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Oglethorpe Point Elementary School

Student Life

 

OPES Clubs & Activities 2026-2027

 

Club

OPES Sponsor(s)

Description

Dates

Target Audience

Fees

Youth Orchestra

H. Lamb

T. Mimbs

The Golden Isles Youth Orchestra(GIYO) sponsors this club by sending a string teacher to OPE once a week to lead after school string instruction for 5th graders who have completed the String On program (8/31-9/4).

September-April

5th Graders

TBA

Robotics

M. Thomas

T. Mimbs

A fun, hands-on club where 5th graders will build, code, and program robots while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity and critical thinking skills. 

Spring

5th Graders Only

Beta

M. High

J. Wolff

D. McKenzie

This distinguished national organization promotes academic achievement, character development, leadership skills, and community service. 

September (current members)-May

 

*New Member Induction- January/February

Eligible 4th and 5th Graders

$20

Running Club

S. MIller

T. Mimbs

S. Martin

C. Chambers

M. High

K. Collins

C. Miller

C. Ballard

C. Madigan

Details coming soon!

TBA - typically in the late fall.

Eligible 3rd-5th graders

$10-$15 for running shirts

School Council

S. MIller

S. Martin

K. Barlow

C. Madigan

Elections will take place the first week of October.

Eligible 3rd-5th graders

Mini-Motions

This club is hosted at OPES, but is not school affiliated. For more information, contact:

Katie Tippett

229-942-4976

katie@selahstsimons.com

PK - 1st graders

Chess Club

This club is hosted at OPES, but is not school affiliated. For more information, contact:

Gary Cumby

912-638-8114

gcumby@bellsouth.net

K - 5th graders

Good News Club

This club is hosted at OPES, but is not school affiliated. For more information, contact:
Connie Zehner - Frederica Baptist Church

cazehner4950@hotmail.com