News
2024
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O’Neal Welcomes Lance Stucky as Director of Athletics and Transportation Services
The O'Neal School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lance Stucky as the new Director of Athletics and Transportation Services, starting July 1. Mr. Stucky brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision to the School's athletic program, underscoring O'Neal's commitment to fostering excellence in sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.Read More -
Poole Receives Inaugural Most Influential Teacher Award
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Youngclaus Creative Writing Awards Announced
Read MoreThis year’s Bill Youngclaus Creative Writing Award recipients were announced at an end-of-year dedication ceremony.Winners are chosen from each division. Representing the Lower School, the winner is third-grade student Iona Riggsbee for her poem “Reflection”. Iona is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carolyne Davidson and Ken Riggsbee. Representing the Middle School, the winner is sixth-grade student Abigail Schupp for her poem “In the Mirror”. Abigail is the daughter of Lt. Col. Phillip and Mrs. Stacy Schupp of Whispering Pines. Representing the Upper School, the winner is 11th-grade student Charlotte Mills for her poem “Voyager Golden Reflections”. Charlotte is the daughter of Mr. Stuart Mills and Mrs. Helen Probst-Mills of Pinehurst. -
Dr. Dale McInnis Announced as O’Neal Head of School
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O'Neal Holds Sports Recognition Ceremony
Read MoreThe O’Neal JV/Varsity Sports Recognition Ceremony was held on Monday, May 20th in the Hannah Center Gymnasium. -
O’Neal Falcons Reily Johnson and Olivia Maxwell Celebrate College Commitments
The O’Neal School celebrated the athletic commitments of Reily Johnson to Wake Tech Community College for Basketball and Olivia Maxwell to Campbell University for Cheerleading. The two athletes held their official signing ceremony before their family and peers on Wednesday, May 16th.Read More -
O’Neal Holds 48th Commencement Ceremony
Read MoreO’Neal held its 48th Commencement at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center at Sandhills Community College, on Friday, May 24th at 9:00 am. -
O’Neal Hosts Third Annual SSRP Symposium
Read MoreThe O’Neal School will be hosting its third annual Signature Scholars Research Program (SSRP) symposium to showcase the research of five SSRP Scholars. The five 20-minute presentations will be held in McMurray Library of Bradshaw Hall at O’Neal. Presentations will be divided between Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23 starting at 5 pm. Refreshments will be served. Attendance is open to the public; however, seats are limited and a call or email to reserve your seat is required. -
Earth Day Photography Contest 2024
Science Department Chair David Williamson hosted the annual Earth Day Photography Contest. Students and faculty in all grades were invited to submit entries into three categories: Enjoying the Earth, The Earth Up Close and Landscapes and Wildlife. Submittals were surveyed by Upper School biology and AP biology students. View the video to see the winners and honorable mentions!Read More -
Holmberg and Bradshaw Scholars are Announced
Three rising ninth graders have been chosen to receive four-year scholarships at The O’Neal School. Vivienne Rhue has been awarded the Helen Pringle Holmberg Scholarship. Arianna Cappiello and Zoe Mount are the recipients of the Hannah Marie Bradshaw Scholarship.Read More -
O’Neal’s Hodges and Joyce Celebrate College Commitments
The O’Neal Athletic Department celebrated the athletic commitments of Brennan Hodges (Queens University) and Nick Joyce (Methodist University) recently.Read More -
Heritage Festival Returns
Wednesday, April 17th was a great day for the return of the O’Neal School Heritage Festival. Having great memories of attending the Heritage Festival at a younger age, members of our Upper School International Club wanted to see its return.Read More -
Solar Eclipse Party Held at O'Neal
Read MoreLast Monday, O'Neal students in all divisions had the opportunity to celebrate the solar eclipse. It was a special eclipse for many historical reasons and the astronomy students hosted a solar eclipse party. -
Grace Simpson Commits to Pepperdine University
Read MoreThe O’Neal School celebrated the athletic commitment of Grace Simpson with an official signing ceremony before her peers on Monday, March 25th. Simpson is joining Pepperdine University Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Programs. -
O'Neal Welcomes New Head of Upper School and Director of College Counseling
The O’Neal School welcomes Head of Upper School Sandy Boyd and Director of College Counseling Danielle Tanner, both starting July 1, 2024.Read More -
O’Neal Announces Inaugural Ford Faculty Grant Winners
The O’Neal School recently awarded three Ford Faculty Grants to faculty members David Williamson, Judy McDonald, and Cassie Cloninger.Read More -
Middle School Science Olympiad Team Places Runner-Up
Read MoreThe O’Neal Middle School Science Olympiad team placed runner-up in the regional competition on March 16th at St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC. Coached by science teacher Maggie Watkins, all of the team members medaled in the event. In addition, every team member qualified for the state Science Olympiad competition to take place at NC State University on April 13th. -
The O'Neal Players Perform "James and the Giant Peach"
The O’Neal Players will perform “James and the Giant Peach” on Friday, March 22nd @ 6:30 pm, Saturday, March 23rd @ 6:30 pm, and Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 pm in the Hannah Center Theater of The O’Neal School.Read More -
Dr. Camastra Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
The O’Neal School is pleased to announce that Nicole J. Camastra has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in American Studies to Norway for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.Read More -
Math Club Hosts Its Annual Pi Day!
The math club did it again with an all-school hour of fun by hosting a fabulous Pi Day. Dice making, floating boats, marble tracks, parachutes, egg drop, bridges, earthquakes and mystery architecture were the featured activities. Upper and lower school grades paired up as well as 4th and 5th grade. Congratulations Math Club!Read More -
O'Neal Make Strong Showing at Young People's Fine Arts Festival
This year's Young People's Fine Arts Festival accepted 377 entries from schools in Moore County. A combination of 30 paintings, drawings, mixed medium work, pottery and photography were selected among O'Neal students by their art teachers. Congratulations to all O'Neal Falcons who were selected to have their work showcased at the Festival.Read More -
The O’Neal Players Receive High Marks at State Thesfest
O’Neal Thespian Society Members made their debut in thespian society competitions this year only to progress to the international level. Having been awarded superior recognitions in the state competition, all four O’Neal thespians have qualified for the International Thespian Festival Competition at Indiana University Bloomington in June.Read More -
O’Neal Varsity Girls Basketball Wins State Championship
The O’Neal School Varsity Girls Basketball Team secured a historic victory on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at North Raleigh Christian Academy by clinching the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) 2A Basketball State Championship.Read More -
O’Neal Recognizes National Merit Award Recipients
In an Upper School Assembly, Head of School John Elmore recognized three students receiving National Merit certificates. All seniors, Charlie Kuzma received a Letter of Commendation; Audrey Kim and Lauren Kuhn have been named as National Merit Finalists and each received a Certificate of Merit.Read More -
Middle School Girls Basketball Wins Fourth Consecutive Conference Championship
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Falcons Continue Successful Swimming Legacy | Girls Win NCISAA 2024 State Championship
The O’Neal School’s Lady Falcons defended their 2023 state title at the NCISAA State Championships this past Monday at the Greensboro Aquatic Center with a score of 295 over The Epiphany School who came in second with 233 and 25 other NCISAA schools followed.Read More -
Science Olympiad Varsity Team Places 4th in Regionals
Congratulations to O'Neal's varsity Science Olympiad team for placing fourth at the regional competition at Fayetteville Technical Community College last weekend (2/10). Each team member medaled in at least one event. This achievement has qualified the team to participate (for a fourth consecutive time) in the state tournament in April.Read More -
O’Neal Announces Honorary Benefit Auction Co-Chairs
Read MoreThe O’Neal School is excited to have Frank and Missy Quis as honorary co-chairs for the School’s 2024 Benefit: Yellowstone – A Cowboy Chic Affair to happen on Saturday, February 10th.
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