Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
It’s Powderpuff Week! Please join us this Friday May 13th for the second annual powderpuff games at Blankenship Field. Gates open at 5pm, and the first game will begin at 5:30. Don’t miss this great opportunity to support Second Harvest of East Tennessee while cheering on your favorite team. (Tu- F) – A. Wagner
On Friday, May 13, yearbooks will be distributed in the B-Gym during a first period assembly schedule. You will be dismissed by announcement to pick up your book if you already ordered one, or you may purchase a book for $85, cash only, during that time. Only 60 books remain for purchase, and books are likely to sell out. Once they sell out, they are gone for good. (M-Th 5.9-12) R. Hale
There will be a mandatory meeting for all Convocation Ushers with Madame Barry right after school on Thursday, May 12th in the Performing Arts Center (Auditorium) to discuss duties and practice before the Senior Breakfast on Monday, May 16th. If you are unable to attend, please see Madame Barry in CS 307 before Thursday. Thank you! (Th) – E. Barry
Mark your calendars – The ORS Free Sports Physical Clinic date has been set for Sunday, May 22 in the Wildcat Arena – from 1:00 – 3:00. All Sports Information and Permission Forms must be entered on-line after April 16 at the following link:
www.oakridgeathletics.com/athletic-training
In addition to the Free Sports Physical Clinic on Sunday, May 22, The Norris-Clinton Urgent Care Clinic will be offering FREE sports physicals at their facility in Clinton, across from Anderson County High School, through the month of May. Students can pick up a physical form from the Main Office to take with them for completion. (M, W, F – 5.20) TSeals
There will be one more girls soccer interest meeting for the summer/fall 2022 season –Friday May 13 for those that are planning to try out/play on the ORHS girls soccer team. This meeting is for current students enrolled at ORHS. The meeting will begin at 3:45 pm at the Food Court upper level. Parents are encouraged to attend if possible. Coach Green will be there to answer any questions and will have information/paperwork for the tryouts and upcoming season. Any questions please feel free to contact coach Donnie Green at 865-712-0390 or doubledg@comcast.net (M,W,F) – D. Green
This summer, ORNL is excited to host SAGE (Science Accelerating Girls’ Engagement) Summer Camp, a weeklong program for rising 10th-12th grade girls to explore STEM possibilities for their futures. It will be held at AMSE June 13-17. Please share this opportunity with high school STEM teachers and students. More information and link to the application can be found at stem.ornl.gov/SAGE. Thank you and please let me know if there are any questions. (M,W,F 5.13) – S. Thompson
CLUB INFORMATION
Is human nature essentially good or evil? Let’s settle this one with a discussion at Philosophy Club after school on Friday in Mr. Pickering’s room (LC322). (Th, F) – A. Pickering
SENIOR INFORMATION
Seniors: if you missed out on getting a senior signature shirt, Mrs. Ledden has a few extra t-shirts available. Please see her in CS347 for pricing info and sizes available. (Th) – T. Ledden
Seniors: Laptop collection will take place Friday, May 13, during 1st period in the B gym. We will be on a morning activity schedule that day. For more details, please see the messages sent out via Skyward, email, and your Class of 2022 Canvas page. (Th) – O. Ritter
Seniors: For those of you who want to exercise your right to vote, next Monday at the Senior Breakfast you will have the opportunity IF -you are a resident of the US and TN
-you will be 18 by the August Election or be 18 by the November Election.
-you can remember your social security number
The League of Women Voters will be passing out applications to register to vote and checking out the accuracy before taking the applications to the Election Commissioner in the Clinton Courthouse. The high school’s League of Young Voters will be assisting the LWV. (W-F) – A. Roberts
SENIORS LISTEN UP! This announcement is worth about $10,000. Are you planning to use the TnPromise Scholarship?? If so, Mrs. Thompson has sent all eligible seniors an email to provide you an update regarding your community service hours. It is important all seniors using the TNPromise read the email sent to you on Monday. Failure to complete 8 hours of community service by July 1, 2022 will permanently forfeit your TnPromise eligibility. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Thompson at sathompson@ortn.edu (M,W,F) – S. Thompson
ORHS Sports Tryout Info & Events
The 2022-2023 ORHS Boys Basketball Try Outs will be held Thursday, May 19 & Friday, May 20 from 3:30-5:00pm. This will be the only tryout dates for this upcoming season so if you cannot attend you will need to go see Coach Green prior to tryouts. (W, F – 5.18) – A. Green