School News

TNREADY STATE TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK. All classes will meet on an abbreviated schedule each day following testing. Attendance to these classes is mandatory for all students. Students will test online this year using their school devices. Please remind students to charge and restart devices prior to testing. The buses will run on the normal schedule. If a student does not have a test and arrives to school before regular classes begin, the student will report to the food court and remain until testing is over. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

ACTION NEEDED - RISING SENIORS, CLASS OF 2027 DEADLINE EXTENDED! Class of 2027 families, senior year is approaching, and senior portraits are the first step in this important milestone. CADY will be our school’s provider for senior portraits next year. Please take a moment to submit your contact information to CADY using the link below. cady.com/SeniorRegistration

It is nearly time for SPRING 2026 state testing at Oak Ridge High School. In order to streamline testing and preserve as much instructional time as possible, we will use modified schedules for our testing days.

AP Testing 2026-Device Set-Up 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.

GRADUATION SUPPLIES DELIVERY - APRIL 1ST Graduation supplies will be delivered on Wednesday, April 1. Students should pick them up in CS347 during lunch 3rd block. Tassels may also be purchased on this day for seniors who are borrowing a cap & gown. Please contact Teresa Ledden at tledden@ortn.edu with any questions.

Seniors: It’s time to select speakers for the ORHS Class of 2026 Graduation and Convocation ceremonies. Speaker tryouts will be virtual this year. For detailed audition instructions, please visit the Class of 2026 Canvas page and review the announcement regarding tryouts. All submissions must be uploaded to Canvas by March 13 at 3:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you represent the ORHS Class of 2026!

Seniors: It’s time to select speakers for the ORHS Class of 2026 Graduation and Convocation ceremonies. Speaker tryouts will be virtual this year. For detailed audition instructions, please visit the Class of 2026 Canvas page and review the announcement regarding tryouts. All submissions must be uploaded to Canvas by March 13 at 3:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you represent the ORHS Class of 2026!

SENIOR SPEECHES -Seniors: It’s time to select speakers for the ORHS Class of 2026 Graduation and Convocation ceremonies. Speaker tryouts will be virtual this year. For detailed audition instructions, please visit the Class of 2026 Canvas page and review the announcement regarding tryouts. All submissions must be uploaded to Canvas by March 13 at 3:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you represent the ORHS Class of 2026!

FAFSA HELP NIGHT FAFSA Help night will take place on FEBRUARY 11, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 in the upper level of the cafeteria. Bring your tax records and a laptop.

AP Students: The Spring AP Exam Payment Window will open Monday, February 2nd and close on Monday, March 2nd at 11:59pm.