January 8

Monday, January 8, 2018

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

The administration would like to make students aware that eating on the steps at the bottom of the food court, along the wall to the ramp or around the Performing Arts Center will no longer be allowed.  We have found that waste being left behind has increased and we ask that you eat only in the designated areas of the food court. (1/5-1/10) – S. Herrell

All library books checked out before break are now due.  Please return or renew whatever you have checked out. (1/3, 1/8) – C. Milloway

Biographies and memoirs can be interesting ways to learn about lives different from your own.  Uncover opportunities, face challenges, and celebrate successes by walking a while in someone else’s shoes.  Who would you like to read about?  Students and staff – come by the library before Friday, January 12 to suggest a biography you’d like to see in the library and get entered into a drawing to win a gift card. (1/5, 1/8, 1/10) – C. Milloway

Attention students!  Yearbook is looking for pictures showing what you did over winter break.  Did you travel to another state or another country?  Did you stay home in pjs and socks?  Send pics to rbyrd@ortn.edu or text them to your favorite yearbook staffer!  Make sure to include your name and grade. (1/5-1/8) – R. Byrd

Give your academic performance some momentum with free NHS tutoring from Ian Campbell and Claire Alfonso after school Tuesday from 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counselling Center. (1/8-1/9) – K. Senter

COUNSELING INFO

Please remember to check the ORHS Counseling webpage to stay up to date on scholarship opportunities available to ORHS students. The page is updated frequently so don’t miss out! Visit highschool.ortn.edu and click on the counseling page under the academics tab.   (M) – A. Morris

The Steven Coffey Scholarship through the East Tennessee Foundation is ONLY for ORHS, Clinton and ACHS seniors who are planning to attend Roane State or Pellissippi State. This scholarship is in addition to the Tennessee Promise so it does not affect your Tennessee Promise. It also continues into your junior and senior years of college as long as you stay in-state. The Tennessee Promise runs out after two years but the Coffey will continue with you for two more years. It is typically a $1,200-$1,500 scholarship each year. Go to the East Tennessee Foundation link below to access the application. www.easttennesseefoundation.org/receive/scholarships.aspx  (1/5-1/8) – Krowland

CLUB & ORGANIZATION INFO

Book Club will meet in the Makerspace after school on Monday, January 8 till 4 pm.  Come to snack and talk about what you’ve been reading. (1/3, 1/5, 1/8) C. Milloway

ORHS has a new club for those who would like to learn how to sew or build on their sewing talent! Whether it’s clothing repair, new items, alterations, embroidery, quilting, accessories, or crafts – just bring your ideas about what you’d like to create!  The club meets in the library Makerspace each Tuesday immediately after school.  (Friday 1/5 and Monday 1/8) – Mrs. Witick

National Honor Society will hold their first meeting of 2018 on Monday, January 8 at 3:15 in LC-327.  All members are expected to attend.  See Madame Bailey in LC-304 to explain conflicts.  (15-1/8) – L. Bailey

SENIOR INFO

Attention Seniors, if your colleges requires a midyear report or midyear transcript, you must turn in a transcript request form in the School Counseling Office as soon as possible.

Attention Seniors, Do not forget that the FAFSA must be completed by January 16^th or you will lose your Tennessee Promise Scholarship eligibility. (1/5-1/16, MWF) – B. Ottinger

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK

 The tennis team is holding informational meetings on Tuesday, January 9th at 3:15, in the Library Classroom and 6:00 in the amphitheatre.  Any interested players and/or parents are invited to attend.  New & returning players are required to submit all required forms no later than February 1st. (1/3, 1/8, 1/10) – T. Seals

Hey Juniors –   Tuesday, 1/9 is your night to  bring your badge and you can get in to the basketball game for free as the Halls Red Devils come to town .  Boys JV game starts @ 4:30.  Girls Varsity@ 6:30 and Boys Varsity @ 7:30.   Seniors   Don’t forget your night. –  January 16^th against the  Powell Panthers. (1/8-1/9) – T. Seals