Oak Ridge R-6 School District

Making Oak Ridge History! BIG Congratulations to former student athlete Reagan Howe for being awarded as the SEMOBall Player of the Year for Volleyball and freshman standout Kaelyn Deckerd for being awarded Freshman Athlete of the Year! First time in school history Oak Ridge Athletes have been awarded this honor. We could not be more proud of you both and the way you represent our school. #BlueJayProud💙

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to former student athlete Cohen Hahs for being selected as a member of the All CBJ Boys Team. We are so proud of you!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to former student athlete Reagan Howe! CBJ Athlete of the Year! First time in school history Oak Ridge has an Athlete of the Year for the Cash Book Journal. https://thecash-book.com/sports/volleyball/2025-cbj-female-athlete-of-the-year-oak-ridges-reagan-howe/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6alXOVvYyf4tRZDV5AE9WflarsFxP0eWLEzTsUmdNcD10TE1PSx13lCEl4yw_aem_5WpHTV51ZRvf2XMiu8N1AA

Dr. Glueck and Andrea were able to see 25 of our student athletes this morning for sports physicals. We appreciate you both so much for continuing to support our student athletes. Thank you!

Just a reminder, sports physicals will take place tomorrow morning, in the cafeteria, from 9am - 12pm for any Oak Ridge student athlete in grades 6-12. I will have forms, the cost is $20 and the physical is good for 2 years if there are no issues. If you have any questions, please message Coach Ward.

We are so proud of our spring sports athletes. For Baseball, Noah Engler 1st team All District, Landon Burnett 2nd Team All District. For Softball, Kaelyn Deckerd and Kinsley Bogenpohl 1st Team All State, Madyson Ruehling 2nd Team All State. Congratulations to you all.

Post season honors continue for the girls softball team. Congratulations!

Let the post softball season accolades begin! We are so proud of our girls. Congratulations to all players with post season honors.

BLUEJAYS WIN!!! BLUEJAYS WIN! BlueJays get the win in the 8th inning 3-2 to claim 3rd place in the State Championship Game.

A BIG THANK YOU to the Patrons of Oak Ridge for sponsoring dinner for all the Oak Ridge players and fans in Springfield tonight. We ate at the Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes and it was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much!

UPDATE FOR THE SOFTBALL STATE SENDOFF: We are moving the softball team send off to 12pm Sunday. We hope to see everyone line the streets and wish them well as they make the trip to Springfield to the State Championship.

Good afternoon BlueJay Fans. I am officially inviting you and the rest of the Oak Ridge Community to help us send off the Oak Ridge Softball Team by lining the streets and wishing these girls the best of luck at the State Games. We will be pulling out of the school parking lot on Sunday, 5/25 at 12:30pm. We are very proud of the girls and all they have accomplished this year and would love for you to help us send them off to state in style. I will send out game times and information either this afternoon or tomorrow morning regarding the state games.

We are headed to Springfield. Please help me congratulate the softball team for beating South Pem 14-1 in the quarterfinal game and earning a trip to play in the State Championship Games! We are so proud of you girls!

Thank you to Pam Friedrich and the John Guild Chapter (Jackson) of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for donating $100 in books to the Oak Ridge Elementary Library !! These books will help our students gain a better understanding of the events surrounding the American Revolution. We appreciate your generosity. Pictured: Michelle Elam, Oak Ridge Librarian; Pam Friedrich, member of DAR

Good evening BlueJay Fans. Here it is, our last week of school before summer break. Here is what is on the schedule for this week. Week of 5/19-5/22 Monday, 5/19: HS Boys Basketball, The new head coach, Coach Oldham would like to meet with any boy interested in playing basketball next year. He would like to meet with his HS (incoming 9-12) at 7:30am in Coach Ward's room. He would then like to meet with the JH boys (incoming grades 6-8) at 7:50am and again this will be in Coach Ward's room. He will discuss summer plans and meet the players. He plans on meeting with parents as well but at a later time. Tuesday, 5/20: HSSB Quarterfinal State Playoff Game @ South Pemiscot High School vs South Pem. Once I get confirmation regarding game details such as cage time, and game starting time, I will send out the bus departure time. Tickets for this game will be ONLINE ONLY. I have attached the link for you to purchase these tickets. No tickets will be sold at the gate and the cost of tickets are $10. As of this afternoon, digital tickets were not available yet online but could be as early as tomorrow morning. Once you click the link, click the big blue ticket at the top of the web page and follow the prompts. http://www.mshsaa.org/ Wednesday, 5/21: Coach Gholson (the new XC Coach) would like to have a morning meeting with any incoming runners, (incoming grades 6-12) to meet and greet and discuss summer plans. I will again send out more information when I have it confirmed with Coach Gholson. Thursday, 5/22: NO Games/ Last Day of School Friday, 5/23: Graduation 7pm, HS Gym I will send out any changes with the activities this week. Good luck girls on the quarterfinal game.

The oak Ridge BOGO bookfair final morning of shopping will be Tuesday, 5-20-25. Students may shop with cash or ewallet. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NJXoPg5mvOs_BBHfC9XrwwC4PWbqCpNHTIfHLsn0vys/edit?usp=drivesdk

2025 Oak Ridge High School Graduation Invitation!

All seniors are to return their Chromebooks and chargers TOMORROW, May 14, to the HS library, 8th hour.

Here is this week's activities. Week of 5/12-5/17. Monday, 5/12: HSSB District Tournament @ Advance vs Bloomfield 430pm, bus leaves at 230pm; NO Baseball Game vs Crystal City. Tuesday, 5/13: HSSB District Tournament @ Advance Championship Game TBA; HSBb @ East Prairie 330pm, bus leaves at 130pm, Honors Banquet 6pm Elem Gym Wednesday, 5/14: HSBb vs Scott City, Senior Night, 430pm Thursday, 5/15: HSBb District Tournament @ Advance vs Leopold 6:30pm; I have attached the link to the bracket. Friday, 5/16: HSBb District Tournament @ Advance TBA Saturday, 5/17: FFA Banquet 6pm Here is the bracket link for the baseball district. Good luck to both teams this week and I'll keep you posted on changes and results. https://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/DistrictTournaments.aspx?alg=3&class=1&district=2&year=2024