Clubs & Activities
Student Ambassadors
OSMS Student Ambassadors are students who are well-respected, academically successful, and demonstrate leadership characteristics within the school community. Student Ambassadors are a group of student volunteers who are given support in the development of communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills as they serve their school community. Student ambassadors are the voice of the student body at OSMS.
For more information email Angela Shelby at ashelby@ossdms.org
Renaissance Club
Ocean Springs Middle School Renaissance Team is a group of students who strive to positively enhance the school culture and climate for all stakeholders at Ocean Springs Middle School.
For more information email Angela Shelby at ashelby@ossdms.org
Diamond Girls
Diamond Girls cheer on our hounds at every home baseball game and help out in the concession stand. They also make goodie bags and game day pins for the players. For more information email Amanda Bruhl at abruhl@ossdms.org
Girls ARE and Boys CAN
Girls ARE & Boys CAN is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates to cultivate, inspire, and empower children and youth through leadership skills, education, and a safe place for youth to grow and thrive in their communities. We do this by building relationships with community partners, hosting speaker events, field trips, community service, peer mentorship, and engaging in college and career readiness programs. For more information email Taja Cunningham at tcunningham@ossdms.org
Chess Club
Chess Club is the perfect place for Middle School students who want to challenge their minds, sharpen their skills, and have fun! Whether you are just learning how the pieces move or already planning checkmates in your head, our club welcomes all skill levels. Come play exciting matches, compete with friends, and learn new strategies that will take your game to the next level. Build confidence, improve critical thinking, and become a smarter, stronger player-one move at a time. Join Chess Club and make your next move your best move! For more information email Michelle Allen at mallen@ossdms.org
National Beta Club
National Beta is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America and prepares today's students to be tomorrow's leaders. National Beta seeks to inspire young adults to lead by serving others. The mission of National Beta is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership, and service among elementary and secondary school students.
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For more information email Kristen Reidy at kreidy@ossdms.org
Mad Scientist STEM Club
The Mad Scientist STEM Club is a fun and exciting place where students come together to explore the amazing world of science. Whether you're curious about the mysteries of space, fascinated by the complexities of ecosystems, or eager to experiment with chemistry, our club brings something for everyone! We offer fun hands-on activities, experiments, field trips, guest speakers, environmental projects, and team building. Discover potential career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Whether you're already a science enthusiast or just curious about how things work, this club is the perfect place to explore your interests in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information email Daneen Menke at dmenke@ossdms.org or Donna Dougherty at ddougherty@ossdms.org
Hounds For Christ
OSMS Hounds For Christ are students who seek to be part of a faith based community at school. This Christian club is an organized group for students to gather for faith-based activities, Bible study, and community building. Students gather together during lunch for a devotion, discussion, prayer, music, and fun. For more information email Donna Dougherty at ddougherty@ossdms.org
Art Club
The OSMS Art Club is a creative community for students who are passionate about art and want to grow their skills, explore new materials, and express themselves through original work. Members will experiment with a variety of art techniques, collaborate with other artist, and take part in special projects throughout the year. Art Club memebers will also be required to maintain at or above a "C" average in all classes while in the Art Club. For more information email Danea Israel at disrael@ossdms.org
VEX Club
The Ocean Springs Middle School VEX Robotics Program provides students with advanced, competitive robotics experiences through the VEX Robotics platform. At the middle school level, students transition into the highly competitive VEX Robotics Competition (VRC), where strategy, precision engineering, and high-level coding come together.
Our program is designed to prepare students for high school Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways and future STEM careers. Students learn to think like engineers — identifying problems, developing solutions, testing prototypes, and refining their designs under competition constraints. Through competition, students develop resilience, time management, leadership, and professional communication skills.
Our middle school teams represent Ocean Springs with professionalism, integrity, and competitive excellence.
We welcome students who are motivated, collaborative, and ready to take on engineering challenges.
For information about joining, sponsoring, or supporting Ocean Springs Middle School VEX Robotics, please contact Melissa Sundberg at msundberg@ossdms.org.