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TDOE Releases 2024 Letter Grades

Oak Ridge High School and Willow Brook Elementary earned “A” letter grades for the second consecutive year, while all seven Oak Ridge Schools earned Level 5 achievement scores, the highest possible score for student achievement, according to the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Additionally, Woodland Elementary increased their score from a “C,” in 2023, […]

2024-12-19T13:30:10-05:00December 19th, 2024|District News|

Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE

Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Willow Brook Elementary and Oak Ridge High School—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 2023-24 school year […]

2024-11-22T15:14:11-05:00November 22nd, 2024|District News, School News|

ORS 2024 Turkey Trot Draws 265 Student Participants

 

VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

Oak Ridge Schools, the Office of Coordinated School Health and the ORHS Cross Country team hosted the Annual Oak Ridge Schools Turkey Trot on Monday, November 11 at A.K. Bissell Park. The race included 265 total runners, including representation from all four elementary schools, both middle […]

2024-11-20T14:52:05-05:00November 20th, 2024|District News, School News, Uncategorized|

Glenwood Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. DOE

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Glenwood Elementary is one of 356 schools across the nation, and one of six in Tennessee, to be named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced today. The recognition identifies Glenwood as an Exemplary High Performing […]

2024-10-28T11:16:41-04:00September 23rd, 2024|District News, School News|

TDOE EBT Distribution for 2024 Summer Break

Tennessee Set to Begin Summer EBT Distribution for the 2023-24 Academic School Year to Improve Food Access for Children During the 2024 Summer Break

Eligible Students will be Issued Summer EBT Benefits Beginning June 14, 2024

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services today announced that the department, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, […]

2024-05-21T10:17:35-04:00May 21st, 2024|District News, School News|

Kindergarten Stagger Days 2024-25

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 […]

2024-05-14T10:13:49-04:00May 14th, 2024|District News|

ORS Open Enrollment Application Window Opens

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 […]

2024-04-01T14:59:17-04:00March 26th, 2024|District News|

Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE

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 […]

2024-02-20T10:47:50-05:00February 20th, 2024|District News, School News|

Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

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 […]

2024-02-16T10:30:20-05:00February 16th, 2024|District News, School News|
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