Oak Ridge High School
Wildcat iNews for the ORHS Wildcat Nation 11/19/18 #75
WISHING OUR FAMILIES A BLESSED AND SAFE THANKSGIVING WEEK!
THANKSGIVING BREAK
POINSETTIAS! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
WILDCATS FOOTBALL SEASON COMES TO AN END
We had hoped to be playing in Cookeville! We had hoped to be playing the day after Thanksgiving! The size and speed of the Irish were too much in the third quarter. The 2018 season came to a close Friday night on Blankenship Field with a 42-40 loss to Catholic. Our Seniors fought and had one more chance to walk the stairs and run through a checkerboard end zone! We are so proud of this group of leaders who pushed hard and led our team, fans, and community through a 10-3 season of action! 2018 Seniors: Jeremy Mitchell, Tre Jackson, Caelan Thompson, Carson Payne, Jordan Graham, Kai'Reese Pendergrass, Herbert Booker, Shemar Smith, Kjuan Stacey-Wright, Landon Ortiz, Sean Phillips, TJ Johnson
CYBER MONDAY DEAL FOR THE YEARBOOK!!!!
HALF OF THE YEARBOOKS HAVE BEEN PRESOLD!
Did you forget to purchase your yearbook when the price was still $65? Did you know the current price is $75? We have a bargain for you! On Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 26, from 12:00 am until 11:59 pm, yearbook prices will drop back to the original price for ONE DAY ONLY. You may go online and purchase them at balfour.com only on Cyber Monday at $65. You may also purchase them by dropping a check by Mrs. Byrd’s room, CS 328, but they must be received during school hours THAT DAY. So take advantage of this deal and pay less for your yearbook!
Purchase online at http://www.balfour.com/tennessee/oak-ridge/oak-ridge-high-school/
Purchases can also be made at the school by check or cash in Mrs. Byrd's room, CS328
If you plan to use the form and turn in at school, here is a link to the form.
http://www.ortn.edu/ORHS/Oak_Log_Purchase_Log_2018.pdf
We encourage everyone to take advantage of the Opening of School discounts and purchase early!!!
September 30 - December 31st at MIDNIGHT - $75.00
January 1 - Day PRIOR to Distribution Day - $80.00
Distribution Day - CASH ONLY - $85.00
SENIOR QUOTES DUE DEC 3 - PARENT GUIDANCE MAY BE NEEDED!
ONE MORE CHANCE - SENIOR SALUTATIONS!
Parents of Seniors,
Even though the deadline for senior salutations for the yearbook was October 22, you’re in luck! We still have a limited number of spots available in the yearbook, so if you missed the deadline, here is your chance to have your child featured in the back pages of the book. Send baby pictures and current pictures and a message to rbyrd@ortn.edu along with your payment for the ad space. First come first serve and only available until all space is filled!
ONE MORE CHANCE TO ORDER GRADUATION SUPPLIES!
Jostens will return only once more this year to collect orders for graduation supplies and class rings. They will be located in the Main Lobby during lunch only on Thursday, December 6. Seniors who have not ordered should turn in their orders on this date. After December 6, orders may be mailed to Jostens, phoned in, or ordered online. The final date to place an on-time order and avoid increased prices (double) is Monday, December 10, 2018. Contact information follows:
Jostens--423-787-0025 or 800-567-8367
Jostens P.O. Box 1717, Greeneville, TN 37744
GRADUATION PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP IN MRS. LEDDEN'S ROOM - CS347
HELP US PASS THE WORD! WE ARE HIRING AVID TUTORS! COLLEGE STUDENTS NEEDED!!
DID YOU SEE THE CMA AWARDS LAST WEEK??
CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. ROBERTS!!
SCIENCE BOWL SWEEPS TOP THREE AT FARRAGUT INVITATIONAL!
HERBERT BOOKER - MR. FOOTBALL FINALIST!
http://tssaa.org/2018-tennessee-titans-mr-football-award-finalists/
https://www.oakridger.com/news/20181113/wildcats-booker-mavs-martin-tennessee-mr-football-finalists
JADA GUINN IS COOKEVILLE BOUND!
PIPER HALCROW IS HEADED TO BECOME AN EAGLE!
ENSEMBLE PERFORMS!
ORHS WILDBAND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
Another avenue to help - the Band is ALWAYS looking for donations of the used, but not being used, instruments in closets, attics, and basements. Providing an instrument for students to use at all levels of performance, from the beginner to the advanced, is a large part of the support needed in the Oak Ridge Schools’ Band Program. We appreciate your support of the award-winning WildBand!
CITY OF OAK RIDGE - VOLLEYBALL SIGNUPS ARE OPEN!
BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!!!
Our books make great Christmas gifts for Oak Ridgers and alumni. To buy one stop by The Ferrell Shop, Jefferson Drugs, or the gift shop in Methodist Medical Center during their normal operating hours. Almost 1,100 have already sold. We're thankful for your support!
Want to know more about how the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation supports our schools??? Follow them on Twitter @orpsef
GET TO KNOW OUR NEWEST SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER - ERIN WEBB
WANT TO GO TO EUROPE & AFRICA NEXT SUMMER???
WANT TO GO TO ENGLAND, FRANCE, BELGIUM, AND GERMANY?
UPCOMING ACT REGISTRATION - Jan 4th for the Feb 9th Test
NAVY PROVIDES FREE ACT HELP!
NEED HI-SPEED INTERNET SUPPORT? WE HAVE A DEAL FOR YOU!
Read about the 1 Million Project here! http://www.1millionproject.org/
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR RSCC AND PSCC
ORHS Seniors ONLY - scholarship opporunity
KEEP TRACK OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
https://www.ortn.edu/highschool/academics/school-counseling/testing-scholarship-and-career/
PARENT SKYWARD CREDENTIALS
We want all families to access all of the educational tools we have provided not just for the student BUT FOR YOU AS WELL!!! #TEAMEFFORT
Who is your Student's Administrator??
Not sure who to reach out to when your child has a problem? The assistant principals each have a class they work with throughout their high school career. We encourage you to get to know them and use them as a resource to support your family and especially your student.
Class of 2021 - Mrs. Amber Roberts ahroberts@ortn.edu
Class of 2020 - Mrs. Stephanie Thompson sathompson@ortn.edu
Class of 2019 - Mr. Scotty Herrell bsherrell@ortn.edu
Ways to Connect and STAY INFORMED!
Website - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Daily Bulletin - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/daily-bulletin/ this is the Daily Announcements and are published on the website.
Channel 15 at 7:50 AM - Watch the announcements each morning by our Crew!
INews - this is the weekly Newsletter; distributed Monday morning at 7:00 am by email; it is also sent out on Twitter on Sunday evening on @stefthompson63 @ORSchools All previous issues can be found at http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/news-events/news-links/
Skylert Messages and Emails - Please make sure your current email address and phone numbers are up to date!!!
PTSO Newsletter - PTSO distributes a VERY detailed quarterly newsletter to inform parents of upcoming events and LOTS of counseling information! This comes to your email! They also have a presence on the website: http://www.orhs-ptso.org/news-information with tons of information! PTSO also has a Facebook presence, and we encourage you to "LIKE" their page! https://www.facebook.com/ORHSPTSO/
Twitter - While we know not everyone is on Twitter, many, many are! We keep the list of Twitter accounts for sports, clubs, teachers, principals, class information, etc. updated on the Wildcat iNews. We encourage you to follow us! Twitter provides us an opportunity to share quick information throughout the day as well as celebrate our awesome kids and their accomplishments!
Class of 2020 families - We have started a Facebook page as well https://www.facebook.com/ORHSClassof2020/ in addition to our @ORHSClassof2020 Twitter account.
TWITTER! WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING?
NEW ACCOUNTS ADDED ARE IN BOLD
@KITTYCOMMITTEE1 - ORHS Student Section
@ORHSSchoolcraft - Jonathan Schoolcraft, ORHS Math teacher
@ORHS_FB_Boostr - ORHS Football Boosters
@ORHSWildBand - ORHS Marching & Concert Band
@OrhsJam - ORHS Jam Club with Mr. Alexander & Mrs. Whitaker
@davidbowman10s - ORHS Tennis Team
@orhsinteract - Interact Club
@HealthyORS - ORS Coordinated School Health
@Alison_King23 - ORHS Social Worker
@ORladysoccer- ORHS Lady Soccer Cats
@ORHSOakLog2017 - Oak Log Yearbook for 2018-19
@ORHSClassof2021 - Mrs. Roberts' Class of 2021
@ORHSvolleyball - ORHS Girls Volleyball Team
@ORHSXC - ORHS Cross Country Team
@ORHSLibrary - ORHS Library & Media Services
@ORHSCreditUnion - ORHS Credit Union
@ORHSBaseball15 - Varsity & JV ORHS Baseball Team
@MasquersORHS - Masquers and Theater for ORHS
@orpsef - Oak Ridge Public Schools Educational Foundation
@orhs_gsa - Gay/Straight Alliance Club
@ORSTechnology - Updates from IT Dept. for technology in @ORSchools
@ORHSTennis - ORHS Tennis Team
@GraduationCeleb - ORHS Graduation Celebration 2019
@ORSchools - District Twitter Account
@ORHSWIldcatMGM - Mr. McDonald
@ORHS_PTSO - PTSO for ORHS
@ORHSCounseling - Counseling Office
@ORHSClassof2020 - Junior Information
@estepintime - Mrs. Estep, Assistant Principal for the Class of 2022
@ORBoysBball - Oak Ridge Boys Basketball
@ORLadyWildcats - Oak Ridge Girls Basketball
@orhs_cheer - Oak Ridge Cheerleaders
@ORHSDanceCats - Oak Ridge Dance Cats
@OakRidgeSports - Oak Ridge Sports
@frc4265 - Secret City Wildbots
@ORHSOrchestra - Orchestra
@APES_ORHS - AP Environmental Science
@wildcats_AT - Athletic Training for ORHS Sports (Mighty Terra Davenport!)
@ORHSgolf - Golf Team/Scott Estep
@PhysicsCats - ORHS Betsy Hondorf's Physics Highlights
School Contact Information!
Email: tseals@ortn.edu
Website: http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Location: 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Phone: 865-425-9600
Twitter: @ORHSWildcatMGM