Thursday – August 20, 2020

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

 

STUDENT COMPUTER & DEVICE INFO

 

Students needing tech support can enter their own ticket!  In a browser window, type support.ortn.edu to enter the issue.  Please enter only ONE ticket for the problem as they are addressed in the order received.  Duplicate tickets delay the process for other individuals.  If you have a stylus needing a battery, please contact your math teacher.  They will take care of you!  (F 8.21)  S. Thompson

 

Do you need a mifi device?  Submit a ticket to support.ortn.edu You may also email Mrs. Harvey at caharvey@ortn.edu so she can complete paperwork for the device.  (F 8.21)  S. Thompson

 

SENIOR INFO

 

Senior t-shirts are on sale for $10 today outside Ms. Sobek’s room, LC 217, during passing periods and during lunch in the Arena lobby. (F) D. Sobek

 

Attention Seniors! The TNPromise Scholarship application is now open and it closes (with no exceptions) on Nov 2, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Students apply at www.tnpromise.gov . Full details were sent through Skyward Message Center. Students and parents should check their email for more information. (Tu, Th – 11.2) – B. Ottinger

 

Seniors:  Your opportunity to apply for membership in the ORHS chapter of the National Honor Society will run from Monday, August 17th through Friday, September 4th. Please note this is the only application season for your class due to the quarantine last spring. Applicants must maintain a 3.6 GPA, be able to give evidence of participation in service activities and leadership, and possess character and behavior generating a good reputation. The application form will be available from Ms. Milloway in the Media Center starting Monday, and you must return the form with your signature, the signature of a parent or guardian, and signatures from other adults who can verify your service and leadership roles. Forms are due back in the Media Center by Friday, September 4th. No late forms will be accepted. (F 8.21) –  K. Senter

 

COUNSELING INFO

 

The STAR Scholarship is a $2500 one-time scholarship awarded to a high school senior girl that exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success; has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the US.  The deadline to submit the application is Saturday, August 22nd.  Come to the Counseling Office for the application. (8.12-8.21) A. Campbell

 

ACT Prep Info

 

ORHS will offer ACT Prep sessions in the ORHS Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 29. Please see the schedule below. In order to participate you must pre-register with Coach Etheridge, as space is limited due to our COVID-19 distancing protocols. Preference will be given to seniors. Register between Thursday, August 19-Wednesday, August 26. Email Coach Etheridge (AEtheridge@ortn.edu) to indicate which session you prefer.   **You must wear a cloth face covering in order to participate. Each student will be seated more than 6’ away from each other student.**  (F) – A. Etheridge

 

Session 1:

Noon-12:30        English Practice       12:30-1:30          English Practice Test

 

Session 2:

2:00-2:30             Reading Practice                2:30-3:15             Reading Practice Test

 

Math and Science sessions information available next week.