Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family performs THIS weekend, right here on the ORHS stage! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a “normal” boyfriend. Everything will change on this One Normal Night. With performances this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm, come see what it means TO BE AN ADDAMS! Tickets are $15 at the door 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 next school year on your grade level Canvas page.  Complete your registration form with your parent/guardian and self-select your courses in Skyward through the end of the week.  You will be called to the Amphitheater to meet with your counselor next week 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

All students interested in participating in Work-Based Learning for any of the areas listed above should attend the mandatory meeting after school on Wednesday, March 5, in room CS347 with Mrs. Ledden to begin the application process. Students should get a recommendation to register for WBL from their teacher in their area of focus. Students may participate in a WBL placement leaving school after 2^nd period or after 4^th period depending on the courses required for graduation.

Anyone looking to get extra help preparing for the ACT test may sign up for the ACT Bootcamp, which will be held during intersession, 8-11 a.m. on Monday, March 10 through Thursday, March 13.  The link to sign up was sent out through ParentSquare and StudentSquare, and it is also available in the iNews and on Canvas. The deadline to register is March 4th. This opportunity is free, but transportation and lunch will not be provided. Contact Mr. Stebbins or Ms. Estep if you have any questions.

Auditions for the 2025-26 Select Choir and Ensemble will be held from March 3-7.  See or email Ms. Ragan at aragan@ortn.edu for information.  Sign up sheets for audition times are on the chorus room door.

Applications for Summer Internship Opportunities with the City of Oak Ridge are now available at Oakridgetn.gov/internship.

Taco ‘Bout a Great Cause!

Join us for Taco Wednesday at El Jinete Mexican Restaurant on Wednesday, February 26th, from 5–9 PM!

A portion of all sales will go directly to support the Oak Ridge High School Orchestra—just mention that you’re dining with the orchestra when you order at the Oak Ridge Location!Bring your friends, enjoy delicious food, and help us keep the music playing!

CLUB INFO

What was your first thought this morning? Motorcycle Club! Of course!

Join us in the library classroom at lunch today to work on our parking plan, talk about prepping bikes for the riding season and eat some cookies. See Ms Fairfax if you have questions or need a pass for the meeting.

ATHLETICS

The 2025 Oak Ridge Football Tryouts will be March 6th from 3:30 to 5:00 at ORHS. For any questions please contact Coach Rang at dwrang@ortn.edu