Oak Ridge Schools has named two experienced educational leaders to senior leadership positions, welcoming Dr. Catherine Ginel as Principal of Jefferson Middle School and Kristina Goodacre as Executive Director of Human Resources.
“Dr. Ginel and Ms. Goodacre each bring a wealth of experience, proven leadership, and a deep commitment to serving students and staff,” said Dr. Bruce Borchers, […]
The Oak Ridge High School Class of 1981 is getting ready to celebrate its 45th Class Reunion on August 21–23, 2026, and the reunion committee is hoping to reconnect with every Wildcat possible.
If you are a member of the Class of 1981, now is a great time to make sure the committee has your current […]
The Sunshine Bus partnership with ETHRA and Southwest Food Excellence was recently featured by WBIR! The story highlights the impact of this summer meal program, which provides free, nutritious lunches to anyone 18 and under throughout Anderson County.
Families shared how the program not only helps meet a critical need […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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.