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Kindergarten Registration, Events, and Information Now Available for ORS

Oak Ridge Schools is currently accepting Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year and is excited to welcome incoming Kindergarten families to upcoming Kindergarten Events.

Upcoming School-Specific Kindergarten Events

  • Glenwood:
    • May 14 – ORS Preschool visit to Glenwood
    • May 21 – Kindergarten Kick Off for future students and families – 5 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Linden:
    • May […]
2026-04-08T13:46:18-04:00April 8th, 2026|Bulletin, District News, School News, Uncategorized|

Oak Ridge Schools to Host Job Fair on April 1

Oak Ridge Schools will host a districtwide Job Fair on Wednesday, April 1, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 304 New York Avenue. The event is designed for current educators seeking new opportunities, graduating students preparing to enter the profession, and individuals interested in instructional and non-instructional roles across the district.

2026-03-03T12:31:59-05:00March 3rd, 2026|Bulletin, District News, School News|

Julie, Herbert and Thelma Dodd Endowment

The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation (ORPSEF) announces the establishment of the Julie, Herbert and Thelma Dodd Endowment, created to honor two generations of service and leadership in education. The Endowment will be administered as classroom teacher grants through ORPSEF’s Educator Grants program, specifically chosen because of the support it provides to innovative educators seeking new learning […]

2026-01-30T08:37:01-05:00January 30th, 2026|Bulletin, District News, School News|

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 Named Work-Based Learning and Innovation Coordinator

Dr. Chris Tucker, a veteran education leader with over two decades of experience in career and technical education, […]

2026-01-15T17:24:16-05:00January 15th, 2026|Bulletin, District News, School News|

TDOE Releases 2024-25 Letter Grades

Oak Ridge High School earned an “A” letter grade for the third consecutive year, while six schools earned “B” letter grades, and one school was denoted as a “C”, according to the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Oak Ridge Preschool is not eligible for a school letter grade because they do not serve students in grades that participate in state assessments. 

“Letter Grades are […]

2025-12-19T15:53:09-05:00December 19th, 2025|District News, School News|

ORS Preschool Announces Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Oak Ridge Schools Preschool is proud to announce its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program for another year. Meals will be provided at no separate charge to eligible students without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or […]

2025-10-06T14:04:22-04:00October 6th, 2025|Bulletin, District News|

ORHS Hosts 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Oak Ridge High School students, staff, and community members gathered on September 11 for the school’s annual memorial ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Since 2003, ORHS has paused each year to reflect and remember. This year’s program was led by Student Council and NJROTC students, […]

2025-09-12T09:53:55-04:00September 12th, 2025|Bulletin, District News, School News|
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