Programs / Activities
Class Sponsors
Freshmen Class Sponsors
Ms. Chavez, Ms. DeArk, Ms. Mule
Sophomore Class Sponsors
Ms. Helmstetter, Ms.Usey
Junior Class Sponsors
Ms. Danby, Ms. Floyd, Dr. Lorio
Senior Class Sponsors
Ms. Russell, Ms. Easterling, Ms. Fussell
Extracurricular Activities
- Band
- Bulldogs and Books (Book Club)
- Bulldog Buddies
- Chess Club
- Dazzlers Dance Team
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- French Club
- French National Honor Society
- Future Farmers of America
- Health Occupations Students of America
- JROTC
- Key Club
- Mock Trial
- Mu Alpha Theta
- National Hispanic Honor Society
- National Honor's Society
- FHS RoboDawgs
- Photography Club
- Sketchbook Club
- SkillsUSA
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council StuCo
- Tabletop Gaming
- Creative Writing Club
- Yearbook
Band
Assistant Director: Mr. Aaron Miller
Over the past seventeen years the instrumental music program at Fontainebleau High School has become one of Louisiana’s most highly regarded high school band programs, continuously working to “Raise the Bar” in all aspects of our program. Students in the program strive to improve themselves as musicians, students, and leaders in the school and community. The band program at Fontainebleau High School offers a comprehensive music education with concert, jazz, and marching ensembles open to all Fontainebleau High School students interested in music. It is one of the largest and most successful organizations at Fontainebleau High School and is thankful for the constant support of the school district and all of the FHS administration, faculty, staff, and students.
The program was established in 1994 with the opening of the school. At that time, being a new school, the program began with about 30 members and has grown to a current membership of almost 200 members. The program has grown to include 3 concert bands, 2 jazz ensembles, marching band, and winter guard. The Fontainebleau High School band program has become one of Louisiana’s premier high school band programs. All of the ensembles achieve very high levels of performance and consistently receive superior ratings at district, state, and national festivals.
The marching band, known as the “Crimson Band from Bulldog Land” performs at football games, Mardi Gras Parades, and community events. After hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 the group was offered their first opportunity to participate in the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands that showcases 34 of the top marching bands in Louisiana. Since that first experience in the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands, the Fontainebleau Crimson Band has returned to the festival to place in the top 5 for the past 13 consecutive years.
The band programs three concert bands have established themselves as well, consistently receiving superior ratings at district, state, and national festivals. Recent literature performed by the ensemble includes Bizzaro by Michael Daugherty, Aspen Jubilee by Ron Nelson, A Movement for Rosa by Mark Camphouse, Pastime by Jack Stamp, A Light Unto the Darkness by David Gillingham, Cloudburst by Eric Whitacre, Children’s March by Percy Aldridge Grainger, and numerous other well-known pieces by noted composers such as Frank Ticheli, Jack Stamp, Percy Grainger, John Philip Sousa, and many others.
It’s “the pride of West St. Tammany,” the Fontainebleau High School Crimson Band from Bulldog Land!
Bulldogs and Books (Book Club)
Bulldog Buddies
Chess Club
Dazzlers Dance Team
The Dazzlers Dance Team is comprised of talented dancers who are also students of Fontainebleau High School.
Our mission is to promote and share our Bulldog Pride while providing entertaining dance routines for various events throughout the year. Though we enjoy performing all genres of dance, our focused styles are jazz and gameday performances.
Our team also participates in competitive events locally, regionally, and nationally.
Head Coach: Madelyn Vydra
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
French Club
French National Honor Society
Co-Sponsors: Stacey Bennett and Brittin Kendall
Future Farmers of America
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. For this reason, the name of the organization was updated in 1988 after a vote of national convention delegates to reflect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the industry of agriculture.
Tate Kennedy, Josh Scott
Health Occupations Students of America
JROTC
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the largest character development and citizenship programs for youth in the world. The National Defense Act of 1916 established organized JROTC programs at public and private educational institutions. In 1964, Congress expanded the program to all military services and changed from active duty to shared support from the services and schools. As congressionally mandated by Title 10 United States Code, Section 2031, each military service must have a JROTC program to "instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment." JROTC’s mission, "To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens", is the guide post for the program’s success.
- Motivates young people to become contributing citizens in their family, school and community Helps promote teamwork and working together to complete a challenging task
- Develops and grows servant leadership and self-confidence skills in cadets
- Trains cadets to collaborate, reflect, develop critical thinking skills and integrate learning with other disciplines
- Enables cadets to develop physically and build life-long skills enhancing all aspect of whole fitness and healthy lifestyles
- Prepares cadets to face all challenges with confidence and a plan to succeed
- Allows high school students to be a part of something bigger than them, having fun and developing into highly competent young adults
Prerequisites: The student must meet the following requirements in order to participate in the program:
- 14 years of age or older
- Citizen of the U.S. or approval of his/her government
- Physically able to participate fully in Physical Education
- Project a presentable appearance JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health and P.E. requirements.
The second year of training is devoted to intermediate instruction on the same subjects as the first year with additional classes on the U.S. Army people, places, and times. This second year will end with PAGES instruction on service opportunities.
The third year is applied leadership development. Applied course gives a comprehensive review of instruction on the role of the U.S. Army and optional subjects selected by the senior army instructor.
The fourth year classes will receive advanced leadership development, including the psychology of leadership with seminars in leadership and management. The fourth-year student will receive training on small unit leader problems, advanced communication, and staff functions.
Lieutenant Colonel (R) Terry Douglas
Sergeant First Class Frederick E. Lawshe Jr.
Key Club
Mock Trial
Mock Trial is the ideal club for students who wish to pursue a career in law or who just love to compete and have fun. We are given a court case, criminal or civil, and students assume the roles of witnesses and attorneys. We compete against other Mock Trial teams from the New Orleans area at an actual court house, with one side acting as the prosecution and the other team as the defense. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about the legal system and how lawyers prepare for court hearings. We work with various attorneys in the area to help students learn and prepare for competition.
Sponsor: Addie Troxclair
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta is an honorary mathematics society whose purpose is to inspire a keen interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject, and promote the enjoyment of mathematics.
We attend several math tournaments throughout the school year. We often participate in tournaments at: St. Paul’s, Ben Franklin, Brother Martin, Catholic High, and Baton Rouge Magnet in addition to the state convention in the spring.
Head Sponsor: Mr. Michael Alt
Sponsor: Mr. Trey Ryals
National Hispanic Honor Society
National Honor's Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) 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. NHS membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
Sponsors: Jess Brammer
FHS RoboDawgs
The FHS RoboDawgs are a group of like-minded individuals who love to work together to create something they can share with others. These characteristics and their dedication is what makes them a great TEAM. During the first semester, VEX team members program and build unique robots to participate in competitions. In January, the FRC Team is in full swing building their robot for FIRST Competition in Louisiana, the Bayou Regional.
The robots we build are the vessel we use to spread our love of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) within the community in and outside of FHS. We volunteer at a variety of events demonstrating the team's robot designs and offering STEAM activities.
Our team offers opportunities to learn and utilize various skills: teamwork, communication, design process, electrical, programming, mechanical, graphic design, problem solving, planning and organization.
Coach/Mentor: Tracy Hoffman
Coach/Mentor: Alicia Fussell
Photography Club
The mission of the photography club is to promote interest and improve skills in all phases of still photography.
Sponsor: Mr. Trey Ryals (robert.ryals@stpsb.org)
Sketchbook Club
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help students develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities. Student members are also eligible to compete in State and National skills-based competitions.
Head Advisor: Mr. Damian Davenport
Advisor: Mr. Trey Ryals
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are 11th and 12th grade students dedicated to the positive promotion of FHS. They serve as liaisons between the current student body, prospective students , and community members. They serve in multiple capacities during the school year at various events, activities and prospective student tours. Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to develop and receive training in communication, public relations, marketing, and interpersonal skills.
Rising Juniors and Seniors who are interested in becoming an Ambassador will complete an application in the spring. They must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and a clean disciplinary record.
Ambassador Sponsors: Shannon Francis and Lori Englande
For more information stop by the counselor's room.
Student Council StuCo
Tabletop Gaming
Creative Writing Club
Yearbook
Yearbook is a class in which we learn photography, copy writing, software for graphic design, principles of design, interviewing and reporting skills, and teamwork.
Teacher: Rebecca Paul
Order Your Yearbook
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*Last day to order a 2025 yearbook is May 23, 2025