In Oak Ridge Schools, we value the teacher assistants who assist student growth through supervision of on-going activities related to curriculum, organization of lessons, and preparation of materials for instruction. Last week, we introduced the candidates for our district-level winner for Teacher Assistant of the Year. Today, we are announcing that Hollie Allison of Linden […]
Dr. Kelly Williams has been appointed as the next Executive Director of Teaching and Learning for Oak Ridge Schools. She has been serving as the Literacy Coordinator and Supervisor of Title I for the past six years. She will replace Dr. Tracey Beckendorf-Edou who is leaving Oak Ridge Schools to become the Superintendent of Cascade […]
Oak Ridge Schools (ORS) is collaborating with the Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) of Anderson County and the Oak Ridge Police Department to launch a new 24/7 monitoring program that allows parents and students to anonymously report concerns about student safety.
The program includes an anonymous tip reporting app, which is part of the P3 […]
Open enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year begins on April 1 and ends on April 19. You will need to complete the appropriate application and return it to Pupil Services or to your child’s school. If your child currently has a tuition or cross boundary application that was approved for the current school […]
In Oak Ridge Schools, we value the teacher assistants who assist student growth through supervision of on-going activities related to curriculum, organization of lessons, and preparation of materials for instruction. They reinforce skills in small groups and moderate discussions. They plan and supervise field trips, oversee public activities, and make learning spaces more attractive […]
Dr. Tracey Beckendorf-Edou has accepted the position of Superintendent of Cascade School District in Washington State, pending successful contract negotiations, starting in the 2019-2020 school year. Tracey is currently the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning for Oak Ridge Schools. She has worked for Oak Ridge Schools since the 2012-2013 school year. Tracey and her […]
Eighty-five runners from throughout the county participated this past Saturday in the fifth annual Oak Ridge Schools STOMP OUT Tobacco 5k. The focus of the event is to promote physical activity within the Oak Ridge/Anderson County community and raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco.
The male overall winner was Hardin Valley student Brock Mullins with […]
Oak Ridge is known for its academic achievements and the quality of its educational system. It has always been a discriminator in where families choose to live. Oak Ridge Schools (ORS) offers a holistic, STEM-based experience to our students to ensure preparation for their future lives and careers. We provide adaptive and challenging environments that […]
Mr. Cox began his career in education in 1986 as a graduate coach at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Later in 1986, and for the next five years, he served as head basketball coach and coordinator of athletic funds at Lincoln Memorial University. After leaving LMU, Mr. Cox taught a […]
Recently, we announced our school-level teachers of the year. The Tennessee Department of Education has encouraged us to recognize teachers who care about children, who devote their professional lives to enriching the lives of Tennessee students, and who demonstrate exceptional gains in student achievement.
Teachers of the Year are selected competitively through five cycles: school, district, […]