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.

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.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ASIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE WEBSITE

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

Advisors: Ms. Jacoby, Mr. Jaffes   DJacoby@ossiningufsd.org

BJaffes@ossiningufsd.org


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

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

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.