Activities and Clubs
Classes and Fine Arts
Art Club
A campus-wide club open to ALL students that focuses on incorporating art and community.
Meeting Time: Wednesdays @ Lunch in FA105 (Sponsor: Ms. Martinez)
Chemical/Science Olympiad
We prepare and participate in science activities and competitions based on student interest.
Meeting Time: Thursdays @ Lunch in G204 (Sponsors: Mrs. Talley & Ms. Pope)
Chess Club
Anyone welcome! Tournaments are in fall and spring.
Meeting Times: Tuesday and Thursday @ lunch in F213 (Sponsor: Mr. Soffera)
Choir
Oñate A Cappella & Barbershop Quartet.
Meeting Time: Before/After School (Sponsor: Mr. Fellman)
Creative Writing
Come share your creative writing and expand your writing techniques.
Meeting Time: Thursdays @ Lunch in D111 (Sponsor: Mr. Soffera)
DECA
Preparing students as emerging business leaders and entrepreneurs in the fields of marketing, finance, service, hospitality, and management.
Meeting Time: 1 st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ lunch in B113 (Sponsors: Ms. Medina & Ms. French)
D&d
To provide a safe place for students to play dungeons and dragons a fantasy RPG game.
Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday Friday @ 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in F215 (Sponsors: Mrs. Urias)
ESG
Are you or someone you know facing a mental illness and in need of support? Come to the Emotional Support Group! We strive to support and educate people about mental illness and emotional stress.
Meeting Time:Fridays @ Lunch in Lecture Hall (Sponsors: Ms. Rankin & Mrs. McVann)
GSA
The gay/straight alliance offers education, support, & advocacy for LGBTQ students and their straight allies.
Meeting Times: Thursdays @ lunch in D106 (Sponsors: Ms. Gonzalez)
HOSA
National student organization which is dedicated to preparing students who are interested in the medical field, community service, and learning various medical skills.
Meeting Times: Every other Tuesday @ lunch in C103 (Sponsor: Mr. Ogasand Mr. Mallory)
K-Pop Club
We offer all those hiding K-Pop fans a place to listen to K-Pop and practice choreographed K-Pop dances!
Meeting Time: Wednesdays after school in FA109 (Sponsor: Ms. Iguaran)
Key Club
Student led organization that provides its members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership.
Meeting Times: Wednesdays @ lunch in the Lecture Hall (Sponsor: Mrs. Saige, Mrs. Tarin, and Mrs. McVann)
Knight Ambassadors
We help integrate new and current Oñate students to opportunities for involvement, growth, and positive experiences available at Oñate High School. Join the ‘Sit With Us’ app as an Ambassador to promote kindness and inclusion!
Meeting Times: Guidance Office (Sponsor: Mrs. McVann)
Knightly News
TV broadcasting program that reports OHS news on various sports and events that happen at Oñate High School
Check out our YouTube Channel
MESA
Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement. The official website can be found here.
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ lunch in E105 (Sponsor: Mr. Evans)
National Honor Society
NHS is a national student organization which helps students improve leadership skills through service to others. Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher and dedicated to community service.
Meeting Time: Fridays 2x/month in FA102 (Sponsor: Mr. Fellman & Ms. Burch)
NJROTC
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Foundation for leadership, promote good citizenship, and discipline.
Meeting Time: E100 A/B (Sponsors: Captain Buchanan & Senior Chief Rodriguez)
OG's Oñate Gamers
A chance for students to interact and play games. All students are welcome.
Meeting Time: Monday, Wednesdays, & Fridays in F213 (Sponsors: Mr. Soffera)
Ping Pong Team
A sport for the skilled and capable! Challenge the sensei... if you dare.
Meeting Times:Wednesdays @ lunch in D102 (Sponsor: Coach Adams)
Poetry Out Loud
Practice for National Poetry Recitation Contest.
Meeting Times: Lunch in D111 (Sponsor: Mr. Staley)
Psych Club
Are you interested in the field of psychology? join us as we explore everything psychology.
Meeting Times: 2nd Friday of the month @ lunch in A105 (Sponsors: Ms. Rankin & Mrs. McVann)
Robotics
Introduces engineering and technology through a robotics design challenge.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ lunch in E105 (Sponsor: Mr. Evans)
Sign Language
This club is for anyone that wants to learn sign language.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays @ lunch in B108 (Sponsor: Ms. Vance)
SkillsUSA
Partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a higher work force. The official website can be found here.
Student Council
Provides a sense of school spirit. Assemblies dances, and other various activities are planned throughout the year via student council.
Meeting Times: Please see Mrs. Chopez for details!
Youth Alive
A non-denominational Christian student group interested in revitalizing the youth of Oñate.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays @ lunch in G204 (with pizza) (Sponsors: Ms. Pope, Mrs. Talley, & Mrs. Abrams)
Classes
Facilitates transition into high school, participates in school wide events and supports all clubs and organizations. Provides a sense of school spirit. Assemblies, dances, and other various activities are planned throughout the year via student council.
Organizes Senior Breakfast and supports other events as needed. Provides a sense of school spirit. Assemblies, dances, and other various activities are planned throughout the year via student council.
Students will be in charge of planning Prom, the Talent Show, and participate in Homecoming activities, such as the Powder Puff Game. Students fundraise and provide a sense of school spirit. Assemblies, dances, and other various activities are planned throughout the year via student council.
Today is the tomorrow we dreamed about yesterday
Organizes Winter Ball and Senior Picnic. Provides a sense of school spirit. Assemblies, dances, and other various activities are planned throughout the year via student council.
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