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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|

Congrats, Class of 2024!

On Thursday, May 16th, Woodland Elementary had the honor of welcoming back our former Hawks from the Class of 2024.  Woodland Elementary staff, students, and some former staff were excited to welcome back the graduating class of 2024! There were many that we had not seen since they were 4th graders at Woodland.

2024-05-25T13:37:10-04:00May 25th, 2024|District News, School News|

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|

Woodland Track

Woodland came in 2nd place in the Elementary Track Meet on Wednesday, May 15th. We are proud of these athletes for their effort, positive attitudes, and great sportsmanship! We had students finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in many events.

2024-05-18T10:33:05-04:00May 18th, 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|

Spring Fling 2024

Woodland Elementary held its annual Spring Fling on Friday, April 5th. Despite the weather feeling more like winter than Spring, we had an amazing evening of food, fun, games, inflatables, a bounce house, a silent auction, and a chance to color bomb Principal Hobby.

Fun at Spring Fling 

2024-04-13T15:50:53-04:00April 13th, 2024|District News, School 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|
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