[6] For the next year, classes were held in the old Opelika Public School building, until a new structure could be built on the same grounds.

The business technology labs have with ClearTouch 70” interactive displays that are fully integrated with new educational software.

Following the renovation, the school's Bulldog Stadium now has a turf field, new concession areas, new restrooms and ticket booths.

Additionally, renovations were also completed for the OHS baseball field, the women's athletic facility, and the girls' and boys' physical education areas.

The staff sells ads to local businesses to fund the paper, which is printed by Media General.

"[citation needed] Students also prepare and distribute a literary-art magazine of student-submitted work called Perspectives.

[needs update] Perspectives magazine achievements Alabama Scholastic Press[9] All Alabama: 1997, 2002–04, 2006–08 Superior: 1996, 1999, 2005, 2009–11 Excellent: 2000–01 Alabama Writers Forum[10] Certificate of Commendation: 2001 Exceptional Graphic Design: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Best Overall Literary Content & Graphic Design: 2003 American Scholastic Press[11] First Place with Special Merit: 1997–2011 Most Outstanding High School Literary-Art Magazine: 2001, 2003, 2007–08, 2010–11 First Place: 1996 Columbia Scholastic Press[12] Gold Medalist Certificate: 1997–99, 2001–11 Silver Medalist Certificate: 2000

A play in the fall, an advanced theater competition at mid-year and a spring musical all attract hundreds from surrounding communities.

In addition to performances, theater department courses include set design, set-up and light/sound production.

Past productions include Sweeney Todd, Oliver, Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast, Our Town, Brighton Beach Memoirs, the Sound of Music and many more.

The show choir groups perform and compete all over the country and have received countless accolades including Grand Champion in the Fame Showchoir America Competition in Washington, D.C., Best Show Design, Best Choreography and Best Vocals awards in numerous competitions, and was the highest ranked Alabama school in the 2009 National Showchoir Ranking System.

This group is composed of students who have achieved their musical goals in the 7th grade and intend on being a part of the band into high school.

This band has maintained a long history of success whether it is being recognized at Music Performance Assessment or competing in competitive festivals in Orlando, FL.

The Opelika High School Marching Band, also known as “The Spirit of the South” meets and practices during the summer and through the fall semester.

With rehearsals after school, this ensemble regularly practices and works towards achieving a high level of musicianship and marching technique.

[citation needed] The Opelika High School vibe is a class that students audition for each position.