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2025

  • Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is a Sell-Out Performance!

    The three performances for O’Neal’s all-school musical Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, was a “sell out”! More than 60 students, faculty, and volunteers came together to produce an amazing show for all ages. Enjoy photos from past parent and photographer Wendy Hodges.
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  • O’Neal Students Hear from Paleontologist Robert Allen, Receive Fossil Donation

    On Tuesday, O’Neal sixth and ninth grade students had the unique opportunity to hear from paleontologist Robert Allen, who shared his experiences in fossil discovery and the path to becoming a scientist in his field.
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  • Reading Tails Program Launches at The O'Neal School

    We are thrilled to introduce the Reading Tails program to The O’Neal School! Beginning this spring, lower school students will have the unique opportunity to read alongside certified therapy dogs as part of an exciting literacy initiative designed to foster a love of reading and boost reading fluency.
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  • Upper School Math Club Hosts Pi Day STEM Celebration

    O’Neal’s Upper School Math Club proudly hosted the annual Pi Day STEM event on the most fitting date—March 14th (3.14)!
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  • The O’Neal Players Dive Under the Sea with Disney’s The Little Mermaid

    The O’Neal Players are bringing Disney magic to life this spring with the all-school musical production of The Little Mermaid. Performances will be held in The Hannah Center Theater at The O’Neal School on:
    • Friday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m.
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  • O’Neal Lower School Celebrates Read Across America Week

    The O’Neal Lower School embraced the joy of reading during Read Across America Week, engaging students in a fun-filled agenda designed to celebrate literacy, creativity, and school spirit. Each day brought a new theme and special guest readers, making the week an exciting adventure through books.
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  • Final Run on Electric Vehicles

    O'Neal's Intro to Engineering class recently conducted the final test run of their electric vehicles. Five student teams showcased their hard work, putting their custom-built, battery-powered vehicles to the test in a competitive and educational challenge inspired by the North Carolina Science Olympiad’s Electric Vehicle event.
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  • Elite Golf Coach and Mentor Doug Wherry and O’Neal Head of School Dr. Dale McInnis shake hands after signing the agreement for O’Neal, with Athletic Director Lance Stucky looking on, to use the services of Elite Golf North Carolina for its golf program. The signing took place at the indoor golf course, Twenty Fore Golf in Aberdeen, where Elite Golf will be using the facility during inclement weather and for special training.

    The O’Neal School Partners with Elite Golf to Enhance Golf Programming and Coaching

    The O’Neal School is proud to announce a new partnership with Elite Golf to enhance its golf programming and coaching. This collaboration will provide O’Neal students with unparalleled access to top-tier golf instruction, resources, and development opportunities.
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  • O'Neal Partners with Longleaf Academy to Support Students

    The O’Neal School is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Longleaf Academy to enhance support for students with language-based learning differences. This collaboration will launch with a Summer Academy on The O’Neal School campus, followed by expanded services for O’Neal students beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
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  • Lunch with a Hero Program Kicks Off with Southern Pines Police

    On Tuesday, February 4th, Officer Berry and Detective Lowry visited the lower school students for lunch as the inaugural "Lunch with a Hero" visit. Each of them chatted with students and answered all kinds of questions. Everyone enjoyed having our special visitors on campus.
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  • Model UN Attends American Model United Nations

    Earlier this February, the Model UN team traveled to Washington, D.C. and American University to attend the 12th annual American Model United Nations  
    Conference (AmeriMUNC).  
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  • Second Grade Celebrates 100 Days

    O'Neal Celebrates 100 Days!

    Today, O'Neal has been celebrating its 100th day of school! From classroom activities, guessing games, the PreK canned food drive, and many dressed with their best "100 years" look, faculty and students are excited to have reached this celebratory time.
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  • Elizabeth Sager, O'Neal Head of Middle School

    Sager Named O'Neal Head of Middle School

    The O'Neal School is proud to announce Elizabeth Sager as Head of Middle School. This comes after the School’s extensive search and interview process for the middle school head position following seven months of Sager serving as interim head of middle school. Mrs. Sager, who joined O'Neal in 2020 as a learning specialist and became the student support department chair in 2021, has been a key contributor to the school community and its students' success.
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  • Six Years in the Making: Celebrating Senior Swimmers’ Legacy

    This week marked a significant milestone for three senior swimmers at O’Neal, Gus Ambersley, Carson Pusser, and Morgan Lewis, as they competed for the last time in the O’Neal pool during Senior Recognition night. Their journey began six years ago when the O’Neal Middle School Swim Team was founded, a step chronicled in a 2019 article in The Pilot titled, “Falcons Look to the Future with Middle School Swim Team.” That vision has come full circle as these swimmers close this chapter of their athletic careers. 
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  • Homecoming Pep Rally is a Crowd Pleaser

    O’Neal saw lots of fun and excitement at Thursday's all-school homecoming pep rally!  Mr. Wil the Snowman emceed the event starting with an update on the Aura/Thunder Blue all-school competition.
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  • Staff Triumph Over Alumni in Thrilling Basketball Showdown

    In the midst of a spirited week of basketball games and campus events, O'Neal Alumni Relations and Athletics revived the long-anticipated Staff vs. Alumni basketball game.
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