Oak Ridge Elementary

08/24/2026

There is just something special about the first day of school, and we couldn’t think of a better way to welcome our C**ts back! 🐴

This morning, our students entered the building to the sounds of the **Northwest High School Pep Band** and cheers from members of the **Northwest volleyball and soccer teams**

The smiles, the music, the energy, the high fives . . . it was the PERFECT way to kick off a brand new school year!

A huge THANK YOU to our Northwest High School students for getting up early and helping us make our C**ts’ first morning one they’ll remember.

The halls are full again, our classrooms are buzzing, and we are officially underway!

Here’s to an AMAZING year at Oak Ridge Elementary!

08/23/2026

| As you start to plan around the 2026-27 school year, make sure to use our handy vacation planner!✈️🏖️ Daily school attendance is vital to our scholars long-term success and academic progress.💙

For an accessible version, visit www.gcsnc.com/calendar.

08/18/2026

Our Oak Ridge staff was definitely feeling the love today! ❤️🖤

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Oak Ridge Elementary School PTO for starting our morning with a delicious breakfast of bagels, yogurt, and fresh fruit! 🥯🍓

Then, The Summit Church - Oak Ridge treated our staff to a wonderful lunch! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, kindness, and continued support of our school community.

Thank you to our PTO and The Summit Church for taking such great care of our staff as we prepare to welcome our C**ts back to school! ❤️🐴

We appreciate you!

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08/14/2026

🎉 Discover. Connect. Get Involved! 🎉

Join us for the Oak Ridge Elementary Activity Fair during Open House!

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM

Families can meet representatives from after-school programs, youth sports, enrichment classes, and community organizations.

📍 Gymnasium: Off-campus organizations and community programs
📍 Cafeteria: On-campus programs and ORE school clubs

Be sure to visit both rooms! The Activity Fair will remain open throughout Open House, including the 5:00–6:00 PM teacher dinner break.

We can’t wait to welcome our C**ts back to campus! ❤️🖤

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08/11/2026

🐴❤️ Welcome Back to the C**t Family, Jenny Church! ❤️🐴

Many of our Oak Ridge families already know Mrs. Church, as she has been a valued teacher and substitute at ORE since 2019! This year, she will be stepping into an important role as the long-term substitute in 1st grade for Mrs. Parrish. With 16 years of experience in education and experience teaching multiple grade levels, Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine love for helping students learn and grow. We are grateful to have someone who already knows and loves our C**t community stepping into this role!

Welcome back, Jenny—we're glad you're a C**t! ❤️🖤

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08/11/2026

🎉 Calling all rising Kindergarteners!! 🎉
Mark your calendars and come join us at Oak Ridge Town Park to play, meet fellow classmates (and parents), and enjoy a refreshing popsicle!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 10AM-12PM

08/11/2026

We can’t wait to see our newest C**ts at the park!

🎉 Calling all rising Kindergarteners!! 🎉
Mark your calendars and come join us at Oak Ridge Town Park to play, meet fellow classmates (and parents), and enjoy a refreshing popsicle!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 10AM-12PM

08/09/2026

Thanks for the reminder!

🚌 The first day of school is Monday, August 24! 🚌

That means our friendly yellow school buses will soon be back on the roads! Please use extra caution—and maybe pour yourself an extra cup of patience—as you navigate increased traffic and road construction throughout town.

If you encounter a school bus with flashing red lights or its mechanical stop signal extended, remember this simple rule:
🛑 NEVER pass a stopped school bus. 🛑

If you’re unsure whether you need to stop, keep these rules in mind:
🔹 TWO-LANE ROADWAY: All traffic from both directions must stop.
🔹 TWO-LANE ROADWAY WITH A CENTER TURNING LANE: All traffic from both directions must stop.
🔹 FOUR-LANE ROADWAY: All traffic from both directions must stop.
🔹 FOUR-LANE ROADWAY WITH A MEDIAN (divided highway): Only traffic following the bus must stop.
🔹 FOUR OR MORE LANES WITH A CENTER TURNING LANE: Only traffic following the bus must stop.

Please slow down, stay alert, and give our students—and our school bus drivers—the extra care and patience they deserve as we begin another school year. 💛

📚 We wish all of our students a safe, exciting, and successful new school year! 🍎

(Information culled from NC DPS: North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Image credit: NC DOT)

08/04/2026

Parents - please see road construction notes as we prepare for the beginning of school.

08/04/2026

You can find Oak Ridge supply lists here. They are also found in our summer newsletter as well as on Class Dojo.

| Need to prepare for the first day of school? Make sure to review school supply lists here: https://ow.ly/epr250ZvUxi

Lists are organized by school. Information on supply lists will be continuously updated, so if your school is not up-to-date, make sure to check back.🍎