April 5th

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

It’s that time of year again! Oak Ridge’s annual Powderpuff Game is getting started and we need players!. For all girls interested in playing for their class, please attend an informational meeting on April 6th during 3A in LC 311, Mrs. Wagner’s room. This year, boys will be allowed to participate as cheerleaders for their class, and they should attend the meeting as well!  A. Wagner

Student Council Announcement:  Attention all future leaders, election season is upon us. Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to run. Go to the Wildcat Canvas Hangout Page before 4pm TODAY, Wednesday April 5th to have your name placed on the ballot. Election candidates will be announced on April 6th.  A. Wagner

Do you know car idling is a big source of pollution? Air pollution has millions of risks for children and the elderly around the world. It causes so many serious health problems and the government millions of dollars in health debt. We can help reduce that amount if we stop idling. L. Wilmoth

Looking for a heartfelt gift for a significant other? Or a fun gift for a friend? Why not buy them a teddy bear! Share Bear will be selling teddy bears for 5 dollars each in the cafeteria from April 3rd to Friday, April 14th. Share Bear’s bears come in 4 different colors, so buy a Share Bear today!  T. Lloyd

Juniors who have registered for the Work-Based Learning Program for the 2023-2024 school year with Mrs. Ledden for Business, Welding, or STEM are required to attend the introductory meeting after school TODAY in CS347. Students will not be allowed to interview and participate in the program until this requirement is met. If you are unable to attend, please see or email Mrs. Ledden at tledden@ortn.edu to reschedule.  T. Ledden

Tickets to Prom 2023, Luminous Nights, will be on Pre-Order April 5th – 6^th and 12^th – 14th in the Arena Kiosk during 3rd period at the pre-order cost of $30 for singles and $60 for couples.  Tickets will also be on sale April 24th – 27th during 3rd period at the price of $40 for singles and $80 for couples. Tickets WILL NOT be sold Friday April 28th or Saturday April 29th.  All tickets are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE

**If your date is not a current ORHS student you must complete a Guest Application form found in Ms. Eidam Dyer’s room, LC 313, Student Services, or at Ticket Sales.  All forms must be completed and turned in with a copy of the guest’s ID to Student Services by April 26th.  S. Dyer

If you have fond memories of Mrs. Lloyd’s class in elementary school, she would like to invite you to join her for a Pi Day Celebration and Reunion during 3a tomorrow Thursday, April 6th (Date changed due to TSA trip). Please send her an email at tslloyd@ortn.edu or stop by her room CS345 to sign up to attend.  T. Lloyd

CLUB INFO

Because of the holiday on Friday, your recycling will be picked up Thursday the 6th. Please leave your boxes outside your classroom. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Thomas or Mr. Alexander. S. Thomas

The ORHS Environmental Club is hosting a booth at the Jackson Square Farmers Market on Earth Day, Saturday April 22. The club needs quality clothing donations and volunteers to sew repurposed tote bags. If you have clothing to donate or like to sew, please help by joining us! Donations can be dropped off in LC107. Reach out to Mr. Alexander with questions.  J. Alexander

The Environmental Club will be meeting at 2pm in LC107 TODAY, Wednesday April 5. Remember: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” -The Lorax  J. Alexander

SENIOR INFO

Seniors:  Dress up as your favorite book character or author and join us on Wednesday, April 19th at 2:15 in the lower food court. Refreshments will be served, entertainment provided, cash door prizes will be given out at various times until ending at 3:30, and gift cards will be given out to winners of best costumes and originality.  Let’s kick off Senior events with this long-running fun tradition!  J. Zimprich

The ORHS English Department is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university. This year, essays will be composed and submitted in- person on April 12, after school from 2:15-3:15 in CS 319. To register, see Mr. Feuer in CS 319 for an application form. All responses will be anonymously reviewed, and a winner chosen by a committee of teachers across multiple subjects.  M. Feuer

Seniors: Jostens will deliver your graduation supplies tomorrow, Thursday, during 3rd period lunch. Come to room CS347 to pick up your supplies. The balance must be paid in full. You can either pay Jostens directly or call 423-787-0025 to pay over the phone with a card. Please see Mrs. Ledden in CS347 if you have any questions or email tledden@ortn.edu.  T. Ledden

Seniors: The time has come to select speakers for the ORHS Class of 2023 Graduation and Convocation ceremonies.  Tryouts will be virtual this year. For specific information about how to audition, please visit the Class of 2023 Canvas page and find the announcement regarding tryouts. The deadline to upload a submission is April 7 at 3:00 p.m.G. Flanders

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