August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

STUDENT INFO

Attention parking spot painters. On Wednesday August 12^th juniors and seniors who have turned in their applications and money for parking spot reservation will be able to choose their spots. Spots are chosen in amphitheater starting at 2pm by random name draw. Seniors will be drawn first, then juniors. If you have not turned in your money or application yet, you may still do so, but will choose from the spots remain after the lottery day has concluded.

Students are reminded that the ORHS Marching Band uses the parking spaces closest to the Turnpike for Marching practice in the afternoons.  Cars parked in those areas after lunch are subject to being towed.

Attention all Sophomores and Juniors: The PSAT/NMSQT^® is an OPTIONAL test that will be offered to 10^th and 11^th graders at Oak Ridge High School on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:50 a.m. This date is set by PSAT/CollegeBoard. The test should end by 1:00 p.m. and the food court will be open at that time for students that take the test to eat lunch. The online registration and payment portal will open on Monday, August 24^th and close on Tuesday, September 8^th.  http://aptsusa.com/oakridge The cost is $20. No refunds are available if you do not take the test.  A limited number of exams are available. Please sign up by the September 8^th deadline.

CLUB INFO

Do you want to make being a Wildcat better? Do you have ideas on how to improve the student experience at Oak Ridge High School? If so, check out our first full Student Council meeting of the year on August 13^th in LC311. We will be meeting during 3A and 3B for information concerning the year ahead and our upcoming projects. Full calendars and info sheets will be given at this time. Come be the change you want to see in the school!

The first Math Club meeting of the year will be held on Friday August 14^th during lunch in Mrs. Williams’ room, CS228. Join us for a year of math games and competitions!

FCA will meet on Friday morning, August 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 will 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).

Today is the Black Student Union club’s first meeting of the year.  We celebrate Black culture and identity, build community, and promote inclusion and respect across our campus. BSU is open to anyone who wants to celebrate and learn. We will have our first meeting of the year on TODAY from 3:15 to 4:30 in CS329. Come be a part of something amazing (and yes, we will have food!).

The countdown continues! But only for one more day- then it will be time for the first Rocket Club meeting of the year. Join us in Ms Fairfax’s room, LC210, right after school to find out what we’re all about! The meeting will last about an hour and everyone is welcome!

SENIORS

Attention seniors: There will be a senior photo day next Tuesday, August 11 in the auditorium.  Sessions during the school day are full, however, CADY has extended photos sessions until 6pm that day. If you wish to schedule an after-school session you can go to cady.com/portraits and book a senior photos portrait session for that time.  There are also still openings throughout the day for senior portrait sessions on Thursday September 3.  See Mrs. Pryfogle in CS312 if you have questions.

ATHLETICS.

If you’re interested in becoming part of the Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats Basketball Team, we want to hear from you!  Whether you’re new to Oak Ridge or you’re ready to compete and help make our team better, contact Coach Tubbs by email or stop by LC 337 before Thursday for more information.  Don’t miss your opportunity.