Oak Ridge JH/HS Weekly Brief

Hello Oak Ridge Families, Students, Faculty, and Community Members:

We've officially kicked off the month of December, and the countdown is on—we only have 15 school days left until Christmas break! This week is packed with important events and the start of an exciting basketball season. High School Boys Basketball will begin their first tournament of the year at Woodland on Monday, December 1st, so come out and cheer them on! We also have a vital Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 2nd from 9 AM - 1 PM—your donation can save a life! Don't forget to review the Final Exam Schedule we've included so you can plan for the end of the semester. Let's make this a strong week!

In this brief, we are also proud to share news of our students' latest achievements while providing critical updates concerning upcoming scheduling, review of dress code and cell phone school policy (there has been an uptick in discipline/warnings), and immediate changes to campus traffic and parking. Please read all sections carefully, as some changes are effective immediately. We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain and improve our facilities and school operations.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS (Dec 1st - Dec 7th):

• Monday, 12/1/25: HS Girls Basketball @ Delta (6 PM, Varsity Only) AND HS Boys Basketball kicks off their first tournament at Woodland (TRN TBA).

• Tuesday, 12/2/25: Your donation can save a life! We are hosting a Blood Drive from 9 AM - 1 PM. HS Boys Basketball also continues tournament play at Woodland (TRN TBA).

• Wednesday, 12/3/25: Start your day right with FCA Waffle Wednesday @ 7:30 AM!

• Thursday, 12/4/25: HS Girls Basketball @ Grandview (6 PM).

• Friday, 12/5/25: HS Boys Basketball at Woodland Tournament (TRN TBA).

• Saturday, 12/6/25: The Band performs at the Oak Ridge Christmas Parade!

• Sunday, 12/7/25: The HS Band performs at the Oran Christmas Parade!

Let's make this first week of December a strong one

Have a great week!

With Blue Jay Pride,

Dr. Gena Sitton

Email: gsitton@oakridge.k12.mo.us

Website: https://www.oakridger6schools.com/
Location: 4198 State Highway E, Oak Ridge, MO, USA
Phone: (573) 266-3218

The Oak Ridge School District will be replacing the elementary parking lot (marked with a red X) beginning October 24th. The parking lot will be closed to the public beginning October 24th. Parents that need to pick up students in the high school pick up line will now use the green route and pick up students at the gym entrance marked with a yellow X. Elementary students that meet a parent on the high school side will be escorted to the gym for pick up. The bus lane is closed to through traffic during this time as well. The student parking lot will be moved to the West side of the gymnasium marked with a pink X. Student drivers must wait on the parent pick up line to finish before exiting the student parking lot. Student drivers will still enter the building through the cafeteria entrance. Morning drop off at the cafeteria entrance will not be affected. Morning and afternoon elementary pick up and drop off in the preschool lot will not be affected. Parents that need to check elementary students in/out during the school day will need to go to the high school window and we will escort you elementary student to the high school entrance for pick up/drop off. We hope to have this project completed in early November. Thank you for your patience as we continue to maintain district facilities.

Free and reduced meal applications are completed online through the students enrollment portal using the Teacher Ease Login Link Below.

Teacher Ease Link

November 26th-28th- Thanksgiving Break! NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS & STAFF!

December 19th- Last day of the 1st semester Students Attend All Day!

December 22nd-31st - NO SCHOOL STUDENTS & STAFF - CHRISTMAS BREAK

12/1/25 HSGB @ Delta 6pm Varsity Only

12/1/25 HSBB @ Woodland TRN TBA

12/2/25 HSBB @ Woodland TRN TBA

12/3/25 FCA Waffle Wednesday @ 7:30am

12/4/25 HSGB @ Grandview 6pm

12/5/25 HSBB @ Woodland TRN TBA

12/6/25 - Band - Oak Ridge Christmas Parade

12/7/25 HS Band @ Oran Christmas Parade

12/8/25 HSBB @ Bismarck 6pm

12/9/25 HSBB vs Delta 5:30pm

12/11/25 - JH/HS Faculty Meeting 3:30 pm

12/11/25 Elem Christmas Concert in Elem Gym 7pm

12/12/25 HSBB @ St. Vincent 6pm

12/13/25 FFA Wreaths Across America @ Jackson

12/13/25 HSGB Christmas TRN TBA

12/14/25 HSGB Christmas TRN TBA

12/15/25 HSGB Christmas TRN TBA

12/15/25 HSBB @ Crystal City 6pm

12/16/25 HSBB @ Eagle Ridge Varsity Only 6pm

FINALS - 12/17 - 12/19

12/17/25 HSGB Christmas TRN TBA

12/18/25 JH/HS Christmas Band Concert 7pm

12/19/25 HSGB Christmas TRN TBA

12/19/25 HSBB @ East Prairie 6pm

12/22/25 FFA @ Chesterfield for Ringing of the Bell Salvation Army and Main Event

12/26/25 - 12/31/25 HSBB Christmas TRN @ SEMO

RE: reminders from the nurse

Please make sure you have all of the required information provided to the nurse’s office by the first day of school. Below is the information you will need to provide:

1. Updated health information. This is completed with student’s online enrollment. Please include any new medication/diagnosis information.

2. Proof of immunizations that are required by the state of Missouri. Students who have already submitted this information do not need to submit it again UNLESS your student is entering kindergarten, 8th or 12th grade. All kindergarten students should receive immunizations after their 4th birthday and will need to have proof of this submitted to the nurse office. All 8th grade students should receive a TDap and meningitis immunization which should have been administered after the age of 10. All 12th grade students should receive an additional meningitis shot which should have been administered after the age of 16. Appropriate exemptions are accepted and should be submitted if applicable.

3. The only prescription medication that students are allowed to carry with them are emergency medications such a inhaler or Epi-pen which must meet the following requirements: prescription is on file in the nurse office, self administration form signed by both student and parent, and the medication is labeled with student’s name.

4. Any medication that you wish to be administered by the school nurse requires you to fill out a Medication Request Form. Medication should only be brought to school by a parent. Student’s are not allowed to carry medication unless authorized by a physician and nurse.

5. If your child has Asthma, Diabetes, Allergies or seizures an action plan must be filled out and signed. Action plans are available in the nurse office. If your child has a food allergy and requires substitution in the cafeteria, they will need to fill out a Medical Statement for Student Requiring Special Meals form.

A few reminders from the nurse for this year:

• A fever is considered over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If your student has a fever they will be sent home. Students cannot return to school until they are fever free (below 100) without the use of tylenol or ibuprofen for 24 hours.

• If your child requires the use of OTC medications more than a few times, you may be asked to send in a bottle with their name written on it.

Thank you for your help and cooperation. You are welcome to email updated information as well as call with any questions you may have.

Megan Cheney RN

Oak Ridge R6 School

Phone: 573-266-3630

Email: mcheney@oakridge.k12.mo.us

• If you take medications please make sure they are kept in the nurse's office. No students should be carrying medications on them at anytime at school!