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What is STEM Education in Oak Ridge Schools?

When most people first hear the word STEM, they immediately think of the acronym: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. And while Oak Ridge Schools provides numerous opportunities for students to experience STEM-specific content in Elementary, Middle, and High School, true STEM Education is a […]

2021-11-10T15:56:50+00:00November 10th, 2021|District News, School News|

Vaccine Clinic Information

The Anderson County Health Department and the Oak Ridge School System have partnered to provide seasonal influenza (flu) vaccinations for staff and students. If your child is uninsured, there is no cost to you for the flu vaccine. If your child is covered by insurance, including TennCare and private insurance, the Anderson County Health Department […]

2021-10-24T23:47:16+00:00September 22nd, 2021|District News, School News|

Online Preschool Application

Please click on the link below to begin the application process for your child to attend the Preschool. If you have any questions or run into any problems please call the Preschool office at 865.425.9101.

Click here for English Application https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/5C35ABC794AD6D750F5396C16D79E20A/D62CF10ECBF51C2BCCE9EFF3E633A1A2

Click here for Spanish Application https://www.childplus.net/apply/es/5C35ABC794AD6D750F5396C16D79E20A/D62CF10ECBF51C2BCCE9EFF3E633A1A2

2021-08-16T16:55:15+00:00August 16th, 2021|School News, Uncategorized|

Deadline Extended for Families to Apply for COVID-19 Food Assistance

The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced financial assistance is available for families who qualify for free or reduced school lunches, through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program.

Parents who already receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits currently, do not need to apply. The funds began arriving […]

2020-07-01T13:42:19+00:00July 1st, 2020|School News|

TDOE and TSIN STEAM Resources for Home Learning

TDOE and TSIN Release STEAM Resources for At-Home Learning

NASHVILLE, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) today released a STE(A)M Resource Hub for educators and families to use with students during COVID-19 related school closures.

The STE(A)M Resource Hub includes three weekly challenges around design activities, critical thinking, and career exploration that can all be done in the home. The challenges, created in partnership with TSIN educators from across […]

2020-04-15T14:22:44+00:00April 15th, 2020|School News|

Update About School Closure

Update About School Closure

Dear Oak Ridge Schools Families,

3/25/2020

As I mentioned earlier, there was a possibility that the governor would extend the closure of schools in Tennessee. Just recently, we received word that Governor Lee has recommended school districts remain closed through April 24. We obviously will comply with this mandated closure.

We continue […]

2020-03-25T15:53:58+00:00March 24th, 2020|School News|

Human Trafficking: It’s Not What You Think

Please join us for this parent event and learn more about this important topic. It will be held at the Jefferson Middle School Performing Arts Center on February 13th from 6:00-7:30pm. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth at emcfall@ortn.edu or Shayla at smsanderson@ortn.edu.

2020-02-06T15:27:53+00:00February 6th, 2020|School News|

Congratulations Oak Ridge Schools Teachers of the Year

The Tennessee Teacher of the Year program is designed to promote recognition, respect and appreciation for outstanding teachers in Tennessee, to stimulate interest in teaching as a career, and to encourage public involvement in education.  Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education applauds teachers who care about children, who devote their professional lives to enriching […]

2020-02-06T19:48:07+00:00February 5th, 2020|District News, School News|
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