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It is time for SPRING 2025 state testing at Oak Ridge High School.

In order to streamline testing and preserve as much instructional time as possible, we will use modified schedules for our testing days. If a student is enrolled in the tested subject area for the day, the student will begin school and testing at 7:50 a.m. If a student is NOT enrolled in the tested subject (s) for that day, the student may arrive after testing concludes. If you have questions about whether your child will be testing, please reach out to his or her teacher for clarification.

All classes will meet on an abbreviated schedule each day following testing. Attendance to these classes is mandatory for all students. Students will test online this year using their school devices. Please remind students to charge and restart devices prior to testing. The buses will run on the normal schedule. If a student does not have a test and arrives to school before regular classes begin, the student will report to the food court and remain until testing is over. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

Please work with us to make sure that your child attends all their required testing sessions. We are very limited on makeup testing due to the deadlines associated with testing.

AP Exams/Cyber Security Kickstart Exam Testing 2025

• All testing this year will be held at Roane State Community College’s Goff Building in Oak Ridge, beginning on Monday, May 5th and continuing through Friday, May 24th.
• All students must report to Roane State’s Goff Building with their device on Wednesday, April 16th anytime between 2:00pm and 4:30pm to prepare their device for upcoming testing. This process should take approximately 10-15 minutes. To expedite this process, restart your computer before you arrive so it can perform updates.
• All test-related information, such as testing schedules, room locations, important announcements, and updates, will be communicated through ParentSquare & StudentSquare.

Attention: for those taking the AP English Language and Composition Exam, a special review session is being offered Wednesday 4/9 at 2:00PM in CS 331 with Ms. Jordan. All AP Lang students are welcome.

There are 21 copies left to be purchased online! Once these are sold, there will be no more sales until Distribution Day. On Distribution Day, there will be 75 copies for a cost of $85.00 CASH ONLY. First come, first served beginning with the Class of 2025. Don't take a chance! Buy your copy online today.

The Oak Ridge High School Indoor Drumline and Wintergard both competed at ETPAA finals on Saturday at Karns High School. Winterguard came in first place in their class and Indoor Drumline placed third. Congratulations to both of these awesome groups for their wonderful performances this season!

DUE APRIL 11TH - DOWNLOAD THE FORM TODAY

Do you have great work ethics and would like to be among the Class of 2025 Graduates who earn a Work Ethic Distinction? The Oak Ridge Schools Work Ethic Distinction certificate is useful for inclusion in future college applications as well as applications for future employment. Employers and postsecondary partners throughout Tennessee have indicated that students who present a certificate verifying strong work ethics will be given preference as applicants.

Please apply using the application found at this link: www.ortn.edu/Curriculum/CCTE/Work_Ethic.pdf

Students need at least 20 points to earn this distinction. Most of the evidence can be verified in Skyward. Those who know they meet this requirement without additional evidence may check the appropriate boxes on the downloaded form and email it back to Holly Cross hcross@ortn.edu by April 11th, 2025.

Anything that requires additional proof of completion can be hand delivered to Dr. Cross in CS244 at ORHS.

Upon verification of qualification for this distinction, a signed, formal certificate will be presented to students upon graduation.

Seniors can pick up graduation supplies in CS347 if they have not already done so. Any questions should be directed to Teresa Ledden on ParentSquare or email her at tledden@ortn.edu

Extra tassels are available for $10.00 each. A few signature items for the Class of 2025 also remain.

Call for entries! The art department is accepting entries to the 2025 Visual Arts Senior Show, which will be on display during Senior tea. The artwork must have been made in a class at ORHS. Please submit your artwork to Ms. Eades, Mr. Moseley, Mrs. Royster, or Ms. Shcrock by April 9th.

The application window for students who wish to join the National Honor Society is now open through Friday, April 11th. To be eligible, you must be a JUNIOR with a 3.8 weighted GPA. Please click on the link to apply. If you have any questions, please see Dr. Thomas or Mr. Feuer. Click the link below to apply.

Atomic Acts is this Friday, April 11th at 7pm in the auditorium. Join us for a series of 7 short dramatic and comedic plays directed by students and performed by Masquers veterans and newcomers. It is a great night of theatre with over 40 students involved in directing, acting, and running the technical aspects of the show. Tickets are $5 at the door or online at orhsmasquers.booktix.com.

The ORHS Business Academy's 12 student businesses are open for sales now - May 2nd. With products like bracelets, hand sanitizers, planners, sweets, gift baskets, flowers, fashion tees, promposal boards, & a specialty light for your phone charger you are sure to find something special for you or that special someone. Visit orhs-businessacademy.com to check out the products and how to purchase them. Only available until May 2nd, so order yours now.

Are you creative and love the Wildcat spirit? We're excited to announce a Convocation Cover contest for the Class of 2025! Show off your artistic skills by designing a Wildcat-themed cover for our Convocation program. The winner will receive a $50.00 prize this year!

Submit your entries by April 17, 2025, to Miss Toler in LC 307. Let's make this Convocation unforgettable with your amazing design! Good luck, Wildcats! #Classof 2025 #Wildcat Pride

US Army will be in the Counseling Office immediately after school on Monday, April 7th. Stop by and see what kind of programs they have to offer.

Registration is now open for Driver Education classes hosted here in Oak Ridge during each school break. You can register at www.thedrivingcenter.org . Upon completion of the program, you could save up to $340 per year on car insurance until your student is 25 years old. Please call or text Matt Reedy at 865-719-1816 if you have any questions. Private driving lessons are also available all year long.

Generally speaking, students are not to wear clothing which compromises safety or modesty; nor clothing which is disruptive to the educational process. Students are prohibited from wearing:

• Shirts, shorts, jeans or pants with holes, skirts and dresses that compromise modesty or are disruptive to the learning environment.
• The following attire is not permitted: bare midriffs; halter or tube tops; short shorts; tight, see through, or revealing clothing; or clothing which allows underwear to be exposed, such as sagging pants, spaghetti strap tops, tank tops, sports bras, and muscle shirts.
• A belt is mandatory if pants or shorts will not stay at the waist without one.
• Hats, head coverings, bandanas, and sunglasses are not to be worn inside the school building.

URSULA WEATHERFORD

KATE PICKEL

ELLIOTT RIDEN

It’s that time of year…Prom Season!! Prom will take place at Oak Ridge High School in the Wildcat Arena on Saturday, April 26, from 7:30-11:00 pm. Prom tickets will be on sale for TWO WEEKS ONLY! You must pay with CASH or CHECK, NO CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Tickets are non-refundable. If you buy your tickets early, you will get an Early Bird Discount!

The prom board will be selling tickets in the concession stand outside of the Wildcat Arena during third block to JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY. No freshman or sophomore students will be allowed to purchase a ticket; however they may attend prom as a guest if invited by an upperclassman.

Please see the ticket sale schedule below:

Final Sale: $50.00/person // Monday April 21st - Thursday April 24th

Please email Hannah Royster htroyster@ortn.edu or Shannon Eidem-Dyer seidamdyer@ortn.edu with any questions.

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 April 9, after school from 2:15-3:15 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.

Our six, short 2025-26 FAFSA walkthrough videos for families among other resources can be found at https://www.collegefortn.org/fafsa/.

FAFSA line-by-line webinars

Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 (CT)/7:30 (ET), the Outreach team will conduct a live demonstration of the 2025–26 FAFSA. Parents, students, and college access professionals must register to watch the webinar.

A timeless tradition for seniors, Senior Tea, April 16th Wednesday afternoon from 2:15-3:30. This is the "kickoff" event for the graduation season.

Senior Tea is the start of the graduation season, and all seniors are invited to attend an afternoon tea hosted by the English department, dressed up as their favorite character or author. This is a student/teacher event and a time-honored tradition which is currently in its 31st year!

Many families are planning vacations as we move into Term 4. Please take note of important dates. Final Exams are AFTER Memorial Day and there is NO makeup day.

• April 18 - Good Friday - No School
• May 16 - Graduation
• May 26 - Memorial Day - No School
• May 27/28 - Final Exams - There is NO makeup day for exams
• May 28 - Students last day - Dismissal following exams

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.

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.

How would you like to spend your summer being a lifeguard for the Oak Ridge City Parks & Recs department? Students must be 15 years old when the class begins; and swimming ability is required. Classes run April 3 - 6. Applications can be submitted to www.oakridgetn.gov. Contact Ms. Wooten at 865-485-3450 if you have questions. Additional information and flyers are posed on class Canvas pages.

Mark your calendar for the April 1st Business Expo right here in the ORHS Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30.

The ORHS Business Academy JA Companies will show off their 12 student businesses with products like bracelets, hand sanitizers, planners, sweets, gift baskets, flowers, fashion tees, promposal boards, & a specialty light for your phone charger!

You don't want to miss this exciting evening of student entrepreneurship. Get a sneak peek at these student businesses at orhs-businessacademy.com. These businesses are open for sales April 1st - May 2nd.

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

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.

Mark your calendar for Masquers' Atomic Acts Performance on April 11th at 7pm in the auditorium.

This year we are doing a series of 7 short plays directed by students and performed by Masquers veterans and newcomers. It is a great night of theatre supporting your friends as they direct or step on stage or backstage. Tickets are $5 at the door or online at orhsmasquers.booktix.com.

• Atomic Acts- Rehearsal Schedule coming soon!

• 2025-26 Officer Applications

• Application in the newsletter

• Addams Family Video

• 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, April 10th from 3:15-4 PM in Madame Pryfogle’s room CS 312 to begin a movie and have popcorn! Merci beaucoup!

INTERACT CLUB - Monday, after school, in the Amphitheater to stuff bears.

MOTORCYCLE CLUB - Monday during Lunch in the Library Classroom; bring your lunch

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

SPANISH CLUB, Monday after school today in LC 304 in Señora Franco’s room immediately after school

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.

Pictured are the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats before their match with Anderson County High School last Thursday. The players posed for East Tennessee Orthodontics who has been a sponsor of the ORHS Tennis Program for the past two years. The Lady Mavericks won 6-3 over the ORHS team. MVPs for the Lady Wildcats were Christian McGinnis and Ellie Nash. They accounted for all three of their team’s points. Both won their singles matches, Christian defeated Lady Maverick Sarah Ahlsteds in a nail-biter 8-6, while Ellie blanked her opponent 8-0. Ellie and Christian teamed up to play #2 doubles for ORHS, winning 8-3 over Anderson County. The Mavericks edged ORHS 5-4 in a back-and-forth battle. The MVP for the Wildcats last night was Daniel Bennett. He was responsible for half of his team’s points. Daniel won his singles match 8-3 over Maverick Michael Lemanski, and then teamed with Brady Fuson to capture a doubles point 9-7 in a comeback win.

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.

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.

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.

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

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