Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Attention 9th & 10th Grade students: This is SUPER IMPORTANT! This is Computer Collection Week. Computers will be turned into the Media Center during your Guided Studies on Wednesday and Thursday depending on the assignment. You MUST bring your computer; both pieces of the adapter, the computer case AND THE STRAP. If you are missing any of these components, a bill will be prepared and sent home immediately. Students should report directly to the Library Classroom Door (LC229) rather than going to their classroom. Students will clean their computers and then go to the appropriate line to turn in the device. Students who do NOT have a Guided Study will turn the device in through Lunch Study Hall. Students with the last names beginning with A – M will be expected to turn in their device on Wednesday. Students with the last names beginning with N – Z will be expected to turn in their device on Thursday. Students with NO Lunch Study Hall or Guided Study, can obtain a pass during class or come during lunch on THURSDAY. If you are absent on Wednesday, please make arrangements with a teacher to come on Thursday. ALL DEVICES MUST BE TURNED IN BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON! (5/23-5/25) – S. Thompson
Are you a current Junior that would like to be nominated as a Wofford Scholar? Wofford announces their 69th annual Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $3,000 per year up to full scholarship, which is valued at approximately $45,000 per year. Please see your counselor to be considered for nomination. Deadline: June 15th. More information may be found at www.wofford.edu/scholars. (3/31-6/6 W) – A. Morris
Convocation Ushers-there will be a MANDATORY meeting with Madame Barry immediately after school next Thursday, May 25th in the Auditorium to discuss and assign Convocation Usher roles for the senior practice on Friday, May 26th and the actual ceremony on Wednesday, May 31st. You will receive more information next week in homeroom. Merci! (5/19, 5/22-5/24) – E. Barry
The library will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, May 24 and 25, ALL day, for laptop collection. No students will be permitted in the library before, during or after school on either day. (5/22-5/24) – C. Milloway
All calculators that have been rented from the math department will be collected on Wednesday, May 31st during your math class. If you have any questions, check with your math teacher. Calculator costs are $125.00 if not returned. Any seniors who still have not turned theirs in will need to do so or pay for them before graduation. (5/22-5/31) – J. Zimprich
Students who have been assisting with the ELLF Volunteer program at Willowbrook Elementary School will be having a special celebration on June 1st from 3:15 until 4:45. You need to see Mrs. Ferguson in CS 301 before noon on Friday to confirm if you plan to attend and help with the celebration. (5/24-5/25) – L. Ferguson
There are only 20 yearbooks left for sale. Get yours before they are gone, seniors! Come to Ms. Byrd’s room, CS 328, to purchase one before school or during lunch. They are still $75. (5/24-5/25) – R. Byrd
SENIOR INFO
Seniors: Just a reminder of the following Senior Reunions: May 23rd – Senior Linden Lion Alumni honored 4:00 – 5:30 pm; May 31st – Senior Grad Walk at Woodland Elem at 9:00 am – reception following; May 31st – Senior Willowbrook Bears honored 9:00 – 10:00 am; May 31st – Senior Glenwood Cubs honored 8:00 – 9:30 am. Please wear your CAP & GOWN as you will be parading through the hallways for the kids. (5/23-5/26) – S. Thompson
SENIORS who plan to “walk the stage” for graduation must have all fees paid by Friday, May 26. This includes . . . . LOST TEXTBOOKS . .. . LIBRARY BOOKS . . . . CALCULATORS . ATHLETIC ITEMS . .AND .LUNCH FEES. See the Bookkeeper if you have any questions. (M,Tu.W, Th) – T. Seals
Seniors: graduation announcements and tassels are still available in CS347. Announcements are $1.25 each; tassels are $10 each. If you are planning to walk at graduation and do not have a cap & gown set, please see Mrs. Ledden immediately in CS347. (5/23, 5/24) – T. Ledden
GraduationCelebration is a FREE, safe, fun, all-night party for Oak Ridge graduates at the Oak Ridge Civic Center, June 1st. We have food from every restaurant in town, lots of fun games, SCUBA in the pool, and $13K in prizes all night long! All students who graduate that night are invited to attend. Last year, almost 90% of the class attended. Don’t miss it! Please register at http://graduationcelebration.org/student-registration/
Final transcripts will not be ready to be sent until the week of June 19th. Seniors must complete the Final Transcript Request Form and turn it in to their Counselor in Guidance if they want their final transcript sent to a college, university or technical school. (5/12-5/16) – P. Moye
Seniors and Friends are invited to attend a FREE movie night on the soccer field on the 25th at 9 pm. We will be showing “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. Come enjoy a great movie and fun with friends. It should be POPPIN’!
SPORTS TRYOUT INFO
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS – for junior varsity and varsity will be held on Tuesday, May 30 and Wednesday May 31 from 3:30-5:30 in the Wildcat Arena. Any girl interested must have a current sports physical in order to tryout. Please see Coach Redman with any questions. (5/22, 5/24, 5/26) – P. Redman