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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|

College Board National Recognition

Congratulations to our own Jaylin Senk, who is one of 62,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs! These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping […]

2022-09-15T11:53:08-04:00September 15th, 2022|District News, School News|

NJROTC News

Oak Ridge High School Navy Junior ROTC Cadet Commanding Officer Sasha Umansky was recognized as the Oak Ridge Student Athlete of the Week in a small ceremony at the high school. During the ceremony, Cadet Umansky was presented with the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement by Mr. James Drewery, Commander of American Legion […]

2022-09-15T10:56:54-04:00September 15th, 2022|District News, School News|

Tuition Application Deadline

Due to the increase of in-zone student enrollment, effective August 26th,  no tuition applications will be taken. Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, tuition applications will not be taken after May 20th. 

If you have any questions, please contact Pupil Services at 865-425-9009 or Dr. Larrissa Henderson at 865-425-9024.

2022-08-23T19:08:32-04:00August 23rd, 2022|District News, School News|

Back to School 22-23

Dear Parents, It's almost time for school to start again, and we can't wait to welcome you back back! The updated Back to School page will be your source for important items of information for a successful start to the new school year. Updates will be added as they are available. Click this link to go to the Back to School page.

2022-07-09T08:18:20-04:00July 9th, 2022|District News, School News|

Appointment Announced – ORHS Principal

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Drayton Hawkins has been selected by a committee of teachers and administrators to serve as the new principal of Oak Ridge High School. Drayton currently resides in Oak Ridge with his wife, Krystal and his youngest son, Aiden. His oldest son, Drayton Jr. is a resident of Brownsville, […]

2022-06-29T13:59:59-04:00June 29th, 2022|School News|

Ben Fowler Named As Vice-Principal at Jefferson Middle School

Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Borchers announced that Mr. Benjamin Fowler has been selected to serve as the vice-principal of Jefferson Middle School. Mr. Fowler earned his Bachelor of Arts from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in 2005 with a major in English Literature and Technical Writing and a minor in Appalachian Studies. He […]

2022-06-08T10:08:46-04:00June 8th, 2022|School News|
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