UPDATE – 5/17 3:55 p.m.: Oak Ridge High School Graduation will proceed as scheduled tonight! The gates will open at Blankenship Field at 6 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The radar looks favorable, however, we encourage you to dress accordingly should the weather shift. We look forward to celebrating our graduates […]
The 2024-2025 school year begins for Oak Ridge Schools (ORS) on Monday, July 22, 2024, however, Kindergartners will only attend two (2) of the first (7) seven school days as part of a staggered schedule. Oak Ridge Schools staggers kindergarten students over a week and a half to give teachers an opportunity to work with […]
The budget for FY 2025 for Oak Ridge Schools has been adopted by the Board of Education is now available online. It can be downloaded from the link below:
FY 2025 Budget for Oak Ridge Schools
Please click on the link below to download Superintendent Dr. Bruce Borchers’ FY 2025 proposed budget presentation for […]
Cross Boundary and Tuition Applications for enrollment in Oak Ridge Schools are available for download and submission now through Monday, April 15, 2024.
Students interested in cross boundary or tuition enrollment must submit an application via email to lhenderson@ortn.edu, fax (865-425-9061) or deliver in-person at the Oak Ridge Schools Administration building.
Enrollment availability is limited and […]
Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Linden Elementary and Willow Brook Elementary—have been named Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) for “exemplifying student success in achievement and growth,” according to a letter of recognition signed by Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds. The recognition reflects the work and achievement of the 2022-23 school year and is […]
Oak Ridge Schools intends to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant through the Tennessee Department of Education in the spring of 2024.
The purpose of the 21st CCLC is to create community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities and support services to help them meet state and local […]
Oak Ridge Schools were among the highest rated schools in the state according to the Tennessee Department of Education’s (TDOE) new Letter Grade Rating System, released earlier today. Six Oak Ridge schools earned an “A” letter grade, the highest possible rating, and three earned perfect Level 5 scores in every scored component contributing to the […]
Oak Ridge Schools, the Office of Coordinated School Health and the ORHS Cross Country team hosted the Annual Oak Ridge Schools Turkey Trot on Tuesday, November 14 at A.K. Bissell Park. The race included 265 total runners, including representation from all four elementary schools, both middle schools, and […]
Heather Jenkins, who has served as interim principal of Linden Elementary School since May 12, 2023, has officially been named principal by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bruce Borchers.
Jenkins has served Linden for over 18 years—first as a teacher, then as assistant principal, before being named interim principal in May.
“Ms. Jenkins is a pillar in the […]
Linden Elementary is one of 353 schools across the nation, and one of six in Tennessee, to be named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced today. The recognition identifies Linden as an Exemplary High Performing School for being among Tennessee’s highest performing […]