School Activities
Academic Team
About:
This is a competitive Fall club where JV and Varsity teams compete against all the other high schools in Clay County in broad category academic trivia. Students will have the opportunity to test at the end of the season to compete on the All- County team in state competition.
Sponsor(s): Mr. Daniels
Room 50
Dues $45
ACE
About:
A national program where students work with engineers, architects and construction industry professionals to create a design in response to a proposal. These designs could be parks, buildings, infrastructure projects, etc. A great way to get real-life experience while working with professionals who volunteer as mentors.
Sponsors(s): Mrs. DeMarco
Room V139
Dues $0
Athletic Leadership Council
About:
The Orange Park High School Athletic Leadership Council (ALC) is on a mission to unite the students, staff, and community and spread Raider Pride. The Council is student directed and committed to creating connections between student athletes and the greater community.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Brightman
Student Services
Dues $45
BETA Club
About:
A Nationally recognized organization to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among secondary students.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Wingate
Room 92-51
Dues $35.00
Chess Club
Chick-fil-a Leader Academy
About:
Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is a seven-month curriculum, taught once per month. The program engages students with a monthly “Leader Lab” focusing on important leadership skills. Throughout the program, students also plan an “impact project,” which is the culmination of the program. Students must be enrolled in Leadership Class.
Sponsors(s): Mrs. Howell
Room 92-59
Dues $0
Class - Freshman
About:
You must fill out the student government Google Form in your Counselor Connection Google Classroom ASAP in order to participate.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Youhas
Room 103A
$0
Class - Sophomore
About:
You must fill out the student government Google Form in your Counselor Connection Google Classroom in order to participate.
Sponsors(s): Mrs. Howell
Room 92-59
Dues $0
Class - Junior
About:
You must fill out the student government Google Form in your Counselor Connection Google Classroom ASAP in order to participate.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Brady / Ms. Zimardo
Room 225/210
Dues $0
Class - Senior
About:
Senior Class Officers/Team act as representatives for the voice of the collective Senior Class. They communicate with students, parents, and teachers to get input on class decisions and activities. They are in charge of fundraising and planning class events such as Homecoming, Senior Week, and Grad Bash
Sponsors(s): Ms. Yearty/Ms. Skeen
Front Office
Dues $0
D&D Club
About:
Creative adventure game, a turned based Storytelling and role playing game that promotes Players to use their creativity, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Participants collaboratively solve mysteries and explore their character development within various fantasy settings.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Curvier
Room 227
Dues $0
Drama Club
About:
Everyone is welcome. Come work on our semester productions. There are opportunities to perform on stage as well as work on IT projects, set design and construction, costuming, cosmetology, and lights and sound.
Sponsors(s): Mrs. Howell
Room I-Wing
Dues Work completed
Fellowship of Christian Athletes / Anybodies (FCA)
About:
Everyone is welcome, not just athletes! We are a community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influences of coaches, athletes, and students. We seek to make disciples through equipping and empowering students to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.
Sponsors(s): Ms. McDonald
Room 115
Dues $0
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
About:
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world. This is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, network with others, and participate in competitions. Any student is welcome to join. We meet on one Monday, once a month. Google Classroom: mw3s4mw
Sponsors(s): Ms. Bowles
Room V-102
Dues $30.00
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
About:
Any student who wants to join HOSA is welcome. This club is strictly run by the students. You do not have to be a member of the Health Academy. Come join us and be a part of health expos, HAZMAT drills and the blood drives. If you are planning for a career in the Medical field, this is the club for you.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Ford
Room 18-09
Dues $60.00 – includes t-shirt
Multicultural Club
About:
The goal for our club is to have an outlet where students can share their stories, learn about their peers and experience new cultures. We have a very diverse school and we want to impact our community as a whole. The club works towards understanding each other's culture and where we come from. We will meet every first and third Tuesday of the month. During these meetings students will present their cultures, traditions, foods, sports, types of dances, and many other things that they believe are interesting about their heritage. We hope that at the end of every meeting students are leaving with knowledge they did not have before
Sponsors(s): Ms. Fontneau & Ms. Spruill
Room 214
Dues $0
Math Team/Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society
About:
This is a national honor society. A student must be in Algebra 2 Honors or above to be a member and have an A or B average in all honors math classes from Algebra 1 up. Alg. 1 and Geometry Honors students can be associates. We have competitions and discuss fun math subjects. See Ms. Swartz if you are interested to check qualifications.
Sponsors(s): Miss Swartz
Room Associates: $18 Members /Year 1: $28/ Year 2: $18 /Year 3: $18
National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
About:
Formerly the Art Club, a membership in NAHS offers art students an opportunity to apply for NAHS scholarships. Students must have completed high school level art courses with at least a B average.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Keene
Room V106
$20.00(1st yr) $10.00 (renewal)
National Honor Society (NHS)
About:
The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1921.Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS activities. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, US Territories, Canada, and around the world. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service..
Sponsors(s): Ms. McDonald
Room Library/115
Dues $25/year- $35 induction fee
National Technical Honor Society
About:
Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 (unweighted and be enrolled in a CTE program
The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across country.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Daly
Room V161A
Dues$31.00 new member- $10/yr returning members
OP World Travelers
About:
For students who are interested in international travel. While you do not need to be participating in an international tour to be a member, most of our meetings help students prepare for an international travel experience (passports, how to pack efficiently, safety, food explorations, etc.)
Sponsors(s): Ms. McDonald
Room Associates: 115
Dues $0
Raiders Excited About Christ’s Homecoming (REACH)
About:
Interested in service projects, devotionals with students, connections to churches or not. Come one come all.
Sponsors(s): Ms. McDonald
Room 115
Dues $0
Reader's Anonymous – OP Book Club
About:
Open to all. 6-9 books read per year. Google Classroom code, u3zjnrv. Book discussions and snacks at the meetings.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Crosby
Room Media Center.
Dues $0
Recycle Club
About:
This is for students to work at reducing the amount of recyclable materials going to landfills from our school. Students will collect bottles and cans from participating teachers' bins so they can be transported to county recycling facilities.
Sponsors(s): Mr. Martin
Room 233
Dues $0
ONECLAY FTC Robotics: Raider Tek
About:
Students work as a team to design, build, test and program a robot that completes a specific challenge. Students compete against other schools at several meets throughout the year.
Sponsors(s): Mrs. DeMarco
Room Associates: V139
Dues $0
Spanish National Honor Society
About:
The Orange Park Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) is a national organization aimed to recognize and promote academic excellence, leadership, and community service among students who excel in Spanish language and culture . The SHH is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Inc. (AATSP) Must have an overall GPA of 3.0
Sponsors(s): Ms. Zachary
Room Portable 36
Dues $35.00
Speech and Debate Team
About:
Competitive speech giving and competitive debate. The Orange Park Raider Speech & Debate Team is part of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI). There are opportunities to win college scholarships.
Sponsors(s): Dr. Price
Room 204
Dues $0
Student Council
About:
Student Council is an organization conducted by students and supervised by adults. The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Willits & Ms. Kamm
Room 218 - 201
Dues Possible $20 for T-Shirt
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)
About:
SWAT is Florida's statewide youth organization working to mobilize, educate and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco. All OPHS students are welcome. We work on specific events, provide opportunities for leadership, public speaking, health education and tobacco cessation.
Sponsors(s): Ms. Howell
Room 92-59
Dues $0
Thespians (Theater Honor Society)
About:
All students meeting criteria of 10 points and credits of 2 shows have the opportunity to be inducted into Thespian National Honor Society. Join Drama Club to begin your journey.
Sponsors(s): Mr. Howell
Room I-Wing
Dues $35 lifetime fee/ various graduation fees.
Tri M (Music Honor Society)
About:
Tri M: Modern Music Masters: is a national honor society for Band, Chorus and other instrumental students who are in leadership roles in their ensemble or classes. They may be invited to join based on their overall academic standing and that of their performance class.