Freshman class (2028)

Ms. Steele

Sophomore class (2027)

Ms. Wishon

Junior class (2026)

Dr. McAuley

Senior class (2025)

Mr. Schulhoff

Afghan Youth Association

Davis, H

African Student Association

Mugford

Anime Club

Johnston

JRT Aquatic Life Club

Baumgartner

Art Club

Roane & Slinkman

The Art Club serves our school and community and has fun as we do it. It is open to all students, but members must attend at least six meetings per year. No application. Join in the fall.

Architecture and Design Club

Rodkey

Asian Culture Club

Tique

Awareness Club

Baking

The Badminton Club

Hutcheson

Band (Marching & Orchestra

Frank

– https://www.jrtuckerband.org/

Beach Volleyball

Collawn

Beta Club

Nationally recognized honor society of 11th and 12th graders with a cumulative 3.7 GPA. Characteristics to be considered for Beta include good character, honesty and integrity.

Bhangra Club

Masroor

Black Student Union

Morgan

Book Club

Morrison, Marchioli

The club encourages and supports the love of reading. Everyone is welcome.

Campus Beautification

Swanson

Cards4Kindness

A community service club where students send cards to different organizations and receive service hours.

Chinese Club

Gao

Open to all students interested in Chinese culture. Mission is to serve as a gateway for students to get involved in the Chinese community and culture, and to provide assistance and service to students through annual cultural and social events.

Chess Club

Reese

To promote, teach and enjoy playing chess as an activity that strengthens mental processing and teaches many skills applicable to daily living.

Chorus

Miller

Chorus, Sounds, Novettes, Show Choir

Circle of Friends

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 and activities, Bus Ramp Bistro senior drink day deliveries, All-Stars basketball games, field trips and more.

Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS)

Lee

The CSHS club is committed to encouraging students’ enthusiasm for computer science, honoring academic excellence and promoting service. Society members and advisors commit to and embody three core values: equity, service and excellence. We offer tutoring services, organize various events and make computer science more accessible to others through outreach programs.

FBLA with CS4All

Lee

Future Business Leaders of America develops leadership skills and promotes teamwork and understanding of the business world and Computer Science within a cocurricular environment. No requirements.

Color Guard

Frank

Comic Book Creating Club

Tierseron

Consolidated Community 

Baumgartner

Creative Writing Club

Irving-Rooney

Culture Club

Tzavellas

Dance Team

Dances at varsity home basketball games and pep rallies.

Deactivate Social Media Club

TBA

Debate Team

Strusky

Open to all students interested in competitive and friendly debate. Promotes development in public speaking and creative thinking through academic deliberation on a variety of pressing topics, either individually or in partners.

DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high school and colleges around the globe. Open to students enrolled in Marketing courses.

Diverse Literature Association

Baumgartner

Diversity Council

VandeRiet

Drama Club

Dyer

Promotes an interest and understanding of theatre through being involved in all aspects of performance, production, fundraising and publicity. Open to all J.R. Tucker students interested in drama, performing, producing or directing theatre. (Meets first Wednesday of each month.)

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Club for enthusiasts of the popular fantasy game.

Environmental Awareness

K. Johnson

Teaches students to be aware of our natural environment and making choices that benefit the earth.

Educators Rising

Agee

Provides high school students with opportunities to explore teaching as a career option. Helps students gain a realistic understanding of the nature of education and the role of the teacher.

Environmental and Lifestyle Magazine

Baumgartner

Ethics Club

Maynard

Creates an awareness of the moral philosophy that concerns the concepts of right and wrong behavior.

The Equity Ambassadors

Masroor

The Equity Ambassadors program is designed to create a safe place for students across the school division to discuss current issues affecting our school communities while providing them with knowledge and leadership skills to assist them as they work to promote equity and diversity (inclusivity) efforts in their school community. J.R. Tucker is a perfect example of a diverse school where we hope to continue expanding equity to our varied school community.

FCCLA

Agee, McEwen

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America addresses important personal, work and social issues through family and consumer sciences education.

Fashion Club

Thomas

Fellowship of Christian Students

Mills

An interdenominational club for all students with an emphasis on biblical learning, worship, fellowship and service.

Film Club

First Generation

Mills

Club that focuses on students who aspire to be the first in their families to attend college.

Forensics

A more accurate term would be “Speech Team”— we don’t investigate crime scenes but we do compete in various forms of public speaking. Forensics team is NOT a club — it is a team of students who perform against other schools in various types of public speaking. There will be several competitions available, leading up to the regional and state tournaments. Most team meetings will be held on Thursdays during AE; competitions are typically held on Fridays and Saturdays.

French Club

TBA

Our mission is to spread awareness and appreciation of the French language and Francophone cultures. It is open to all students. You do not have to speak French or be in a French class to join! (Meets once a month.)

Future Medical Leaders Club

Tique

The club helps high school students stay motivated to continue pursuing their aspiration of working in any aspect of the medical fields. We provide fun and engaging activities to students to open their minds to possible career opportunities in the medical field.

Gay Straight Alliance

Finch

The organization encourages acceptance and tolerance within the diverse population of our school and creates a safe environment for all students of J.R. Tucker High School.

Girls Up Club

Girls Empowerment Club

Johnson

The club promotes dialogue between representatives of all Henrico County high students and the school board.

Girls Who Code

Lee

Attention young ladies at Tucker! Join a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where girls learn to see themselves as computer scientists. Work in teams to design a computer science impact project that solves real-world problems that girls care about. Computer science is one of the fastest growing career fields. Computer science majors increased by 95% from 2011 to 2015. Despite its fast growth, the industry is leaving women behind. GWC was established to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Members of GWC, whether they intend to major in CS or not, work together to make an impact. Although this club is mainly directly toward girls, boys are welcome.

Global Conflict Resolution Club

Brinkworth

Guitar

Bailey

Happiness Club

Gauthier

This club demonstrates and exhibits the importance of being happy. 🙂

HOSA

Tzavellas

Work on science and medical related projects and explore the professions

Hospitality and Tourism

Davis

Human Rights

Blackman

This club focuses on the importance of human rights.

Indian Student Association

Tzavellas

Interact Club

VandeRiet

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. Anyone interested in service hours and meeting like-minded people is welcome to join.

Interior Design

McEwen

JROTC

SgtMaj. Cauley

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 are to:
*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 Color Guard

SgtMaj. Cauley

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.

Jazz Band

Frank

This group studies, practices and performs jazz music.

Key Club

Morgan

Key Club is a co-ed service club for all high school students. It is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. Must apply by Oct. 28.

Keyettes

Finch

Keyettes is a service organization for girls in grades 10-12. The club members are active in the community, participating in more than 30 service projects during the school year. Students receive community service requirements for graduation by participating in these activities. Students must complete an application with teacher recommendations. Apply in the spring.

Latinx First Gen Club

Hester

Literary Magazine – The Hearing

Hall

The Hearing publishes original student art, photography and literature. Each piece of work undergoes an extensive critique process to display the best works possible. All staff members produce a layout and take part in the entire publishing and design process. Open to everyone.

Marine Biology Club

Baumgartner

Minority Achievement Club

Hennessey

Mock Trial

Mugford

Model U. N. Club

Smithson

Model U.N. is an educational simulation where students learn about democracy.

Muslim Students Association

Masroor

The association aims to promote awareness about Islamic cultures and history. Open to all Muslim and non-Muslim students

National Art Honor Society

Slinkman

National French Honor Society (Société Honoraire de Français)

The society 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 have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. (meets second Wednesday of each month.)

National History

Snow

This club is designed for enthusiasts of American history.

National Honor Society

Smithson

NHS is an honor society for students who have an GPA of 3.5 or above, are members of five different school activities, sports or clubs, and are model students. Students will receive an invitation to apply during their junior and senior years. The mission is to promote recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishment in areas of scholarship, character, leadership and service. (Meets every other Thursday.)

National Math Honor Society – Mu Alpha Theta

Our students are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school. Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply if they have a 3.7 cumulative average in their math courses and are enrolled in a post-Algebra 2 honors math course. Applications are due in November. (Meets second Wednesday of each month.)

National Science Honor Society

K. Johnson

Our students have a love of the scientific process, are in good academic and disciplinary standing, have an overall weighted GPA of 3.5 and a weighted science GPA of 3.8 for all science courses taken in high school. Limited to current juniors and seniors.

National Spanish Honor Society

Rodriguez

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese. It is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. 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.

Native Speakers Of Central America

DeMasicio

Newspaper – The Gavel

Baumgartner

The Gavel is the school newspaper. Its purpose is to inform and entertain the school community and promote responsible journalism among the Gavel staff. Members must apply and have teacher recommendations.

Outdoor Adventure Club

K. Johnson

Our mission is to encourage the enjoyment of nature and the world as a whole while becoming more aware and involved in our environment.

Paws For A Cause

Pickleball Club

Hutcheson

PTSO

The PTSO's mission is to advocate for students. As a student board member, you will provide the PTSA with a student’s perspective, communicate between students and the PTSA, attend PTSA board meetings, and help with activities and projects. This is a great leadership opportunity. Open to all students.

Parkinson’s Awareness Club

Tzavellas

Quill and Scroll

TBA

Honorary society to give special recognition to students who have served with distinction on a publication (yearbook, literary magazine or newspaper) for two or more years. Students must be in the top third of their class and must produce exemplary work for publications. Students are inducted in the spring.

Race for Unity Club

Palkovics

The club provides groceries for underprivileged families.

RAMP

Tzavellas

RAMPS RVA is a nonprofit organization that has helped build more than 300 ramps to help people get into their homes. It’s a great opportunity for service hours, helping the community and spending time with other people. During meetings, we will provide service opportunities such as fundraisers and more.

Red Cross Club

The group studies the Red Cross and involves students (where possible) with emergency assistance.

Ritmo Latin Dance Club

Ritmo Latino: Tucker’s Latin Dance Club. Bachata, Merengue, Duranguense, Quebradita, etc. Come dance with us!

Robotics

Clarke

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. Open to all students. Join before December.

SCA

Roane

The SCA promotes and advances the best interest of the student body. It is responsible for promoting student participation in clubs and organizations and for promoting unity, communication and understanding among students, faculty and the administration. All students are members.

Scholastic Bowl

Hall

This competitive team competes against other schools in the areas of trivia and scholastic information.

Science Olympiad

Iuga, Morrison

Members participate in school and regional level STEM oriented competitions.

Scientific Discovery Club

Mistler

Self – Improvement

Johnson

Spanish Club

Rodriguez

The club is open to all students interested in the Spanish culture. Its mission is to provide a crosscultural interaction between the students and the Spanish community and culture.

Spirit Club

The Spirit Club promotes school spirit as it pertains to large school events.

Step Team

Carr

The art of step is founded in Afro-Caribbean dance traditions and is practiced around the world. The mission of the JRT Step Team is to share and teach the art of step, build confidence in our steppers and create a space where people feel like they belong.

Stitchery

Mills

Stock Market Club

Table Tennis Club

Thespians Honor Society

Dyer

This honor society admits only the most dedicated theatre students. Its mission is to promote an interest and understanding of theatre within the school and in the community, while incorporating all knowledge of theater to create drama. Must be involved in drama outside of class and have a minimum of 100+ hours to be considered.

Tech Club

Dyer

Tech Club students work sound and lights for events on the JRTHS campus. To work events, members MUST be trained and approved by Mrs. Dyer and work with librarians.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Miller, Frank

This music service organization is 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.

TSA (Technology Student Association

Hutcheson

Tucker Big Cats

Smith

Learn to Twirl Club

UNICEF Club

Baumgartner

Vietnamese Student Association

Y-Street Club

Agee

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 and communities. The club offers leadership and volunteer experience, college applications, points and rewards.

Yearbook

Fowler

The Yearbook staff compiles and produces a yearbook with pictures and stories about events, academics, athletics, clubs etc.

Yoga Club

Young Democrats

T. Jones

Young Republicans