Wildcat iNews
Information for the ORHS Wildcat Nation! 04/29/24 Issue #289
ART SHOW AT THE OAK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY - JUST ADDED 4/30/24
PROM KING & QUEEN
ELIJAH ISRAEL AND EMILY SALKO
PROM COURT
Kyle Starnes, Maddi Mitchell, Tyler Tratta, Emilia McIlwain, Elijah Israel, Emily Salko, Olivia Fellers, Eli Lynch
SAVE THE DATES
FAFSA DEADLINE IS MAY 15TH!
GRADUATION NIGHT GIFTS
MASQUERS END OF THE YEAR BANQUET
This Saturday, May 4th, Masquers is having their end-of-the-year Awards Banquet. If you have been involved in Masquers in any way this school year, you are invited to attend. We will start the evening with a potluck dinner at 6 pm in the cafeteria and then move into the auditorium for entertainment from our Seniors and the presentation of awards. RSVP by signing up for the potluck. The link can be found on our Masquers GroupMe. May the 4th be with you!
VISUAL ARTS SENIOR NIGHT - THURSDAY, MAY 2ND
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
National Honor Society will be holding an informational meeting and officer elections for the 2024-2025 school year at 3:15 on Thursday, May 2, in LC 326. All new NHS members should attend. See Mr. Feuer in LC 319 or Dr. Thomas in LC 110 if you are unable to attend.
CLASS OFFICERS FOR 2024 - 25
ROTC CHAMPIONS AGAIN!
AREA WIDE FIELD MEET AND DRILL LEAGUE
We just finished competing at a Field Meet and End of the Year awards ceremony for our area drill league, and our Oak Ridge cadets finished as follows:
Field Meet -
10 x 100 relay - tied for 1st
8 x 400 relay - 3rd
Plank race - 1st
Sack race - 1st
Tug-of-War - 1st
Bailing brigade - 2nd
Overall athletic champions!
Drill League Results
Armed drill - 1st overall
Unarmed drill - 1st overall
Color Guard - 1st overall
Personnel Inspection - 2nd overall
Air rifle - 4th overall
Academics - 5th overall
Overall League Champions!!!!!
These cadets did amazing.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEGINNING ROBOTICS?
If you have any students who may be interested in beginning robotics, ORAU is offering a free summer camp for rising 10th-12th graders from June 3-7, 8:30AM-4:30pm at ORAU in Oak Ridge. If any students are interested, please share the QR code or send them to Dr. Hutson's room (CS247) for more information and how to register.
PARENTS OF STUDENTS TAKING WELLNESS DURING 4TH TERM
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”. 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.
POWDER PUFF
Powderpuff games are on the way! On Friday May 10th teams of girls from each grade will compete at Blankenship Field for the trophy. Gates open at 5pm, and tickets for all attendees are $5. The first game will begin at 5:30pm. Games are Freshmen vs. Junior, Sophomore vs. Senior, then Winner vs. Winner. Proceeds from this event will benefit Second Harvest of East Tennessee.
MEDICATIONS IN THE CLINIC
Last day to pick up senior meds is May 13th. Anything left after that date will be discarded.
All other meds – Last day to pick up is May 24th. Anything left after that date will be discarded.
Per school board policy, parents are the only ones who can pick up the medications. NO medications can be sent home with students.
FAFSA HELP - MAY 14TH
FAFSA ID
In order to file the FAFSA and attend the seminar for assistance, parent AND student must have applied for their FAFSA ID at FAFSA.gov. This can take up to three days to process. Do NOT wait until May 14th to apply for the ID or the deadline for TNPromise will be missed. May 15th is the deadline for filing the FAFSA to keep the TnPromise.
ALL AP TESTING IS AT ROANE STATE
AP Testing at Roane State Community College’s Goff Building will begin next Monday, May 6th and run through Friday, May 24th. It is imperative that student’s check their school e-mail regularly for testing schedules, room locations and important announcements and updates related to testing.
FEUER'S AP ENGLISH PREPARATION
Mr. Feuer will be offering AP Lit Exam review during lunch in CS 319 on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, 04/16. See or email him to confirm attendance. There may or may not be candy involved.
DRISKELL'S AP LANG REVIEW
Mrs. Driskill’s AP Language Review Sessions will meet in CS332 during lunch on Mondays. The first session will be 4/15. Pack your lunch and join us. This is a great chance for fall students to brush up their skills. See you soon.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
There have been many phone calls and questions lately about ordering yearbooks. The order time has passed, and now yearbooks may only be purchased on Yearbook Distribution Day, May 14, for $85 cash only. Seniors will be called down to purchase or pickup first, then juniors, then sophomores, then freshmen. There will be 100 books on-hand that day to buy, and it will be first come, first serve with no books being reserved. If you have questions about whether or not you have ordered a book, please email Rebecca Hale at rahale@ortn.edu, and she will check the orders and reply within 24 hours.
TURNING 15 OVER THE SUMMER?
ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE A NEW DRIVER?
The Driving Center of Oak Ridge has openings for summer driver education classes. Register at Students who participate in the classes receive six driving sessions and will be given the opportunity to take the driving test with the instructors. Upon completion of the program, many families save up to $300 per year on car insurance so the class practically pays for itself in only one year. Call Matt Reedy at 865-719-1816 if you have questions.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
DOES YOUR TEEN NEED AN SF-1010 FORM FOR THEIR DRIVER'S PERMIT?
ORDER YOUR TEE FOR GRADUATION! SUPPORT A STUDENT BUSINESS!
AVID/WILDCAT SCHOLARS NIGHT
Parents, please join us for the AVID/Wildcat Scholars Family Night will be on Tuesday, April 30.
ARE YOU 18? LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
ALEX FRANKLIN
Coach Free: “Alex is a great example for our program! He achieves at a high level both athletically and academically. He is a true example of a student athlete.”
CLUB INFORMATION
CULTURAL STUDENT UNION - Every Monday at 3:15
DIVERSITY CLUB - Wednesdays @ lunch
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB - Every Friday
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES - Fridays @ 7:10
FCA meets every Friday morning at Providence House across from the Arena Parking Lot.
QUIZ BOWL - Every Monday and Thursday at 3:15
YOUTH FOR CHRIST - Every Tuesday
Youth for Christ meets every Tuesday from 3:15 to 4 in LC 215. Contact Mr. Moreno for more information. Vmoreno@ortn.edu
SENIOR INFORMATION & SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Student Council is offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Oak Ridge High School Senior graduating in 2024. Applications can be found on the Wildcat Canvas Hangout page, and they are due May on May 8th. The winner will be presented at the Powderpuff Games on May 10th.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The ORHS English Department is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university. This year essays will be composed and submitted in person on Monday, April 29, after school from 3:15-4:15 in CS 319. To register, see Mr. Feuer in CS 319 for an application form. All responses will be anonymously reviewed, and a winner chosen by a committee of teachers across multiple subjects.
SENIORS - PICK UP YOUR GRADUATION SUPPLIES!
LOTS of caps and gowns are still in Mrs. Ledden's room. Please pick up your graduation supplies this week! In order to receive your supplies, the balance must be paid in full. You may pay the Jostens rep directly on that date, online, or you may call Jostens at 423-787-0025 to pay with a card over the phone. Please see Mrs. Ledden in CS347 if you have questions.
BEFORE YOU WERE A WILDCAT, YOU WERE SOMETHING ELSE!
LINDEN LION ALUMNI
GLENWOOD CUB ALUMNI
WILLOW BROOK BEARS ALUMNI
WOODLAND ALUMNI
Woodland Graduating Alumni Walk of Honor
Thursday, May 16
Arrive by 9:45 am
Walk Begins at 10:00 am
Please wear all graduation regalia
Plan to stay for a reception following the walk
GRADUATION CELEBRATION - SIGN UPS BEGIN NOW
SENIORS - SIGN UP FOR A NIGHT OF SAFE, FUN ACTIVITY AT THE MAIN EVENT
The party of the year is just around the corner: Graduation Celebration 2024!
And best of all, it is COMPLETELY FREE to attend.
Graduation Celebration is a positive, exciting, alcohol/drug-free, all-night party for our graduates, held immediately after graduation on Friday night, May 17!
Doors open at 10:00 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Civic Center with check-in, food, and activities, and then the graduates will bus over to The Main Event in Knoxville for a private all-night party with all activities, food, and fun provided. At the end of the party, students will bus back to the Civic Center to arrive around 5:00 a.m. All students must ride the bus to attend the party, and pre-registration is required. Parental permission is required for early departure. For all the details about the party, visit graduationcelebration.org.
For over 25 years, Graduation Celebration has been a FREE and SAFE place for Oak Ridge graduates, thanks to the generous support of this community. This party is a memorable way for the students to bid farewell to their high school classmates and celebrate their achievement in a safe, fun environment!
SCARBORO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP DUE MAY 10TH
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.
Prerequisites for Applying:
· Must have an association with the Scarboro Community.
· Must have attended Oak Ridge High School or surrounding area high school.
· Must be enrolled in a two or four year undergraduate program (show proof such as class schedule and letter of acceptance).
· Must have high school transcript.
· Must have two references, one a teacher and another community leader.
· Must submit a 400 word typed essay entitled ‘Why We Should Honor the Oak Ridge Scarboro 85.” View the WBIR Series “The Secret in Scarboro,Oak Ridge, Tennessee. https://www.youtube.com. Review reference material at Oak Ridge Public Library or interview Oak Ridge-Scarboro 85 students.
TEAM INVESTMENT GROUP OF OAK RIDGE - RENFRO HENDERSON, JR. SCHOLARSHIP
The Team Investment Group of Oak Ridge has posted their 2024 Renfro Henderson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. If you lived in the Scarboro Community for a minimum of 1 year you can stop by the Counseling Office to pick up an application for the scholarship. The deadline is April 30th. Don’t miss this opportunity that is unique to our students!
TN FAFSA Frenzy Webinar Recap
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who attended the the webinar on Friday - we had record-breaking attendance! If you missed the webinar or want to go back to reference what we discussed, check out the archived webinar here.
There are always lots of questions about the FAFSA; and this year, most of our questions are regarding mixed-status families (parents without social security numbers). All of your questions have been answered! You can find the comprehensive list of questions and answers here.
TNPROMISE DATES
- May 15, 2024, - FAFSA deadline for the Class of 2024 (fafsa.gov) for priority consideration
- June 30th, 2024, - FAFSA deadline for the Class of 2024
FISHER TO PLAY SOCCER AT THE NEXT LEVEL
TWO ADDITIONAL WILDCATS SIGN TO PLAY FOOTBALL!
PRYCE DAVIS, MOUNT ST. JOSEPH
BRANDON HEYWARD, COFFEYVILLE CC
All-State WR Brandon Heyward signed with Coffeyville CC this afternoon. The OR team captain and Region 3 Receiver of the Year plans to major in kinesiology. Congratulations!
⚽⚾🥎🎾WILDCATS IN ACTION⚽⚾🥎🎾
2024-2025 SPORTS TRYOUT INFORMATION
ORHS WILDCATS ATHLETICS
TRACK & FIELD👟👟👟
WILDCAT BASEBALL ⚾⚾⚾⚾
WILDCAT MEN'S SOCCER ⚽⚽⚽⚽
VOLLEY CATS🎾🎾🎾🎾
LADY WILDCATS 🥎🥎🥎🥎
LADY CATS WIN 3 IN A ROW THIS WEEK!
That's three wins in a row. Kaylee went the distance, giving up only 4 hits and no earned runs with 8 strikeouts. They'll host Anderson County on Monday.
PURCHASE YOUR WILDCAT SWAG AT OUR TEAM STORE!
MASQUERS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
COMMUNICATION
FOR MASQUER'S NEWS:
To get the most up to date information about Masquers, join our Group Me https://groupme.com/join_group/94107482/GBLNWclq and/or email masquers@ortn.edu to get on the Masquers Newsletter list.
Highlights:
- What’s Happening this Week at a Glance
- Marquee Award
- Sign up if you want a Group Ticket – TODAY!!!!
- Last Day to Sign up for Theatre Workshops offered on May 11th!
- Mark your calendar for the Masquers Awards Banquet – May 4th at 6pm. RSVP by signing up here!
- Thank you Boosters and Parents!
- Join the Boosters
- Next Meeting Friday, May 3rd @ 6pm
- 2024-25 Masquers Show Season
WILDCAT SCHOLARS SOCIAL MEDIA
If you have not done so already, please follow ORHS Wildcat Scholars on Instagram and Facebook. See what's going on in our group!
Instagram: orhswildcatscholars
Facebook: Oak Ridge High School Wildcat Scholars
WHO IS YOUR ADMINISTRATOR??
Executive Principal - Drayton Hawkins dshawkins@ortn.edu
Seniors - Stephanie Thompson sathompson@ortn.edu
Juniors - Russ Wise rewise@ortn.edu
Sophomores- Beth Estep kestep@ortn.edu
Freshman- David Foust djfoust@ortn.edu
Curriculum Principal - Jennifer Milligan jmmilligan2@ortn.edu
SCHOOL COUNSELING SUPPORT TEAM!
Seniors - Class of 2024 Heidi Foster - hafoster@ortn.edu
Juniors - Class of 2025 Ashley Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu
Sophomores - Class of 2026 Paige Taylor - hptaylor@ortn.edu
Freshman - Class of 2027 Brianna Ottinger - bottinger@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/
Follow our team on Instagram:
Watch for announcements on Twitter: @ORHSCounseling
ORHS GRADE LEVEL LEADERSHIP TEAMS
9th Grade team: David Foust djfoust@ortn.edu and Brianna Ottinger bottinger@ortn.edu
10th Grade team: Beth Estep kestep@ortn.edu and Paige Taylor hptaylor@ortn.edu
11th Grade team: Russ Wise rewise@ortn.edu and Ashley Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu
12th Grade team: Stephanie Thompson sathompson@ortn.edu and Heidi Foster hafoster@ortn.edu
ANNUAL REMINDERS AND PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPDATE SKYWARD INFORMATION TO STAY CONNECTED
Parents, please submit changes needed for contacts, addresses and phone numbers on Skyward to Rhonda Garrison, with appropriate documentation. Phone numbers and email changes can be sent to your student's administrator, or call Amy O'Rourke at 425-9607, in the Counseling Office.
ATTENDANCE NOTES
STUDENT ACCESS TO ORHS
Students are not allowed in the building before 7:00 am when staff is available for supervision. Students are expected to vacate the premises by 3:20 daily if not under the direct supervision of a teacher or coach. Students will NOT be allowed to remain in the Food Court to wait on a parent or a ride home. No supervision is provided after this time.
REGISTER ALL MEDICATIONS IN THE CLINIC
ATTENTION ALL BUS RIDERS - ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Questions?? Click below to access the Oak Ridge Schools Transportation Website
STAY CONNECTED TO ATHLETICS
X F/K/A Twitter: @AthleticsOrhs
Instagram: @orhswildcatsathletics
ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT! CONSULT THE CALENDAR BEFORE PLANNING VACATIONS
IMPORTANT TN DRIVING PRIVILEGE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Parents should review this information with their teen drivers!!
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
DO YOU SHOP AT FOOD CITY?? REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY
THIS MONEY SUPPORTS OUR CDC CLASSROOM!
Registration begins September 1, 2023 with points starting to accumulate on September 7th and cards have to be registered by December 31st to count for this year. The program runs through May 10, 2024.
https://www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks/#:~:text=2022%2D23%20School,or%20lottery%20tickets.
How Can I Link My School Online?- Visit http://www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks
- Click the blue “Login” button under Customer Login
- Enter your username and password for your Food City online account.
- At the top of the page click, “My Account”. This will load the customer dashboard page.
- Below the Fuel Bucks section, you will find “My School Bucks” section. (The total school bucks earned will show here as well)
- Click the “Update School” link listed below. Select the school and click, “Save”
School Bucks-Store Level Enrollment
- Stores can enroll schools from VC Enroll for customers who do not have access to the internet. (Only HRCs and HCs have authorized access.)
- To do so they enter the customers ValuCard number, selected “Look UP” and select the school the customer has chosen in the School Bucks field.
Common Questions
- Why is my school not on my receipt? Schools are no longer listed on receipts but can be managed anytime from their online account.
- When does this begin/end? The program runs from SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH MAY 9, 2023.
Deadline to register is December 31, 2023.
Total awarded amount: $700,000
**PLEASE HELP OUR CLASS RAISE $$ BY REGISTERING!! Share w/ everyone you know!
Follow These Steps to Link your Kroger Card
• Sign into your Kroger account at Kroger.com or set up an account with your Kroger card if you haven’t registered your card before
• Click on your name to access your information (“My Account”)
• Choose account summary
• At the bottom of the page, you will see “community rewards”
• Click “Enroll”
• You are now officially linked to our account to earn money for the school through your purchases.
If you are using the app to enroll, click the three bars and choose "Rewards" then
"Community Rewards."If you have any problems, please call Kroger at 1-800-576-4377
Ways to Connect and STAY INFORMED
Website - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Daily Bulletin - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/daily-bulletin/
Channel 15 at 7:50 AM - Watch the announcements each morning by our Crew! YouTube Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9N_azmWeQByrIW6pWLBlQ
Live in Knox/Anderson/Roane - If you live throughout Anderson/Roane/Knox counties and have ATT Uverse you can find us on Channel 99 – just select the Oak Ridge Schools option.
INews - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/news-events/news-links/
Skylert Messages and Emails - Please make sure your current email address and phone numbers are up to date!!!
PTSO Newsletter - PTSO distributes a VERY detailed quarterly newsletter to inform parents of upcoming events and LOTS of counseling information! This comes to your email! They also have a presence on the website: http://www.orhs-ptso.org/news-information with tons of information! PTSO also has a Facebook presence, and we encourage you to "LIKE" their page! https://www.facebook.com/ORHSPTSO/
Twitter - Follow the accounts listed below
School Contact Information!
Website: http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Location: 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Phone: 865-425-9600