Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Picture makeups and retakes will be today, October 16 in the auditorium.  This will be for seniors and underclassmen.  If you previously ordered pictures and are getting retakes you will need to bring your old photos with you to have new photos printed.  For teachers with 5^th block planning period-please make sure you have had your picture taken by 1:15 if you plan on doing so on this day.

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

Thursday, October 17^th – Northwestern University

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 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.

All library books checked out before break are due now. Please return or renew them this week.

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.  – J. Milligan

SENIORS

Seniors: pick up a graduation supplies packet from the Jostens reps as you enter the Arena for the senior picture today!

Seniors: please submit your signature for the Class of 2025 senior signature shirt! Go to the Class of 2025 Canvas page and locate the assignment. Read the instructions carefully. If you would like to see a previous year’s shirt and what the names will look like, come by and see Mrs. Ledden in CS347 or CS342 (4^th period). Signatures are due by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 23. – T. Ledden

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

FBLA will meet immediately after school today in CS347. We will plan for the Trunk or Treat activity. Please bring a bag of candy. Seniors come right after the picture in the Arena.

Guten Morgen und Willkommen!
German Club will meet this Thursday,  October 18th, after school in Ms Nebenfuehr’s classroom CS301 at 3:15.

Everyone is welcome!

We have cookies, games, music and more!

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.

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