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Christopher Scott Recognized by FIRST Lego League

At the regional FIRST Lego League (FLL) East Tennessee Championship on February 11, 2023, Christopher Scott received the Volunteer of the Year Award. He was recognized for his organization of the FLL coaches’ training meetings that were hosted in the Knoxville and Nashville areas in August of 2022. These training sessions provided new and veteran […]

2023-02-17T08:31:23-05:00February 17th, 2023|District News, School News|

JMS FIRST Lego League Success

The Jefferson Middle School (JMS) FIRST Lego League teams represented Oak Ridge well in the East Tennessee State Championship on Saturday, February 11. The three JMS team names are: RadioActive Brix, Atomic Eagles, and Master Builders. The RadioActive Brix won the 1st place Core Values award. This award goes to a team that displays extraordinary […]

2023-02-13T12:58:03-05:00February 13th, 2023|District News, School News|

Christopher Scott Receives Patriotic Employer Award

Congratulations to Christopher Scott, principal of Secret City Academy, who received the Patriotic Employer award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Mr. Scott was presented this award with his staff members, Andy Burr and Jeff Frendt.  This award recognizes employers who contribute to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation […]

2023-01-31T09:59:15-05:00January 31st, 2023|District News, School News|

Oak Ridge High School Head Football Coach

Oak Ridge High School has named Derek Rang as its new head football coach.  Coach Rang’s Dresden High School Lions won the 2016 State Championship. Coach Rang has an overall head coaching record of 86 – 29 at Powell, Dresden, Gatlinburg-Pittman, and Lewis County High Schools. Each school has advanced to the TSSAA Quarterfinals or […]

2023-01-24T15:14:48-05:00January 24th, 2023|District News, School News|

Middle School Spelling Bee Results

On Wednesday, January 11, 55 students from Jefferson Middle School participated in the annual Spelling Bee. After 20 rounds, 6th grader Ian Smith placed first in the contest with Duncan Rowden and Halie Campbell finishing second and third. Ian won the bee by correctly spelling the word significance.

7th grader Quentin Delmau won the 2023 Robertsville […]

2023-01-18T10:47:44-05:00January 18th, 2023|School News|

Brian Qu Wins 2022 Congressional App Challenge

Oak Ridge High School (ORHS) student, Brian Qu is our local winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. He created an app that allows students to build their 4-year academic plans by connecting to data in our ORHS academic planning guide and their personal profiles in our student management system, Skyward. Student course selections are […]

2023-01-13T16:12:02-05:00January 13th, 2023|District News, School News|

Vaping Prevention Week

Oak Ridge Schools is hosting a vaping prevention week February 13-17, 2023.  This week will focus on educating students and families on the dangers of vaping and other commonly misused substances. The presentation schedule is as follows:

February 14th

Jefferson Middle School Performing Arts Center

  • 7:50 – 8:35 am – 5th/6th grades
  • 8:40 – 9:30 am – […]
2023-01-13T11:36:02-05:00January 13th, 2023|District News, School News|

TSTA K-4 Science Educator of the Year

The TN Science Teachers Association proudly announced the 2022 Science Educators of the Year at their fall conference. This award recognizes leadership roles in promoting science and outstanding contributions to science education that positively impact the community.

This year’s winner for grades K-4 is Lisa Buckner, fourth grade teacher and STEM coach at Linden Elementary School. […]

2023-01-04T13:37:46-05:00January 4th, 2023|District News, School News|

Jai Hundley Heisman High School Scholarship

OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR LEAVES IT ALL ON THE FIELD AND BECOMES SCHOOL WINNER IN THE HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

The National Award Program Releases the Names of 2022 School Winners

WHAT: The Heisman Trophy Trust announce the 2022 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship. From an applicant pool of thousands of high […]

2022-11-08T14:43:49-05:00November 8th, 2022|School News|
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