Friday– September 24, 2021
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
It’s time to dress in college gear. Find the jerseys, T-Shirts, sweatshirts of your favorite colleges and make plans to support your favorite colleges all week! We will kickoff off College Week with the 40th annual college and career fair Monday night at 5:30. We hope to see everyone supporting their favorite colleges all week long! (Th 9/23 – Tu 9/28)
ACT SENIOR RETAKE DAY – October 19 The mandatory state sponsored ACT for all seniors is Tuesday, October 19th. ( this is the Tuesday after fall break)This test is held during the school day in person for all seniors. Testing will begin at 7:50, and students need to arrive to school by 7:30. Students are automatically signed up for the test, and there is no charge. Students need to bring an ACT approved calculator, several No.2 pencils, and photo ID. Seniors will be dismissed from school after the testing (approx. 12:00). All other grade levels will have a regular school day.
ACT electronics policy: No cell phones or other electronic devices including Apple watches are allowed in the testing room.
The ACT is a graduation requirement for all seniors. We have 67 seniors who are within five points of having a 21 composite. The 21 composite score earns students the TN Promise as well as a ready graduate distinction. Improving an ACT score by two or three points can mean $1000 of dollars in scholarships. Take a look at the college you hope to attend and see what a few points can mean to your bottom line. This opportunity for a free ACT test can pay off for students and families.
Please contact Ms. Estep (kestep@ortn.edu) with any questions about the ACT Senior Retake.
Oak Ridge Highschool Homecoming will be October 25th to the 29th. For all Homecoming information go to the wildcat hangout page and click on the homecoming link. There are posters for each event during homecoming linked with separate pages for additional information. (F) – A. Wagner
- MUCH. NEW. MANGA in your library. And more getting put out on the shelves every day. Come check it out! (W,F) – C. Milloway
ORHS Atomic Acts Improv Team is performing at 8pm at the Secret City Improv Festival at the Historic Grove Center this Saturday night! Check out www.secretcityimprovfest.com for more details. (F) – V. Moreno
The FALL FORMAL IS SOLD OUT – Thank you to all the students who purchased your tickets. There are no more tickets available at school or at the door. Only students whose names are on the list of purchased tickets will be admitted. The names on the tickets can not be changed. (W-F) P. Taylor
CLUB INFO
Join Philosophy Club after school on Friday in Mr. Pickering’s room (LC322) for a discussion on addiction and substance abuse by experts from drug rehab in santa clarita. New members are welcome! (F) – A. Pickering
Hallo und Guten Tag! The German Club will meet this Friday September the 24th right after school in room CS301. We will eat cake and play games, and have good time chilling! If you are interested, just come and joins us. (F) – S. Nebenfuehr
SENIOR INFO
Attention Wildcats seniors, voting for the homecoming court starts Monday, September 27th. Vote for who you would like to see on the court, on skyward. Voting opens at 8am and ends at 4pm. (F) – A. Wagner
Reminder to all seniors who signed up for ScoreSurgePrep: take the practice tests and generate data so that you know what you need to learn before the October Senior Retake. Make an appointment with Coach Etheridge if you’d like help with English, Reading, or Science. Coach Etheridge recognizes his math limitations and suggests that you ask a math teacher if you need help for the math portion. (W,F) – A. Etheridge
Seniors, remember the deadline to turn in your National Honor Society application for the Fall Induction is Monday, September 27th. All applications must be returned to the Media Center signed by a parent or guardian and ORHS faculty or staff who can verify your leadership or service in school activities. (F) – K. Senter
COLLEGE VISITS NEXT WEEK
| 9/27/2021 | 3:15pm | Virtual | Ringling College of Art and Design |
| 9/27/2021 | 11:05am | Main Lobby | College of Charleston |
| 9/28/2021 | 11:05am | Virtual | Moore College of Art and Design |
| 9/29/2021 | 2:00pm | Virtual | Yale University |
| 9/30/2021 | 3:15pm | Virtual | Rice University |
COLLEGE INFORMATION
For the first time (maybe) ever, MTSU is waiving the $25 application fee for students who apply the week of September 20-26! There is NO CODE required! As long as they start and complete their application next week, the application will be free. (M,W.F) – A. Campbell
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Listed below are the Athletic events happening this week and next.
Wildcats in Action
| Date | Day | Sport | Event | Location | Time |
| 9/24/21 | F | Soccer – G | Alcoa | Home | 6:00 |
| 9/24/21 | Football | OPEN DATE | |||
| 9/24/21 | F-Sa | CC | Wingfoot Classic | Away | |
| 9/25/21 | Sa | Vb | Courtside @ Rocky Top Torn. V/JV | Away | TBD |
| 9/27/21 | M | Ftbl Fr/JV Cmbd | Campbell Co. 1 Game | Away | 6:00 |
| 9/27/21 | M | Golf | Regional Tournament | TBD | |
| 9/27/21 | M | Vb | Powell | Away | 5:00 / 6:00 |
| 9/28/21 | Tu | Soccer – G | Central | Home | 6:00 |
| 9/28/21 | Tu | Soccer – G | Farragut | Home | 6:00 |
| 9/29/21 | W | Vb | Karns | Away | 5:00 / 6:00 |
| 9/30/21 | Th | Vb | JV District Tourney | Central HS | TBD |
| 9/30/21 | Th | Soccer – G | CAK | Away | 6:00 |
| 10/1/21 | F-Sa | CC | Jesse Owens Event | Away | |
| 10/1/21 | F | Ftbl – V | Powell | Home | 7:30 |