Here are our National Merit Finalists

• Silas Rowden
• William Shen
• Zen Bennett

AP payments have gone digital! The Spring AP payment window will open on February 1st and close March 1st at 11:59pm for all students enrolled in an AP course. This year all AP exams are $101 each except for AP Seminar and Research exams which are $149 each. If you’re taking 3 or more exams your 4th and all subsequent exams are $40 each. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch your exams are $15 each. If that is you, please contact jmmilligan2@ortn.edu to verify your status and receive your code before registering.

The link to pay is http://aptsusa.com/oakridge and will open on February 1st.

Current 9th – 11th grade students have been notified via Canvas and Parent Square that Registration Information for the 25-26 school year is now available. Registration forms will be delivered to all 1st period teachers and should be distributed by Friday, February 14th. Please remind students to visit their Class of 202X Canvas page for all Registration Information.

Students will log in to their Skyward account and complete their course registration for next school year starting February 24th. Online registration should be completed by the student by Friday, February 28th.

Students must complete their registration form (including parent signature) and turn it in to their counselor during the week of March 3rd – 7th to finalize their registration. Students will be called to the amphitheater by last name based on the schedule below. Periods will be split in half to accommodate the students (for example, 1a is the first half of 1st block and 1b is the second half of 1st block).

***Students are required to complete their course registration in Skyward prior to meeting with their counselor. They are also required to bring their registration form to their meeting with their counselor. The meetings are to verify that courses have been requested correctly and make any corrections if necessary. Students SHOULD NOT try to schedule an individual meeting with their counselor at this time since all students will have an individual meeting in March.

Capping a legendary performance at the TISCA State Swimming and Diving Championships, Andrew finished 2nd in the 100 Back with another new school record time of 47.32. Andrew was All State and All American in both the 100 Fly, which he won last night, and the 100 Back tonight.

Mr. Feuer and I will be taking orders for stoles starting Monday. Your two options are listed below:

1. You may purchase a new stole for $20. Please bring a check made out to NHS or cash to either of us to place your order.

2. You may borrow a stole for a $20 deposit. Please bring a check made out to NHS or cash to either of us to secure your rental. This money will be returned if the stole is returned in good condition. Please be careful with makeup and lipstick in particular.

Stoles will be distributed after all volunteer hours are documented. If you would like to check out a stole for senior pictures, please see one of us to check one out.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) welcomes all K-12 students to participate in the 2024-25 Wildlife Forever Art of Conversation’s Fish Art Contest. Artwork featuring a wild fish must be the student’s original hand-drawn creation and can be inspired by a photo, video, and other artwork. A creative writing piece is also required for participants in grades 4-12.

Interested students should submit the entry form by Friday, February 28. Learn more about the contest rules and information on submissions specific to Tennessee contestants on the TWRA website. All questions can be directed to Emily.A.Buck@tn.gov.

During the next three weeks, we will be highlighting our Art Show Winners. Their work will be on display at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville, March 5th - March 27th.

Attention all 9th – 11th graders, you may now access registration information for the 2025-2026 school year on your grade level Canvas page.

You will receive your registration form in 1st period by Friday, February 14th. Complete this form with your parent/guardian. You will be able to self-select your courses in Skyward February 24th – February 28th. Course selection must be complete in Skyward by February 28th! You will be called to the Amphitheater to meet with your counselor during the week of March 3rd - March 7th to review your course selections. You must turn in your signed registration sheet to your counselor at that time. Be sure to refer to your grade level Canvas page for more detailed information. This information has also been shared via Parent Square.

All students interested in participating in Work-Based Learning for any of the areas listed above should attend the mandatory meeting after school on Wednesday, March 5, in room CS347 with Mrs. Ledden to begin the application process. Students should get a recommendation to register for WBL from their teacher in their area of focus. Students may participate in a WBL placement leaving school after 2nd period or after 4th period depending on the courses required for graduation.

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious & spooky. They're all together ooky, The Addams Family. And you can see them on stage right here at ORHS! In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change. One weekend only Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 2nd. Get your advanced ticket discount until February 21st from any Masquers Cast or Crew member or online.

Juniors - The American Legion is once again organizing the annual week-long Boys’ State program this May. The program is a practical experience for young men to experience the actual challenges of state government. Participants will put into practice the theories of government through participation in city, county, and state governments organized as a “Mythical 51 State”. If you are interested in this program, stop by the Counseling Office, and give your name to Ms. O’Rourke.

Anyone looking to get extra help preparing for the ACT test may sign up for the ACT Bootcamp, which will be held during intersession, 8-11 a.m. on Monday, March 10 through Thursday, March 13. Each day will focus on a different section of the test. Tips and strategies will be discussed, and students will have a chance to take a practice test and have specific questions answered. Multiple ACT tests are coming up including the free ACT for Juniors on Friday, March 28th, so we encourage students to sign up. The deadline to register is March 4th.

This opportunity is free, but transportation and lunch will not be provided. Contact Mr. Stebbins or Ms. Estep if you have any questions.

FCCLA is collecting new or gently used books (for all ages) to donate to a Library in Cocke Co that lost everything during the floods from Hurricane Helene. You can drop books off in the following places: Library, Counseling Dept, Main Office, Dr. Sparks' room, Mrs. Wagner's room, and Coach Hodge's room.

If you or someone you know is in the market for a new mattress, the Oak Ridge High School Band will be hosting their annual mattress sale in the ORHS Food Court on February 23rd, 2025 from 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM! A portion of the proceeds go towards the ORHS Band to help fund equipment, transportation, and ensembles! See the posted flyer for more information and coupons! Spread the word, and we hope to see you there!

My name is Elise Morris, and I am with the Soccer Club of Oak Ridge (SCOR). We are preparing for our annual spring tournament and are looking for student volunteers. Students who need hours for a class or their TN Promise requirements are welcome to join us.

Students can sign up here until Friday, April 4th.

Linden Elementary's family art night will be April 11th. Multiple jobs and time slots are available. If you are interested in having a good time or need community service hours, please sign up at the link below.

The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge is hosting a children's art festival on Saturday, April 5th. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Owens using the information below.

Kerri Anne Owens

Museum Educator

kowens@childrensmuseumofoakridge.org

Office: (865) 482-1074 ext. 105

St Stephen’s Church will be providing lunches for Juniors and Seniors who wish to walk over for only $3 every Wednesday.

Mrs. King is currently accepting Wildcat Mentor applications for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are a sophomore or junior, please check your class canvas page or student square messages for the application.

The upcoming poetry contest for high schoolers, sponsored by the Poet Laureates of the City of Oak Ridge, and senior, Lilian Shafer, who is the Youth Poet Laureate for Oak Ridge, invite poets to enter into the contest. Please see the flyer below.

Does your student need extra help? Please refer to the downloadable tutoring schedule for our staff.

The AVID/Wildcat Scholars Family Night Will be on Tuesday, February 25 from 6:00-7:30 P.M in the ORHS Amphitheatre. Please come out and see what awesome things our students are doing! All parents and family members are welcome to attend.

If you think you are missing important communication from Oak Ridge Schools or the high school, it may be because Parent Square has not be downloaded to your phone. This is our primary form of communication. Download Parent Square today and be informed! This can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play for free.

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now open, kicking off TN FAFSA Frenzy, which runs from now until the TN Promise FAFSA deadline on April 15th! This statewide initiative encourages students and families to complete the FAFSA, a crucial step in accessing financial aid for college. To support your students, check out NCAN’s comprehensive 2025-26 FAFSA resource page for tips and tools to help them successfully navigate the process and unlock opportunities for their future.

Below are a few tips for students to successfully file the FAFSA!

• The application must be completed at FAFSA.gov; students should not use any other websites for completion.
• Students should select the 2025-2026 FAFSA. If the incorrect year’s FAFSA is completed, even by the April 15, 2025 deadline, students will become permanently ineligible for TN Promise.
• The items below are needed to complete the application:
  • Student and parent 2023 tax information
  • Student and parent will each need a verified FSA ID. If either do not have a verified FSA ID, they will need to create one before completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Students and parents will use their FSA IDs to log in and electronically sign the FAFSA each academic year. For a step-by-step guide on how to create an FSA ID, please click here or follow the instructions below!
    • Students/parents will need their respective Social Security Number, a valid email address and other personal information to complete the application.
    • Visit FAFSA.gov! Then, click Create Account in the upper right-hand corner.
    • Select Get Started to begin filling in personal information. It is extremely important that accurate information is entered!
    • Once an FSA ID is created, it must be verified by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This process may take up to 7 business days!
    • Once student and parent FSA IDs are verified, they are ready to file the 2025-2026 FAFSA!

As you work with students to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA, please encourage them to save their confirmation email and FAFSA Submission Summary for their records.

The Scarboro Community Alumni Association was formed in the fall of 2011. Our objective is to revitalize our community, instill community pride, and serve as mentor to the youth in the neighborhood. The Alumni Association is made up of current and former neighborhood residents who have a desire to make an impact within our community while assisting children in our neighborhood to reach their full potential.

The Scarboro Community Alumni Association (SCAA) scholarship serves as a way of seeding into the youth of the Scarboro community. We offer scholarships to high school graduates who continue on with their education, whether 2 or 4 year college/university.

The application packet for the Scarboro Community Alumni Association will be made available at area high schools, community organizations and churches. We ask that you complete the form and submit the application and essay no later than May 10, 2024. Application postmarked later then this date will not be accepted.

PDF OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FORM WILL BE UPLOADED ONCE CONVERTED.

The Rex Hitchcock Memorial Scholarship, from One Bank of Tennessee, was created to reward local students for graduation and the pursuit of higher education. One student is selected from each of our nine service counties. Eight of the nine selected students will receive a one-time $5000 scholarship. One of the selected students will receive a recurring $5000 scholarship for up to 5 years (up to $25,000). A letter of recommendation and the scholarship application must be submitted by March 31st. More information can be found on their website: Scholarship - One Bank of Tennessee The application can be downloaded now, or on Feb 1st the online application will be opened.

The yearbook cost is now $80. Books can be purchased only at Jostens.com ONLY 180 copies remain. Yearbooks will only be sold via cash only for $85.00 on Distribution Day in May IF there are copies to sell.

• What's happening- Calendar at a glance for this week- DONT FORGET HEADSHOTS 2/13 AFTERSCHOOL IN CS231 (ADDAMS FAMILY CAST, PIT BAND, STAGE MANAGERS, AND OFFICERS)

• Detailed Fundraiser Information- Vertical Raise Fundraiser and Gina LaGabed Photography

• Addams Family Cast List, Updated Rehearsal Schedule, Scene Breakdown, and Show Fee Form/Information

• Valentine Improv Show Recording Coming Soon!!

• Masquers Boosters Information

• Join Masquers GroupMe for club communication

• Season Shows and Show Dates - in the newsletter!

• Become a Masquers Community Sponsor or Season Ticket Holder

• The Sponsor Form is in the newsletter

• Masquers Team Information

• Masquers Important Dates

Attention Parents/Guardians of Wellness A Students

During the course of Wellness A, students will participate in a Family Life Education programming called “The Sex Talk” which is presented by the non-profit, “Let’s Talk 101”. In addition, the "Baby Olivia Act" was passed and went into effect this school year. As enacted, the "Baby Olivia Act," requires any family life curriculum that directly or indirectly addresses human growth, human development, or human sexuality to include the presentation of a high-quality, computer-generated animation or high-definition ultrasound of at least three minutes in duration that shows the development of the brain, heart, and other vital organs in early fetal development. In order to meet the requirements of the law we will be showing this video during Family Life programming. This programming follows the State of Tennessee Lifetime Wellness Standards and School Board Policy 4.2.13. Per that policy, the parent/guardian has the right to opt their child out of participating in the program. If you would like to opt your child out, please complete the following form using the QR code or link below.

If you would like additional information about the program or be sent the link to the Baby Olivia video, feel free to contact Tina Williams at twilliams@ortn.edu.

ART CLUB - Tuesdays in VA 103 after school. You do not have to be in an art class to join.

DIVERSITY CLUB, GSTA – Mondays, after school in the Library

D&D Club, every Friday from 3:15 to 4:30 PM in the grand hall of imagination (AKA Dr. Denisar's room CS329)

FBLA - Tuesday after school at CS347

FRENCH CLUB - Thursday, February 20th from 3:15-4:00 in Madame Barry’s room CS 307 to celebrate Chandeleur! Merci!

INTERACT CLUB - Monday, after school, in the Amphitheater

SEWING & CROCHETING CLUB - Thursdays after school until 4 in CS328

SPANISH CLUB - Monday, after school, LC304, Franco's room

YOUTH FOR CHRIST - Tuesdays at 3:15 - this is a change!

Parents, all clubs are required to send a permission slip for participation. Please watch for those to come home for each of the clubs your teen wishes to join.

Tonight – Monday 2/17 – Last home basketball game against Sevier County High School. It is Senior Night. JV @ 4:30 Girls Varsity 6:00 Boys Varsity 7:30.

Basketball District 3 AAA Tournament begins this week @ Karns High School. OR Girls will play Thursday 2/20 @ 6:00. Boys will play on Friday 2/21 @ 6:00.

1. We are OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS - NOT Anderson County

2. Decisions are made by 5:15 am when possible.

3. Delay schedules can include - 1 hour delay (breakfast is served); 2 hour delay (no breakfast); or Full day cancellation.

4. Notification for families:

a. Please note that this year, all communications with parents and families regarding campus closures will be sent via Parent Square through our Communications Department.

b. The ortn.edu website will be updated

c. Media outlets will be notified - WFIV; WYSH; WRJZ; TYLV; B97.5 = Radio

Channel 12, WBIR-TV (www.wbir.com/weather; WVLT-TV (www.local8now.com),

WATE-TV (wate.com,

d. Look for Twitter announcement from @ORSchools

Parents, every time a student is absent, please send a note the day they return. Failure to send a parent note/doctor's note/court note within three (3) days will result in the day being unexecused. Parents can write 7 parent notes per year. Notes can be dropped in the attendance office, or in the "mailbox" in the Visual Arts hallway. The State of Tennessee considers a student Chronically Absent when they reach 18 absences whether excused or unexcused.

It’s time for the 2024-2025 Schools Buck Challenge! You must register your card again this year! You must register online using your Valucard number & choosing Oak Ridge High School-CDC! Food City took away the option to register your card in person, so please take time to choose our class with your online account! Registration began on September 1st and points started accumulating on September 4th! The program runs from September 4th through May 6, 2025. Go to foodcity.com/schoolbucks to complete your registration and help our CDC class purchase items needed in the classroom.

Parents, before scheduling vacations, please consult the school calendar. Be advised, at the high school, final exams counting 15% of the final grade are given the last two days of the semester. Please consult the calendar prior to planning vacations.

Students getting a learner's permit are required to obtain an SF-1010 form from the school. Please fill out the form below and students will be called to the office when the form is ready.

The Free and Reduced meal applications are now available online in the Skyward Family Portal and can only be filled out by Family 1. Because of this, email notifications only to Family 1 via Skyward, rather than ParentSquare. Paper copies are in the Main Office.

Your student’s Free & Reduced Lunch status will be carried over from 2023-24 school year for the first 30 days of school until a new application is submitted and processed.

Parents, students are NOT allowed to carry medications on their person at school. All medications must be registered with our nurse, Lori Gupton. Registration requirements are in the form below. This includes over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl or any type of allergy medications, etc.

Any student driving to school are required to register their vehicle and leave the parking tag visibly hanging on their review mirror. Vehicles must be registered every year. The form below must be completed and returned to Student Services to Mrs. Viruet. Parking tags are FREE, but required.

Students must register for transportation services via Skyward. The form is located in the Skyward FAMILY ACCESS ACCOUNT not the student access account. Families were sent instructions to email accounts on file throughout the summer. Paper forms will no longer be accepted.

Questions?? Click below to access the Oak Ridge Schools Transportation Website

Parents of the Class of 2028, Mrs. Thompson encourages you to join the Facebook page. The page is used to celebrate the Class of 2028 and provide pertinent reminders impacting this class. Due to security measures, membership is subject to approval. Please answer the questions to join the page. Answers are verified through our student information system before granting access.

Ms. Estep encourages the parents of Juniors to join the Facebook page. Due to security measures protecting the privacy of our families, membership is subject to approval. Please answer the questions to join the page. All answers are verified through Skyward before granting access. Click the link below to access the FB page.

Did you know your teen will have their driver's license suspended due to poor grades and/or poor attendance?

Parents should review this information with their teen drivers!!

Executive Principal - Drayton Hawkins dshawkins@ortn.edu

Seniors - Russ Wise rewise@ortn.edu

Juniors - Beth Estep kestep@ortn.edu

Sophomores - David Foust djfoust@ortn.edu

Freshman - Stephanie Thompson sathompson@ortn.edu

Curriculum Principal - Jennifer Milligan jmmilligan2@ortn.edu

Counselors:

Seniors - Class of 2025 Ashley Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu

Juniors - Class of 2026 Paige Taylor - hptaylor@ortn.edu

Sophomores - Class of 2027 Brianna Ottinger - bottinger@ortn.edu

Freshman - Class of 2028 Heidi Foster - hafoster@ortn.edu

Social Worker: Alison King aking@ortn.edu

Registrar: Rhonda Garrison rsgarrison@ortn.edu

Counseling Administrative Assistant: Amy O'Rourke akorourke@ortn.edu

Link to Website: https://www.ortn.edu/highschool/academics/school-counseling/

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Watch for announcements on Twitter: @ORHSCounseling

It is our desire to keep our families informed of all of the activity and awesome news coming from Oak Ridge High School. We have multiple platforms for connection. We encourage you to explore the many ways and provide feedback!

Website - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/

Daily Bulletin - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/daily-bulletin/

Channel 1082 at 7:50 AM - Watch the announcements each morning by our Crew! YouTube Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9N_azmWeQByrIW6pWLBlQ

INews - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/news-events/news-links/

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Website: http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Location: 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Phone: 865-425-9600