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 Musical. The national tour showcases Broadway-level talent, high-energy choreography, and the music of Michael Jackson—and it’s exciting to see an Oak Ridge […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Oak Ridge Schools celebrated another fantastic Turkey Trot on Tuesday, November 11, as PreK–5th grade students braved the chilly weather to take on the annual fall tradition at AK Bissell Park. Despite the cold, spirits were high—and so was participation—with […]
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 […]
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, […]
Following the Tennessee Department of Education’s release of 2024-25 Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) measures, Oak Ridge Schools is proud to announce it has been named a Level 5 District, the highest available rating given to a school district. The TVAAS measures students’ academic growth over time and focuses on […]
After a comprehensive search process, the hiring committee has selected Nick Corrigan as the next Principal of Oak Ridge High School. Mr. Corrigan will begin his term as Principal once he returns from his military leave in the Fall. Dr. Beth Fisher Estep will remain Interim Principal […]