Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious & spooky. They’re all together ooky, The Addams Family. And you can see them on stage right here at ORHS! In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change. One weekend only Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 2nd. Get your advanced ticket discount until February 21st from any Masquers Cast or Crew member or online at orhsmasquers.booktix.com.

The Spring AP payment window is now open and will close March 1^st at 11:59pm for all students enrolled in an AP course. 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 is http://aptsusa.com/oakridge

Attention all 9^th – 11^th graders, you may now access registration information for the 2025-2026 school year on your grade level Canvas page.

You will receive your registration form in 1st period by Friday, February 14^th. Complete this form with your parent/guardian. You will be able to self-select your courses in Skyward February 24^th – February 28^th. Course selection must be complete in Skyward by February 28^th! You will be called to the Amphitheater to meet with your counselor during the week of March 3^rd – March 7^th to review your course selections. You must turn in your signed registration sheet to your counselor at that time. Be sure to refer to your grade level Canvas page for more detailed information. This information has also been shared via Parent Square.

FCCLA is collecting new or gently used books (for all ages) to donate to a Library in Cocke Co that lost everything during the floods from Hurricane Helene. You can drop books off in the following places: Library, Counseling Dept, Main Office, Dr. Sparks’ room, Mrs. Wagner’s room, and Coach Hodge’s room.

Juniors – The American Legion is once again organizing the annual week-long Boys’ State program this May.  The program is a practical experience for young men to experience the actual challenges of state government.  Participants will put into practice the theories of government through participation in city, county, and state governments organized as a “Mythical 51 State”.  If you are interested in this program, stop by the Counseling Office, and give your name to Ms. O’Rourke.

SENIORS

Seniors!!  The Counseling Office has information on scholarships – some are for just Oak Ridge students, some are based on what you want to study, some are open to everyone to apply.  Stop by the Counseling Office for more information on these scholarships.  Don’t delay – many scholarships have March 1 deadlines for applications to be submitted!!

CLUB INFO

FBLA will meet after school in CS347 tomorrow.

ATHLETICS

Tonight – Monday 2/17 – Last home basketball game against Sevier County High School.  It is Senior Night. JV @ 4:30   Girls Varsity 6:00   Boys Varsity 7:30.

Basketball District 3 AAA Tournament begins this week @ Karns High School.  OR Girls will play Thursday 2/20 @ 6:00. Boys will play on Friday 2/21 @ 6:00.