March 28

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

All library books checked out before break are due back.  Please come by to renew or returns your books as soon as possible. (3/26, 3/28) – C. Milloway

Prom 2018, Midnight Meadows, ticket pre-orders will be sold to Juniors and Seniors in the kiosk during 5th period lunch on Wed March 28th- Thurs March 29th and Tues April 4th- Fri April 6th.  The cost for pre-orders will be $30 for singles and $60 for couples. Tickets sold the week of Prom, April 24th-26th will increase to $40 for singles and $80 for couples. Tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD on Friday April 27th. The ticket booth will close 10 minutes prior to the end of 5th period to allow for everyone to get to class on time. (3/26-3/28) – S. Eidam

The most recent edition of the Academic Planning Guide is now available on the ORHS website under the “Academics” tab, then Curriculum.  Updates include information about the new Middle College options for this year’s rising Sophomores and Juniors beginning on page 89. (3/27, 3/28) – A. Roberts

Business Academy Co-op and/or VE student applicants: please turn in completed folders today to Mrs. Ledden. (3/28) – T. Ledden

Would you like to spend spring break 2019 following the allied forces of World War II through England, France, Belgium, and Germany? It is the 75^th anniversary of the liberation of Europe and we are taking a student tour to experience this history firsthand. Even though we will continue recruitment through the semester, the early enrollment discount of $300 is only valid for students that sign up by this Thursday, 3/29. See Mr. Pickering (LC322) for more information. (3/28-3/29) – A. Pickering

It’s time for the annual Senior Art Show. Seniors wishing to participate must attend a short, but mandatory meeting Thursday Mar 29, immediately after school in VA 102 (Wakefield). You will get important information and we will plan this year’s show. See Ms. Wakefield if you have a conflict and will not attend. (3/28-3/29) – A. Wakefield

Do all you can to finish the academic year strong! Come to free NHS tutoring with Jared Galloway and Allison Aldridge from 3:15 to 3:50 after school in the Counselling Center. (3/28-3/29) – K. Senter

COUNSELING INFO

Deadline to apply for the Sarah Ketron Scholarshiip from Altrusa International of Oak Ridge is quickly approaching this Saturday the 31st. Altrusa is offering scholarships of up to $1,000.00 to each deserving woman. For more information on this scholarship and others please visit the Oak Ridge High School Counseling webpage. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Morris in the counseling office. (3/28-3/29) – A. Morris

Stop by the Counseling Office to pick up a coupon for Bed Bath & Beyond. Stock up on those college dorm essentials! (3/28-5/30 W) – A. Morris

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY – The Spirit of Compassion Scholarship is offered to an ORHS senior who has best demonstrated an unconditional love and a spirit of compassion for the people of their community.  The application period is February 14^th through April 14^th.  Each applicant should provide a one page letter that details the activities they have done over the past 24 months to put their love and compassion into action in their community.  They will write one short paragraph on why they have shown love and compassion to others.  The scholarship will be for $500 and given as a check along with a certificate to the winner.  There are no restrictions on what the scholarship can be used for.  Applications should be turned in to Ms. Redman in the school counseling office by April 14^th.  (3/28-3/29) – P. Redman

CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO

National Honor Society will meet on Monday, April 2^nd at 3:15 in LC-327.  All members are expected to attend.  Please see Madame Bailey in LC-304 to explain conflicts. (3/28, 3/29, 4/2) – L. Bailey

Math Club will meet on Thursday after school to finalize work for the Mini Mu Competition on Saturday.  Please plan on attending or letting Mrs. Mullins or Dr. Vaughan know if you cannot be there. (3/28-3/29) – K. Mullins

SENIOR INFO

Attention Seniors, have you marked your calendar with your TNPromise mandatory meeting date? Have you asked off work and/or arranged transportation for your meeting? Your assigned mandatory meeting is 04/05/2018 in the Oak Ridge High School Wildcat Arena and will begin promptly at 5:30 PM. Remember, failure to attend this meeting will result in the permanent loss of your TN Promise eligibility. Please note the tnAchieves meeting excuse form policy can be found in your handbook and on www.tnpromise.gov (1/23-4/4, W) – B. Ottinger

Seniors: Each year, members of the Senior Class speak at Convocation and Commencement. Tryouts for these Senior Speeches are held on one day.  Make-ups are not available. This year, tryouts will be held on Thursday, April 5, at 3:15 in CS336. If you think you may be interested in trying out, see Ms. Sasser in CS336 for additional information. (3/27, 3/28, 4/2-4/4) – J. Sasser

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK