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Parents-How to Sign Access Oak Ridge Digital Forms in Skyward

Dear parents,
In preparation for the Access Oak Ridge digital initiative for all rising 5-12 graders, we have streamlined the signing of required forms by placing digital copies in Skyward. This video presentation will demonstrate to parents how to access the new online forms for Access Oak Ridge device usage. Digital signing of the Computer Equipment […]

2018-07-06T10:13:08-04:00June 29th, 2017|AccessOR, District News, School News, Technology News|

Second Annual Derek W. Austin, Ph.D Math and Science Scholarship Awarded to Curtis Robertson

Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Austin announced that Curtis Robertson, a top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) student from Oak Ridge High School is the second annual recipient of the Derek W. Austin, Ph.D Math and Science Scholarship. This scholarship in the amount of $1,100.00 is designated to a senior who is working toward […]

2017-06-08T15:43:30-04:00June 8th, 2017|School News|

Smashville and STEMville

Both Leading an Overwhelming Shift and Enthusiasm

Over 3 million households tuned in nightly to the Stanley Cup finals series, with the Knoxville region accounting for the 5th largest viewership in the nation.  Tennessee is often considered an emerging market for the National Hockey League.  So why the recent and sudden increase in hockey interest in […]

2017-06-07T22:08:34-04:00June 7th, 2017|School News|

New Principal for Woodland Elementary School Announced

‪Donald (D.T.) Hobby has been selected to serve as the Woodland Elementary Principal beginning July 1, 2017. Mr. Hobby has a Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Technological University in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and an Educational Specialist in Educational Administration and Supervision both from Lincoln […]

2017-06-02T22:10:51-04:00June 2nd, 2017|School News|

Oak Ridge High School Selected for the Sprint 1 Million Project

Providing Free Internet to Students for Homework Completion

Oak Ridge High School is excited to announce we will be participating in the Sprint 1 Million Project program, through which we will be receiving free internet devices and service to help our students complete their schoolwork from home. Sprint’s mission with this project is to provide free […]

2017-06-01T08:20:53-04:00June 1st, 2017|School News|

Success of Linden Fourth Grade Student Portrays a Picture of Positive Classroom Culture

What does it take to motivate a student to do every available lesson for grades 4-8 on the online math portal called “DreamBox?” We asked Jennifer Longnecker, a fourth grade math teacher at Linden Elementary School this question. How did her student, Zachary Ibanez, decide he wanted to tackle the full DreamBox curriculum content for […]

2017-05-24T13:29:22-04:00May 24th, 2017|School News|

Honors Night is Tuesday, May 16th at 7:00pm

Oak Ridge High School is proud to announce it will celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s graduating Senior class on Tuesday May 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.  Those members of the Senior Class who have earned a ‘B’ average and above through the end of their Junior […]

2017-05-15T11:45:40-04:00May 15th, 2017|School News|

Kindergarten Registration at Willow Brook Elementary

Calling All Rising Kindergarteners!

Kindergarten Registration has begun at

Willow Brook Elementary.

Parents will receive important enrollment information in preparation of the upcoming school year.

At the time of registration, you will be given days and times for student screening and parent workshops.

Questions: Call 865-425-3201

2017-05-04T15:08:38-04:00May 4th, 2017|School News|

Rhyannon Karney wins Tennessee Award for Aspirations in Computing

Rhyannon Karney won the Tennessee Award for Aspirations in Computing by the National Center for Women and Technology. The award honors young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees were selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education. She was honored at […]

2017-04-28T16:07:38-04:00April 28th, 2017|School News|

Woodland Receives Chess Club Donation

Woodland Elementary school would like to offer a special thank you to Commissioner Iwanski, for his donation of $750 to Woodland’s Chess Club. Two years ago, Commissioner Iwanski made a generous donation to our Spanish Club. These extra-curricular activities are excellent opportunities for our students that expand our offerings beyond the school day. The funding […]

2017-04-28T15:34:07-04:00April 28th, 2017|School News|
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