FISH Jamboree

FISH 2025 Jamboree

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Community Life

The Families Instructing Students at Home (FISH) Community Life Program exists to support the purpose of FISH by providing opportunities for students to engage in meaningful fellowship and build community to help them grow more fully into the image of Christ and fulfill His purpose for their lives.

Programs 

• Fellowships
  • Overview:
    • Elementary and Middle School students will meet every other month for a time of fellowship.  They will meet in August, October, December, February, and April. There will be field trips during the other months.
    • High school students will meet monthly for fellowships by grade level.

Class Parents

Year at a Glance

Education

The Families Instructing Students at Home (FISH) Education Program exists to support the purpose of FISH by providing academic programs and opportunities for Christian homeschool families to promote the educational development of their students as a means of helping them grow more fully into the image of Christ and fulfill His purpose for their lives.

• Programs 

  • Parental Association for Teaching Homeschoolers (PATH): 

    • Leaders: Kelli Walker, Mandy Jarrett, and Jamie Hudson.

    • Location: Simmons Loop Baptist Church.

    • Meeting schedule: Fridays on a typical academic semester-based system.

    • Per-semester charge for participation: $15 per participant ($40 for high school drop off).

  • Field Trips: 

    • Leader: Jenna Weaver

    • 2025-26 Schedule: Field trips are still being planned and will happen in September, November, January, and March. 

  • Yearbook:

    • Leader: Rafaela Burress (Yearbook Coordinator).

    • Timeline and planned events schedule: 

      • Fall and Winter: Pictures and make-up pictures

      • Due date for purchase: 1 April 2026

      • Distribution: Spring 2026

  • Graduation:

    • Leader: Markie Whitt (Graduation Coordinator).

    • Timeline and planned events schedule: more details to come

      • October 2025: Deadline for signing up for graduation.

      • May 2026: Graduation

Creative Arts

The Families Instructing Students at Home (FISH) Creative Arts program exists to support the purpose of FISH by providing homeschool students with diverse, hands-on opportunities in the creative arts that foster self-expression, collaboration, and real-world application through visual arts and creative entrepreneurship.

• Programs

  • FISH Performing Arts Club, also known as PAC and PAC Jr. This is a drama club with an emphasis on quality, full-scale productions in a wholesome, Christian atmosphere. PAC and PAC Jr. cast members and leaders work as a team to produce exceptional theatrical performances that build confidence, strengthen skills, develop lasting friendships, and bring glory to God.

    • PAC Jr. is for 3rd-7th grades

    • PAC is for 8th- 12th grades

    • Fall Auditions - Aug 6,7,8

    • Shows: Fall 2025: Nov 21, 22, Spring 2026: April 10, 11

  • Creative Arts Festival is a fun event for the whole family! Our FISH students share their passions by either performing, displaying their creative arts, or serving their culinary treats. Friends and family get to come and experience an evening of entertainment and lots fun

  • Maker’s Market is for our young aspiring entrepreneurs & family! This is an excellent opportunity for our homeschooled students to show off their skills, talents, hobbies, and to express their passion in what they love. It’s a fun way to sell their handmade creations and promote their business! Students will have the ability to learn the importance of professionalism in the world of entrepreneurship. They will also have the opportunity to gain experience creating products and or services to sell and earn money for a business.

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