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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
4 years
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Garfield Adams has been selected to serve as the new principal of Oak Ridge High School. Dr. Adams is himself an Oak Ridge High School graduate, and received his advanced degrees at UT and LMU. Welcome back to the Wildcat family! 🐾
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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"The best athlete I have ever seen. The best athlete I have ever coached." @teehiggins5
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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We are heartbroken at the loss of one of our students today. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and teachers.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
7 years
Congratulations Prom Queen 👸 and King 👑 Kayla Summers & Ryan Thomas!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
Due to the predicted weather, Oak Ridge Schools will be closed tomorrow-Tuesday, January 16. Here is your new favorite video. via @youtube
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
2 years
Your alma mater is still making run-through signs for you, @teehiggins5 ! That’s ❤️! #WhoDey 🐅 @Bengals
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
...and there is our @teehiggins5 again!!! This is a familiar sight.
@ClemsonFB
Clemson Football
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Catch of the year? 🤚 #SCtop10
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@ORSchools
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Oak Ridge School District is First in State to Earn AdvancED STEM District-Wide Certification @AdvancEDorg
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Congratulations, Coach Winston Russell, for recognition as Character Star East TN Service Award. We ❤️ you, Coach Russell!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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And all of #OakRidge said, “Whoop, Whoop, that’s our @teehiggins5 ! @Bengals
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
Steve Reddick is Oak Ridge Schools Teacher of the Year
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
UPDATE: Oak Ridge Schools are CLOSED today.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
8 years
No school today for Oak Ridge Schools. 2/15/2016 Stay warm and safe. ❄️
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year: PS-Linda Dalton, GW-Lauren Blair, LN-Lisa Buckner, WB-Donna Grove, WL-Michael Martin, JM-Steve Reddick, RM-Bob O'Connor, HS-Leslie Shelton, & SCA-Donna Gilbert
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
2 years
Congratulations to Dr. Adams, our district principal of the year!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
4 years
We are so proud of you, @teehiggins5 ! 🐅
@Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
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Tigers Stay Tigers 🐅 Welcome to The Jungle, @teehiggins5 ! @Bose | #SeizeTheDEY
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
There will be a two hour delayed start time tomorrow, January 8th. No breakfast will be served. ECC will be closed in the morning, but open in the afternoon. Stay warm and safe!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year finalists from each school: ORPS-Missy McMurry; GW-Amanda Fitch; LN-Steffanie Greer; WB-Melanie Bloomer; WL-Inger Scudder; JM-Mike Murphy; RM-Michael Mott; SCA-Tobran Tillman; ORHS-Kayla Gass.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Congratulations to Jen Laurendine of Willow Brook Elementary School for being nominated by her peers as our Oak Ridge Schools Principal of the Year!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
No school tomorrow - Wednesday, January 17th. @cityofoakridge
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
4 years
Bruce Borchers Selected East Region Superintendent of the Year
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
Congratulations to Tracey Beckendorf-Edou, selected as Superintendent of Cascade School District in Washington State
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
3 years
ORHS staff are celebrating college week by wearing their school colors. We are working with Dr. Adams to get him the right orange 🍊 Pantone.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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🎉Congratulations, Principal of the Year, Roger Ward. Mr. Ward has been principal of Linden Elementary since July 2005. He began teaching in 1990. Roger emphasizes the importance of students learning academic skills as well as how to be responsible, respectful, ready, and safe.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
Congratulations to Prom King 👑 and Queen 👑 Tre and Sinceer. You look fabulous! @QSinceer @etrejackson
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
8 years
Oak Ridge Schools closed tomorrow, Jan. 21st. Stay warm and safe!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
8 years
NO SCHOOL TODAY for Oak Ridge
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
Congratulations to all four Principal of the Year candidates: Pearl Goins, Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, Roger Ward, and Phil Cox. The winner is 🥁 Roger Ward! 🌹 @LindenLion
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
2 years
We know Mr. Hawkins likes having his whole family here, especially for days like today—his birthday 🥳 🎉 🎂 .
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
We are happy to announce that as of yesterday, we welcome a newly-appointed board member, Erin Webb. Erin joins us as Paige Marshall steps down. Thank you Paige, for your service.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
Oak Ridge School District is ranked #1 by Niche K12 again for 2019!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Dr. Beckendorf-Edou wanted to be sure to stay with us through graduation.🎓 We wish her well as the new superintendent at Cascade School District in Washington. @228Cascadep
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
7 years
This is my favorite plea for school closure.
@zachtrabalka
Zach
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I know it may not happen. But I'm still waiting @ORSchools
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
We got a sneak peek into the songs of Annie. Wow! 😮 these students are talented! Come to the show to see it all.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
7 years
Jefferson Middle School Master Builders placed 1st in robot performance and 2nd in programming in the World Competition in Houston TX!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
Introducing Jada Guinn @jada_guinn23
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
7 years
SCHOOL CLOSING: All Oak Ridge Schools will be closed tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 10) due to illness. #oakridge
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Please help us congratulate Oak Ridge Schools Student Volunteer of the Year, Caroline Webb. Read more at the link below.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
Today in @ORSchools we welcomed the new @TNedu Commissioner Penny Schwinn to talk to us about college and career readiness. She is shown here talking to students about Rube Goldberg, 3D printing, and welding. #CTEinTN
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
School will be closed tomorrow - Thursday, January 18th. “Just Stay Home” again and be safe. @cityofoakridge via @YouTube
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
3 years
Congratulations to our teachers and teaching assistants of the year. Read about them all here:
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
7 years
We are so excited about Betty reopening Magic Wok! #OakRidge
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
We did it! Graduation 2018 is on the books. A giant thank you to the weather ⛅for holding out and for all who participated. It was a moving, touching, and fun celebration. This has been a superb class-act group of seniors. Congrats! More photos to follow. #ORHS2018 🎓
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
School is closed on Tuesday Jan. 29th.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
7 years
We are ready for another beautiful day in Oak Ridge!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
The receiving line to thank our first responders is a very meaningful part of this special day. #NeverForget
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
3 years
Best to you at state, ⁦ @ORWildcatFB ⁩ team! 🐾 🏈
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
3 years
Dr. Adams is out spreading holiday cheer! Leading with ❤️.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Our ORHS 2016 homecoming court! #ORSrocks
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Oak Ridge Schools are closed Thursday, February 26.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
We know it’s been a beautiful day in OR when we receive a letter that begins this way: “Congratulations on being accepted to participate in NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI). Your proposal for the RamSat CubeSat Project has been selected.” More soon! @RMSortn @toddlivesay
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
Today, Dr. Zacharia visited @toddlivesay ‘s NASA class to learn more about RamSat, our CubeSat for the CSLI mission. He brought with him a GIANT check for $15,000 in support from @ORNL —Thank you for your support!!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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We got a sneak peek into the songs of Annie. Wow! 😮 these students are talented! Come to the show to see it all.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
2 years
Due to the current weather conditions the school district will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 7th.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
We join @MicrosoftEDU in congrats 🎉 to @hhenderlight for being selected as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert for FY 2020! Each year, Microsoft selects Innovative Educator Experts to be part of an exclusive global community of peers to share ideas and learn from each other.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
Drake-one of the highlights of this show. (Taku and that incredible smile!)
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
Awesome roads for sledding. Thanks for the post. I will keep you informed as I learn more.
@jeremymiller_24
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lol school tomorrow? @ORSchools
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
Congratulations Herbert Booker!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
6 years
How could we do our work without your work, @orschools custodians and maintenance!?
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
4 years
What a great opportunity for Dr. Michael O'Brien to mentor his daughter, Katie O'Brien in work-based learning. Katie is one of our health science clinical interns! #CTEinTN #ORSRocks
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
9 years
Oak Ridge Schools are closed Tuesday, February 17.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
The @ORHSWildBand and Clinton HS bands have combined to play school songs for the Clinton 12 Commemorative Walk.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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We will never forget.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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We would like to congratulate our Oak Ridge Schools Custodian of the Year, DeWayne Amos! He has been a fabulous supporter of so many of us in multiple buildings in our district throughout his years! I imagine he will receive kudos 🙌 all over Oak Ridge!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
2 years
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Drayton Hawkins has been selected by a committee of teachers and administrators to serve as the new principal of Oak Ridge High School. Please see the attached link for further details.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
9 years
Oak Ridge Schools are closed Friday, February 20.
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Oak Ridge Schools
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Oak Ridge Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 18.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
This, friends, is determination—to walk (or roll) tonight with the help from some friends.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
4 years
Class of 2020: I want to offer a personal note of congratulations for your many successes in your time with us in Oak Ridge Schools. We are keeping you especially in mind, and want to ensure you are celebrated in unique and special ways under our current circumstances.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Mrs. Helms and her students know how to make @RMSortn people feel very special! Happy 😃 Birthday 🎂 Big Cat! 😺🐾
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
5 years
We are very excited that the planning has begun for upgrades to our beloved Blankenship field @ORSchools !
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Oak Ridge Schools will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 18th. Be warm and safe!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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A giant congratulations to our newly-tenured teachers. 🎉💪👏🙌
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
9 years
Oak Ridge Schools are closed today, February 16.
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Oak Ridge Schools
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We are so excited to be breaking ground for the new and improved Ben Martin Track at Oak Ridge High School.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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ORHS @NationalHOSA State Leadership Conference competitors Madison Loggins placed 1st in state in pathophysiology!
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Our district is ranked #1 in the state of TN!! 😎
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Sequoyah HS welding competition: ORHS-1st 2nd, and 3rd places in the 3G competition. OR TCAT night school-1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the 4G competition. Five students including Keyanna, Jackson, and Jerry, earned 3G AWS Certification. Keyanna received a $1,000 scholarship!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Everyone ❤️s Mr. Outlaw!
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Oak Ridge Schools
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Secret City Wildbots All girls team just won first place at the RAGE All Girls Tourney in Indianapolis. They were also Alliance Captains. @frc4265
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
9 years
Oak Ridge Schools are closed Monday, February 23.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
2 years
We are proud to highlight four Reward Schools: Linden, Glenwood, and Willow Brook Elementary, and Jefferson Middle.  Reward status is the top distinction a school can earn in Tennessee for those who are improving overall academic achievement and growth for all students.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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We will know for sure what the decision is for Oak Ridge by early morning.☃ We will be sure to let you know.
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Oak Ridge Schools
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Congratulations to Selena, who will be the first chair violinist in the TN All-State Orchestra. This is a first for Oak Ridge High School. Congratulations on this phenomenal accomplishment! @ORHSOrchestra @ORHSWildcatMGM
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Ken Senter is @Star1021 Teacher of the Month! Congratulations!
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What a wonderful grand opening day of our new preschool building!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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A giant shout-out to Shannon Eidam and the prom board for creating a beautiful Night in Wonderland! #ORSRocks
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Congratulations ORHS Class of 2022!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Hey Oak Ridge, are you ready for the Cupid ❤ shuffle? Dr. Henderson and Mrs. Ollis are! If you ask nicely, maybe they will teach you how, too! Watch this simple video to get you started.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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Thank you, @DaleLynchTOSS for coming in person to recognize Dr. Borchers as East Tennessee Superintendent of the year! We are so thankful to have him in Oak Ridge! @Bruce67fb @tosstn1975
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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ORHS senior Andy Allen has been missing since Saturday night in the Northshore Dr area. If you have any information, please call the police.
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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We are excited to announce our first cohort of nursing students who passed the CNA exam (both parts) at 💯 %! We are so proud!
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@ORSchools
Oak Ridge Schools
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We have staff monitoring the weather and the roads closely. Any snow decisions will be announced here and on Skylert.
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