Wednesday October 23rd, 2024

Wednesday October 23rd, 2024

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

This year there will be no costumes worn to school on Halloween.  Students

are encouraged to participate and dress up for Trunk or Treat on October 30th.

If students show up in costumes on Halloween, they will need to go home and

change.  -T. Seals

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

Hilarious Halloween antics will ensue at the Masquers Improv Show THIS Saturday, October 26^th at 7pm. Come join us for a fun evening of improv games and laughs. Tickets are $5 online at orhsmasquers.booktix.com or with cash at the door. You’ll have a frightfully good time!

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

It’s Idle Free Week at Oak Ridge High School. Idling is where your car is stopped but your engine is still running.  When you idle you could be decreasing someone’s health. 8.43 million premature deaths annually are attributed to air pollution, so please shut off your car if you able to. – L. Wilmoth

AP payments have gone digital!  The Fall AP payment window is open through November 1^st at 11:59pm for all students enrolled in a fall or yearlong AP course.  If you begin your AP course in January you will pay in the spring.  This year all AP exams are $101 each except for AP Seminar and Research exams which are $149 each.  If you’re taking 3 or more exams your 4^th and all subsequent exams are $40 each.  If you qualify for free or reduced lunch your exams are $15 each.  If that is you, please contact jmmilligan2@ortn.edu to verify your status and receive your code before registering.  The link to pay can be found on Parent/Student Square.

Any student at ORHS can order a class ring. Jostens ring packets are available in the Main Office and from Mrs. Ledden in CS347. Rings ordered by Friday, October 25, will be delivered by December 17. See Mrs. Ledden if you have questions. -T. Ledden

SENIORS

Seniors: you do not need to order a package of supplies from Jostens—just your cap, gown, and tassel set for $48.00 + tax.- T. Ledden

All senior yearbook ads must be submitted by Friday, November 1^st. Senior ads can be turned in directly on the Jostens website by going to Jostens.com/yearbookads.   See Mrs. Pryfogle for questions.

Seniors: signatures for the Class of 2025 senior signature shirt are due by 11:59 pm today. – T.Ledden

Seniors: if you did not receive your Jostens graduation supplies packet last week, please pick one up from the Main Office or from Mrs. Ledden in CS347. Any clothing or accessory items ordered from Jostens by Friday, October 25, will be delivered on November 14. This does not include cap and gown sets or graduation announcements. Place your order online at https://www.jostens.com/. The cost of the cap, gown, and tassel set is $48.

Seniors: turn in your Senior Signature shirt and sweats order this week to Mrs. Ledden. She is in CS347 every period except 4^th period when she is in CS342. Orders may also be turned in next week during lunch in the Arena Kiosk and to Mrs. Ledden. The order deadline is Monday, November 4, at noon.

CLUB INFO

Bonjour! French Club will meet on Thursday, October 24th, from 3:15-4 in Madame Barry’s room CS307 for pâtisseries and to learn how to play pétanque. We will be outside afterwards to play a few rounds! Merci!

It’s almost 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