PTSO HONORING OUR TEACHERS
The ORHS PTSO is hosting a soup luncheon for our teachers and staff on Wednesday, December 7th. If you can help out, please click on the link below and sign up to bring needed items or volunteer to help.
Thank you for showing support for ORHS and SCA!
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
Get into the holiday spirit and attend one or more of our Holiday Music Concerts. All concerts begin at 7:00pm
Band 12/6
Chorus 12/8
Orchestra12/14
YEARBOOK PRICES GO UP JANUARY 1ST!
TNPROMISE MANDATORY MEETING - DECEMBER 13TH
We are so excited to visit your high school soon! Thank you for opening your doors and for your flexibility as we planned 333 meetings in less than six weeks. We could not do this work without you!
This email is to remind you that your Class of 2023 TN Promise students’ mandatory meeting will be held in TWO weeks! Please see below for the confirmed date, time, and location of the meeting for your students:
Meeting Date: 12/13/2022
Meeting Start Time: 3:40 PM
Meeting Location: Oak Ridge High School - Cafeteria
The tnAchieves staff member facilitating the meeting will arrive early to set up, so please help us ensure the space is unlocked and ready for set up about 45 minutes prior to the meeting start time listed above. Also, securing a microphone is a game changer for our meetings. Could you help ensure this is available? We will also need a table for sign in, if possible.
UT PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - DECEMBER 15TH
As you may know, the deadline for students to complete the UT Promise application is less than one month away! Any TN Promise student that is interested in attending a UT system institution next fall must complete the UT Promise application by December 15, 2022 in order to be considered for eligibility.
As a reminder, UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship for students accepted into undergraduate programs at UT Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis (Health Science Center) and Southern (Pulaski). For UT Promise eligibility, students must complete the following steps!
- Apply for TN Promise at TNPromise.gov by November 1, 2022.
- Submit a UT Promise application by December 15, 2022.
- Submit an admissions application to a University of Tennessee institution of choice by December 15, 2022.
- Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA by March 1, 2023 using 2021 tax information.
- Attend assigned, in-person mandatory TN Promise meeting by March 1, 2023. Students can find more information regarding the mandatory meeting requirement here, including the meeting date, time and location!
- Submit 8 hours of community service to tnAchieves by July 5, 2023. Students can submit hours completed from November 2, 2022 to July 5, 2023.
- Enroll at a UT institution for fall 2023! It is also important that students are in close contact with their institution of choice prior to the start of the fall semester to ensure the admissions and financial aid offices have everything they need to complete their file.
Click here for information on all eligibility requirements! Please note, students must qualify for the HOPE Scholarship and have a family household income under $60,000 as determined by FAFSA to receive UT Promise funding.
Keep in mind, UT Promise functions separately from TN Promise and can only be used for universities in the UT system. Final eligibility will be determined by the University of Tennessee after the July 5, 2023 community service deadline.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
ORNL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Next Generation STEM Internship Program (NEXTGENS) affords rising juniors and seniors from high schools or accredited home school programs in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon and Roane counties the opportunity to participate in STEM or STEM-related projects with researchers at ORNL. If you know any rising juniors or seniors, please share this with them. As stated, it’s open for high school students and also to home school students.
ORHS SKI & SNOWBOARDING CLUB
CITY LEAGUE BASKETBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
City of Oak Ridge’s Teen Basketball League registration opened on October 31 and will close on December 10. A boy’s and a girl’s division will be offered for the 2023 winter season with games scheduled to be played on Saturdays beginning January 7, 2023. Players must be no older than 18 to participate, must be enrolled in school, and may not be affiliated with any TSSAA basketball programs during the 2022/2023 season. Additionally, our co-ed volleyball program is open to anyone 14+. Any team comprised of teens must have a coach that is 21+.
Additional information for the basketball program may be found at bit.ly/ORteenbasketball or via e-mail: mreece@oakridgetn.gov.
ORHS WILDBAND FRUIT SALE EXTENDED
IT'S GETTING COLDER - INCLEMENT WEATHER INSTRUCTIONS
OAK RIDGE SCHOOLS IS NOT THE SAME AS ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS!
Once decision has been made, the following actions will take place:
1. Email will be sent to EX WEATHER (Executive Team, Principals, Food Service, Transportation, ECC, and media contacts).
2. Skylert message will be created and sent to staff and families.
3. Closure/School Delay information will be posted on social media platforms.
GRADUATION SUPPLIES DOUBLE IN PRICE ON DECEMBER 9TH
Class Rings
Jostens will return Thursday, December 8, to take orders for class rings. They will be located in the Main Lobby and the Arena Concessions’ Kiosk at lunch only. Any student at ORHS can order a class ring. A $60 deposit is required, and class ring packets are available from Mrs. Ledden in CS347. Orders may also be placed online at https://www.jostens.com/.
GRADUATION SUPPLIES - DUE DECEMBER 8TH
DEADLINE: The final day to place an on-time order for all graduation supplies including the cap, gown, and tassel set is Friday, December 9.
- Jostens will collect orders during lunch only here at school in the Main Lobby on Thursday, December 8. No deposit is required if the only item ordered is the cap & gown unit, and the order is given to the Jostens rep in person.
- Orders can be placed online at https://www.jostens.com/ by the end of the day, December 9. Online orders require full payment at the time of the order.
- Current pricing ends after December 9. Prices will DOUBLE.
- If you have questions concerning graduation supply orders, please email Teresa Ledden at tledden@ortn.edu.
GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL
The Tennessee Governor's Schools provide eleven challenging and high-intensity programs for rising 11th and 12th grade students nominated by high school faculty. Each school offers a unique learning environment for students interested in the arts, humanities, agriculture science, STEM programs, advanced mathematics, physics, leadership, international studies, Tennessee history, or potential teaching careers. Students interested in participating in a Governor's School should obtain the application from a high school administrator, school counselor, or other faculty member. Applications, submission information, and critical deadlines will be posted on the webpages of each individual Governor’s Schools site.
Please look at the dates of the applications because many are not available yet.
https://ortn.instructure.com/courses/19148/files/2110356/download
SCHOLARSHIPS
The East Tennessee Foundation offers several scholarships that are available specifically to students in Oak Ridge and Anderson County. These are amazing opportunities that seniors should check out! The list of scholarships for ORHS students is posted outside the Counseling Office and on the Scholarships Website.
The Dream Scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost.
Chick-Fil-A Scholarships – Every year, twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships will be awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need.
MANDATORY TN PROMISE MEETING - DEC. 13TH @ 3:40 IN THE ORHS FOOD COURT
As a reminder, this one-hour meeting will be mandatory for students to attend to maintain their TN Promise scholarship eligibility. It is extremely important that students make it a priority to attend the in-person mandatory meeting as the meeting will provide an overview of TN Promise/tnAchieves requirements and allow students to meet with their volunteer mentor.
Although this is a mandatory requirement, we do have an excuse form available to students that have a conflict with the assigned meeting date and/or time. It is important that students are reviewing our excuse form policy, which can be found here, prior to submitting an excuse form. Once a student has submitted an excuse form, they will receive follow-up communication from tnAchieves within 48 hours to the email address listed on their TN Promise application. If the excuse form is approved, they will be given access to a mandatory webinar via email on February 1, 2023 that must be completed by March 1, 2023 in order to remain eligible for TN Promise. Please encourage students to make arrangements to attend the meeting, if possible. Otherwise, you can find a link to the excuse form here!
We hope to work together to make the mandatory meeting as seamless as possible for you, your staff, and our students. We kindly ask for your assistance when it comes to the items listed below!
SWIM MEETS THIS WEEK
The ORHS Swim Team will be taking on Knox Webb Tuesday, Dec. 6th at 6:30 pm here at the Oak Ridge Civic Center. They also have a short turn-around by having a meet Saturday, Dec. 10th at 12:30 pm against Maryville at home.
MASQUERS - DATES HAVE BEEN UPDATED
Check out the new website (https://orhsmasquers.my.canva.site )! Check out these resources for all your Masquers information.
For more Masquers News checkout our Website: https://orhsmasquers.my.canva.site/
Important Dates to Remember for 2022-23:
January 2nd – March 2nd – Rehearsals for The Lightning Thief
• January 4th-April 21st – Rehearsals for Atomic Acts (Wednesdays - Acting Workshops 2-4 & Improv from 4-7)
• March 3rd-5th – Performances of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
• April 22nd – Atomic Acts Performance
• May 5th - Masquers Awards Banquet
SENIOR FAMILIES - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
There are many important dates coming up for the Class of 2023! Please make sure these dates are on your calendars.
- Tuesday, December 13, 2022 3:40 p.m. – Mandatory TNPromise Meeting for Students - ORHS Food Court
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:30-7:30 Financial aid completion night - ORHS Media Center/Library
- Wednesday, March 1st – FAFSA deadline for the Class of 2023 (fafsa.gov)
As students receive admissions decisions from colleges, they should remember to update Naviance with their results!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER PAGE!
CLASS OF 2023 FAMILIES - VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Click here for the Class of 2023 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/kc3se
The newsletter is full of information for seniors and their families. Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates:
- December 13, 2022 3:40 p.m. – Mandatory TNPromise Meeting for Students - ORHS Food Court
- January 24, 2023 5:30-7:30 Financial aid completion night - ORHS Media Center/Library
- March 1st – FAFSA deadline for the Class of 2023 (fafsa.gov)
SCHOOL COUNSELING SUPPORT TEAM!
Seniors - Class of 2023 Brianna Ottinger - bottinger@ortn.edu
Juniors- Class of 2024 Heidi Foster - hafoster@ortn.edu
Sophomores- Class of 2025 Ashley Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu
Freshman - Class of 2026 Paige Taylor - hptaylor@ortn.edu
Social Worker: Alison King aking@ortn.edu
Registrar: Rhonda Garrison rsgarrison@ortn.edu
Counseling Administrative Assistant: Amy O'Rourke akorourke@ortn.edu
Link to Website: https://www.ortn.edu/highschool/academics/school-counseling/
Follow our team on Instagram:
Watch for announcements on Twitter: @ORHSCounseling
STUDENT DRIVER'S PARKING TAG
LOCKERS
IMPORTANT STUDENT LUNCH INFORMATION
While families may not plan to take advantage of free school meals, many families will qualify for services far beyond meals such as reduced ACT and AP test costs. This information is strictly confidential and can be sent to Julie Brockwell in the Main Office or directly to Dr. Larissa Henderson, Pupil Services.
MEDICATION FOR THE CLINIC
Please reference School Board Policy 6.405 Medications
https://tsba.net/oak-ridge-board-of-education-policy-manual/#students
DOES YOUR TEEN NEED AN SF-1010 FORM FOR THEIR DRIVER'S PERMIT?
IMPORTANT TN DRIVING PRIVILEGE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Parents should review this information with their teen drivers!!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
DO YOU SHOP AT FOOD CITY?? REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY
THIS MONEY SUPPORTS OUR CDC CLASSROOM!
Registration begins Thursday, September 1, 2022 with points starting to accumulate on September 7th and cards have to be registered by December 31st to count for this year. The program runs through May 9, 2023.
https://www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks/#:~:text=2022%2D23%20School,or%20lottery%20tickets.
How Can I Link My School Online?- Visit http://www.foodcity.com/schoolbucks
- Click the blue “Login” button under Customer Login
- Enter your username and password for your Food City online account.
- At the top of the page click, “My Account”. This will load the customer dashboard page.
- Below the Fuel Bucks section, you will find “My School Bucks” section. (The total school bucks earned will show here as well)
- Click the “Update School” link listed below. Select the school and click, “Save”
School Bucks-Store Level Enrollment
- Stores can enroll schools from VC Enroll for customers who do not have access to the internet. (Only HRCs and HCs have authorized access.)
- To do so they enter the customers ValuCard number, selected “Look UP” and select the school the customer has chosen in the School Bucks field.
Common Questions
- Why is my school not on my receipt? Schools are no longer listed on receipts but can be managed anytime from their online account.
- When does this begin/end? The program runs from SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH MAY 9, 2023.
Deadline to register is December 31, 2022.
Total awarded amount: $700,000
**PLEASE HELP OUR CLASS RAISE $$ BY REGISTERING!! Share w/ everyone you know!
Follow These Steps to Link your Kroger Card
• Sign into your Kroger account at Kroger.com or set up an account with your Kroger card if you haven’t registered your card before
• Click on your name to access your information (“My Account”)
• Choose account summary
• At the bottom of the page, you will see “community rewards”
• Click “Enroll”
• You are now officially linked to our account to earn money for the school through your purchases.
If you are using the app to enroll, click the three bars and choose "Rewards" then
"Community Rewards."If you have any problems, please call Kroger at 1-800-576-4377
WE ALL SHOP AMAZON - SUPPORT AN ORHS ORGANIZATION AT THE SAME TIME!
The following ORHS organizations have an Amazon Support account:
ORHS - Band Boosters
ORHS - PTSO
ORHS - Orchestra Booster Club
ORHS - Wildcat Football Boosters
ORS - Public School Education Foundation
Amazon Prime membership benefits are the SAME. The only difference is Amazon makes a donation to your chosen organization. Share this information with your friends, grandparents, alumni, and anyone who shops Amazon.
• Go to Amazon.com and login to your account or set one up if you will shop on Amazon.com
• Search for amazon smiles charity choices
• Click Change Charitable Organization at the top of the page
• Now click on #1 Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
• On the right hand side you will see pick your own charitable organization:
• Type in Oak Ridge School and click search
WHO IS YOUR ADMINISTRATOR??
Executive Principal - Drayton Hawkins dshawkins@ortn.edu
SENIORS - David Foust djfoust@ortn.edu
Juniors - Stephanie Thompson sathompson@ortn.edu
Sophomores - Russ Wise rewise@ortn.edu
Freshman - Beth Estep kestep@ortn.edu
Curriculum Principal - Jennifer Milligan jmmilligan2@ortn.edu
School Contact Information!
