November 12, 2025

November 12, 2025

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

WOW—also known as Walk Over Wednesday is at St. Stephen’s Church every Wednesday!  Juniors and Seniors with off campus lunch can enjoy a meal for just $3.  It’s a great deal!  Come enjoy a “homemade meal”.

🦖 DINO-VEMBER IS HERE! 🦕

The library is going prehistoric this month with a DAILY DINO HUNT. We’re hiding mini-dinosaurs around the library every day. Find one? Keep it! They could be anywhere—on bookshelves, by the printers, on the new books cart… Start hunting!

Swing by, channel your inner paleontologist, and see what you can dig up. May the best fossil hunter win! 🦴

Y-12 Credit Union Bill T. Hicks Scholarship is now open for the 2025–26 school year!

This scholarship rewards exceptional high school seniors who exemplify academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership. Six recipients from area high schools will each receive a $5,000 scholarship if selected. In total, the Credit Union will award $30,000.  Go to the Y-12 Federal Credit Union scholarship page to apply.  The deadline to apply is December 19th!!    https://y12fcu.org/fusion-outreach/scholarships/

If you missed the Business Academy opening, you’ll get another chance to check out their car fresheners, athletic photo sessions, body oil and body butter, Dubai Chocolate, car detailing service, clip-on pencil sharpeners and lead holders, custom pins, bookmarks, jewelry, t-shirts, stickers, and artwork at the Business Expo on Saturday, November 15^th at 6pm, right before the Masquers Showcase at 7pm. There are over 100 students who have worked hard to bring you great products and great entertainment that evening! Come enjoy a some of the best songs from 17 different Musicals performed in large and small groups as well as solos and duets from our incredibly talented students. And you can do some holiday shopping beforehand! Products and services are on sale now through December 5^th. $5 Tickets to the Showcase are available at orhsmasquers.booktix.com and at the door. See you on Saturday!

Our ORHS Business Academy Featured Business today is ALO Jewelry:

Do you want customized jewelry but don’t want to spend too much? Then why not get something from ALO Jewelry! We have charm bracelets and necklaces that are fully customizable. They would make great gifts for moms, girlfriends, and any other important females in your life. You pick it and we make it. Visit our website for more information: orhs-businessacademy.com/alo-jewelry. Check out 14 Business Academy businesses at orhs-businessacademy.com.

CLUB INFO

Interested in teamwork, competition, or stem? Then we have a deal for you! Our FIRST Robotics Competition team, 4265, The Secret City Wildbots is looking for new members. There are opportunities for those interested in any kind of engineering. Learn and apply skills in coding, design, mechanical fabrication, machining, business, animation, photography, videography and more. We currently meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm to 9pm in the automotive, aviation, and iSchool building. Come help us gear up for build season starting in January! New members will not be considered after Tuesday, November 25; so make sure to stop by or email Dr. Buckner at mabuckner@ortn.edu if you have any further questions, all grades and experience levels are welcome. Come check out the biggest learning opportunity and hardest fun you’ve ever had!

FCA will meet on FRIDAY morning, November 14th, at 7:00 AM!!  We will meet at Grace Baptist-Oak Ridge Campus (formerly Central Baptist) – directly across the street from the bus loop and arena at the high school.  Doors open and refreshments begin at 7:00, and a message will begin at approximately 7:10.  We will dismiss by 7:35.  All are welcome!!!  If you have any questions, contact Coach McKeethan (football/baseball coach).

Motorcycle club will meet this Thursday to complete parking space selection. If you’re interested in having a designated parking space for your bike join us during 3A in the bus loop lobby. We’ll be walking outside, so dress for the weather! See Ms Fairfax in LC210 if you have any questions.

The Oak Ridge Rocket Club is preparing to BLAST OFF! If you’re interested in joining us, please stop by Ms Fairfax’s room, LC210 to get sign up information. Future meetings are being planned now, so be sure to get involved and let us know when the best time for you is.

SENIORS

Seniors: place your order for the cap, gown, and tassel set. Instructions for ordering are in the announcements in Canvas. The final date to place an on-time order is Monday, December 1. After this date, shipping will increase $20. If you have difficulty ordering the cap and gown set for any reason, the time to see Mrs. Ledden is before Thanksgiving break.

Seniors, your mandatory TN Promise meeting is scheduled in the ORHS auditorium at 2pm on 11/20/25.  If you are not able to attend, please check student square or the class of 2026 canvas page for detailed instructions.

ATHLETICS.

Boys Soccer tryouts will be held on 11/6, 11/10 and 11/13 on the soccer field.  All interested participants must have a sports physical on file to participate.  For more information contact Coach Gorman or Coach Burr.