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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|

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|

Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

Oak Ridge Schools intends to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant through the Tennessee Department of Education in the spring of 2024.

The purpose of the 21st CCLC is to create community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities and support services to help them meet state and local […]

2024-02-16T10:30:20-05:00February 16th, 2024|District News, School News|

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 […]

2023-12-21T13:21:54-05:00December 21st, 2023|District News, School News|

Online Kindergarten Registration Begins May 1

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Oak Ridge Schools is proud to announce that Kindergarten registration is moving to an online system for the 2023-24 school year. Online registration will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 1 and will be available at www.ortn.edu/kindergarten.

Kiosks will be available in the lobby of each elementary school to facilitate […]

2023-04-25T09:26:20-04:00April 25th, 2023|District News, School News, Uncategorized|
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