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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, […]

2024-12-19T13:30:10-05:00December 19th, 2024|District News|

ORS Announces Principal, Teachers, Novice Teachers and Teaching Assistant of the Year

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 […]

2024-12-12T10:28:25-05:00December 6th, 2024|District News, School News|

Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE

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 […]

2024-11-22T15:14:11-05:00November 22nd, 2024|District News, School News|

Jenifer Laurendine Named Executive Director of School Leadership for Oak Ridge Schools

Oak Ridge, TN – Oak Ridge Schools has appointed Jenifer Laurendine as the new Executive Director of School Leadership, beginning on November 11, 2024. With a distinguished career as an educational leader, most recently serving as the Principal of Willow Brook Elementary, Laurendine brings a wealth of experience and impressive history of student […]
2024-10-21T16:24:08-04:00October 21st, 2024|District News, School News, Uncategorized|

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, […]

2024-05-21T10:17:35-04:00May 21st, 2024|District News, School News|

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 […]

2024-05-14T10:13:49-04:00May 14th, 2024|District News|

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 […]

2024-04-01T14:59:17-04:00March 26th, 2024|District News|

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 […]

2024-02-20T10:47:50-05:00February 20th, 2024|District News, School News|
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