Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
It’s that time of year…Prom Season!! Prom will take place at Oak Ridge High School in the Wildcat Arena on Saturday, April 26, from 7:30-11:00 pm. Prom tickets will be on sale for TWO WEEKS ONLY! You must pay with CASH or CHECK, NO CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Tickets are non-refundable. If you buy your tickets early, you will get an Early Bird Discount!
The prom board will be selling tickets in the concession stand outside of the Wildcat Arena during third block to JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY. No freshman or sophomore students will be allowed to purchase a ticket.
Please see the ticket sale schedule below:
Early bird: $40.00/person // Tuesday April 1st – Friday April 3rd
Final Sale: $50.00/person // Monday April 21st – Thursday April 24th
How would you like to spend your summer being a lifeguard for the Oak Ridge City Parks & Recs department? Students must be 15 years old when the class begins; and swimming ability is required. Classes run April 3 – 6. Applications can be submitted to www.oakridgetn.gov. Contact Ms. Wooten at 865-485-3450 if you have questions. Additional information and flyers are posed on class Canvas pages. (S. Thompson, please run the week prior to each class)
The OREA Haygood-Reddick Scholarship is now open for students who have a parent or legal guardian as a member of the Oak Ridge Education Association. Application information can be picked up in the Counseling Office. Deadline to submit application is April 5th.
The application window for students who wish to join the National Honor Society is now open through Friday, April 11th. To be eligible, you must be a JUNIOR with a 3.8 weighted GPA. Please click on the link to apply. If you have any questions, please see Dr. Thomas or Mr. Feuer.
Mark your calendar for the April 1st Business Expo right here in the ORHS Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30.
The ORHS Business Academy JA Companies will show off their 12 student businesses with products like bracelets, hand sanitizers, planners, sweets, gift baskets, flowers, fashion tees, promposal boards, & a specialty light for your phone charger!
You don’t want to miss this exciting evening of student entrepreneurship. Get a sneak peek at these student businesses at orhs-businessacademy.com. These businesses are open for sales April 1st – May 2nd.
Mark your calendar for Masquers’ Atomic Acts Performance on April 11th at 7pm in the auditorium.
This year we are doing a series of 7 short plays directed by students and performed by Masquers veterans and newcomers. It is a great night of theatre supporting your friends as they direct or step on stage or backstage. Tickets are $5 at the door or online at orhsmasquers.booktix.com.
SENIORS
Seniors: The time has come to select speakers for the ORHS Class of 2025 Graduation and Convocation ceremonies. Tryouts will be virtual this year. For specific information about how to audition, please visit the Class of 2025 Canvas page and find the announcement regarding tryouts. The deadline to upload a submission to Canvas is April 4 at 3:00pm
Female Seniors – the P.E.O. Chapter R Women Advancing Women Scholarship applications are now available. You can pick one up in the Counseling Office. This scholarship is for $1,000-$2,500, with priority give to a student in the Anderson County area. The deadline for submission is March 29th. Stop by the Counseling Office to pick up your application today!
Seniors: make plans to pick up your graduation supplies including your cap & gown set in CS347 during lunch on Wednesday, April 2.
Seniors: if you missed out on the senior signature shirts and sweats and are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, sweatshirt, or sweatpants, please see Mrs. Ledden in CS347 or email her at tledden@ortn.edu. There are few various items available.
ATHLETICS
The Lady Wildcat Volleyball Team will be starting their Powder Buff sign ups next week during lunch. Sign ups will be every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during lunch. Powder Buff is an opportunity for grade levels to compete in a male volleyball tournament. The cost is $20 per player and will be due before the tournament, which is May 9th. If you are interested, ask a volleyball girl for more information of find Ms. Ellis in LC 222.