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.
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, […]
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 […]
Heather Jenkins Named Principal of Linden Elementary
Heather Jenkins, who has served as interim principal of Linden Elementary School since May 12, 2023, has officially been named principal by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bruce Borchers.
Jenkins has served Linden for over 18 years—first as a teacher, then as assistant principal, before being named interim principal in May.
“Ms. Jenkins is a pillar in the […]
Linden Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. DOE
Linden Elementary is one of 353 schools across the nation, and one of six in Tennessee, to be named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced today. The recognition identifies Linden as an Exemplary High Performing School for being among Tennessee’s highest performing […]
4th Grade “Hawaiian Beach Party” Morning performance
Hawaiian Beach Party Morning performance
Linden 4th Grade 2023
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