September 28

Friday, September 28, 2018

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Intersession will be held October 1-4 from 8:00 to 3:30. Students may sign up for the morning session (8 to 11:30) or the afternoon session (12:00 to 3:30) or both. Lunch is available for purchase. Intersession applications are available in the main office and the counseling office. This fall we are offering an ACT prep class just in time for the senior ACT retake on October 30! ACT prep is available on a first come first served basis, and we will fill the a.m. session first. There will also be grade recovery for students who fail the first term to recover their grades. We encourage students to take this opportunity to get back on track for the year. (M-F) – B. Estep

Please do not park on the yellow lined “field” on the food court/front of school parking lot. It is located on the side closest to the turnpike. This is the WildBand practice field on campus. Thanks!  – M. Hughey (Tu,Th)

Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books week! Guess which challenged, shredded book is on display in the library and be entered into a drawing to win a prize.  Hurry in, cause the winners will be announced at the end of the day on Friday, September 28.  While you’re here, check out the display of books that are on the American Library Association’s list of most challenged books.  How many of them have you read?  (F, M. W, F 9.28) – C. Milloway

Want to get your yearbook at the lowest price all year?   You must purchase a yearbook before October 1 when yearbook prices go up to $75.  Students, please be advised that unless you turn in your forms before fall break to Mrs. Byrd or the office for Mrs. Byrd’s mailbox or purchase your yearbook on balfour.com , your yearbook will cost $75.  Prices go up October 1. All mailed orders must be postmarked before September 30 to receive the lowest price of the year which is $65.  Order forms are available outside CS328. (M,Tu,Th,F) – B. Byrd

The City Youth Advisory Board is collecting school supplies to support Luther Nick Jerolds Middle School in Fayetteville, NC.  A former City of Oak Ridge employee, Tracie Long, is a teacher in the flood-damaged community.  Donation boxes are available at the Oak Ridge Civic Center Front Desk and also at Oak Ridge High School (you might want to mention exactly where).  The blitz drive ends next Friday, September 28th.  All school supplies are welcome.  Please direct all questions to the Civic Center Front Desk at 425-3450.  (M,W,F) – M. Reedy

Spirit Week is fast approaching! Homecoming will be Friday, October 19th against Powell, and Spirit Week will run from Monday October 15th- Friday October 19th. This will be the week that we return from Fall Break, so plan ahead! Monday will be Lumberjack Day, Tuesday will be Matheletes vs. Athletes, Wednesday is Character Day, Thursday is Dress Your Age Day- Freshmen dress as babies, Sophomores are little kids, Juniors are adults, and Seniors are senior citizens. Friday is Wildcat Day! Earn points for your class each day that you dress up. See your Student Council representative for more information. (9/27-9/28) – A. Wagner

CLUB INFO

Philosophy Club will not meet this Friday. Have a reflective fall break!  (9/27-9/28) – A. Pickering

The YuGi-Oh! Club will meet on Friday, September 28, after school in CS 235. Dr. Colquitt will stay until 6 pm. Notice the new, longer time. Bring your cards and be ready to duel! (9/28) – R. Colquitt

SENIOR INFO

Seniors, want your baby picture and a message from your family memorialized in the yearbook forever? Please remind your parents that they must send in salutations or purchase them online by October 22 for senior ads and salutations to appear in the back of the book. (M,Tu,Th,F) – B. Byrd

COUNSELING INFO

Do you need service hours over break? If you’re interested in helping make mats for the homeless, contact Mrs. King in counseling by Friday. (9/26-9/28) – A. King

Please visit the ORHS Counseling Scholarship webpage for up to date Scholarship opportunities. This page is updated frequently with new Scholarships so visit regularly so you don’t miss out!  (W) – A. Morris

If you signed up to take the PSAT please stop by the Counseling Office to pick up a test prep booklet by testing day, October 24th. (M,W,F – 10.19) – A. Morris

Would you like to be considered for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia for the class of 2023? If so, please submit a personal statement as to why you think you should be our nominee to Ms. Redman in Counseling by Friday, November 2nd. For more information visit www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarship  (9/14-11/2 MF) – A. Morris

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK & NEXT

Don’t forget to come by the Main Office and pick up your Student Athletic Pass for those who purchased them while the badge machine was broken.   30+ Club –  Same goes for you!!!!   Remember these are for home events only.  (M-W) – T. Seals

Off Season Conditioning for the 2019 season of Track and field will begin Tuesday October 16^th for athletes who have a physical dated after April 15^th and are NOT CURRENTLY IN SEASON for another sport.  If you have any questions about Track & Field please see Coach Sauer in LC 308.   (9/27-9/28) – T. Sauer