Envirothon is a competitive event for middle and high school teams to compete at a Natural Resources Knowledge and Ecology Field Day against other regional teams. It stimulates, reinforces, and enhances students' interest in the environment and our state's natural resources. Resource subject areas are: Soils/land use, Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatic Ecology, and other current environmental issues. High school and middle school teams from Oakwood compete each year in the Coastal Regional competition. Winners from the regional level are invited to compete at the state level in April each year.

North Carolina Science Olympiad sponsors science competitions for students in three divisions. At Oakwood, we enter team(s) in all three divisions, Division A – grades 4 and 5, Division B – grades 6-8, and Division C – grades 9-12.

Students represent Oakwood in Science Olympiad regional tournaments each spring. Each rigorous academic interscholastic competition consists of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging and inquiry-based events in the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology. Competition continues at the state level for teams earning first or second place in Divisions B and C.

Middle School Math Club joins with Upper School Math Club to compete in on-campus and off-campus mathematics competitions at the local, regional, state, and potentially national level. The competitions we enter include MOEMS (Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle School Students), MathCounts, and the ECU Math Competition. Our club members also compete in the AMC-8, 10, and 12 competitions and the Noetic Math Competitions as we compete in those as whole school events administered in our math classrooms.

The Spelling Bee is conducted at the school level each year for entry into the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Our School Spelling Bee Champion advances to the Regional Spelling Bee, with the winner advancing directly into the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Mrs. Jennifer Smith, Advisor

The Upper School Honor Council includes students and faculty who are committed to upholding shared values and expectations. Its intent is to develop among students a sense of responsibility for personal conduct and for the well-being of the larger community. The Honor Council determines consequences for violations of the code of student conduct. Elected students and appointed faculty serve on the Honor Council.

Mrs. Jennifer Smith, Advisor

Students in each homeroom will be asked to support their SGA officials in planning service projects and social events throughout the year.

Mr. Miles Cowles, Advisor

Mu Alpha Theta is open to students who have completed at least two college preparatory math classes (Honors Algebra 2/Integrated Math ). Students must have a at least a 90% in each math class they have taken. Students do not need to apply for this Honor Society; they are simply inducted if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Mrs. Stacy Ruffin, Advisor

This club assists high school students in performing acts of service for the community.

Mr. Thomas Taylor, Advisor

Students from each class elect representatives to the Environmental Council, which is responsible for working to help the environment, both at school and globally. Projects may include setting up a system for recycling and finding ways to reduce the school's use of electricity and paper. The students plan and implement all projects, which may be accomplished during the school day. The Council meets once a week.

Mrs. Tammy Edwards and Mrs. Anita Rish-Hodgkins, Advisors

Science Club will promote an appreciation for physical, life, environmental, and chemical science. Students involved in Science Club may choose to participate in the annual Science Olympiad competition during the second semester.

Mr. Thomas Taylor, Advisor

The environmental education program consists of the annual North American Envirothon Competition in which winning teams from participating states and Canadian provinces compete for recognition and scholarships by demonstrating their knowledge of environmental science and natural resource management. The competition is centered on four universal testing categories (i.e., soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, and wildlife) and a current environmental issue.

Mr. Hunt McKinnon, Advisor

This unique club is the Upper School branch of our OASES (Outdoor Agricultural Student Eco-Station) micro-farm that oversees the farming and business operations of the micro-farm

Mrs. Erica Imbimbo, Advisor

Students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations through simulation conferences. This year, interested Oakwood students prepared for 3 months to participate at the Duke Model UN Conference joining over 300 other students from the Southeast to debate and draft mock resolutions for world health, security, and human rights.

Mr. Thomas Taylor, Advisor

The Roman Senate is comprised of Latin students wishing to enhance their Latin experience by participating in a "law-making body" according to ancient Roman style. Meeting once a month, the Senate is entirely student-led and organized, and discusses business regarding the Latin department, such as Roman festivals, banquets, fund-raising, classroom activities and rules, and much more. Students are elected into their position, which are modeled on the ancient Cursus Honorum, by their peers at the beginning of each year. All Latin students are encouraged to participate in this valuable, first-hand learning experience.

Cherita Lytle, Advisor

The Oakwood School's Club Dance Team was formed in 2016 in order to create a team to serve as spirit ambassador to provide entertainment for sporting and school events. The Dance Team Club performs each November at Monk Madness which kicks off the basketball season. They also perform during out homecoming pep rally and basketball game. The Oakwood School Club Dance Team, meets at least once a week during lunch. Anyone with a love for dance is encourage to join the team.

Mrs. Emily Prokopowicz, Advisor

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the following areas:
- Scholarship (a minimum grade average of 87 in core classes)
- Leadership
- Service (a minimum of 20 hours of community service per school year)
- Character

Mrs. Shona Daniels, Advisor

The SHH is dedicated to students who demonstrate a genuine interest in learning a foreign language. The GPA requirement for this honor society is an 87 overall average and an average of 90 in previous Spanish courses. Students who meet all other eligibility requirements are invited to apply in the fall of their Spanish III course and a committee will then evaluate their application and consider their admission into the society.

Mr. Thomas Taylor, Advisor

The National Latin Honor Society is offered by the National Junior Classics League in conjunction with the American Classics League and The Oakwood School. Eligibility for students in grades 9-12 is limited to those who have an "A" average in Latin and are in good standing with the NJCL, and exemplify good citizenship.

Ms. Erica Imbimbo, Advisor

The Oakwood School’s History Department invites juniors and seniors to apply for membership in the Oakwood School’s chapter of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. To be eligible, students must take a history department course each of their years at The Upper School, for all classes 9th grade and above, possess an unweighted, minimum final average of A- (90%) in honors classes and B+(87%) in AP classes, and complete an application that clearly demonstrates their commitment and achievement to the discipline of social studies. The History Department faculty will review applications to determine which students have successfully demonstrated the criteria for admission.

Mrs. Nancy Winn, Advisor

Students of all ages benefit from comprehensive, balanced, and sequential learning in the visual arts, led and taught by qualified teachers. Art educators meet ethical and rigorous standards of excellence in preparation, ongoing professional development, pedagogy, and inquiry in the field. The power of the visual arts to enrich human experience and society is recognized and celebrated throughout the world.

Mrs. Alison Mossey, Advisor

The international music honor society is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.

Ms. Cherita Lyttle, Advisor

We envision a nation in which all students have equal opportunity and access to quality dance arts education and are recognized for their outstanding artistic merit, leadership and academic achievement in the field of dance.

Mrs. Erin Scully, Advisor

The International Thespian Society (ITS), founded in 1929, is an honorary organization for theatre students located at more than 4,600 affiliated secondary schools across America and abroad. The mission of ITS is to honor student achievement in the theatre arts. ITS is a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to shape lives through theatre education by: honoring student achievement in theatre and enriching their theatre education experience; supporting teachers by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills.

Mr. Miles Cowles, Advisor

Games Club encourages communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through various board and video games.

Mrs. Jennifer Smith, Advisor

Crossing The Divide is a non-profit organization that aims to decrease political polarization by inviting those from all over the political spectrum to discuss a given topic every 2 weeks. Each meeting covers a different topic and allows students to have an open dialogue discussion. Since it started in Durham Academy, Crossing The Divide has begun to move to high schools around America; they are currently at 25+ schools with 10 out-of-state.

Mr. Thomas Taylor and Mrs. Stacy Ruffin, Advisors

Crochet Club gives students the opportunity to embrace their creative side while "unwinding" with friends. No prior experience is needed; all are welcome to grab some hooks, yarn, and stitch until your heart is content (or lunch is over - whichever comes first).

Mr. Chris Young, Advisor

Rho Sigma Omega is a National STEAM Honor Society that empowers students to learn across five disciplines: science, technology, engineering, art, and math. With this holistic approach to learning, students are able to learn with both the left and right sides of the brain at once.

The difference between ΡΣΩ and other societies is the learning approach. ΡΣΩ pushes students to lead their education. Student-led education allows students to take responsibility for their own learning and grow leadership skills for the future. ΡΣΩ also encourages project-based courses. Hands-on active learning is more fun, increases retention, and develops problems solving and critical thinking skills. ΡΣΩ also pushes for collaboration problem-solving. Being able to solve problems with a group helps develop lifelong skills that create leaders for tomorrow.

Mrs. Shona Daniels, Advisor