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.

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.

Ben Martin Track at Oak Ridge High School will be closed to the public on Monday, February 3, through Tuesday, February 4, so the lines can be repainted before the start of the outdoor track season. Signs will be posted at the gate of the track.

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.

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

It is still possible to travel to Germany and/or to host a German student in 2025!

The Friendship Connection, Inc. extended the application deadline for this year’s student exchange to February 20th, 2025.

The program offers two options. You can host a German student, or you can host and go to Germany. The German students will be in Oak Ridge from March 31st until April 23rd, 2025 and you will travel to Germany from June 16th until July 8th, 2025. Please see Mrs. Nebenfuehr in CS301 and pick up a registration form. The final deadline for the application (including the deposit) is now February 20th, 2025. For more information go to www.friendshipconnection.org.

Do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Nebenfuehr with any questions at smnebenfuehr@ortn.edu.

Application for Dual Enrollment Clinical Internship and Nursing Education is now available. See Mrs. Minarik in room CS200 for Clinical Internship application and Mrs. Pointer in CS201 for Nursing Ed. application. The applications are due on February 7. See either Minarik or Pointer with questions.

The Ski Club will be taking a trip to Sugar Mountain on February 17th.

The link that students/parents can use to sign up for the trip is https://forms.office.com/r/dJ50bbRf6R In addition to the online sign up, there are some paper forms that have to be signed and turned back in. Students can get these forms from Mr. Jarnigan in room LC 321 or from the Ski Club bulletin board in the LC 200 science area. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Jarnigan.

PRICE CUT BY MORE THAN $900! Have you ever imagined wandering through enchanting castles in Germany, gazing over the breathtaking views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower, or exploring vibrant street markets in Spain? Picture yourself marveling at masterpieces in the Prado and Louvre Museums! Your dream adventure is closer than you think!

Join Mr. Moseley on an unforgettable fourteen-day journey through Germany, France, and Spain in June of 2026! Don’t miss the interest meeting in the ORHS amphitheater on February 12th at 6 PM. Mr. Moseley will share all the exciting highlights of the trip, including essential logistics and costs.

Get ready for cultural dances, delicious crepes, stunning views from the Eiffel Tower, and the joy of traveling with Mr. Moseley! This is a trip you won’t want to miss!

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.

Mark your calendar for Friday, February 7th, for the Valentine Improv Show at ORHS. More details coming soon!

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.

Parents, get ready for those text messages when your teen doesn't turn in their assignment. Messages will come in when the teacher submits it AND when the assignment is completed and removed from the database.

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.

Las pruebas ELPA (anteriormente WIDA) se realizarán la semana del 3 de febrero. Todos los estudiantes de idioma inglés serán evaluados. La asistencia es importante.

Тестування ELPA (раніше WIDA) відбудеться 3 лютого. Тестування проходитимуть усі, хто вивчає англійську мову. Відвідуваність важлива.

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.

Studentaid.gov account creation prior to FAFSA workshops [please share with families].

As experienced in November/December, students and parents must have their respective studentaid.gov accounts (e.g. FSA ID) created and authenticated by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to complete a FAFSA. SSA authentication can take 1 – 3 days. As you send reminders about workshops, please strongly encourage account creation days prior to the event with our step-by-step PDFs below…

Studentaid.gov account creation one-pager (English)

Studentaid.gov account creation one-pager (Spanish)

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.

Download the PDF below for access to this scholarship. Applications are due by February 10th.

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.

Spread out the cost of your order with an interest-free Jostens Payment Plan.*

What's happening- Calendar at a glance for this week

• What's happening- Calendar at a glance for this week

• Remembering Amber

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

• Addams Family Cast List, SPECFIC 2/1 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE, Updated Rehearsal Schedule, Scene Breakdown, and Show Fee Form/Information

• Valentine Improv Show on February 7th @7pm!!!

• Next booster meeting- Saturday, February 8th @9am (virtual and in person)

• 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)

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.

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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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

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Location: 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Phone: 865-425-9600