center to learn how to play chess or to develop skills for playing.  Open to all students from beginning chess players to advanced tournament level.   

Sponsors(s): Mrs. DiRocco

Media Center

Fridays at 8:30

Dues $0

Drama Club

Drama Club Parent Permission Form

Drama club

Everyone is welcome. Come work on our first production. There are opportunities to perform on stage as well as work on IT projects, set design and construction, costuming, cosmetology, and lights and sound. 

Sponsors(s): Mrs. Bleau

Room 15a

Dues $30

Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Anybodies (FCA)

Kids running

FCA Parent Permission Form

Everyone is welcome, not just athletes! We are a community working to see the world transformed  by Jesus Christ through the influences of coaches, athletes, and students. We seek to make disciples through equipping and empowering students to know and grow in Christ and to lead others. 

Sponsors(s): Mrs. Green/Mrs. Turner

Gym

Dues $0

Interact  Club

Kids smiling

Interact Club Parent Permission Form

Interact  Club

Interact Club is a service club for youth ages 12 to 18 and is part of Rotary International, the world’s first service club organization. The Interact Club of Green Cove Springs Junior High School (GCJ) is also a fun, social club for all students that promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership. As a member of the Interact Club, students will have opportunities to do school and community service to show involvement in their local community.

Sponsors(s): Mr. Taft

Room 20

Dues $25

Journalism

Journalism Parent Permission Form

Students are part of the journalism class to help create the yearbook.  Students in this class are expected to sign up to photograph and report on sporting events, club activities, and other school related events that happen on campus.  

Sponsors(s): Mrs. Shaw

Room 109

Dues $0

Leading Ladies

Leading Ladies Parent Permission Form

Leading Ladies is a tight-knit community of students and mentors that are committed to helping you be the best you can be! Come hang with us as we look at principles that have stood the test of time to help you be more successful in every facet of your life.

Sponsors(s): Mrs. DiRocco

Media Center

Dues $0

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Invitation Only

NJHS Parent Permission Form (see Mr. Taft)

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NJHS/NHS activities. NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, US Territories, Canada, and around the world. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

Sponsors(s): Mr. Taft

Room 20

Due: $30

Real Manhood

Real Manhood Parent Permission Form

Real Manhood is a tight-knit community of students and mentors that are committed to helping you be the best you can be! Come hang with us as we look at principles that have stood the test of time to help you be more successful in every facet of your life.

Sponsors(s): Mr. Spratley

Room 35

Dues $0

Robotics Club

Robotics Club Parent Permission Form

The Robotics Club will meet regularly to work with robotics and develop programming, computer science, and collaboration skills.  

Sponsors(s): Mr. Young

Room 8

Science Fair

Science Fair Parent Permission Form (see Mrs. Shaw)

This is a club for  students wishing to compete in the county science fair.  This group of students will create a research project based on a testable scientific question.  The students  will complete paperwork, research, hypothesize, conduct an experiment, analyze data, and share their conclusion just like a scientist would for a real world test. 

Sponsors(s): Mrs. Shaw

Room 109

Dues $0