April 15, 2026
Oak Ridge High School Daily Bulletin
STUDENT INFO
Effective immediately, cash refunds will no longer be issued from the office for the vending machines. For purchases made via credit or debit card, please refer to the contact information and instructions displayed on the machine to request a refund.
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 tomorrow evening 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.
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
It’s time to nominate your favorite senior students for Prom King and Queen! The link to vote will be posted in Canvas.
Do you want to be a part of two decades of ORHS history? Host a German exchange student when they’re here for two weeks in September. If you’re interested, grab your parent and come to the information session on Monday, April 20th, at 6pm in the Amphitheatre. Questions before then? Stop by and see Kolodney in CS 213.
This week’s AP European History review session will be on Friday during 3rd period lunch in Mr. Pickering’s room, LC322. Lunch is provided.
Poetry Month dare: black out a page, win a prize. The Library’s Blackout Poetry Contest is open now — supplies at the desk, deadline April 17. Never heard of blackout poetry? That’s exactly why you should come see.
WOW—also known as Walk Over Wednesday is at St. Stephen’s Church every Wednesday! Juniors and Seniors with off campus lunch can enjoy a meal for just $3. It’s a great deal! Come enjoy a “homemade meal.
CLUB INFO
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.
Bonjour! French Club will meet Thursday, April 16th from 3:15 to 4 PM in CS 312 Madame Pry’s room for Patisseries et Pétanque ! Merci!!
On April 15, Grace Oak Ridge is hosting a dodgeball tournament for middle and high school students.
There will be free food, cash prizes for the winning teams, and UT running back DeSean Bishop will be sharing his story. Registration starts at 6:00 PM, and the event runs from 6:30 to 8:30.
Grab a team of 6 and come be part of it
FCA will meet on Friday morning, April 17th, 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).
All Business students are invited to attend the FBLA meeting after school on Wednesday, April 15. The meeting will be held in CS345, Mrs. Lloyd’s room. Our guest speaker is Heather Castleberry, the Chief Financial Officer for IACMI-The Composites Institute. You will not want to miss this especially if you have an interest in Finance and Accounting careers.
SENIORS
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.
The English Department and PTSO cordially invite All Seniors to attend the 2026 Senior Tea. Tea, Lemonade, and homemade wonderful, tasty refreshments will be served. Dress as your favorite book character or author and you could win one of 6, $50 or $25 gift cards. There will also be 10 -$10 bills given as door prizes just for showing up. It is a wonderful way to start the end of your senior year. This traditional event is Wednesday, April 29th from 2:15-3:30 in the ORHS food court.
Seniors – big party – May 15th – 10pm to 5am – just for you! We call it Graduation Celebration! It’s completely FREE – food, games, prizes – with one caveat – well, two actually! First – graduate! You’ve got that part, right? Second – register for the party at graduationcelebration.org. If you will be under 18 on May 15th, you and your parents must also complete the GREEN Permission Form available from your homeroom teacher, Student Services and on the registration website. Everyone must register on the website, but only U18 students complete and return the form. If you know you are attending, please register now – if unsure, talk to friends/family/prior attendees – we always get great reviews! We need to know our numbers as we are making plans for how much of everything we need for you to have a FREE fabulous final fling with friends (yes, intentional alliteration!). All FREE thanks to donations and general support from your community! ORHS Graduation – definitely something to celebrate!
ATHLETICS.
| 04/16/26 | Th | Softball | Campbell County | A | 6:00 |
| 04/17/26 | F | Tennis | Anderson County | Home | 4:15 |
| 04/20/26 | M | Softball | Midway | A | 6:00 |
| 04/21/26 | Tu | Softball | First Baptist Academy | A | 5:30 |
| 04/22/26 | W | Bsbl – V | Farragut V | A | 6:30 |
| 04/23/26 | Th | Soccer | Alcoa JV / V | A | 5:00 / 7:00 |
| 04/24/26 | Th | Bsbl – V | Gibbs V | A | 1:30 |
| 04/24/26 | F | Softball | West | A | 6:00 |
| 05/01/26 | F | Soccer | Jefferson County JV / V | A | 6:00 / 7:30 |