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What is Impact Aid?

Each year, Oak Ridge Schools is eligible to apply for federal Impact Aid grant funds. Impact Aid is a federal formula grant program designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally-connected students.

Who are our federally-connected students?

Federally-connected students are:

  • children of active […]
2020-11-06T09:32:31-05:00October 19th, 2020|District News|

University of Tennessee Fall Reading Program

We are excited to announce our Fall Reading Skills Programs. These online programs help kids grow into stronger students who love reading.

In these programs, your child will:
• Build the right skills for his or her grade in school
• Enjoy reading wonderful, age-appropriate books
• Participate in dynamic, meaningful discussions
• Get the individual support he […]

2020-10-14T19:53:44-04:00October 14th, 2020|District News|

65th Anniversary of Desegregation in Oak Ridge Schools

Oak Ridge, TN. Sixty-Five years ago this September, 85 brave and dedicated young African American students entered all-white classrooms in the Oak Ridge High School and the Robertsville Junior High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in an historic school system desegregation.

Although not the first public school desegregation in the nation, this was the first desegregation […]

2020-08-29T18:48:44-04:00August 29th, 2020|District News|

COVID-19 Response Update from CDC and TN Health Department

August 10, 2020

Dear Families of Oak Ridge Schools:
Our school district is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines for the management of individuals who have been diagnosed with, or exposed to, COVID-19. Our school district follows these strict guidelines to protect the safety of our students, families, […]

2020-08-10T14:19:34-04:00August 10th, 2020|District News|

MS/HS Families Who Selected Option 2

We have adjusted our reopening plan for Option 1. Those details are posted on our web, social media, and shared with parents.

Families Who Selected Option 2 (ConnectOR)

If you would like to make changes to ConnectOR enrollment, complete a form using the appropriate link below or contact your principal or vice principal.

Robertsville: https://tinyurl.com/RMSConnectORUnenroll

Oak Ridge High […]

2020-07-23T16:27:08-04:00July 23rd, 2020|District News|

Board Approves Adjusted Reopening Plan

Dear Families of Oak Ridge,

Our number one commitment in Oak Ridge Schools is success for every student. An important part of ensuring student success is placing priority status on the health and safety of our staff, students, and community. With that in mind, we reiterate that this will be a year of adjustments.

We have been […]

2020-07-23T15:16:06-04:00July 23rd, 2020|District News|

Update About Masks

Update About Masks

Dear staff and families of Oak Ridge Schools

Our goal at the beginning of this school year is to provide students with the maximum amount possible of direct teacher instruction time while keeping in mind the State and local health department COVID safety guidelines. We care deeply about our students and staff and know […]

2020-07-09T16:11:17-04:00July 9th, 2020|District News|
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