- Oxford High School
- Overview
Alzheimer's Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Rose Nash
Frequency of Meetings: Meetings occur 3 times per semester.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: The Students for Alzheimer's Club is a club that raises money in support of the local nonprofit Memory Makers through our annual tennis tournament in the summer. When not working on the tournament, club members must volunteer at least two times a semester and help raise money or manage the tennis tournament.
Anchor Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Kristin Busby
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Organize, encourage, and support youth community service projects through OSD and in the LOU community
Art Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Tiffany Hershfelt
Frequency of Meetings: Weekly: Tuesdays, 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 & Ole Miss, participate in volunteer work with art camps and other activities in town, make artwork for charities and nursing homes
BETA Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Lauren Lauzon
Frequency of Meetings: Quarterly
Dues/Fees: Students must pay dues to the national beta organization to be recognized as a member.
Requirements for Entry: Invitations are sent in the fall semester to students in grades 9-12 who have a 3.6 GPA or higher. Final grades from the previous year determine eligibility.
Description: This club promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
Beyond Our Walls
Faculty Sponsor(s): Lauren Lauzon
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: For OHS students to reach outside the walls of OHS and support others that are less fortunate than us.
Chess Club
Faculty Sponsor(s): Ryne Bankston
Frequency of Meetings: Usually at least once per week on Mondays, but expect schedule changes once bowling season begins. Schedule changes will be posted on Schoology.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Students gathering together to play, study, and improve at chess while, hopefully, working towards our goal of increasing our participation in competitive chess tournaments around Mississippi and the mid-south.
DECA
Faculty Sponsor(s): Joy Miles
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: Dues are $35 and cover local, state, and national membership as well as a DECA t-shirt. Competition fees will vary.
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Student-led career and technical organization
Envirothon
Faculty Sponsor(s): Amy Rosen
Frequency of Meetings: Team is formed in October. Trainings for prospective members take place in September/October. One full-day training and 4 to 6 after-school trainings will be in January, February, and March. Regional and state competitions will be in March/April.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Students compete against other schools on the topics of wildlife, forestry, soils, and aquatics. We have an A team and a B team, with 6 members each.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Logan Dodson, Kelsey Dodson, 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.
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
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Ken Hearn
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: Dues are $20
Requirements for Entry: Students must currently be enrolled in a horticulture class or were enrolled in a horticulture class the previous school year.
Description: Student organization for those enrolled in agricultural education classes (horticulture). Students are expected to participate in fundraising, commnunity service projests, and career/leadership development events (competitions).
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Sommer Husbands and Ashley Fortner
Frequency of Meetings: Meetings are expected to begin in October. A schedule will be shared when available.
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: Gender Sexuality Alliance (under parent organization GLSEN): a student-led organization that aims to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. The club is open to any student who feels that harassment or discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, their friends, or their families is wrong. The club supports tolerance and understanding of all people and promotes equality among all students
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Faculty Sponsor(s): Kalilah Bush
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): Jeanna Noble
Frequency of Meetings: As needed
Dues/Fees: $20 dues must be submitted before the Induction Ceremony in April/May of junior year.
Requirements for Entry: Students with a GPA of 3.85 or higher in the fall semester of their junior year. Invitations are sent in the spring semester to eligible students.
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.
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): Misty Whitehead and Amanda Smiley
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): Charlie Sabatier
Frequency of Meetings: Monthly
Dues/Fees: None
Requirements for Entry: None
Description: This group competes in Science Olympiad competitions.
Science Quiz Bowl
Faculty Sponsor(s): Charlie Sabatier
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): Charlie Sabatier, Misty Whitehead, and Jake Davis
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): Charlie 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.