February 24

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

The Spring Musical “Into the Woods” is 8 days away!  Do you have your tickets for this beloved story?  Shows are Mar 4-6:  Friday at 7, Saturday at 2 and 7, and Sunday at 2.  Advance tickets are $8 and are available from a Masquer, Mr. Moreno’s class, or the Bookstore.  Don’t miss the biggest show in Masquer History.

JUNIORS, the application forms for the Spring Induction into National Honor Society at ORHS will be available in the Media Center starting on Monday, February 28^th. You must have 3.6 GPA after the end of this third quarter as well as a good behavior record with the school administration. The application will allow you to explain your service and leadership roles at ORHS or in the community. Pick up an application and return it to the Media Center by 3:15pm on Friday, March 11^th to be considered for membership. Those who are accepted for membership after the screening process will receive invitations by Wednesday, April 13^th. (2/25, 2/28) – K. Senter

Do you want an opportunity to win a cash award and investigate the Scarboro 85 during Black History month?  The local chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring a Black History Month Trivia Contest.  Mrs. Thompson has sent contest information to your school email.  Submissions will be due to the Counseling Office by March 11th. – Ms. Thompson

CLUB INFORMATION

The ORHS Key Club is hosting their annual diaper drive to support TORCH, a local charity that works with homeless individuals. To donate, see Mr. Schoolcraft in LC224 or a Key Club member.

The ORHS Key Club, in partnership with other schools in the area, is hosting a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald House in Knoxville. The Ronald McDonald House is in need of items such as cereals, breakfast bars, ranch dressing, non-dairy creamers, Ramen noodles, chips, and various snacks. For the list of other items to donate, there will be flyers posted around the school. To donate, see Mr. Schoolcraft in LC224 or a Key Club member. (Tu,Th  – 2.25)  J. Schoolcraft

Join Philosophy Club after school on Friday in Mr. Pickering’s room (LC322) for a discussion on nihilism and existentialism. (2/24-2/25) – A. Pickering

Come to Mrs. Bauman’s room on Thursday, February 24^th at 3 : 10 in LC 318, to learn about a new ORHS Club.  The ORHS League of Teens is a group to learn how to protect our democracy and rights through democratic  channels.  This is a non- partisan group. The League of Women Voters are our sponsor.  More than 100 years ago, they met, lead  informational sessions for women’s suffrage and were successful in passing the 19^th Amendment, allowing women the right to vote. Today, they continue to share current concerns that impact all of us,  Teach us how to make our voices heard, and  gain information from speakers that are instrumental in creating change.Join us to voice your concerns about proposed restrictions from the Tennessee Legislature on Education, Banned Books, and other social issues that are a part of our changing culture. Remember: Mrs. Bauman 3:10 on Thursday, February 24. (2/23-2/24) – B. Bauman

COUNSELING INFO

Course Registration for the 2022-2023 school year starts soon! The 2022-2023 Academic Planning Guide is now available on the desktop of all student laptops. Detailed registration information will be shared with students during Seminars on February 22, 2022. In the meantime, students can access their graduating class Canvas page for all important registration documents. These documents will also be emailed to families through Skyward Messages. All student transcripts have been uploaded to the students’ Skyward Portfolio so they are available for review. (Tu, Th) – B. Ottinger

ATHLETIC INFORMATION

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