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Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE

Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Linden Elementary and Willow Brook Elementary—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 2022-23 school year and is […]

2024-02-20T10:47:50-05:00February 20th, 2024|District News, School News|

Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

Oak Ridge Schools intends to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant through the Tennessee Department of Education in the spring of 2024.

The purpose of the 21st CCLC is to create community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities and support services to help them meet state and local […]

2024-02-16T10:30:20-05:00February 16th, 2024|District News, School News|

ORS Highly Rated by TDOE New Letter Grade System

Oak Ridge Schools were among the highest rated schools in the state according to the Tennessee Department of Education’s (TDOE) new Letter Grade Rating System, released earlier today. Six Oak Ridge schools earned an “A” letter grade, the highest possible rating, and three earned perfect Level 5 scores in every scored component contributing to the […]

2023-12-21T13:21:54-05:00December 21st, 2023|District News, School News|

ORS Students Recognized with Awards for Holocaust Projects

Several Oak Ridge students were recently named as winners in the statewide 2023 Mira Kimmelman ‘Learning from the Holocaust’ Contest sponsored by the Tennessee Holocaust Commission and the Kimmelman family.

The team of Shawntice Conley, Krystal Gomora, Renji Hua, and Michael Wang earned third place in the Middle School Visual Arts Category. Their project was a […]

2023-11-13T10:24:39-05:00November 13th, 2023|School News|

Heather Jenkins Named Principal of Linden Elementary

Heather Jenkins, who has served as interim principal of Linden Elementary School since May 12, 2023, has officially been named principal by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bruce Borchers.

Jenkins has served Linden for over 18 years—first as a teacher, then as assistant principal, before being named interim principal in May.

“Ms. Jenkins is a pillar in the […]

2023-10-16T16:17:06-04:00October 16th, 2023|District News, School News|

Two RMS 8th Graders Named Promising Young Writers

Ajali Givens and Mia Hadley from Robertsville Middle School have been recognized as 2023 Promising Young Writers by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Ajali Givens is one of only two students in Tennessee to receive the highest designation of First Class. Mia Hadley received the Superior designation.

This year, schools nominated 146 eighth […]

2023-05-05T12:01:53-04:00May 5th, 2023|School News|

Online Kindergarten Registration Begins May 1

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Oak Ridge Schools is proud to announce that Kindergarten registration is moving to an online system for the 2023-24 school year. Online registration will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 1 and will be available at www.ortn.edu/kindergarten.

Kiosks will be available in the lobby of each elementary school to facilitate […]

2023-04-25T09:26:20-04:00April 25th, 2023|District News, School News, Uncategorized|
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