Here is what the schedule looks like for this week. Week of 8/18-8/23.
Monday, 8/18: JHGB tryouts, 3:15-5pm elem gym; JHXC practice 5:30-7:30.
Tuesday, 8/19: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Classes begin at 8am this year and school is dismissed at 3:06pm.
Wednesday, 8/20: No Games
Thursday, 8/21: No Games
Friday, 8/22: No Games
Saturday, 8/23: JH Cheer Tryouts. Flyer attached.
On Monday and Tuesday we are under a heat advisory. Coach Gholson will send out any changes to the practice schedule due to the extreme heat. We will follow all MSHSAA guidelines pertaining outdoor practice in extreme heat. Coach Gholson will send out any updates or changes.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone this week.
Oak Ridge JH/HS Weekly Brief
Just sending out a reminder regarding JH practices that start next week.
JHGB will practice all next week starting Monday, 18 through Friday, 22 from 3:15pm-5pm in the elementary gym.
JHXC will start practice on Monday, 18 5:30pm-7:30pm, meet in front of the HS gym. When school starts on Tuesday, practice will be after school.
JHBB practice will not start until the day after Labor Day, Sept 2. We send out more information as it gets closer time.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
JHGB will practice all next week starting Monday, 18 through Friday, 22 from 3:15pm-5pm in the elementary gym.
JHXC will start practice on Monday, 18 5:30pm-7:30pm, meet in front of the HS gym. When school starts on Tuesday, practice will be after school.
JHBB practice will not start until the day after Labor Day, Sept 2. We send out more information as it gets closer time.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Information regarding Oak Ridge R6 Registration and Orientation Dates and Times
We will be hosting registration for students PK-12 the week of August 11th - 13th and our District Open House will be Thursday, August 14th 5 - 8pm. There will be informational Junior Class meeting BEFORE open house in the Old Gym from 4:30-5 pm. We will have tables in the Old Gym set up for Athletes to check on physicals and other athletic information, Shivelbines will be in the Band Room for students to rent/buy instruments, returning JH/HS students will be able to pick up their devices and we have posted in the images below Orientation Times during Open House for Kindergarten, 7th grade and 9th grade students. Hope to see everyone there!
New Missouri Law - Effective 2025-26 School Year
Hello BlueJay fans! Just sending out this reminder that “dead week” starts tomorrow, Aug 2 and runs through Sunday, Aug 10, at 5pm. During this time Coaches will have no contact with players. The first “official” fall practices for HS will take place on Monday, Aug 11.
HSVB Tryouts: Monday, 8/11, 3-5:30
HSXC: Monday, 8/11, 6am-7:45am
JH Fall Sports will officially start on 8/18. This will include JHGB and JH Cheer.
JHGB Tryouts: 8/18 3:15-5 pm elem gym
JH Cheer: Clinic and tryout on 8/23 from 9am-12:15pm in the HS gym.
JHBB will not have tryouts until 9/2. More information will be sent out at a later date.
Let me know if you have any questions and enjoy your week off.
Calling all Oak Ridge 7th-12th Grade Students! 📣 Get a head start on the 2025-2026 school year with the official supply list!
We've got everything you need to be prepared, from Math to Science, English to social studies, and even electives like Art, PE, VO-AG, and FACS!
Important Note for Advisory Classes:
Girls: Please bring Kleenex/Tissues to your advisory class.
Boys: Please bring Clorox Wipes to your advisory class.
Let's make it a great year, BlueJays! #OakRidgeSchools #SchoolSupplies #BackToSchool
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!
