Oak Ridge High School and Willow Brook Elementary earned “A” letter grades for the second consecutive year, while all seven Oak Ridge Schools earned Level 5 achievement scores, the highest possible score for student achievement, according to the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Additionally, Woodland Elementary increased their score from a “C,” in 2023, […]
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Oak Ridge Schools has announced the district’s principal of the year in addition to the elementary, middle and high school teachers, novice teachers and teaching assistant of the year. In total, seven educators have been recognized this year.
Drayton Hawkins, in his third year as principal of Oak Ridge High School, has […]
Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Willow Brook Elementary and Oak Ridge High School—have been named Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) for “exemplifying student success in achievement and growth,” according to a letter of recognition signed by Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds. The recognition reflects the work and achievement of the 2023-24 school year […]
The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) announced Lily Shelton, a senior at Oak Ridge High School, as its Statewide Student Achievement Award Winner. Shelton was recognized at TSBA’s Annual Convention in Nashville and was joined by her family, Oak Ridge Schools senior leadership and Board of Education Members.
The Student Achievement Award is given annually to […]
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services today announced that the department, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, […]
UPDATE – 5/17 3:55 p.m.: Oak Ridge High School Graduation will proceed as scheduled tonight! The gates will open at Blankenship Field at 6 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The radar looks favorable, however, we encourage you to dress accordingly should the weather shift. We look forward to celebrating our graduates […]
The budget for FY 2025 for Oak Ridge Schools has been adopted by the Board of Education is now available online. It can be downloaded from the link below:
FY 2025 Budget for Oak Ridge Schools
Please click on the link below to download Superintendent Dr. Bruce Borchers’ FY 2025 proposed budget presentation for […]
Cross Boundary and Tuition Applications for enrollment in Oak Ridge Schools are available for download and submission now through Monday, April 15, 2024.
Students interested in cross boundary or tuition enrollment must submit an application via email to lhenderson@ortn.edu, fax (865-425-9061) or deliver in-person at the Oak Ridge Schools Administration building.
Enrollment availability is limited and […]
Oak Ridge Schools were among the highest rated schools in the state according to the Tennessee Department of Education’s (TDOE) new Letter Grade Rating System, released earlier today. Six Oak Ridge schools earned an “A” letter grade, the highest possible rating, and three earned perfect Level 5 scores in every scored component contributing to the […]