Oak Ridge High School
Wildcat iNews for the ORHS Wildcat Nation 05/28/2019 #97
FINAL EXAM TESTING SCHEDULE, BUS SCHEDULE & FOOD SERVICES
Friday Exams - 1st Period 8:30 - 10:00; 2nd - 10:15 - 11:45; 3rd - 1:00 - 2:30
Monday Exams - 4th Period 8:30 - 10:00; 6th - 10:15 - 11:45; 7th - 1:00 - 2:30
Tuesday Exams - 8th Period 8:30 - 10:00
Buses:
Regular Morning Pickup
May 31st & June 3 PM - 2:30 PM
June 4th - 10:00 dismissal
Food Services: May 31st & June 3rd - Regular Breakfast; Lunch 11:45 - 12:45
NO Breakfast or Lunch on June 4th!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Students will be expected to turn in their laptop device during their Guided Study period. ONLY Juniors will be allowed to leave campus for lunch.
LOST ORHS ID BADGES
As a reminder: Students are required to wear ID badge at all times. Badges are needed for many reasons:
- Key card to enter the building
- Pay for lunches
- Check out books in the library
- Enter and exit the library to time stamp attendance
- Required to be wearing a badge to leave class with a pass
- All transactions with the IT Department for their laptops - repairs, distribution, collection
- Next year, juniors and seniors will be required to use their badge for closed campus/lunch sign in
PARENT & Student Instructions for Blankenship Field Graduation
Ladies - High Heels will not be allowed on the turf (wedges or sandals are fine)
NO CIGARS can be lit on the field
Expectations for Dress at Graduation:
*Students will not be allowed to wear decorated mortar boards. Both men and women must wear dress shoes (Women & Men: no flip-flops or tennis shoes; men: no sandals). Men must wear a button down shirt (tie is optional) and long pants (no jeans). Tassels should hang on students’ right to begin the ceremony). Only school sanctioned cords or sashes may be worn.
Lost Wedding Ring!
UNDERCLASSMEN LAPTOP COLLECTION IS DURING FINAL EXAMS!
RENTED CALCULATOR COLLECTION!
ORHS Calculators that have been rented for this year will be collected on during your Math class on Tuesday, May 28th and Wednesday, 29th.
Calculators should be returned in clean, working condition. Students who have lost or broken calculators will be charged $125.00.
NOTE: If it's YELLOW - It belongs to ORHS!
AVOID SKYLERTS THIS SUMMER! SIGN THE TECHNOLOGY FORM BEFORE JUNE 4TH!
Update: 415 of 1097 students have a signed form.
Rising Sophomores: 35.9% complete
Rising Juniors: 39.2% complete
Rising Seniors: 38.2% complete:
SUMMER SCHOOL DATES
Students attending summer school MUST have their 2019-20 Technology Agreement signed before classes begin on June 10th in order to receive their laptops for classes!!
PICK UP MEDICATIONS BY MONDAY, JUNE 3rd
JR. POLICE ACADEMY SPONSORED BY ORPD! SIGNUP DEADLINE IS MAY 30TH
DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED LUNCH THIS SUMMER???
CONGRATS TO OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS!
ORHS French Students Perform Well on the National French Contest
Every year, French students across the nation take part in Le Grand Concours—also known as the National French Contest. Once again, ORHS students distinguished themselves at the State and National level.
In Level IV, Melody Guo was awarded a Gold medal, and placed 5th in Tennessee and 10th in the Nation. Zane Accawi was awarded a Bronze medal and placed 13th in Tennessee and 17 nationally.
In Level III, Matt Kendall was awarded a Bronze medal, placing 15th in Tennessee and 18th nationally. Avi Duke and Breanna Slessman received Honorable Mention for placing 19th in Tennessee and 22nd nationally.
In Level II, Amelie Nagle was also awarded a Bronze medal, placing 12th in Tennessee and in the nation. Selena Piercy received Honorable Mention for placing 17th in Tennessee and nationally.
Thank you, Senior Cadets!
Oak Ridge HS NJROTC bids "Fair Winds and Following Seas" to our outstanding seniors. Thank you for your service to the Wildcat Company, Oak Ridge High School, the Oak Ridge Community and the United States Navy. Good luck in all your future endeavors.
SENIOR PICTURES - CLASS OF 2020
STUDENT PARKING - JUST A REMINDER!
Please only park in student parking spots in the designated student lots (Arena and Turnpike) or on the street on Providence Road.
PARENTS OF RISING SENIORS - THE CLASS OF 2020
LOST & FOUND
GETTING A DRIVING PERMIT THIS SUMMER???
Stay Safe - review the Teen Graduated License Expectations for TN
THE DRIVING CENTER
Coming in 2020! Add a touch of life to your summer with a trip to Europe!
Students have the opportunity to travel to Italy, the Vatican, Monaco, France and Spain in June of 2020. A $300 discount is currently available if students enroll by the end of June. Travelers who enroll with a deposit of $99 dollars and use the EZpay Monthly Automated Plan will find that their monthly payments are about half as much as they would be if they wait until the fall to enroll (and students could get a summer job to help pay for the cost). Additionally, 3 college credits from the University of California at San Diego are included in the cost of the trip for those students who wish to participate in the coursework. To enroll, go to: www.educationaltravel.com/Bailey-2020. Contact Madame Bailey (lbailey@ortn.edu), Señor Gonzalez (jgonzalez@ortn.edu), Mr. Pickering (apickering@ortn.edu) or MS Toler (dvtoler@ortn.edu) if you have questions.
¡Vamos a COSTA RICA! Information Meeting on May 7th!
The Spanish Department is traveling to Costa Rica in the Spring of 2020 and still has spots open for student travelers! It will be an 8 day trip around the country where you will be able to experience horse-back riding around Lago Arenal, zip-lining in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, as well as many opportunities to use Spanish, interact with locals and see lots of wildlife! It will be an unforgettable experience with tasty food and lifelong friendship that you don’t want to miss! For more information come to our interest meeting on Tuesday, May 7 @ 3:15pm in CS 312, Sra. Mas-Effler’s room. Refreshments will be served! Watch the promotional video below!
FLEA MARKET SIGNUPS!
WILDCAT ATHLETICS THIS WEEK!
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WELDING COLLABORATES with ORHS Football Boosters and TERRA????
Special Olympics Summer Games 2019
Athletic Needs for 2019-20
Cross Country Meeting!
Parents - If your athlete is interested in running cross country next school year should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 3:20 in LC 326.
ALL SPORTS - TRYOUT INFORMATION FOR 2019-20
BASEBALL TRYOUTS FOR THE 2019-20 SEASON
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS!
Tuesday, June 4 – Freshman - B-Gym 3:00-4:30
Varsity – Arena 4:30-6:30
Wednesday, June 5 – Freshman – B-Gym – 3:00-4:30
Varsity – Arena 4:30-6:30
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS!
SENIOR PARENTS - HELP US!
GRADUATION SUPPLIES information
Seniors: do you have your cap, gown, and tassel? If you borrowed a cap & gown, did you remember to purchase the "19" tassel? If you need anything in order to be prepared to walk the stage May 30, please see Mrs. Ledden immediately in CS347. Tassels are $10. Also, extra announcements are available for $1.25 each. Please bring correct cash.
SENIORS - ALL FEES MUST BE PAID
HELP US, PLEASE!
PARENTS OF SENIORS!!!
Parents of ORHS Seniors - Registration for volunteers and for students is open for Graduation Celebration! Use the link below to sign-up to help or to sign-up your graduate. Consider getting involved now to help raise money or to help plan the event. Feel free to ask questions on this post too. Thanks!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/oak-ridge-youth-advisory-board…
GRADUATION CELEBRATION - PERMISSION!
LINDEN LION ALUMNI!
If you were a Linden Lion, you are invited back to Linden to take part in the Linden alumni Senior Events. Wednesday, May 29th at 9 am we are inviting you to walk through the halls of Linden in your cap and gown and help inspire our young Linden students. Please check into the office by 8:45 on May 29th. For additional information please email Cindy Nidiffer at cnidiffer@ortn.edu.
Linden Parents: Your help is needed! We need parents to sign up to take snacks, etc. Any parents of Linden graduates willing to help with the reunion or provide food or photos can call or text Miriam Pitz at (865)250-7674.
GLENWOOD ALUMNI!
WILLOW BROOK ALUMNI
Woodland Hawks Class of 2011
NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE!!
It’s been eight years since you walked Woodland’s hallways -
Yet from afar we’ve watched the trails you’ve each blazed - In two winks and a nod it’ll be time for your graduation - And we are all so anxious to share our congratulations So mark your calendars – Tuesday, May 28th 11:00a-12:00 for our Woodland Graduates Celebration! Please come to room 41 at 10:50 to put on your cap and gown. There will be time to visit with past teachers and refreshments after the walk! We can’t wait to see you!
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY!!! SECRET CITY FESTIVAL
STAYING IN TOWN TO GO TO COLLEGE? TN PROMISE OPPORTUNITY!
Chess club aide (2):
Assists students with focusing on playing and getting boards and sets put out and collected, assigning opponents, helping pass information to students and parents. Can answer basic rules questions and maybe tests beginners with help of computer app. No prior chess experience required, need to have good people skills and positive reinforcement ability.
Chess club tutor
Helps more experienced players continue to improve by teaching tactics, testing knowledge of winning and drawing concepts, time management, recording and analyzing games. Helps with organizing team for tournament play Should have prior experience competing in tournaments at the middle school or high school level.
CONTACT: GILBERT CHAN g_wchan@yahoo.com
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.
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