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ORS Announces Principal, Teachers, Novice Teachers and Teaching Assistant of the Year

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Oak Ridge Schools has announced the district’s principal of the year in addition to the elementary, middle and high school teachers, novice teachers and teaching assistant of the year. In total, seven educators have been recognized this year.

Drayton Hawkins, in his third year as principal of Oak Ridge High School, has […]

2024-12-12T10:28:25-05:00December 6th, 2024|District News, School News|

Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE

Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Willow Brook Elementary and Oak Ridge High School—have been named Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) for “exemplifying student success in achievement and growth,” according to a letter of recognition signed by Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds. The recognition reflects the work and achievement of the 2023-24 school year […]

2024-11-22T15:14:11-05:00November 22nd, 2024|District News, School News|

Lily Shelton, ORHS Senior, Earns TSBA Statewide Student Achievement Award

The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) announced Lily Shelton, a senior at Oak Ridge High School, as its Statewide Student Achievement Award Winner. Shelton was recognized at TSBA’s Annual Convention in Nashville and was joined by her family, Oak Ridge Schools senior leadership and Board of Education Members.

The Student Achievement Award is given annually to […]

2024-11-15T15:20:55-05:00November 15th, 2024|District News, School News|

Oak Ridge Schools Earns Statewide Excellence in Education Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – During its Annual Convention, the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) presented the 2024 Award for Excellence in Education Award to Oak Ridge High School’s “Wildcat Manufacturing” Program. The statewide award is presented annually to a Board of Education that has an innovative and successful program operating within its district, and this is […]
2024-11-11T15:34:02-05:00November 11th, 2024|District News, School News|

TDOE EBT Distribution for 2024 Summer Break

Tennessee Set to Begin Summer EBT Distribution for the 2023-24 Academic School Year to Improve Food Access for Children During the 2024 Summer Break

Eligible Students will be Issued Summer EBT Benefits Beginning June 14, 2024

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services today announced that the department, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, […]

2024-05-21T10:17:35-04:00May 21st, 2024|District News, School News|

Graduation to Proceed as Scheduled May 17

UPDATE – 5/17 3:55 p.m.: Oak Ridge High School Graduation will proceed as scheduled tonight! The gates will open at Blankenship Field at 6 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The radar looks favorable, however, we encourage you to dress accordingly should the weather shift. We look forward to celebrating our graduates […]

2024-05-17T15:59:53-04:00May 14th, 2024|District News, School News|

ORS Open Enrollment Application Window Opens

Cross Boundary and Tuition Applications for enrollment in Oak Ridge Schools are available for download and submission now through Monday, April 15, 2024.

Students interested in cross boundary or tuition enrollment must submit an application via email to lhenderson@ortn.edu, fax (865-425-9061) or deliver in-person at the Oak Ridge Schools Administration building.

Enrollment availability is limited and […]

2024-04-01T14:59:17-04:00March 26th, 2024|District News|

ORS Highly Rated by TDOE New Letter Grade System

Oak Ridge Schools were among the highest rated schools in the state according to the Tennessee Department of Education’s (TDOE) new Letter Grade Rating System, released earlier today. Six Oak Ridge schools earned an “A” letter grade, the highest possible rating, and three earned perfect Level 5 scores in every scored component contributing to the […]

2023-12-21T13:21:54-05:00December 21st, 2023|District News, School News|
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