Extracurriculars

Learning to play chess has been shown to improve a student's overall academic performance, judgment, ability to concentrate, logical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, emotional intelligence, and social skills. Chess Club takes place on Mondays at lunch with Mr. Junkin.

LEGO Robotics is a fun and engaging hands-on approach to STEM learning. Students gain real-world problem-solving skills as they learn and compete. Lego Robotics takes place on Mondays and Fridays afterschool with Mr. Junkin.

MATHCounts is an engaging math program for middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes toward math and problem-solving. MATHCounts takes place on Tuesdays at lunch with Mr. Junkin and Mrs. Foster.

Students with an interest or love for music can explore a variety of instruments rehearsing and performing for school and church events. Practice Schedule: Beginning Band will start on September 4th with Brass and Full Band on September 5th. Wednesdays 12:35-12:55 pm–Brass ONLY Thursdays 8-8:20 am–Woodwinds ONLY Thursdays 12:35-12:55 pm–Percussion ONLY Thursdays Full Band 7:20 am Jr. High Band starts on August 28th. Wednesday and Friday 7:20-8 am For questions or clarification, please contact Mrs. Amanda Parks (Music Teacher and Family Worship Music).

Few things bring out the joy of the Christmas season like the sounds of handbells. Students in our handbell choirs learn the basics of preparing for performances in school and church events.

OSLS is a part of the Bay Area Christian Schools Athletic League (BACSAL) making it possible for students in 5th to 8th grade to participate in sports such as flag football, cross country, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

Reflecting the creativity and beauty of our God, students have the opportunity to explore their own creativity in a number of media in our art elective.

"All the world's a stage." From acting, to costumes, and more, students will learn the fundamentals of drama with Mrs. Foster in this Middle School elective.

Creative use of technology is the way of the future. Many students already love to create content on the topics they love. Coding is available as an elective for 6th to 8th graders with Mr. Junkin. An additional tech elective is available for 7th and 8th graders focusing on audiovisual skills (chapel support, video editing, etc.).