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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ORPSEF Grant Award Ceremony
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.
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 […]
ORS 2024 Turkey Trot Draws 265 Student Participants
Oak Ridge Schools, the Office of Coordinated School Health and the ORHS Cross Country team hosted the Annual Oak Ridge Schools Turkey Trot on Monday, November 11 at A.K. Bissell Park. The race included 265 total runners, including representation from all four elementary schools, both middle […]
Oak Ridge Students Take All Three Awards in Statewide Contest
Three former Robertsville Middle School students swept the Middle School Visual Arts category in the statewide 2024 Mira Kimmelman ‘Learning from the Holocaust’ Contest, sponsored by the Tennessee Holocaust Commission and the Kimmelman […]
Jenifer Laurendine Named Executive Director of School Leadership for Oak Ridge Schools
Oak Ridge, TN – Oak Ridge Schools has appointed Jenifer Laurendine as the new Executive Director of School Leadership, beginning on November 11, 2024. With a distinguished career as an educational leader, most recently serving as the Principal of Willow Brook Elementary, Laurendine brings a wealth of experience and impressive history of student […]
Back to School Orientation and Events
The first day of classes for Oak Ridge Schools is Monday, July 22, but several important events are happening before that date depending what grade and school your student is entering. Families should also note that July 22 is a district-wide early release day. School schedules can be found here. Oak Ridge Preschool […]