Øygard Junior High School is located in Sandnes and offers a learning environment with a focus on safety, well-being and learning. The school is a practice school that emphasizes pedagogical development, which can contribute to a varied and adapted teaching offer. The students have access to a school library, which provides opportunities for self-study and the joy of reading. In addition, the school has a canteen that offers food and drinks to the students.
The school arranges various activities, including the Øygard performance, which gives the students the opportunity to participate in cultural and social events. Counseling services from a social worker and a health nurse are available to support the students' mental and physical health. There is also a student council and a parents' council (FAU) that contribute to participation and cooperation between students, parents and the school. Øygard Junior High School has a plan for the psychosocial environment, including measures against bullying, as well as offers of outdoor activities as part of the curriculum.