Thursday– September 9, 2021
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
There are only THREE opportunities left for 10th and 11th graders to register for the PSAT! Students can register and pay on Sept. 8, Sept. 9, and Sept. 14 in the main lobby near the Food Court during lunch. The deadline to register is September 14th. The cost is $18. Students should bring a check in the amount of $18 made out to Oak Ridge High School with the student’s name and PSAT in the subject line. Cash will also be accepted (exact change preferred) but checks are strongly preferred. No refunds are available if you do not take the test. A limited number of exams are available. Please sign-up by the September 14th deadline. No late registrations will be accepted. Full details were emailed to parents and students on August 20th and September 7th. (W,Th, M,Tu 9.14) B. Ottinger
SAVE THE DATE – Both AMC 10 and AMC 12 will be given on Wednesday November 10, 2021. The AMC 10/12 is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad. More info to follow. (Tu, Th) – J. Zimprich
Students are reminded that the first row of parking closest to Secret City Academy is marked as staff parking. Students are not permitted to park in staff parking. Tu, Th (D. Hatmaker)
The Driving Center is offering a Driver Training class over Fall Break. If interested please call (865) 482-6700 for more information or visit their website thedrivingcenter.org. (Tu,Th 9.30) – T. Seals
OR is now held in the Library on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Students who have been assigned to Operation Restoration but complete the assignment MUST come to OR to show evidence of submission before being released to leave campus. However, students completing their assignment and are ready to submit may see Mrs. Thompson in the Main Lobby DURING LUNCH to show their work for submission and be released from OR rather than coming at 3:15. Students who FAIL to show their submission to an OR Coach or Mrs. Thompson will be counted as skipping OR and receive skipping consequences. (M, Tu,Th 8.31) – S. Thompson
CLUB INFO
Bonjour! Are you signed up for AP French in the Spring but aren’t currently in a French class? If so, come to Madame Barry’s room CS 307 on Mondays during 3A and 3B to speak French, review grammar, and read/discuss Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince). Merci! (Th) – E. Barry
The ORHS Key Club will meet on Thursday, September 9 right after school in Mr. Schoolcraft’s room, LC224. New and prospective members are welcome to attend! (Th) J. Schoolcraft
Hallo und Guten Tag! German Club will meet this Friday September the 10th right after school in room CS301. We will chill again, eating cake and playing games, watching videos and just having a good time. (F) – S. Nebenfuehr
Seniors interested in joining National Honor Society should pick up an application form in the Media Center by Monday, September 27th in preparation for the Fall Induction opportunity. To qualify for acceptance into NHS, you must have maintained a 3.6 GPA through this first term of your senior year, achieved a good discipline record with the school administration, and participated in extracurricular activities including leadership. (M) – K. Senter
The Chess Club will begin meeting on Friday’s in the Library. Come by and join them this Friday @ 3:15. (Tu, Th -9.9) C. Scott
COUNSELING INFORMATION
The University of North Carolina – Charlotte announces the Levine Scholars Program. This four-year scholarship includes full tuition, room, board, a grant to implement a service project of the Scholar’s own design, and four summers of experiences that will develop leadership skills, social awareness and an international perspective. The total value of this four-year package is estimated at $105,000 for in-state students and $155,000 for out-of-state students. If you are interested in being nominated for this scholarship submit your name and a brief statement as to why you should be considered for this opportunity to the Counseling Office no later than Friday, October 1st. (Tu, Th) – A. Campbell
ORHS is happy to announce we will be able to host college representative visits both virtually and in person this year!! No sign up is necessary for in-person visits. (– A. Campbell THIS WEEK
| 9/9/2021 | 3:15pm | Virtual | Reed College |
| 9/9/21 | 11:00 | Main Lobby | FIDM- Fashion Institute of Design |
| 9/10/21 | 3:15 | Counseling | Maryville College |
Senior Information
Attention Seniors-you have the opportunity to pay $50 and claim a parking spot that is your own through the duration of the school year. You will then customize your spot. This means you will have your own parking spot for the entire school year customized by you!
TODAY is the LAST DAY – If you want to personalize and reserve a parking space you Please stop by the arena after school TODAY to see a cheerleader, or check the iNEWS for a link to the sign up form and Venmo information. (Th) – B. Estep
The tradition continues. It’s time for the Senior Shirt Design Contest—the shirt that every senior gets to sign. Please submit your designs for the Class of 2022 Senior Shirt to Mrs. Ledden in Room CS347 by Tuesday, September 28. You do not have to be a senior to submit designs for the shirt—open to all grade levels.
We need a front shirt design and a back shirt design. Each of these designs is a separate “contest”. Prizes for each contest are as follows: Front – $25; Back – $25. (That’s $50 if you win both!)
Be sure to incorporate ORHS, Seniors, and Class of 2022 into your drawings. Place your name and first period teacher’s name on the back of each design entry. Entries must be original work and if selected, will become the property of Oak Ridge High School. (Selection committee reserves the right to combine two or more designs in which case each person will receive prize money.) (9.2 / 9.3 / 9.8 / 9.9) T. Ledden
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Listed below are all of the things going on this week. Don’t forget that you can get your Student Athletic Pass for only $55 in the Main Office. This will save you over $100 and get you in to all regular season – home – athletic events. Get yours today.
Wildcats in Action
| Date | Day | Sport | Opponent / Event | Location | Time | |
| 9/9/21 | Th | Golf | Clinton | ORCC | 4:30 | |
| 9/9/21 | Soccer – G | Central game RESCHEDULED for 9/28 | Home | 6:00 | ||
| 9/9/21 | Th | Vb | West | Away | 5:00 / 6:00 | |
| 9/10/21 | F | Ftbl – V | Farragut | Away | 7:00 | |
| 9/11/21 | Sa | CC | Cherokee Classic | Away | ||