Monday, May 9, 2022

Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin

 

STUDENT INFO

 

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

It’s that time of year again! The good news is summer break is right around the corner.  The bad news is all your library books are now due. To avoid being mercilessly and relentlessly hassled by the library staff, please return your books right away. Thank you! (M, Tu, Th) – C. Milloway

The library is closed today. You can return your library books in the bookdrop right outside the door. (M) – C. Milloway

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

 

SENIOR INFORMATION

 

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 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

Seniors: Convocation is held in the ORHS Auditorium May19th at 7:00 p.m. We need Seniors to share their vision of what ORHS represents to them to design the Front Cover for the Program.  Examples of previous Convocation programs will be on display in the Media Center.  Requirements are: Oak Ridge High School     Class of 2022    Need to be included in the Design.  Mrs. Bauman in LC 318 will be available to answer any questions or help with encouragement. Deadline for proposals is May 6. (M, Th) –  B. Bauman

The party of the year is just around the corner — Graduation Celebration 2022! And best of all, it is COMPLETELY FREE to attend.  Graduation Celebration is a positive, exciting, safe, all-night party for our graduates, held immediately after graduation on Friday night, May 20!

Doors open at 10:00 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Civic Center with check-in, food, and activities, and then the graduates will bus over to The Main Event in Knoxville for a private all-night party with all activities, food, and fun provided.

Full details are available on the Class of 2022 Canvas page. (M, Th) – S. Thompson

SCHOLARSHIP  INFORMATION

 

The Knoxville Urban League has expanded to include Anderson Co and the City of Oak Ridge for their National Achievers Scholars program.  Applications are due on May 6th.  The National Achievers Society (NAS) is an honor society that recognizes and celebrates the academic achievements of students of color across Knox County and the surrounding areas.  This is an excellent opportunity for our students of color to develop mentoring relationships with professionals throughout the school year who encourage them to stay on track at school, engage in field trips,  and follow through on their hopes and dreams for college and future careers.

Qualifying students received an invitation to apply in your ortn.edu email from Mrs. Thompson.  NAS requires a current GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of the application, including the essay, and attending the induction ceremony.

For additional information, please contact Mrs. Thompson. (M,Th) – S. Thompson

 

ORHS Sports Tryout Info & Events

 

SAVE THE DATE

Free Sports Physical Clinic

Sunday, May 22    1:00 – 3:00      Wildcat Arena

 

 

Check out all sports tryout dates on the Athletics Website

www.oakridgeathletics.com