A huge THANK YOU to Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation for investing in our incredible teachers! The Classroom Partnership Grants Award Ceremony on April 16 was a powerful celebration of innovation, creativity, and opportunity.
The Oak Ridge High School Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra made an unforgettable impact at the New York Heritage Music Festival, bringing home multiple top awards and showcasing their incredible talent on a national stage!
*First Place Gold – Concert Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra
*Adjudicator’s Award – Scoring 92+ across […]
Before heading into Spring Break, the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation (ORPSEF) surprised ORS educators with […]
WBIR features Linden Elementary as a “cool school” during its morning broadcast on January 29, 2025. From our amazing students and dedicated teachers to our engaging programs, Linden is a place where learning thrives and creativity shines.
Oak Ridge High School and Willow Brook Elementary earned “A” letter grades for the second consecutive year, while all seven Oak Ridge Schools earned Level 5 achievement scores, the highest possible score for student achievement, according to the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE). Additionally, Woodland Elementary increased their score from a “C,” in 2023, […]
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Oak Ridge Schools has announced the district’s principal of the year in addition to the elementary, middle and high school teachers, novice teachers and teaching assistant of the year. In total, seven educators have been recognized this year.
Drayton Hawkins, in his third year as principal of Oak Ridge High School, has […]
Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Willow Brook Elementary and Oak Ridge High School—have been named Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) for “exemplifying student success in achievement and growth,” according to a letter of recognition signed by Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds. The recognition reflects the work and achievement of the 2023-24 school year […]
Oak Ridge Schools, the Office of Coordinated School Health and the ORHS Cross Country team hosted the Annual Oak Ridge Schools Turkey Trot on Monday, November 11 at A.K. Bissell Park. The race included 265 total runners, including representation from all four elementary schools, both middle […]
The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) announced Lily Shelton, a senior at Oak Ridge High School, as its Statewide Student Achievement Award Winner. Shelton was recognized at TSBA’s Annual Convention in Nashville and was joined by her family, Oak Ridge Schools senior leadership and Board of Education Members.
The Student Achievement Award is given annually to […]