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The Oak Ridge Schools were born in the shadow of the Manhattan Project in 1943. Like the project that brought together the nationās greatest minds for a common goal, the school system set the bar high for educational excellence from the beginning. Over 75% of our passionate, award-winning teachers hold masterās degrees. Located in Oak Ridge, TN, our schools offer a challenging STEM curriculum with a deliberate focus on collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity to ensure success for every student.
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Beautiful mountain scenery, excellent parks, miles of waterfront trails, excellent Oak Ridge Schools, fun festivals, and cultural events are just some of the top draws to Oak Ridge. Situated in Anderson and Roane counties just 20 miles from the urban center of Knoxville, Oak Ridge’s central location provides residents with access to everything they need.
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ORHS Graduate Touring with MJ: The Musical
Oak Ridge Schools is proud to celebrate an Oak Ridge High School graduate, Treston Henderson, who is now touring the country performing in MJ: The [...]
Julie, Herbert and Thelma Dodd Endowment
The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation (ORPSEF) announces the establishment of the Julie,Ā HerbertĀ and Thelma Dodd Endowment, created to honor twoĀ generations of service and leadership [...]
Leadership Appointments
Oak Ridge Schools is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments that will strengthen instructional excellence and student success across the district. Dr. Chris Tucker [...]
ORHS Graduate Touring with MJ: The Musical
Oak Ridge Schools is proud to celebrate an Oak Ridge High School graduate, Treston Henderson, who is now touring the country performing in MJ: The [...]
Julie, Herbert and Thelma Dodd Endowment
The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation (ORPSEF) announces the establishment of the Julie,Ā HerbertĀ and Thelma Dodd Endowment, created to honor twoĀ generations of service and leadership [...]
Leadership Appointments
Oak Ridge Schools is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments that will strengthen instructional excellence and student success across the district. Dr. Chris Tucker [...]
Our mission in Oak Ridge Schools is to provide an adaptive and challenging learning environment and instruction that prepares each student for excellence in education and the workplace, while cultivating integrity, responsibility and a sustained passion for continued learning.
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“Wonderful teachers, administrators and staff.”
“I love the Oak Ridge school system and how they work very hard to help each student even those who require a little more help than others to achieve their goals. I have enjoyed the new links and apps they have came out with to be able to stay on top and help both of my daughters with their school work. I really love receiving the progress reports as well. Thank you so very much Oak Ridge High school and Jefferson Middle school for all that you do for my daughters!!”
“Best schools in Tennessee, period.”