April 9, 2026
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Show your support for the ORHS Business Academy’s young entrepreneurs at our Business Expo on Thursday, April 16th from: 5:30-7 or online anytime until May 1st at orhs-businessacademy.com. Featuring a variety of products from jewelry, badge holders, custom artwork, clothing and more, these students are working hard to learn what it takes to have a successful idea and a profitable business.
Mark your calendar for Masquers’ Atomic Acts on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm, with a musical theatre opening from our ORHS Theatre Class. It will be a dramatic evening of scenes from plays that will have you laughing and crying with direction from Amy Uptgraft and student assistant directors. Student actors will bring stories to life as they work on building characters and the art of storytelling.
EOC Spring Testing will take place:
- Thursday, April 16th (Eng 9 & Eng 10)
- Tuesday, April 21st (Eng 9 & Eng 10)
- Thursday, April 23rd (Alg 1, Alg 2, & Geometry)
- Tuesday, April 28th (Biology & U.S. History).
Things to Know: If you are enrolled in the tested subject area, you will begin testing at 7:50 a.m.
If you are NOT enrolled in the tested subject (s) for that day, you may arrive after testing concludes.
If you do not have a test and arrive to school before regular classes begin, you will report to the food court and remain until testing is over. All classes will meet on an abbreviated schedule each day following testing. Attendance to these classes is mandatory for all students.
Juniors & Seniors with off campus lunch can walk over to First United Methodist Church every Thursday for lunch.
Words are everywhere. Now cross some out. Celebrate National Poetry Month by entering the Library’s Blackout Poetry Contest and turn any page into art — prizes included. Supplies + info in the library. Deadline: April 17.
All students who have registered to take an AP exam this year must report to Roane State’s Goff Building with their device on Wednesday, April 22nd anytime between 2:00pm and 4:30pm to prepare their device for upcoming testing. This process should take approximately 10-15 minutes. To expedite this process, restart your computer before you arrive so it can perform updates.
Students: The deadline to order a yearbook online is April 15th. To order a yearbook, go to Jostens.com/ybbuy
Refunds will no longer be given from the vending machines from the office. If a card is used to purchase, information is listed on the machine to request refund.
It’s time to nominate your favorite senior students for Prom King and Queen! The link to vote will be posted in Canvas.
Just a quick reminder that prom ticket sales start THIS WEEK! Here’s what you should know:
Tickets are $40 this week (they will be $50 next week). Sales will take place during third block at the Arena Concession Stand. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment can be made with cash or check (made out to ORHS); no card 1payments accepted. Only upperclassmen may purchase tickets. Freshmen and sophomores may attend as a guest of an upperclassman, but cannot purchase tickets themselves. Outside guest forms will be available at the ticket sales counter. Please see Mrs. Royster with any questions!
Calling all talented artists 9-12 grades! Are you creative and love the Wildcat spirit? We’re excited to announce a Convocation Cover contest for the Class of 2026! Show off your artistic skills by designing a Wildcat-themed cover for our Convocation program.
The winner will receive a $50.00 prize this year! Submit your entries by April 17, 2026, to Miss Toler in LC 307. Let’s make this Convocation unforgettable with your amazing design! Good luck, Wildcats! #Classof 2026 #Wildcat Pride
Mr. Froning will be running AP Statistics test reviews for the next four Thursdays in his classroom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The first review, this Thursday at 6:30, will focus on Units 1, 3 and 4 – One Variable Statistics, Data Collection, and Probability. Snacks will be provided!
If you are taking the AP Language test next month and need a refresher, come by Ms. Jordan’s room CS331 after school Wednesday 4/8 at 2:00PM for a review session.
Mr. Pickering is offering AP European History review sessions on Thursdays during 3rd period lunch in LC322. Lunch is provided.
CLUB INFO
Calling all leaders! This Friday, April 10th, come to the Student Council Leadership Breakfast. It will be in Mrs. Wagner’s room, LC311 at 7:15am. Stop by to learn more about running for student council and class officer positions, as well as how to apply for the student council 3A class.
FCA will meet on Friday morning, April 10th, 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).
Want to represent your fellow student body? Do you want to suggest ideas on how to make your school environment a better place? Join Student Council in the amphitheater today Thursday, April 9th, during your 2nd block to voice your thoughts and concepts to create a better place for wildcats all around the school. You must already be a class representative to attend the meeting. And remember, you don’t need the power to make a change – just the courage to make a difference.
HOSA-our end of year party is next Wednesday, 4/15 at 2pm in CS-200. We’ll celebrate our accomplishments & discuss officer applications for next year. Please complete the form I sent out on ParentSquare if you’d like lunch.
Are you ready to embark on epic quests and dive into the mystical realms of Dungeons and Dragons? Join us, the D&D Club, every Friday from 3:15 to 4:30 PM in the grand hall of imagination (AKA Dr. Denisar’s room CS329)!
SENIORS
Attention graduating Seniors- this is a reminder that all outstanding technology fees must be paid in full prior to graduation. Payments can be made by cash or check in the main office. You should have received an email from “Incident IQ” stating your balance owed.
Seniors who have not picked up their cap & gown set: please do so immediately by going to CS347.
Seniors who are borrowing a cap & gown may purchase a ’26 tassel in CS347–$12—exact cash only.
SENIORS – Check your email and check under your bed. If you have an overdue library book or if you owe the library money for a lost book, you are getting emails reminding you to fix it before it interferes with your graduation plans. Come by the library today!
ATHLETICS.
Pre-season workouts are starting for any girl interested in trying out for the volleyball team. All girls are welcome and encouraged to attend workouts to prepare for the upcoming season. For more information, see Coach Ellis in LC222.
For students who are interested in joining the wrestling team there will be an interest meeting today, Thursday April 9th at 6pm in the Amphitheatre. If for some reason you are unable to attend or in another sport please contact Coach Bam @ ltthomas@ortn.edu
| 04/09/26 | Th | Softball | Bearden | Away | 6:00 | |
| 04/10/26 | F | Softball | Harriman | Away | 6:00 | |
| 04/13/26 | M | Softball | Lenoir City | Home | 6:00 | |
| 04/14/26 | Tu | Softball | Midway | Home | 6:00 | |
| 04/15/26 | W | Softball | McMinn County | Home | 6:00 | |
| 04/16/26 | Th | Softball | Campbell County | Away | 6:00 | |
| 04/17/26 | F | Softball | South-Doyle | Home | 6:00 | |