October 24

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Halloween Dance this Saturday 7-10:30 in B-gym. There will be – Halloween costume prizes, free food, a DJ and a raffle drawing for those who buy tickets this week during lunch. $5 in advance or at the door. BE there or BEWARE! (Tu, Th) – D. Sobek

Oak Ridge High School will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 23-27 to raise awareness and prevent drug use in our school and in the Oak Ridge community. DID YOU KNOW – Did you know marijuana can reduce thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these functions? Did you know these effects can be permanent?     Remember: “Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free®” (Tu) – J. Laurendine

The PSAT test will be on Wednesday, October 25^th.  Testing room rosters will be posted outside of the counseling office, outside of the library and by the bus loop on Tuesday. This test is only for 10^th and 11^th graders that registered to take the PSAT. (10/20-10/24) – B. Ottinger

By now you realize the work this term is even more difficult, but don’t let it get you down. Let NHS tutors Reagan Madden and Aly Rosen cheer you up Tuesday from 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counseling Center. (Tu) – K. Senter

Students: Jostens class ring packets are available in CS347. Jostens will return to take class ring orders November 1st and 2nd. A $50 deposit is required to order. They will be located in the Main Lobby and the Concessions’ Kiosk during lunch. Any student may order a class ring regardless of grade level. (10/24, 10/26, 10/30) – T. Ledden

ROTC is holding a food drive from now until Friday, November 17.  All food donated will be distributed to needy families of ORHS students.  Please bring all non-perishable items to the ROTC classroom, PA 139. (T, TH-11/17) – R. Nicholls

 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

FAFSA Completion Nights will be on Tuesday, October 17th and Tuesday, October 24th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the ORHS Library. Bring your tax information, your FSA ID and your laptop! See the ORHS PTSO Senior Parent Newsletter for more important dates and information. (10/17-10/24) – B. Ottinger

 CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO

Branching Out will meet on Thursday after school in CS336 to continue judging the story contest. Please note the change of meeting time. (10/24, 10/26) – J. Sasser

Youth for Christ is moving to a new time. Same place—LC330, Mr. Senter’s room—but come bring your bag lunch on Wednesdays starting this Wednesday, October 25^th for student-led Bible study, fellowship, and prayer. Check out the national Youth for Christ web site for our statement of faith, and consider a lunch with a punch to boost you through the weeks ahead. (10/24-10/25) – K. Senter

SENIOR INFO

Those seniors with a 3.6 cumulative GPA who would like to be considered for membership in National Honor Society must pick up a Verification of Interest form from Mrs. Milloway in the Library. Signed and completed forms are due back to Mrs. Milloway in the Library by 3:15 on October 26. NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. (W, F, Tu 10.24) – L. Bailey

Seniors applying to UT-Chattanooga- save money on the application fee by attending UTC’s Moc Minute on Tuesday night, October 17^th at Calhoun’s on the River in Knoxville from 4:30-7:30! Light refreshments and give aways are included! You must complete their application prior to attending this event but DO NOT PAY THE FEE!! Hit “submit” without paying the fee. Bring your transcript with you to their Moc Minute. Register for this event at www.utc.edu/mocminute. (10/20-10/23) – K. Rowland

Seniors: Jostens will return Wednesday and Thursday, November 1-2, to take orders for graduation supplies. They will be located in the Main Lobby and the Concessions’ Kiosk during lunch. If all you want to order is the cap, gown, and tassel set, you do not have to pay anything now but you must place the order. If you order other supplies, you must make a $60 deposit. Packets are available in CS347. See Mrs. Ledden if you have questions. (10/24, 10/26, 10/30) – T. Ledden

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