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 […]
The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) has named Cherie Tan, fourth-grade math teacher and math specialist at Willow Brook Elementary, to its prestigious 2025-2026 NIET Fellows Program. Tan is one of 12 educators selected nationally, and the only from Tennessee, to participate in the yearlong fellowship program designed to strengthen instructional leadership and […]
FREE Summer Lunches for Kids & Teens!
Looking for a way to keep kids fueled and having fun this summer? From June 2–27, free lunches will be available Monday through Friday for anyone 18 and under—no registration, no cost, just show up and eat!
There are […]
Brandon Bonamarte, senior at Oak Ridge High School (ORHS), placed third at the 63rd Annual National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) held on April 22-26, 2025. The event welcomed 239 of the brightest high school STEM students from across the country, their teachers, and JSHS university partners. Esteemed judging panels of scientists from […]
In honor of 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, 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 […]
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.