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ORHS Student Places Third at National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

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 […]

2025-05-09T10:23:54-04:00May 8th, 2025|AccessOR, District News, School News|

Kindergarten Registration, Events and Information Now Available

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Oak Ridge Schools is currently accepting Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year and is excited to welcome incoming Kindergarten families to upcoming Kindergarten Events.
Upcoming School-Specific Kindergarten Events
  • Glenwood:
    • April 30 – Kindergarten Parent Workshop at Glenwood for future Glenwood students and families – 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
    • May 14 […]
2025-04-25T14:55:04-04:00April 25th, 2025|AccessOR, District News, School News|

Top Awards for ORHS Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra at New York Festival

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 […]

2025-04-01T08:40:00-04:00April 1st, 2025|District News, School News, Uncategorized|

ORS Announces Principal, Teachers, Novice Teachers and Teaching Assistant of the Year

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 […]

2024-12-12T10:28:25-05:00December 6th, 2024|District News, School News|

Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE

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 […]

2024-11-22T15:14:11-05:00November 22nd, 2024|District News, School News|
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