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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|

Three Oak Ridge Schools Named Reward Schools by TDOE

Three Oak Ridge Schools—Glenwood Elementary, Linden Elementary and Willow Brook Elementary—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 2022-23 school year and is […]

2024-02-20T10:47:50-05:00February 20th, 2024|District News, School News|

Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

Oak Ridge Schools intends to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant through the Tennessee Department of Education in the spring of 2024.

The purpose of the 21st CCLC is to create community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities and support services to help them meet state and local […]

2024-02-16T10:30:20-05:00February 16th, 2024|District News, School 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|

ORS Named a Level 5 District by TDOE

Following the Tennessee Department of Education’s release of 2022-23 Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) measures, Oak Ridge Schools is proud to announce it has been named a Level 5 District, the highest available rating given to a school district. The TVAAS measures students’ academic growth over time and focuses on growth rather than student proficiency […]

2023-08-25T14:41:08-04:00August 25th, 2023|District News|

Online Kindergarten Registration Begins May 1

Visit Our Kindergarten Page

 

Oak Ridge Schools is proud to announce that Kindergarten registration is moving to an online system for the 2023-24 school year. Online registration will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 1 and will be available at www.ortn.edu/kindergarten.

Kiosks will be available in the lobby of each elementary school to facilitate […]

2023-04-25T09:26:20-04:00April 25th, 2023|District News, School News, Uncategorized|

Four Oak Ridge Schools Designated as Reward Schools

The Tennessee Department of Education announced today the 2022 Reward and Priority schools, which are two key designations under Tennessee’s school accountability system. The Oak Ridge School district is proud to share that four schools have been named Reward Schools: Linden Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Willow Brook Elementary, and Jefferson Middle School.  Reward status is the […]

2022-09-12T09:50:18-04:00September 12th, 2022|District News|

Tuition Application Deadline

Due to the increase of in-zone student enrollment, effective August 26th,  no tuition applications will be taken. Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, tuition applications will not be taken after May 20th. 

If you have any questions, please contact Pupil Services at 865-425-9009 or Dr. Larrissa Henderson at 865-425-9024.

2023-01-31T10:25:53-05:00August 23rd, 2022|District News|
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