Friday, October 18th, 2024

Friday, October 18th, 2024

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

The counseling department will have a few colleges visiting in October, all are immediately after school in the College and Career Room.

Thursday, October 24^th – Queens University of Charlotte

Friday, October 25^th – Case Western Reserve University

Monday, October 28^th – Randolf College

The Oak Ridge US Army Recruiting Office will be in the College and Career Room on Monday, October 21stst immediately after school.  Stop by and see what opportunities they have to offer.

West Point will be having an Admissions Event on Monday, Oct 21^st at Webb School of Knoxville.  Those interested in applying to West Point can meet with an Admissions Counselor, learn about life as a cadet, what West Point offers and details about the application process.  You can register for the event at the Counseling Office.

Any Sophomore or Junior interested in attending Governor’s School during Summer 2025, please see the detailed Canvas announcement on your Class of 2026 and Class of 2027 Canvas Page. Canvas pages include the attached list of Governor’s Schools offered by the state and the Governor’s School Intent Form. To be considered for Governor’s School, students must adhere to the deadlines set by ORHS when applying. Late applications will not be accepted. – B. Ottinger

Have you ever wondered exactly what happens at the labs in the “Secret City?” Interested in learning more about the important work and science that fuels our community? Join us at Oak Ridge High School on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd from 4:30-7:00 for the inaugural Atomic Expo. The Oak Ridge National Lab traveling science fair will be here along with some different post-secondary institutions and science organizations in our community. There will also be food trucks! Experience the science of the nuclear industry and make connections to high-paying careers. – B.Jones

SENIORS

The 2024-2025 Bill T. Hicks Scholarship is now accepting applications for graduating seniors! The first-round of application ends at end of day on October 31, 2024.  Six $5,000 cash scholarships will be awarded.  One of our own ORHS Seniors was awarded one of the Scholarships in 2023!  Contact Ms. O’Rourke at the Counseling Office for more information.

CLUB INFO

The Interact Club will meet on Monday, October 21 in the amphitheater after school until 4pm.  If you’re still looking for a club, we have open enrollment. Just stop by to get a permission slip from Mrs. King in the counseling office.

Spanish Club will meet on Monday October 21 in Señora Franco’s room, come help get ready for Trunk or Treat. – S. Franco

It’s time for the Dungeons and Dragons Club!  When: Every Friday from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM Where: The Adventure Atrium (aka Dr. Denisar’s Room CS329) Whether you’re a seasoned sorcerer, a first-time fighter, or a curious cleric, join us for an afternoon of adventure, strategy, and most importantly, fun!-    E. Denisar

ATHLETICS