October 20, 2025
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Celebrate spooky season with the library. Come by and stack books to create the scariest story imaginable. That’s literally it. No writing required. Just vibes and nightmares. Prizes for the best stories on October 31st.
Vehicle idling is when you leave your car running when you are not driving. Idling is polluting our air. We can prevent idling. If you know you’re going to be stopped for more than 10 seconds you should turn your car off.
CLUB INFO
Guten Morgen und Willkommen! The German Club is meeting on Monday, October 20th, in Mrs. Nebenfuehr’s room CS301.As usual we have games, music and good conversations!The German National Holiday was just two weeks ago on October 3rd for the 35th time. Only 35th time? Isn’t Germany older than that?If you want to learn more about German holidays and Oktoberfest or other German specialties, German Club is the place to be.Everybody is welcome!
The Interact club will meet today in the amphitheater after school until 4pm. We will have a pumpkin decorating contest to help benefit the angel tree program. Check the Interact student square for more information.
FCA will meet on THURSDAY MORNING, October 23rd, at 7:00 AM!! We will meet at Grace Baptist-Oak Ridge Campus (formerly Central Baptist) – directly across the street from the bus loop and arena at the high school. Doors open and refreshments begin at 7:00, and a message will begin at approximately 7:10. We will dismiss by 7:35. All are welcome!!! If you have any questions, contact Coach McKeethan (football/baseball coach).
SENIORS
Seniors and senior parents, please join us in the amphitheater to learn about the different types of financial aid available to the class of 2026 on October 21, 2025 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
“Financial Aid 101” from the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) explains how to apply for state and federal aid to pay for postsecondary education. TSAC offers webinars and presentations on topics like completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), student eligibility, and state grant and scholarship programs, such as the Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA) and Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.
Seniors: please submit your signature for the Class of 2026 senior signature shirt! Go to the Class of 2026 Canvas page and locate the announcement with the link to the assignment. Signatures are due by 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 23. Don’t be left off the Class of 2026 shirt!
Reminder that you have until tonight, Monday, October 20th at 11:59pm to choose which of your formal photos will be featured in the yearbook or the yearbook staff will be choosing for you. You MUST choose a formal tux or drape photo. If you have not already done this, instructions are posted on iNews and were sent out on student square. See Mrs. Pryfogle or email her at rgpryfogle@ortn.edu if you have any questions.
Seniors: you do not need to order a large expensive graduation supplies package from Jostens. The cap, gown, and tassel set is the only required item. See StudentSquare or the Class of 2026 Canvas page for step-by-step instructions for ordering only the cap, gown, and tassel set.
Seniors: if you did not receive a Jostens graduation supplies packet after the ACT last Friday, please pick one up from the Main Office or Mrs. Ledden in CS347.
Seniors: turn in your orders for senior signature shirts and sweats beginning at lunch tomorrow in the Arena Concessions’ Kiosk. Order forms were sent via StudentSquare and will be available through the Class of 2026 Canvas page. Mrs. Ledden also has some printed in CS347.
ATHLETICS.
Boys Soccer ~ Player Interest Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21st @ 5:30pm in the lower cafeteria. This meeting will be for players and parents.
| 10/20/25 | M | Fb Fr & JV | Hardin Valley | Away | 5:30 / 7:00 |
| 10/21/25 | Tu | Soc G | Region Semi-Final | TBD | TBD |
| 10/21-10/24/25 | Tu-F | Volleyball | State Tourn | Away | |
| 10/23/25 | Th | Ftbl – V | Farragut * | Away | 7:00 |
| 10/23/25 | Th | Soc G | Region Final | TBD | TBD |
| 10/25/25 | Sa | Soc G | State Sectional | TBD | TBD |
| 10/27/25 | M | Fb Fr & JV | Farragut | Away | 5:30 / 7:00 |
| 10/27-10/31/25 | M-F | Soc G | State Tournament | Away | TBD |