Oak Ridge High School
Wildcat iNews for the ORHS Wildcat Nation 02/18/2019 #85
MASQUER'S SPRING PRODUCTION.......ANNIE!
AP EXAM SIGN-UPS TO BEGIN!!!
Please click on the link below for a letter explaining all details including a ONE-TIME ONLY GRANT to pay for multiple exams.
MINI COLLEGE FAIR
IT's FLU SEASON!
ACT PREP SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY - MARCH 27
SOPHOMORES PARENTS - MIDDLE COLLEGE INFORMATION!
JUNIOR PARENTS
CHESS CATS!
OAK RIDGE ATHLETICS THIS WEEK!
WINTER SPORTS SENIOR NIGHT
Senior Cheer Cats - 2019
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL CATS!
Senior Lady Wildcats - Basketball 2019
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY!
Herbert Booker - Football at North Carolina A&T
Kelsie Giannelli - Soccer at Tusculum University
Jada Guinn - Basketball at Tennessee Tech
Piper Halcrow - Volleyball at Carson Newman University
Timothy ("TJ") Johnson - Football at Carson Newman University
Jeremy Mitchell - Football at Garner-Webb
Kai'Reese Pendergrass - Football at Carson Newman University
Kjuan Stacy-Wright - Track - Tennessee Wesleyan
Herbert Booker
Football
Kelsie Giannelli
Soccer
Jada Guinn
Basketball
Piper Halcrow
Volleyball
TJ Johnson
Football
Jeremy Mitchell
Football
Kai-Reese Pendergrass
Football
GRATS!!!!
Kuan Stacy-Wright
Track
MASON FISCHER - EARNS POINT AT STATE!
STOMP OUT TOBACCO 5k RACE
The Annual Stomp Out Tobacco 5K Race will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
This years race will be along the Melton Lake route, registration can be found at runsignup.com provided in the link below. Pre-registered staff and students will run free this year.
To Run Race:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/OakRidge/StompOutTobacco5K
To Volunteer:
WHERE'S MY MATTRESS? NEED A GOOD NIGHT'S REST?
The ORHS WildBand will be having a ONE DAY ONLY Mattress Sale on Sunday, February 24, from 11-5 in the ORHS Food Court. The community is invited to attend!
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, the Oak Ridge High School WildBand is pleased to be hosting a one of a kind community wide event. The first Annual ORHS WildBand Mattress Fundraiser will be held at the school on Sunday, February 24, from 11AM-5PM. The cafeteria will be turned in to a local showroom for One Day Only. Would you like to save up to 50% off Retail on a Brand New Quality Mattress? All sizes will be available! All mattress are Brand New with Full Factory Warranties. Name Brands available, like Simmons Beautyrest, Orthopedic, Latex and Gel Memory Foam, Pillow-top, Firm, Adjustable Beds, Luxury Pillows and Protectors too. We will be offering Layaway and Delivery up to 2 hours away. Purchases can be made by cash, check, or credit cards. Twins start from $199, Full from $249, Queen from $299, King/CAKing from $499. There will be over 20 sets on display to test out as well as a team of experts on hand to answer any questions. We hope the community will stop by and check out this very unique opportunity. Every purchase benefits the WildBand.
If you personally know a current WildBand student, then you may use them as a referral, which will benefit that student as well as the band. This a great way to shop local and support the WildBand at the same time. For more information please go to the event link: http://bit.ly/beds4ORHSBand, or Facebook.com/cfsknoxville, or Twitter.com/cfsknoxville#beds4ORHSBand.
We appreciate the continued community support and hope the sale will be shared with everyone. The sale is One Day Only, February 24, 2019, from 11-5 at the Oak Ridge High School.
"AVID TWINNING" MS. GASS AND Yanoris Ordonez, FRESHMAN
DO YOU HAVE A NEW DRIVER IN THE HOUSE?
SUMMER 2020 - Italy, Monaco, France and Spain Trip!
There will be an informational meeting for those students who are interested in going on the 2020 trip to Europe on Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 in the ORHS Amphitheater. 46 ORHS students have the opportunity to travel to Italy, Monaco, France and Spain in the summer of 2020 (June 8-June 20)! This once-in-a-lifetime adventure will allow students to explore important historical sights, discover rich diversity and cultural heritage, use their language, and experience other incomparable learning moments. Students will enjoy face-to-face, hands-on engagement with new countries. They will return more mature and with greater global awareness due to exposure to different cultures and unique ways of life.
Questions? Contact Madame Bailey (lbailey@ortn.edu), Señor Gonzalez (jgonzalez@ortn.edu), Ms. Toler (dvtoler@ortn.edu) or
Mr. Pickering (apickering @ortn.edu)
TRAVEL TO SPAIN THIS SUMMER - THERE IS STILL ROOM!!!
STEM TRIP TO EUROPE!
Please RSVP here. https://rsvp.eftours.com/6ycmc42
VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE OR BUSINESS CO-OP - IS IT ON YOUR STUDENT'S SCHEDULE NEXT YEAR??
SENIOR PARENTS - SENIOR SLIDESHOW INFORMATION
GRADUATION CELEBRATION - PERMISSION!
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 FLOWERS!!!!
The Commencement Group and the Oak Ridge Lady Wildcat Basketball Boosters are working together to provide floral services for the 2019 ORHS Graduation Commencement. Our aim is to provide our ORHS graduates and their guests with the opportunity to purchase top quality flowers at an excellent price on the day of the ceremony. A portion of these sales will support the Lady Wildcat Basketball Team. Purchases can be made on-site at the graduation ceremony floral kiosk or by pre-ordering online using the link below. All pre-orders will be available for pick-up at the kiosk on-site at the commencement. If you have questions or need assistance ordering, please contact Kim Holt at khurd1@yahoo.com or 865-382-8497.
https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/oakridgehs/
Note: NO products purchased may be taken on the field or across the stage during the ceremony.
IMPORTANT ACT DATES FOR SPRING!
The state ACT for juniors is Tuesday, April 2, 2019 during school. In addition, all freshman and sophomores will be taking a practice ACT that day.
Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments outside of school for your 9th-11thgraders that day.
PLANNING SPRING BREAK & SUMMER VACATIONS???? MAKE SURE TO CONSULT THE SCHOOL CALENDAR!
ACT REGISTRATION DATES
NEXT ACT REGISTRATION DATE IS MARCH 8TH FOR THE APRIL 13TH EXAM!
NEED HI-SPEED INTERNET SUPPORT? WE HAVE A DEAL FOR YOU!
Read about the 1 Million Project here! http://www.1millionproject.org/
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