Educators Surprised with over $36,000 in ORPSEF Grants
Oak Ridge Educators Surprised with over $36,000 in Grant Funds
Before heading into Spring Break, the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation (ORPSEF) surprised ORS educators with […]
Linden Elementary Featured as WBIR “Cool School”
WBIR features Linden Elementary as a “cool school” during its morning broadcast on January 29, 2025. From our amazing students and dedicated teachers to our engaging programs, Linden is a place where learning thrives and creativity shines.
TDOE Releases 2024 Letter Grades
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, […]
ORS 2024 Turkey Trot Draws 265 Student Participants
Oak Ridge Schools, the Office of Coordinated School Health and the ORHS Cross Country team hosted the Annual Oak Ridge Schools Turkey Trot on Monday, November 11 at A.K. Bissell Park. The race included 265 total runners, including representation from all four elementary schools, both middle […]
TDOE EBT Distribution for 2024 Summer Break
Tennessee Set to Begin Summer EBT Distribution for the 2023-24 Academic School Year to Improve Food Access for Children During the 2024 Summer Break
Eligible Students will be Issued Summer EBT Benefits Beginning June 14, 2024
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services today announced that the department, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, […]
Kindergarten Stagger Days 2024-25
The 2024-2025 school year begins for Oak Ridge Schools (ORS) on Monday, July 22, 2024, however, Kindergartners will only attend two (2) of the first (7) seven school days as part of a staggered schedule. Oak Ridge Schools staggers kindergarten students over a week and a half to give teachers an opportunity to work with […]
FY 25 ORS Proposed Budget
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 […]
ORS Open Enrollment Application Window Opens
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 […]
Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE
Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Linden Elementary and Willow Brook Elementary—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 2022-23 school year and is […]
ORS Highly Rated by TDOE New Letter Grade System
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 […]