WILDCAT INEWS
Information for the ORHS Wildcat Nation! 4/25/2022 #211
DON'T MISS VITAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOUR FAMILY!
Hello ORHS Families –
As school activities are finally returning to what feels like a “normal” year, we are trying to make sure that all families are receiving the full benefits available to them.
These benefits are funded through the School Nutrition Program and include:
- Funds for Title I programs and e-Rate (which support our technology funding).
- Assistance for qualifying parents for low internet rates for their child’s internet access at home.
- P-EBT cards issued by the federal government to the qualifying applications to identify students for these supplemental meal benefits. Qualified students can receive $7.00 or more per day per qualifying day.
- Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch are eligible for fee waivers for national tests such as ACT and SAT as well as reduced or waived fees when applying for colleges.
In order to identify families that are eligible for these benefits, the Free and Reduced Lunch Application must be completed and returned. Due to the availability of “free lunches” this year and last, the submission of the Free and Reduced Lunch Application forms has been minimal in comparison to years past. We ask that all families, if you have not done so already, complete the attached application and return before Wednesday, April 27.
The form can be picked up in any of the Oak Ridge Schools’ offices. One form will be sufficient for all your family but please be sure to list all of your students’ names on the form.
The form may be returned the following ways:
* Return to the school office
* Return to the Office of Pupil Services
* Emailed to lhenderson@ortn.edu
If you have questions, feel free to contact our office for assistance.
Thank you and we look forward to continuing to serve you and your family.
TNREADY TESTING WEEK 2 BEGINS
A printable schedule is below.
AP TESTING
AP exam time is fast approaching! AP exams run from May 2-13. See the exam schedule here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates?SFMC_cid=EM710950-&rid=165968423
As a reminder, AP testing is done on the Oak Ridge Roane State campus in the Goff building. Please enter the Roane State campus on the Laboratory Rd entrance near Carl Yearwood Park. As you enter campus the Goff building will be the first building on the right. There will be signs directing you to the correct location. Please arrive no less than 15 minutes prior to the test starting time and bring all necessary materials with you. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Foust at djfoust@ortn.ed
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY
NATIONAL ACHIEVERS SOCIETY
SIDNEY OZCAN PRESENTS HER WORK IN NEW MEXICO!
MASQUERS INFORMATION
MASQUERS LEADERSHIP IS PASSING THE TORCH
MASQUERS AWARDS AND CELEBRATIONS
IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE - April 29th at 6pm in the cafeteria and then we’ll move into the auditorium for the awards ceremony!!!! We have had an incredible year, and we want to honor all of our Masquers by having a banquet and an awards ceremony to honor our retiring leaders, seniors, and outstanding performers. We will have a pot luck dinner starting at 6pm. Please plan to bring your favorite dish to share (one dish per family – unless you want to bring more!). Please bring a main dish, side dish, or desserts. to share and join us! Masquers will provide the plates, cups, napkins, plasticware, and drinks.
MASQUERS END OF THE YEAR INTEREST MEETING - IT'S TIME TO PLAN
Masquers will have a meeting after school on Monday, May 2nd in the Auditorium to announce our 2022-2023 season to anyone interested in being a part of Masquers next year. Anyone who is interested in being a part of Masquers is invited to attend. We have FOUR areas that you can be a part of – Performance Team, Production Team, Creative Team and our new Business Management Team. We are planning to do the Fall Play before Fall Break, so we need to start getting our Set and Props teams ready to build our fall show! If you have ever thought you’d be interested in being a part of Masquers, come join us on Monday, May 2nd to find out more!
BEST IN SHOW - CONGRATULATIONS
Abby Ellis took Best of Show in the Roane State CC Spring Student Show 2022 for her photo "Yellow Bus". Also in the show were works from Santiago Acevedo and Anna Steiner.
SUMMER FUN - TEACH A STEM CLASS AND EARN $1,000
ATHLETIC TRYOUT SCHEDULE
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS FOR THE 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR
Each student who wishes to participate in athletics at ORHS MUST fill out the form Parent Permission and Concussion Form below prior to participating in any pre-season or in-season practice or competition.
Please DO NOT print the form. Clicking SUBMIT at the end will ensure that the form is submitted correctly. PC users may use your mouse to sign and initial required boxes. Mobile and touchscreen users may sign and initial on your screen for required boxes. The form is optimize for mobile users this year.
Each athlete must submit a copy of a physical dated AFTER APRIL 15, 2022, and of the Concussion Form. Athletes must turn in physicals and Concussion Forms to the Main Office prior to participating in any pre-season practice.
FREE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS - MAY 22ND
BROWN SIGNED WITH TRINE UNIVERSITY TO PLAY SOCCER
PIPER IS HEADED TO UVA-WISE TO PLAY VOLLLYBALL!
LADY SOCCERCATS INTEREST MEETING - MAY 3RD AND MAY 13TH
There will be a girls soccer interest meeting for the summer/fall 2022 season on Tuesday May 3 and Friday May 13 for those that are planning to try out/play on the ORHS girls soccer team. This meeting is for current students enrolled at ORHS. The meetings will begin at 3:45 pm at the Food Court upper level. Parents are encouraged to attend if possible. Coach Green will be there to answer any questions and will have information/paperwork for the tryouts and upcoming season. Any questions please feel free to contact coach Donnie Green at 865-712-0390 or doubledg@comcast.net
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Maria Cachiero
"JAKE AND THE CUTE GIRLS" COME OUT ON TOP IN ECONOMICS CHALLENGE
“Jake and the Cute Girls” from Mrs. Bauman's AP Macroeconomics class won the State of Tennessee in the National Economic Challenge. The participants are Jake Biewer, Ashley Godfrey, Thora Spence, and Riley McCarly (a CP Economic Student). Each student was awarded $250, and will advance to the Regional Competition in hopes of eventually competing in New York City.
POWDER PUFF RETURNS
OAK LOG PRE SALES ARE OVER!
INTERACT CLUB FUNDRAISER FOR GRADUATION! GET YOUR GIFTS RIGHT HERE!
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
ORHS BAND COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS
Come be a part of the award winning ORHS Band Color Guard and perform with the WildBand at football games and competitions. No experience necessary. Performing Arts and Wellness C credits are earned for this audition only high school class. Clinic/Auditions will be held in ORHS Food Court from 4:30 to 7:00pm on the following days:
Tuesday, April 19th Thursday, April 21st Friday April 22nd Monday April 25th
Come see what Color Guard is all about! Everyone is welcome!
SCHEDULE DRIVING CLASSES FOR SUMMER BREAK!
PROM TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 25TH - 28TH
Prom 2022, Royal Garden Rendezvous, will be held on April 30th at 7:30-11:30 in the Wildcat Arena. Tickets can be purchased April 25th-28th in the Arena Kiosk during lunch. Singles tickets are $40 and Couples are $80. Tickets will NOT be sold on Friday April 29th or at the door.
Are you planning on bringing a guest to Prom that does not currently attend ORHS? Please pick up a Guest Application in Ms. Eidam Dyer’s room LC 313 or at ticket sales. Guest Applications are due no later than April 27th. You can also use the link below to access the application to turn in to Ms. Eidam Dyer.
PROM DRESS SHOPPING
SENIOR INFORMATION - IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2022
GLENWOOD ALUMNI - SENIOR CELEBRATION
LINDEN ALUMNI - SENIOR CELEBRATION
Linden is changing their date - we will post a new date as soon as available.
WILLOW BROOK ALUMNI - SENIOR CELEBRATION
Willow Brook Bears, you are invited back to Willow Brook to take part in a Senior Walk on Wednesday, May 18th at 9:00 AM. Walk through the halls of Willow Brook in your cap and gown and help inspire our young students. Stay and visit your former teachers and enjoy a cake reception in your honor beginning at 10:00. . Please check in by 8:45in the front office. If you have any questions, please email Mrs G. at mgoethert@ortn.edu. Hope to see all of our alumni there!
WOODLAND ALUMNI - SENIOR CELEBRATION
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 – May 17th, 10:00 - 11:30 for our Woodland Graduates Celebration! Please come to room 41 at 9:50 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!
GRADUATION CELEBRATION
DID YOU FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR GRADUATION SUPPLIES?
TNPROMISE REQUIREMENT - DUE JULY 1ST
Students should also monitor their personal emails carefully for messages from their mentor and TnAchieves for reminders of requirements.
Suggestions from TnAchieves can be found here: https://tnachieves.org/community-service/east-tennessee/
Anderson County: https://tnachieves.org/community-service/east-tennessee/
Seniors with questions can email or come see Mrs. Thompson for assistance. sathompson@ortn.edu
SIGN UP FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE!
ROBERTSVILLE - STEM NIGHT - COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Robertsville Middle School will sponsor STEM night on May 19th. Several volunteers will be needed from 4:30 - 8:00. These hours will count towards the 8 community service hours needed for TNPromise.
Contact Information: Abby Douglas, RMS, aldouglas@ortn.edu | (865) 425-9201
FLATWATER TALES STORYTELLING FESTIVAL - JUNE 3RD & 4TH
NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EDUCATION MAJORS! HERE IS A GRANT OPPORTUNITY
ROANE STATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Roane State Foundation’s student scholarship application now open (oakridger.com)
Clicking the link below will take you to the application.
PERLEGO SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN FOR APPLICANTS
Are you planning to study computer science, technology or engineering? This scholarship may be for you! The applications for 2022 opened April 18th and the deadline is August 20, 2022.
These are the scholarship details:
- One grand prize winner will receive a scholarship of $5,000/year for 4 years of college/university. In addition they will receive a 1-3 month internship after graduation.
- Scholarship is open to current high school and college students meeting the following criteria:
- Interested in/studying technology, computer science, or engineering
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
Interested students can go here to learn more: https://www.perlego.com/mission-scholarship-bursary-programme
STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP!
MITSUI USA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP DUE APRIL 30TH!
Boys & Girls Club Scholarship
Process: Applicants must submit the documentation listed in the General Requirements section and a completed application to the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee or the Boys & Girls Club of Oak Ridge by April 30th. Late or incomplete application will not be accepted – no exceptions.
Scholarships will be awarded in June to area youths that plan to or are attending post high school learning institutions.
SCHOLARSHIP DUE MAY 2ND!
Scarboro Community Alumni Association Scholarship
The Scarboro Community Alumni Association (SCAA) scholarship serves as a way of seeding into the youth of the Scarboro community. We offer scholarships to high school graduates who continue on with their education, whether 2 or 4 year college/university.
The application packet for the Scarboro Community Alumni Association will be made available at area high schools, community organizations and churches. We ask that you complete the form and submit the application and essay no later than May 2, 2022. Application postmarked later then this date will not be accepted.
SENIOR PARENTS - WORK ETHIC DISTINCTION CERTIFICATES
What is the certificate for?
The Oak Ridge Schools Board of Education has approved the attainment of a Work Ethic Distinction, a distinction that has been available for seniors since 2020. What it entails is students providing a certificate to potential employers that they have been demonstrating desirable work skills.
How do I earn this certificate?
Students are to attain 20 points from the list shown below the image of the certificate here. When they provide evidence of success on these measures, they will be awarded a Work Ethic Distinction Certificate that will serve as part of the student’s job application portfolio.
Logos of employers who have already indicated they are willing to grant preference in interviewing a student who presents a Work Ethic Distinction Certificate are included on the face of the certificate. The list of employers who want to join this effort is growing. An ongoing list of such partner employers will be kept at our local chambers of commerce.
Please have students download the application here and complete the applications for this distinction and return them to Dr. Holly Cross, Supervisor of Career Readiness—ORHS CS244 before April 1, 2022 for recognition at graduation.
BEN MARTIN TRACK UPDATE!
We are blown away by the generosity of our donors! Just over the weekend, we cleared the bar for our first major fundraising goal, surpassing the $9,800 needed to fully fund our brand new set of 21st century hurdles. We are so excited for these to line the track when we move into our new, cutting edge facility this June.
Thanks to you all, we are also already well on our way towards funding our much-needed new high jump pit. Right now, we only need $6,000 to hit our mark!
https://www.orhstrack.com/orhs-track-reno-progress-updates/hurdle-fundraising-goal-achieved
ACT TEST REGISTRATION AND TEST DATES
COUNSELING CORNER
JUNIORS - IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN FOR COLLEGE!
Every Tuesday evening through April (March 22-April 26) we will offer THEC/TSAC Preparing for College presentations for Juniors and their families (underclassman are also welcome). These will begin at 7pm Eastern/6 pm Central. In these webinars, we will learn how to be best prepared for your senior year, especially from a financial aid/scholarship perspective. Students/families can register for their preferred date at collegefortn.org/student-webinars/
**As a reminder, this is a single webinar presented multiple dates for student convenience.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
WILDCATS IN ACTION THIS WEEK
ORHS ATHLETICS ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHS CAPTURE OUR EVENTS!
HERE WE GO! WILDCAT FOOTBALL STARTS SPRING PRACTICE!
ATHLETICS
OFFICE FORMS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
STUDENT PARKING TAGS
Students who drive to school will need to have a 2021-22 car tag. Last year’s tags will not work. Please come by Student Services and pick up the application to get your free parking tag!
DOES YOUR TEEN NEED AN SF-1010 FORM FOR THEIR DRIVER'S PERMIT?
BELL SCHEDULE FOR 2021-2022
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
DO YOU SHOP AT FOOD CITY??
- 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 2, 2021 thru May 10, 2022.
Deadline to register is December 31, 2021.
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
COMMUNICATION
ORHS GRADE LEVEL LEADERSHIP TEAMS
9th Grade team: Amber Roberts ahroberts@ortn.edu and Ashley Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu
10th Grade team: Drayton Hawkins dshawkins@ortn.edu and Heidi Foster hafoster@ortn.edu
11th Grade team: David Foust djfoust@ortn.edu and Brianna Ottinger bottinger@ortn.edu
12th Grade team: Beth Estep kestep@ortn.edu and Paige Taylor hptaylor@ortn.edu
WHO IS YOUR ADMINISTRATOR??
Executive Principal - Garfield Adams geadams@ortn.edu
SENIOR - Beth Estep kestep@ortn.edu
Class of 2023 - David Foust djfoust@ortn.edu
Class of 2024 - Drayton Hawkins dshawkins@ortn.edu
Class of 2025 - Amber Roberts ahroberts@ortn.edu
Academic Intervention AP - Stephanie Thompson sathompson@ortn.edu
SCHOOL COUNSELING SUPPORT TEAM!
Seniors - Class of 2022 Paige Taylor - hptaylor@ortn.edu
Juniors - Class of 2023 Brianna Ottinger - bottinger@ortn.edu
Sophomores - Class of 2024 Heidi Foster - hafoster@ortn.edu
Freshman - Class of 2025 Ashley Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu
Social Worker: Alison King aking@ortn.edu
Registrar: Rhonda Garrison rsgarrison@ortn.edu
Guidance Administrative Assistant: Amy Campbell akcampbell@ortn.edu
Link to Website: https://www.ortn.edu/highschool/academics/school-counseling/
Follow our team on Instagram:
Watch for announcements on Twitter: @ORHSCounseling
Ways to Connect and STAY INFORMED
Website - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Daily Bulletin - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/daily-bulletin/
Channel 15 at 7:50 AM - Watch the announcements each morning by our Crew! YouTube Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9N_azmWeQByrIW6pWLBlQ
Live in Knox/Anderson/Roane - If you live throughout Anderson/Roane/Knox counties and have ATT Uverse you can find us on Channel 99 – just select the Oak Ridge Schools option.
INews - 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 - Follow the accounts listed below
FOLLOW US ON @TWITTER
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