Oak Ridge Schools Partners with Southwest Food Excellence LLC to Provide Free Summer Meals
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 […]
Kindergarten Kick Off on May 21
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 […]
Graduation Ceremony Details
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 […]
From One Facebook Post to Hundreds of Books: A Reading Surprise for Elementary Summer School Students
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 […]
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with an ORS E-Card
Share the Love!
In honor of 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, Oak Ridge Schools has created a simple and fun way for you to give thanks, encourage, and celebrate the educators in your student’s life.
Fill out our custom form and the email will be autogenerated and sent to the educator, and likely […]
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 […]
- May […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]