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FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national student-led organization that focuses on developing leadership skills and preparing students for careers through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA empowers students to make a difference in their families, schools, and communities by engaging in service projects, competitions, and leadership opportunities. Members build real-world skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and career readiness while exploring pathways like culinary arts, education, hospitality, and human services. Through conferences, events, and community involvement, FCCLA helps students grow as leaders and gain the confidence to succeed in both their personal and professional lives.

State House FCCLA

WHS FCCLA

FCCLA at Westfield High School was established in 2017 and has since grown into a strong, student-led organization focused on leadership, service, and career development. Over the years, members have actively participated in competitions, community outreach, and leadership opportunities at the local, state, and national levels. A major milestone for the program came in the 2024–2025 school year, when Emmy Watson became the first student from Westfield to serve as a state officer, holding the position of First Vice President. This achievement reflects the continued growth, dedication, and impact of FCCLA at Westfield, as students work to build skills, lead with purpose, and make a difference in their community.

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Through these experiences, FCCLA has also opened doors for Westfield students beyond the classroom, leading to valuable internships, job opportunities, and scholarships. By developing real-world skills in leadership, communication, and career readiness, members are better prepared to enter the workforce and pursue higher education. Many students have been able to connect with industry professionals, gain hands-on experience, and receive financial support for their future goals, showing the lasting impact FCCLA has on student success both during high school and beyond.


Westfield FCCLA members are actively involved in giving back to their community through a wide range of meaningful service projects. Students participate in local trash clean-up efforts to help keep their community clean and environmentally responsible, while also supporting initiatives like the Prom Project to ensure all students have access to formal wear for special events. Members regularly assist with dog adoption events, helping connect animals with loving homes, and spend time cooking and serving meals at retirement homes, creating positive connections with older generations. Through these experiences, FCCLA members not only make a real impact in their community but also develop compassion, responsibility, and a strong sense of service.

Competitive Events

STAR Events

FCCLA STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events are competitive opportunities that allow members to showcase their skills through projects, presentations, and real-world applications in Family and Consumer Sciences. These events help students build leadership, career readiness, and technical skills while competing at regional, state, and national levels.

  • Baking and Pastry

  • Career Investigation

  • Chapter in Review Display

  • Chapter in Review Portfolio

  • Chapter Service Display 

  • Chapter Service Portfolio

  • Culinary Arts

  • Early Childhood Education

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Event Management

  • Fashion Construction

  • Fashion Design

  • Focus on Children

  • Food Innovations

  • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

  • Interior Design

  • Interpersonal Communications

  • Job Interview

  • Leadership

  • National Programs In Action

  • Nutrition and Wellness

  • Parliamentary Procedure

  • Personal Finance

  • Professional Presentation

  • Promote and Publicize FCCLA

  • Public Policy Advocate

  • Repurpose and Redesign

  • Say Yes to FCS Education

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Sustainability Challenge

  • Teach or Train

  • Teaching Strategies

STATE Projects

FCCLA Indiana State Projects provide members with unique opportunities to engage in leadership, service, and career-focused activities beyond STAR Events. These projects are designed to help students make a direct impact in their schools and communities while building skills in areas such as advocacy, peer education, and program development.

  • Beyond the Basics Display

  • Beyond the Basics Digital 

  • Career Exploration display

  • Career Exploration digital 

  • Early Childhood Healthy Snack PDF

  • Early childhood healthy snack Porfilo

  • Early Childhood Learning PAC PDF

  • Early Childhood Learning PAC Portfolio

  • ECO PDF 

  • ​ECO Portfolio

  • FCCLA in Action Display

  • FCCLA in Action Digital

  • Focus on the Basics Display

  • Focus on the Basics Digital

  • Food Marketing Display

  • Food Marketing Digital

  • ​Healthy Choices = Healthy Teens PDF

  • Healthy Choices = Healthy Teens Portfolio 

  • Lesson Planning PDF Portfolio 

  • Recruit PDF

  • Recruit Portfolio 

  • S.M.I.L.E. (Sharing Moments in the Lives of the Elderly) Display

  • S.M.I.L.E (Sharing Moments in the Lives of the Elderly) Digital

  • Trend Board (Fashion) Display

  • Trend Board (Fashion) Digital

  • Trend Board (interior design) Display

  • Trend Board (interior Design) Digital

More Information

If you have any questions on WHS FCCLA, please contact our director of FCCLA, Emmy watson, emmywatson.fccla@gmail.com. If you are interested in having your own fccla chapter or supporting indiana fccla please find us at our website, Indiana FCCLA, or take a look at our national website, both found below. 

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