Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

 

STUDENT INFO

Remember, all library books checked out before break are now due, so please return or renew them as soon as possible.  And while you’re there, check out one of the new books that have just arrived! (M,W 10.17) – C. Milloway

 

This is your last chance to vote for Homecoming King and Queen! You have until 2:00 today to cast your vote. Go to the Skyward Message Center and click the link. Vote now! (10/17) – H. Haynes

 

Students wanting to take the AMC 10 or AMC 12 exam in February 2019 will need to sign up no later than this Thursday, Oct. 18th with their math teacher.  The registration fee is $2.00, which you will need to pay this week when you sign up. (10/16-10/18) – J. Zimprich

 

Don’t let a drop in temperature coincide with a drop in your grades! See Teagan Russell and Merritt Philpot for free NHS tutoring from 3:15 to 3:50 in the Counseling Center on Thursday. (10/17-10/18) – K. Senter

 

In partnership with the YWCA and ASAP of Anderson County, we are recognizing this week as Domestic Violence Awareness week. In recognition of this week, Youth Ambassadors and Cheerleaders will be painting 1 (ring finger) fingernail purple during lunch Wednesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 18th.

 

Please have students and staff come down during their lunch period to participate in this event. Be sure to post pictures with the hashtag (#thatsnotcool).  (10/17-10/18) – T. Seals

 

 

 

SENIOR INFO

 

Seniors, the Tennessee Promise meeting for students in the Class of 2019 will take place on Thursday, October 18th at 2:00.  We will make an announcement at 1:50 for Seniors to report to the Auditorium. Tennessee Promise handbooks and initial information about the scholarships will be presented by Tennessee Achieves. (M-Th 10.18) B. Ottinger

 

Any senior who has not signed the board for the senior shirt has until the end of the lunch period on Wednesday, October 17. The boards will then be sent to the printer. (10/16-10/17) – T. Ledden

 

Seniors, want your baby picture and a message from your family memorialized in the yearbook forever? Please remind your parents that they must send in salutations or purchase them online by October 22 for senior ads and salutations to appear in the back of the book. Forms are available outside CS328, or parents can design the salutations themselves at Balfour.com (10/17-10/19) – R. Byrd

 

 

 

 

COUNSELING INFO

 

If you signed up to take the PSAT please stop by the Counseling Office to pick up a test prep booklet by testing day, October 24th. (M,W,F – 10.19) – A. Morris

 

Please visit the ORHS Counseling Scholarship webpage for up to date Scholarship opportunities. This page is updated frequently with new Scholarships so visit regularly so you don’t miss out!  (W) – A. Morris

 

If you signed up to take the PSAT please stop by the Counseling Office to pick up a test prep booklet by testing day, October 24th. (M,W,F – 10.19) – A. Morris

 

An admissions representative from Worcester Polytechnic Institute will meet with interested students on Friday the 19th during lunch. If interested, please plan to visit the Counseling Office during lunch.  (10/16-10/19) – A. Morris

 

Davidson College – Belk Scholarship – Any senior who is interested in being nominated for the Belk Scholarship must turn in a personal statement as to why you should be nominated for this opportunity to Ms. Redman in the School Counseling office by Monday, October 29. (10/16-10/26 MWF) – A. Morris

 

East Tennessee State University Office of Admissions would like to extend an invitation to you to attend one of two Fall Open House events, on either Saturday, October 20th or Saturday, November 3rd. These two Saturdays are the best opportunities this semester to get the most comprehensive overview of academic programs, student services, scholarships and financial aid, housing and residence life, as well as the admissions process at ETSU. Register online at www.etsu.edu.  (10/17-10/19) – B. Ottinger

 

 

ATHLETICS THIS WEEK

 

 

 Date Day Sport Opponent Location Time
10/19/18 F  Football -V Powell Home 7:30