
Congratulations to the Acorn Lady Tigers on earning District Runner-Up in the 2A-4 District Championship after a hard-fought battle against the Hackett Lady Hornets! The Lady Tigers are now headed to the 2A Regional Tournament in Harrison, where they’ll take the field on Thursday, May 8th. Best of luck to the team as they continue their postseason run—go get 'em, Lady Tigers!


Acorn High School Music Department
AHS Spring Band Concert - DATE CHANGE!
Friday, May 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym


National School Principals Day
In appreciation to our ORSD School Principals, thank you for your leadership and service to our schools, students, and families! You make a difference, each and every day!
Elicia Bergum
Oden Schools
Beth Jackson
Acorn Elementary School
Dewayne Taylor
Acorn High School
#orsdlifeprep
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE


Donations are greatly appreciated: Drop off location will be the Elementary Office from May 1 - May 8 !
All donations will directly benefit the Acorn Lady Tigers Softball Team as they travel to compete at Regionals.
To help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for our athletes and their families, we have reserved a house for the team and will be providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout their stay. Your support will go a long way in making this experience more affordable and enjoyable for our Lady Tigers. Thank you for your generosity!


Thank you for your generous donation!
In appreciation to the following Mena/Polk County Community Partners for sponsorship and generous donation for the Acorn Schools’ Backpack Program:
Mena Lioness Lion’s Club
Polk County-Mena Rotary Club
Mena FFA Alumni Association
#orsdlifeprep


📚 Happy National School Principal Day! 🍎
Today, Acorn Elementary proudly celebrates Mrs. Jackson and all she does for our school.
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and families each and every day.
We’re so grateful to have you at the heart of our school — you’re the best! 💛
#ThankYouMrsJackson #PrincipalAppreciationDay #AcornElementary


🏀 Game On!
Join us tonight at 5:00 PM in Hackett as the Acorn Lady Tigers take on the Hackett Lady Hornets in the 2A-4 District Championship Game!
Bring your energy, wear your school colors, and help us cheer the Lady Tigers to victory in this high-stakes matchup! 🐯🔥
Let’s pack the stands and show our Tiger pride! 💛💙
#GoLadyTigers #DistrictChampionship #TigerPride


Weather Permitting
Acorn Lady Tigers Headed to District Championship! The Acorn Lady Tigers softball team will travel to Hackett on Thursday, May 1st to compete in the 2A-4 District Championship Game. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Hackett Sports Complex, 102 N Oak Street, Hackett, AR. Come out and cheer on the Lady Tigers as they battle for the title—let's go, Tigers!


CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025!
We are proud of you, Jordan!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!


CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025!
We are proud of you, Colton!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!


AHS Band practice has been cancelled for afterschool today, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
AHS Band concert details to be announced.
Valerie Couch

Acorn Lady Tigers Headed to District Championship!
Weather Permitting
The Acorn Lady Tigers softball team will travel to Hackett on Thursday, May 1st to compete in the 2A-4 District Championship Game. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Hackett Sports Complex, 102 N Oak Street, Hackett, AR.
Come out and cheer on the Lady Tigers as they battle for the title—let's go, Tigers!


OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACORN & ODEN Campuses
SCHOOL CHOICE Deadline: May 1, 2025
Steps to complete the process include:
1 - Complete the APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER
AR Public School Choice ACT of 2025 - link to application: https://www.ouachitariversd.org/page/arkansas-public-school-choice-act-of-2015
2 - On or before May 1, 2025 deadline, submit the completed application.
Applications may be delivered or mailed to the Acorn campus or Oden campus or the Ouachita River School District Administration Office.
#orsdlifeprep


CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025!
We are proud of you, Caden!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!


CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025!
We are proud of you, Hailee!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!


CONGRATULATIONS to our welders!
Acorn High School seniors Duncan Dill, Zach Neugent and junior Kaleb Sullivan successfully completed the welding certification! The seniors will graduate on May 2nd from the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain earning their Certificate of Proficiency in Welding!
Congratulations, Duncan, Zach and Kaleb! We are proud of you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE


Oden High School Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Bill Kelly Gymnasium
Oden Campus
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311


CONGRATULATIONS OHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Donna! Oden Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 16th, 2025 7:00 PM Bill Kelly Gymnasium


OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACORN & ODEN Campuses
SCHOOL CHOICE Deadline: May 1, 2025
Steps to complete the process include:
1 - Complete the APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER
AR Public School Choice ACT of 2025 - link to application: https://www.ouachitariversd.org/page/arkansas-public-school-choice-act-of-2015
2 - On or before May 1, 2025 deadline, submit the completed application.
Applications may be delivered or mailed to the Acorn campus or Oden campus or the Ouachita River School District Administration Office.
#orsdlifeprep


🏃♂️🏃♀️ Acorn Senior High Track Heads to District! 🏆🔥
The Acorn Senior High track team is headed to the Acorn Field today at 10:30 AM to compete in the District Tournament! Come cheer them on as they give it their all in every event! 💙💛 Let’s show our support and wish them the best of luck! Go Tigers! 🐯💪 #AcornTrack #TigerPride #DistrictBound
