Belonging to a club offers opportunities to interact with students you may not otherwise work with, build leadership skills, learn to set goals and work as a team, and better understand what it means to be a good citizen. If you are a student returning to OHS and are a part of a club you already know the tremendous benefits participating in a club offers. We encourage you to use this guide to explore club opportunities for the upcoming school year. Read through the club descriptions on this site and find something that interests you. Click on the links in the club descriptions to go to the club websites if they have them. We strongly encourage you to select at least one club to participate in this year.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Club Advisors or to Mrs. Mathews.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Club Advisors or to Mrs. Mathews.
THE CLASS OF 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Class of 2023 Advisors: Ms. Reddington & Ms. Helly
Senior class info session: 9/15
Senior class meetings: Thursdays in room 228
Class of 2024 Advisors: Ms. Love & Ms. Castro
Class of 2025 Advisors: Ms. Michas & Ms. Budich
Sophomore class meetings: Tuesdays in room 304
Class of 2026 Advisors: Ms. Rosenthal & Ms. Frljuckic
Freshman class info session: 9/13
Freshman class meetings: Tuesdays in room 209
OHS ART CLUB
Mr. Whitehead, Advisor RWhitehead@ossiningufsd.org
ASIAN CULTURE EXCHANGE CLUB
Advisor: Ms. de Guzman
Meetings on Thursdays in room 118
Info session: Thursday, September 15 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Ossining Asian Culture Exchange Club is for all! It is a celebration of the the unique and diverse cultures of Asian and Pacific Islander Students in Ossining through thoughtful exchange and education. Different social events and trips give students the opportunity to gain cultural exprience and knowledge.
BLACK CULTURE CLUB
Advisors: Ms. Nicholas, Ms. McFarlane
The Ossining High School Black Culture Club promotes the awareness of Black Culture and History and the development of personal, social, and educational improvements among students of all races and gender.
BUSINESS CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Jacoby
Info session: Wednesday, September 14
Meetings every Wednesday
CERAMICS CLUB - "MUD CLUB"
Ms. Donna Cook, Advisor, DCook@ossiningufsd.org
INTERVAL/CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Caccapola
Next meeting is September 21st after school
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month after school in room 222
The Creative Writing club offers students the opportunity to explore various creative prompts. Members write, share, and discuss their creative pieces in a safe and supportive environment. Students also have access to local creative writing workshops and competitions. Lastly, members work collaboratively to design and edit Interval, Ossining High School's Literary Magazine.
DANCE CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Munzer
DIGITAL MEDIA CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Angela Carrasquillo ACarrasquillo@ossiningufsd.org
OHS THEATER ARTS - DRAMA CLUB, FALL DRAMA, SPRING MUSICAL
Mr. Drew DiRienzo, Director DDiRienzo@ossiningufsd.org
ENGINEERING CLUB
Advisors: Mr. Albrecht, Mr. Scinta, & Ms. Portillo
The Engineering Club explores different types of projects and construction. Our projects have included soda bottle water rockets and an electric car. All grades are welcome. Additional projects are always considered. No specific science classes are required, just a desire to get involved and ambition to work.
ENL AMBASSADORS & NEWCOMERS CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Bedoya
This group, designed to support students who are new to the country, meets regularly to discuss how to best navigate Ossining High School. Topics include cultural differences, the American school system, and issues regarding relationships with new and old family members upon arrival in the United States. We also have activities, field trips and fun!
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Advisors: Ms. Kenny
Info session: Tuesday 9/13
Meetings: Tuesdays in room 237
The OHS Environmental Club is a student driven club that aims to raise awareness of Environmental Issuses that impact OHS and the greater community. Local and global environmental issues are topics of disuccsion as well as action. This clubs twice a month on Tuesdays.
ESPORTS CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Yonkler ZYonkler@ossiningufsd.org
FINANCE CLUB
HISPANIC AMERICANS UNITED (Formerly Think Big)
Advisor: Ms. Zhinin
The purpose of the Hispanic Americans United club is to educate the High School community about Hispanic culture and to encourage, inspire, motivate, and support the Hispanic community in Ossining. Members will participate in sessions that will focus on teaching skills for academic success, discussing issues that affect the Hispanic community and supporting cultural enrichment.
HUMAN RIGHTS CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Aguilar & Mr. Garone
Info session: Tuesday 9/13
Meetings: Tuesdays in room 207
A student driven club where students deliver presentations on current events and modern human rights issues. In addition, the club hosts various fundraisers and guest speakers.
OHS JAZZ BAND
Mr. Rodrigo Vargas, Director
JUNIOR STATES OF AMERICA
Advisor: Ms. Burns
Info session: 9/8
Meetings: Thursdays in room 209
Student led civic engagement club, where we talk/debate about current issues in society
LA SISTERHOOD
Advisor: Ms. Cuddy
La Sisterhood is a family. We create a safe space for Spanish speaking young women (or those who want to practice their Spanish) to share and grow together. We are a female empowerment group who aims to give back to the community and school by promoting positivity and sisterhood.
Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:00pm
Room: 211
LAW TEAM
Advisors: Mr. Ninos & Ms. Mannarino
Info session: Listen for an announcement in November
Meetings: Tuesdays & Thursdays in room 212
The Law Team is the Mock-Trial team that competes in an annual tournament sponsored by the New York State Bar Association. Students who have successfully completed Criminal Law or Civil Law are eligible to try out for the team. The team meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 to 5:15 beginning in January. These meetings are organized as practice sessions for the competitions which begin at the end of February. The competitions are held at the County Courthouse in White Plains.
OHS MARCHING BAND
Mr. Rodrigo Vargas, Director
MATH CIRCLE
Advisors: Ms. Longhitano & Ms. Morana
Info session: Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 2:45
Meetings: Tuesdays in room 232
Math Circles are communities focused on the enjoyment of mathematical problem solving. The Math Circle Club at OHS is a chapter of the Math Circle Network, an organization committed to building, connecting, and supporting local communities focused on the enjoyment of mathematics. Students will be provided opportunities to explore fun and interesting mathematical problems and topics, listen to guest speakers in the field of mathematics, and compete in local mathematics competitions. Students of all levels are welcome!
MBK CLUB
Advisors: Dr. Sarr, Mr. Prince, and Mr. Bedoya
The MBK's mission is to inspire, empower and connect young men to uplift their future and promote O-Pride.
MODEL UN
Advisor: Mr. Gannon
Info session: Tuesday, Sept 20 @ 2:45 in room 302
Meetings: monthly in room 302
The purpose of this club will be to promote and prepare students for participation in a Model UN. Model UN is an academic simulation of the United Nations where students play the role of delegates from different countries and attempt to solve real world issues with the policies and perspectives of their assigned country.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Advisors: Ms. Pavese & Mr. Cook
The purpose of the National Honor Society (NHS) is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to perform service within the school and broaden community service, to promote leadership and to develop character among members (Constitution of NHS, Article I, Section 2). Members are selected based on their demonstration of the four qualities of scholarship, character, service and leadership. Students with an average of 88% and above may apply for membership in the National Honor Society.
Each year the NHS sponsors the Senior Citizen Prom, in addition to various other subcommittees. In addition, a tutoring program is in place in order to tutor other students at OHS. Other opportunities to volunteer throughout Westchester County are also available, such as the Great Pumpkin Festival at Van Cortlandt Manor and Phelps Memorial Hospital.
OHS NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
Mr. Terrie Bentley, Advisor
Fridays, Room B-004
Project Lit
Sudha Narsipar and Akelya Todd, Advisors
Fridays, Room B-004
PRESTIGIOUS LADIES CLUB
Advisor: Ms. McFarlane
The Prestigious Ladies of Power (PLP) Mentoring Program is designed for girls of color to help inspire, empower and academically support students to become leaders of tomorrow. Our fundraising events will support annual college trips, monthly after-school events and guest speaker visits to our school/program. Meetings are held bi-weekly on Wednesdays and will present many exciting events and activities. All are welcome.
RADIO CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Carrasquillo
Participation in the Radio Club will give students the opportunity to broadcast live or pre-recorded radio shows on the OUFSD Radio Station. The radio club will meet in the beginning of the year to assign time slots for DJ’s that would like to broadcast during the school day. Training will be provided and the rules of the station will be explained to all interested in being on the air. Talk show and live sporting events will also be broadcast on WOSS, Fundraisers will vary from bake sales to car washes and radio-thon. Meetings will be held Wednesdays at 2:45 in the TV Studio (on the 2nd floor)
Email Ms. Carrasquillo at ACarrasquillo@ossiningufsd.org or stop by the TV studio on the 2nd floor for more information.
SAGA (SEXUALITY & GENDER ACCEPTANCE)
Advisor: Ms. Wile
Meetings: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 pm in room 308
The OHS SAGA club strives to create a community space that actively embraces students of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Our fundraising efforts will enable us to attend the annual Pride Works Conference, host monthly after-school events, and to invite guest speakers to our school. Meetings are held once a week and include a combination of dialogues about current events, personal experiences, and community learning, as well as socializing activities.
SCHOOL NEWSPAPER (THE CURRENT)
Advisor: Ms. Munzer
The school newspaper is produced many times a year. Students work together to highlight events which take place in and around the school community. In addition, students also write about current events. Students conduct various fundraisers throughout the year. Meetings are held several times a month.
STRATEGY AND BOARD GAME CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Velez
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 in the library
The Strategy and Board Game Club's mission is to spread the love of games to all interested in attending. We focus on meeting new people while learning new games. Good sportsmanship is a must.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Iglesias
SCHOOL YEARBOOK PRODUCTION (The Wizard)
Advisor: Ms. Lin
Meetings: every day at 8th period in B001
Click here for yearbook information
High School yearbook production
STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisor: Mr. DeGeorge
Info session: 9/20 at 2:45 in room 136
Meetings: Tuesdays twice a month in room 136
Student Government, Chair of Social Events; Spirit Weeks, Homecoming Court, OHS Day Rides
STUDENT-DRIVEN CURRICULUM CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Gannon
This club aims to allow the Ossining High School students to contribute to the development of the curriculum. Club members will collaborate to create new elective and core courses that will be implemented in order to reflect the student body's diversity. The students will engage in discourse about including diverse moments in history and marginalized groups into the current curriculum and conduct student body interest surveys, in order to develop inclusive courses. The Student-Driven Curriculum club will grow and evolve with the ever-changing student body; it will reflect the Ossining School District's needs.
STUDENT EQUITY COMMITTEE
Advisors: Ms. Griffin
The equity committee is a group of students and educators from Ossining high school who are highly passionate about social justice, activism, and of course, effectively implementing and influencing others to exercise equity within the Ossining school district. The equity committee is open to all students, no matter their grade. We come together online as a group to discuss current issues and ways to create a more inclusive environment for all.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Advisor: Mr. Battista
OHS TRI M (MUSIC) HONOR SOCIETY
Advisor: Mr. Mirza
Meetings: Wednesdays twice a month in room 119
Open to any student registered for a music class. Members of Tri-M participate in several in-school performances throughout the year, and volunteer within the music dept. across the district. We will also be fundraising to go on a trip at the end of the year!
YOUTH TO YOUTH
Advisor: Ms. Clayton & Ms. Alejandro
Info session: 9/14 at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria
Meetings: Wednesdays twice a month in the cafeteria
Ossining Y2Y is a club that believes in the power of youth and supports healthy lifestyle choices. Members of Ossining Y2Y pledge to be drug and alcohol free, and work toward influencing their peers to do the same by encouraging them to stay true to themselves. Activities are focused on raising awareness of the risks associated with drug and alcohol use, and providing fun alternatives for students to partake in. Y2Y is committed to having a positive impact on their peers, school and the entire Ossining community. Participation in Y2Y is open to all OHS students.