First Student is looking for dependable, community-minded individuals to join its team as school bus drivers for Oak Ridge Schools. No CDL or prior driving experience is required — First Student provides fully paid training. The role offers a flexible, part-time schedule built around the school calendar, making it a great […]
Oak Ridge, TN – Oak Ridge Schools is pleased to share that all of its schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) again in the 2026-2027 school year, allowing every enrolled student to eat breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to the student or family. No further action is required of […]
Oak Ridge Schools has named two experienced educational leaders to senior leadership positions, welcoming Dr. Catherine Ginel as Principal of Jefferson Middle School and Kristina Goodacre as Executive Director of Human Resources.
“Dr. Ginel and Ms. Goodacre each bring a wealth of experience, proven leadership, and a deep commitment to serving students and staff,” said Dr. Bruce Borchers, […]
The Oak Ridge High School Class of 1981 is getting ready to celebrate its 45th Class Reunion on August 21–23, 2026, and the reunion committee is hoping to reconnect with every Wildcat possible.
If you are a member of the Class of 1981, now is a great time to make sure the committee has your current […]
The Sunshine Bus partnership with ETHRA and Southwest Food Excellence was recently featured by WBIR! The story highlights the impact of this summer meal program, which provides free, nutritious lunches to anyone 18 and under throughout Anderson County.
Families shared how the program not only helps meet a critical need […]
Oak Ridge Schools is pleased to announce a partnership with Southwest Food Excellence, LLC to provide free, healthy meals for children during the summer months. Beginning June 4 and continuing through June 26, any child under the age of 18 can receive a complimentary lunch, Monday through Friday.
The meals will be served from the ETHRA […]
Oak Ridge Schools will host Kindergarten Kick Off for incoming kindergarten students and their families on Thursday, May 21, from 5–6 p.m. at all four Oak Ridge elementary schools.
The event is designed to welcome new students and families to Oak Ridge Schools while providing an opportunity to meet teachers and staff, tour the school […]
Oak Ridge High School Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. at Blankenship Field. Graduation Celebration is also scheduled for the same evening. Graduating seniors participating in Graduation Celebration should report to the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 10 p.m. to board […]
At Linden Elementary School, one simple Facebook post turned into a community-wide effort to put books into the hands of students. Wanting every summer school student to leave with three to four new books of their own, Linden media specialist Traci Roca shared a request for support online — hoping to gather donations […]