Educators of the Year
We would like to offer a giant congratulations to our teachers, teacher assistant, and principal of the year this year. Please read the attached document for further details.
Oak Ridge High School NJROTC CyberPatriot
CyberPatriot is a program launched by the Air Force Association (AFA) that encourages the pursuit of careers in cybersecurity and STEM by giving hands-on experience with cybersecurity concepts. This year is Season XIV of the CyberPatriot program. The ORHS NJROTC CyberPatriot team, led by Cadet Ensign Robo, participates in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition […]
Keys Fillauer is President Elect of Tennessee School Board
We would like to take the time to recognize that the president of our own Oak Ridge Schools Board of Education, Keys Fillauer, is also now president elect of the Tennessee School Board Association (TSBA). Information from the TSBA site states:
“Keys Fillauer, Oak Ridge, served as the 2020 Vice President. He also served […]
Mira Kimmelman Contest Winners
Learning from the Holocaust
The Tennessee Holocaust Commission announces the winners of the first Mira Kimmelman ‘Learning from the Holocaust’ essay and project contest.
Mira Kimmelman challenged students to reflect upon the history of the Holocaust and contemporary examples of injustice for over fifty years. The contest continues her work and legacy, asking Tennessee students to create […]
Oak Ridge Schools STEM Committee
Oak Ridge Schools STEM Committee
What is STEM Education in Oak Ridge Schools?
When most people first hear the word STEM, they immediately think of the acronym: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. And while Oak Ridge Schools provides numerous opportunities for students to experience STEM-specific content in Elementary, Middle, and High School, true STEM Education is a […]
Vaccine Clinic Information
The Anderson County Health Department and the Oak Ridge School System have partnered to provide seasonal influenza (flu) vaccinations for staff and students. If your child is uninsured, there is no cost to you for the flu vaccine. If your child is covered by insurance, including TennCare and private insurance, the Anderson County Health Department […]
Oak Ridge Assessment Results
In our commitment to prepare every student for college, career, and life success, we would like to highlight our 2020 -2021 assessment results.
Please click here. to see the full presentation.
Appointment Announcement – Jefferson
Dr. Josh Tipton has been selected to serve as the interim vice principal at Jefferson Middle School beginning August 16, 2021.
Dr. Tipton is entering his 17th year as an educator, beginning his career in Anderson County Schools in 2005, where he served as a Social Studies teacher at Clinton Middle School and taught AP courses […]
Appointment Announcement – Willow Brook
Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Borchers announced today the appointment of Ms. Jenifer Laurendine as interim principal of Willow Brook Elementary School effective August 16, 2021.
Ms. Laurendine has been with Oak Ridge Schools since January 2014, serving most recently as the Vice Principal of Jefferson Middle School (JMS) since July 2020. Previously she held […]
2021-2022 Revised Bus Routes
The revised bus routes for 2021-2022 for Oak Ridge Schools are now available at the links below. These files contain both the morning and afternoon routes. Students should be prepared to board the bus ten minutes before the scheduled time. All routes are dependent on regular ridership and may be altered or suspended at any […]