- Oxford High School
- Overview
Art Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Tiffany Hershfelt
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly: Fridays, 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Students create artwork for various art shows hosted by OHS, The University of Mississippi, The Powerhouse, and more. Students also participate in OSD and Oxford community events and festivals to showcase their artistic skills while exploring new art mediums.
DECA
Faculty Sponsor(s): Joy Burt
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: Dues are $30 and cover local, state, and national membership. Competition fees will vary.
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Student-led career and technical organization
Diamond Girls (DG)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Kristin Busby and Cade Hoggard
Frequency of Meetings: Attendance at Games and 1-2 meetings prior to the season starting
Dues/Fees: Members must purchase Diamond Girl apparel: t-shirt and hoodie.
Requirements for Entry: Must complete a Google form and interview if you are joining Diamond Girls. DG Captains are interviewed by coaches and sponsors and must have a teacher recommendation.
Description: Diamond Girls assist in retrieving foul balls and working in the concession stand for baseball and softball games.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Logan Dodson and Bruce Taylor
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. This club is open to all students, not just athletes.
FFA
Faculty Sponsor(s): Ken Hearn
Frequency of Meetings: Quarterly
Dues/Fees: Dues are $20
Requirements for Entry: Students must currently be enrolled in a horticulture class, were enrolled in a horticulture class the previous school year, or have completed the horticulture program.
Description: Student organization for those enrolled in agricultural education classes (horticulture). Students are expected to participate in fundraising, community service projects, and career/leadership development events (competitions).
French Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Lydia King
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: Students should have an interest in French language & culture.
Description: To further encourage inter-cultural growth and knowledge through the sharing of Francophone language and culture
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Dana McGivney
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: Students must pay dues to join and competiton fees as directed by HOSA Nationals.
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Student-led career and technical organization with an emphasis on the medical field.
History Bowl
Faculty Sponsor(s): Sugi Wiltcher
Frequency of Meetings: Every Friday morning at 8 a.m. in W204.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Quiz bowl team specific to history.
Key Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Tuesday Arizaga
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Student-led volunteer group
National Honor Society (NHS)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Sommer Husbands
Frequency of Meetings: As needed
Dues/Fees: $30 dues must be submitted before the Induction Ceremony in May of junior year.
Requirements for Entry: Students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher in the fall semester of their junior year. Invitations are sent in the spring semester to eligible students. Inductions are held during honors/awards nights in May.
Description: Invitation only. NHS is an academic and service organization for rising seniors with a minimum 3.85 GPA. The induction Ceremony takes place in April/May of junior year. Attendance to the ceremony is mandatory. Members are required to complete 20 hours of service work.
One Community Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Alison Schmelzer
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: One Community is a service club helping out around the community that works with The Pregnancy Center of Oxford and CASA of North Mississippi. We volunteer at the Pregnancy Center every Monday at 4:00, as well as collect donations and organize a toiletry drive. For CASA, we do a yearly toiletry drive in the spring and a fall Halloween bucket drive for the kids. We organized the Bolt store at OHS this summer and helped face paint at the community tailgate at the first football game.
RISE
Faculty Sponsor(s): Deb Jones
Frequency of Meetings: Meetings are held bi-weekly when organizing events and monthly the rest of the year.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: RISE stands for “reach, inspire, support, and empower”. RISE Oxford High is a peer to peer wellness education initiative committed to the overall well-being of the OSD community. RISE creates a community of care by supporting and empowering the students to learn and engage their peers about a variety of wellness topics that are specific to the needs of high school students.
Robotics Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Charley Sabatier
Frequency of Meetings: Two meetings per week with more frequent meetings leading up to competitions.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: Students should have a love for programming and be a team player.
Description: Robotics club competes in FIRST Tech Challenge Competitions.
Science Olympiad
Faculty Sponsor(s): Charley Sabatier
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: Dues are $20.
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: This group competes in Science Olympiad competitions.
Science Quiz Bowl
Faculty Sponsor(s): Charley Sabatier and Dr. Catherine Putnam
Frequency of Meetings: Bi-monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: This group competes in Science Bowl competitions.
SkillsUSA/Culinary
Faculty Sponsor(s): Brandon Hughes
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: Dues are $20
Requirements for Entry: Must be a Culinary Arts student.
Description: Student-led career and technical organization
Soles 4 Souls (S4S)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Sugi Wiltcher
Frequency of Meetings: 2 times per semester. The fall shoe drive will have collection during Fall Break and packing just before Thanksgiving Break. The spring drive will be after Easter break and will include clothing.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: At S4S, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
Superior Superstar Supporters (SSS)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Kristen Busby
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Students are assigned a Superior and attend monthly outings afterschool
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Charley Sabatier
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly, as needed
Dues/Fees: Dues are $20
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: The TSA enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
VEX Robotics
Faculty Sponsor(s): Charley Sabatier
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: VEX Robotics competes in the VEX robotics competition.
Writing Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Amanda Osborne
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Students share their own creative writing with the group and receive feedback. Students can also listen.