September 26

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

The Driving Center is again offering two Driver Education classes over Fall Intersession.  First class starts Oct. 2nd and the second Oct 9th.  All classes meet from 8:00am till 3:30 pm Monday thru Thursday. Choose the class that fits your schedule. Testing can be administered here at The Driving Center.  A permit is not required to complete the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.  Please call (865) 482-6700 for more information or to enroll. (T, Th 9/28) – T. Seals

Any student going to get their permit over fall break don’t forget that you will need a SF10-10 form from Attendance office.  This form is required by the DMV.  A request for the form can be made in the Attendance office. (/22, 9/26, 9/27) – C. Wilson

Any student who has lost an item during the first term please come down to the Attendance office and check the lost and found.   After fall break all items left in lost and found will be donated. (9/22, 9/26-9/27) – C. Wilson

Only 6 spots remain for the trip to Spain and France this summer!  If you wish to receive a $250 discount, you must enroll by 9/29.  See Madame Bailey, Senor Gonzalez, Senora Ferguson, Mr. Pickering or Mr. Hickman for further information. (9/22, 9/26, 9/28) – L. Bailey

Intercession forms are now available in the main office and counseling office. These forms are due back to the main office on or before Friday, September 29^th before noon. (9/21, 9/25, 9/26) – B. Estep

Let autumn be a time of new beginnings. Start the term off right with tutoring from NHS Tuesday at 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counseling Center. Radha Awasthi, Aaron Tobler, and Alison Craig will be there to assist you. (9/25-9/26) – K. Senter

Are you 18 or are going to be before the next election? Are you a U.S. citizen?   Tennessee has launched a new online voter registration system. You can now register to VOTE for the first time or make changes to your address online.  This new system offers a convenient way for new voters to make their vote count.  Visit GoVoteTN.com and register today.  Registration deadlines are 30 days prior to any election.   REGISTER TODAY. (9/25-9/26) – T. Seals

If you would like to climb to the top of Machu Picchu, swim in hot springs or ride a llama it’s not too late!!!! See Sra. Gilliland or Sra. Mas-Effler for an application. There will be a parent/student informational meeting on Thursday Sept 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm in Room CS 312. If you are planning on travelling please be there. If you are thinking about it please be there! (9/25-9/27) – M. Mas-Effler

Need a ticket to this week’s homecoming game?  If you follow Wildcat Credit Union on twitter, you could win one!  Four of our followers will win a free ticket.  Don’t be left out.  Follow Wildcat Credit Union @ORHSCreditUnion   Only ORHS students are eligible. (9/26-9/28) – R. Archer

Happy banned books week!  We’re wild and crazy at the library so we’re celebrating your freedom to read all books from all viewpoints by displaying some of the most challenged books of all time.  Who knows?  You might have even read some – you scofflaw you!  Haven’t read any?  That’s ok – it’s not too late!  Stop by the library so you can check out a book for fall break (it doesn’t even have to be a banned book) and you can also get your very own “I read banned books” sticker – everyone loves stickers! (9/26-9/28) – C. Milloway

COUNSELING INFO

The National Youth Science Camp is a residential science education program for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country (two are selected to represent each state and Washington, D.C.) are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies, and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime. Application deadline is January 31st, 2018. For more information visit apply.nysc.org or see Mrs. Morris in the Counseling office for a handout. (9/1-1/31 T) – A. Morris

If you’ve registered to take the PSAT please stop by the Counseling Office to pick up your Student Guide. (T/Th – 10/19) – A. Morris

The Counseling Department will host three Naviance Help Session for seniors before fall break.If you need Naviance help, come to the Amphitheater Tuesday, September 26^th from 3:15 until 4:15 or Wednesday, September 27^th during lunch. (9/22, 9/25-9/26) – B. Ottinger

Any Senior interested in attending UT Martin should come see Mrs. Morris in the Counseling Office for some information from UT Martin. (9/25-9/29) – A. Morris

TN Governor’s School –Reminder – if you are interested in the Arts, see Ms. Redman in the School Counseling office by Tuesday, September 26.  For student interested in ALL other Governor’s Schools, please see Ms. Redman in the School Counseling office by Friday, September 29. (9/25-9/27) – P. Redman

College Admissions Evening will be on Wednesday, September 27^th from 6-7:30 in the Amphitheater. Admissions counselors from Vanderbilt, University of Tennessee – Knoxville, and Roane State will be reviewing the admissions process for each college to give students and their family’s information about private vs. public universities and 2 year vs. 4 year colleges. (9/26-9/27) – B. Ottinger

CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO

The sophomores are the winner of Day 1 of spirit week! Don’t forget, hat day is tomorrow! (9/26) – H. Haynes

Branching Out will meet Thursday morning at 7:05 in CS336. This week we are going to share and discuss poems. (9/26-9/27) – J. Sasser

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK