JHS Clubs, Organizations, and Sports
- Jerome School District
- May 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 19

Clubs & Organizations Athletics
Aca-Deca (Academic Decathlon)
Adviser: Wendy Wright
This club is a national organization which studies a different topic each year and tests over ten different areas on that topic.
Chess Club
Adviser: Jeff Yeager
Chess is a fun game that incorporates many aspects of a good learner: knowledgeable, inquirers, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk- takers, balanced, and reflective. The chess club is meant to foster scholar's intellectual growth while having fun.
Crossing Bridges
Adviser: Anna Trelles
This is a folkloric/dance/singing club that focuses on music, dances and food from the Hispanic culture. Students participate in Hispanic events from our community and surrounding areas throughout the year. Students also participate in school assemblies where they share Hispanic culture through dancing/singing performances.
DECA
Adviser: Ron Hanson
This is a national organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Esports
Advisor: Brady Flores
Tryout for teams with other students in popular video games like Valorant, Rocket League, Smash Bros, Fortnite, Overwatch, and League of Legends. Teams will face off against other high schools all around Idaho, culminating in a state tournament at BSU's Esports Center.
Envirothon
Adviser: Katherin Dickson
Excellent opportunity to learn more about our environment, solutions that are taking place to improve our environment that focuses on land use, wildlife, water ecosystems, forestry, and current issues. State competitions are held in the spring (usually late April).
This is a great opportunity if you are interested in learning more about the environment or careers related to the environment.
FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America)
Adviser: Nicole Prince
This is a student lead organization that focuses on the multiple roles of the family, and preparing for the career world by promoting personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science Education.
FFA
Advisors: N. Lebsack, A. Garcia, and M. Aoi
FFA develops student skills in leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education and competition with students around the state and nation.
Game Club
Adviser: TBD
Gaming club provides students a safe place to participate in a variety of activities including card games, board games, role playing games and more. Students can develop leadership skills, strategic and logical thinking, good sportsmanship and positive social skills.
HOSA
Advisor: Lisa Thomson
HOSA is an international student organization
recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education and the Health Science Education
(HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission
is to promote career opportunities in the health
care industry and to enhance the delivery of
quality health care to all people.
National Honor Society
Adviser: Jared Sorenson
This national organization recognizes students who show outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, service and character. Eligible students are invited to join at the end of their sophomore year.
Quiz Bowl
Adviser: TBD
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl® is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Middle and high school student teams are composed of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. These teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.
Robotics
Advisor: Penni Aufderheide – Keck
Robotics Club is a team-oriented competitive club in which students work together to build robots and program them to compete in events against teams from other schools.
Tiger Troupe Drama Club
Adviser: TBD
Love to be on stage? Or are you the type of person who stays behind the scenes to make things happen? Either way, this club may be for you. The Tiger Troupe Drama Club meets after school to present plays for live audiences several times a year. Actors audition for roles in Tiger Troupe productions and rehearse after school. Technicians may volunteer and participate as available. All are welcome! Come be part of something special. Students do not have to be in drama class to be a part of the club.
Travel Club
Advisers: Rachel Craig and Stacy Sobotka
This club is designed to give the students an opportunity to travel to different parts of the world. International travel gives students a greater appreciation for the world around them. They are exposed to the history, food, culture, and languages of different areas of the world. Our club is open to all students within our school district and currently we travel every other year.
Ultimate Frisbee
Adviser: Dallin Peterson
The Ultimate Frisbee club meets at lunch to teach athletic skills and teamwork in an extremely fun, low risk environment. Mostly, we just have a lot of fun playing and learning Ultimate.
Writer’s Block
Athletic Director: Scott Burton
Phone: 208-324-2392
NOTES: Participation in a sport can earn 1 athletic credit. Only 1 may be earned throughout high school. Verification is required within 2 weeks of season’s end.
Below are JHS athletics and coaches:
Year-Long Sports
Dance: April Craig
Cheer: Kira Capps
Fall Sports
Girls Soccer: Ron Hanson
Boys Soccer: Jacob Wood
Cross Country: Lisa Driscoll
Football: Rich Bishop
Volleyball: Jessica Reynoso
Swim Team: Britani Barrus
Golf: McKinsey Rodriguez
Winter Sports
Girls Basketball: Kelly Williams
Boys Basketball: Joe Messick
Boys Wrestling: TJ Ringling
Girls Wrestling: Zeke Williamson
Bowling: Ben Carlisle
Spring Sports
Girls Track: Cory Musgrave
Boys Track: Aaron Jackson
Baseball: Trever Ostler
Softball: Karly Hudelson
Tennis: Richard Keck
For more information regarding athletic programs and eligibility please contact the athletic department.