The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public school special education services consultation with private schools. For the purposes of IDEA, in Arkansas homeschool students are also considered private school students. Please contact William Edwards at 479-216-2251 any time throughout the year if you have any questions. On December 11, there will be a special education consultation meeting held in the board room of the Oden campus for students living in the Ouachita River School District who attend a private school or are homeschooled. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will last approximately thirty minutes.
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Kira!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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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!
We are proud of you, Kira!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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#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!
🥎🐯 Tigers Game Day! Acorn Softball! 🐯🥎
The Acorn Lady Tigers will host DeQueen tonight at 5:00 PM on the home field for the softball game.
Come out and support our Lady Tigers. Let’s pack the stands, show our Tiger pride, and cheer on our athletes as they take the field for tonight’s matchup!
Go Tigers! 💙💛
The Acorn Lady Tigers will host DeQueen tonight at 5:00 PM on the home field for the softball game.
Come out and support our Lady Tigers. Let’s pack the stands, show our Tiger pride, and cheer on our athletes as they take the field for tonight’s matchup!
Go Tigers! 💙💛
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Lauren!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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!
We are proud of you, Lauren!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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 2026!
We are proud of you, Dodge!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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!
We are proud of you, Dodge!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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 2026!
We are proud of you, William!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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!
We are proud of you, William!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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!
🥎🐯 Tigers Game Day for Acorn Softball & Baseball! 🐯⚾
The Acorn Tigers and Lady Tigers will travel to Danville tonight at 4:30 PM for them to take on the Danville Little Johns.
Come out and support our Tigers and Lady Tigers as the season gets underway. Let’s pack the stands, show our Tiger pride, and cheer on our athletes as they take the field!
Go Tigers! 💙💛
The Acorn Tigers and Lady Tigers will travel to Danville tonight at 4:30 PM for them to take on the Danville Little Johns.
Come out and support our Tigers and Lady Tigers as the season gets underway. Let’s pack the stands, show our Tiger pride, and cheer on our athletes as they take the field!
Go Tigers! 💙💛
Acorn High School Senior High Quiz Bowl Team - 2A Regional Champions!
The AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl Team competed in the 2A Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament on Saturday, March 7, 2026 on the Acorn Schools' campus. Five teams competed in the regional tournament.
AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl:
Jaylen McQueen
Matilda Grant
Andrea Wagner
Zane Newton
Eilam Holland
Lauren Cruz
Kira Dejarlo
Anthony Gonzales
Jordan Lyle
Cadince Onstott
Not Pictured:
Brooke Osufsen
Kimberly Cline
Senior Zane Newton earned 2A Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament MVP. Congratulations, Zane!
Congratulations, AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl Team & Coach Amy Slater! We are proud of you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
The AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl Team competed in the 2A Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament on Saturday, March 7, 2026 on the Acorn Schools' campus. Five teams competed in the regional tournament.
AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl:
Jaylen McQueen
Matilda Grant
Andrea Wagner
Zane Newton
Eilam Holland
Lauren Cruz
Kira Dejarlo
Anthony Gonzales
Jordan Lyle
Cadince Onstott
Not Pictured:
Brooke Osufsen
Kimberly Cline
Senior Zane Newton earned 2A Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament MVP. Congratulations, Zane!
Congratulations, AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl Team & Coach Amy Slater! We are proud of you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
🐯 This Week in Acorn Athletics 🐯
It’s another exciting week for Tiger Athletics! Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete throughout the week.
Tuesday, March 10
• Lady Tigers & Tigers travel to Danville – Games begin at 4:30 PM
• Junior High Track travels to Caddo Hills
Thursday, March 12
• Lady Tigers Softball hosts De Queen at home – Time TBA
• Senior High Track travels to Mena
Friday, March 13
• Tigers Baseball travels to Subiaco – Game begins at 4:30 PM
Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14
• Lady Tigers Softball travels to Hot Springs to compete in a softball tournament – Game times TBA
📣 ALL SPORTING EVENTS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING!
Let’s show our Tiger Pride and support our athletes as they represent Acorn! 💙💛 Go Tigers! 🐯
It’s another exciting week for Tiger Athletics! Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete throughout the week.
Tuesday, March 10
• Lady Tigers & Tigers travel to Danville – Games begin at 4:30 PM
• Junior High Track travels to Caddo Hills
Thursday, March 12
• Lady Tigers Softball hosts De Queen at home – Time TBA
• Senior High Track travels to Mena
Friday, March 13
• Tigers Baseball travels to Subiaco – Game begins at 4:30 PM
Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14
• Lady Tigers Softball travels to Hot Springs to compete in a softball tournament – Game times TBA
📣 ALL SPORTING EVENTS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING!
Let’s show our Tiger Pride and support our athletes as they represent Acorn! 💙💛 Go Tigers! 🐯
Acorn High School Music Department
Rockin' Into Spring Band Concert
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
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Rockin' Into Spring Band Concert
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
National Maintenance Workers Appreciation
Thank you to Jackye Simon, Barry Norman, Sam Horn and Jay Horn for your expertise, experience and heart to serve this District in maintaining campus facilities and equipment. We recognize the essential work you do each and everyday that keeps our equipment and facilities looking great and running efficiently and safely.
You are appreciated!
Thank you to Jackye Simon, Barry Norman, Sam Horn and Jay Horn for your expertise, experience and heart to serve this District in maintaining campus facilities and equipment. We recognize the essential work you do each and everyday that keeps our equipment and facilities looking great and running efficiently and safely.
You are appreciated!
🥎🐯 Tigers Game Day! Opening Night for Acorn Softball & Baseball! 🐯⚾
The Acorn Tigers and Lady Tigers will host Caddo Hills tonight at 5:00 PM on the home field for the opening game of the softball and baseball season.
Come out and support our Tigers and Lady Tigers as the season gets underway. Let’s pack the stands, show our Tiger pride, and cheer on our athletes as they take the field!
Go Tigers! 💙💛
The Acorn Tigers and Lady Tigers will host Caddo Hills tonight at 5:00 PM on the home field for the opening game of the softball and baseball season.
Come out and support our Tigers and Lady Tigers as the season gets underway. Let’s pack the stands, show our Tiger pride, and cheer on our athletes as they take the field!
Go Tigers! 💙💛
AHS Hosts Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop
On Tuesday, February 24th, Be Pro Be Proud Workforce Training Workshops Mobile Unit set up on the Acorn Public Schools’ campus for a full day of engaging simulations for students to “test drive” and gain experience and knowledge about various careers and occupations.
Be Pro Be Proud Workshop Tour Coordinators provided an educational tour guide of each simulator experience and trained a group of student ambassadors to partner with students on the simulator stations. AHS Ambassadors included: Kaden Carter, Aidan Rogers, Chase Hobbs, KaitLynn Ledbetter, Lauren Cruz, Braxton Hemund, Irene Gilhousen, and Ethan Gilbert
Prior to the tours, students completed a pre-visit survey. The Be Pro Be Proud Tour Coordinators began the tours with an overview of high demand technical skilled trades’ occupations, training and education requirements to obtain certifications, salary and hiring trends in Arkansas and across the nation with student groups. They encouraged students to engage in the simulation stations to learn more about their career interests and skills and research options to further their education and training in a skilled trades area. Student groups toured the simulation stations which included; excavation, construction site, pest control extermination, commercial truck driving, and electrical lineman.
After each student group toured the simulation workshop stations, students completed a post-visit survey.
Thank you Be Pro Be Proud for coming to Acorn High School to meet with our students and providing such engaging and enriching experiences for our students!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn High School FFA February 2026 Competition Highlights
On February 4th, our FFA students traveled to Fort Smith and participated in the Battletown Rivalry FFA events. Our students competed in Ag Mechanics, Wildlife, and Vet Science. Students competing included:
Carson Fairless
Kasen Strother
Blake Moore
Destiny Landry
Camara Dill
Nataly Garcia
Victoria Stearman
LilyAnn Vantine
Mason Cearley
Cooper Strother
Dawson Davis
Izaak Tilley
On February 13th, our FFA students competed in the Nevada County 4H and FFA contests in Prescott. They participated in Livestock Judging, Forestry, Wildlife, Vet Science, and Ag-Mechanics. Students competing included:
Kasen Strother
Isaac Griffin
Carson Fairless
Destiny Landry
Blake Moore
Levi Cearley
Cody Rusert
Jaxon Abla
Nataly Garcia
Camara Dill
Victoria Stearman
Lily-Ann Vantine
Sam Strasner
Chase Hobbs
Kyle Ziemniak
Mason Cearley
Dawson Davis
Cooper Strother
Abigail Slaten - placed 1st in Jr. Livestock Judging
Savannah Christian
On February 20th, the Acorn FFA students competed in the Centerpoint High School FFA Contests near Glenwood. They competed in Wildlife, Ag Mechanics, Forestry, Livestock Judging, and Vet Science. Students competing included:
Kasen Strother
Isaac Griffin
Carson Fairless
Destiny Landry
Blake Moore
Levi Cearley
Cody Rusert
Jaxon Abla
Nataly Garcia
Victoria Stearman
Lily-Ann Vantine
Sam Strasner
Chase Hobbs
Kyle Ziemniak
Mason Cearley
Dawson Davis
Cooper Strother
Abigail Slaten
Savannah Christian
Izaak Tilley
Congratulations, Acorn FFA students and Acorn AG Advisor Jim Pennington! We are proud of you!
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#AHStigersSERVE
On February 4th, our FFA students traveled to Fort Smith and participated in the Battletown Rivalry FFA events. Our students competed in Ag Mechanics, Wildlife, and Vet Science. Students competing included:
Carson Fairless
Kasen Strother
Blake Moore
Destiny Landry
Camara Dill
Nataly Garcia
Victoria Stearman
LilyAnn Vantine
Mason Cearley
Cooper Strother
Dawson Davis
Izaak Tilley
On February 13th, our FFA students competed in the Nevada County 4H and FFA contests in Prescott. They participated in Livestock Judging, Forestry, Wildlife, Vet Science, and Ag-Mechanics. Students competing included:
Kasen Strother
Isaac Griffin
Carson Fairless
Destiny Landry
Blake Moore
Levi Cearley
Cody Rusert
Jaxon Abla
Nataly Garcia
Camara Dill
Victoria Stearman
Lily-Ann Vantine
Sam Strasner
Chase Hobbs
Kyle Ziemniak
Mason Cearley
Dawson Davis
Cooper Strother
Abigail Slaten - placed 1st in Jr. Livestock Judging
Savannah Christian
On February 20th, the Acorn FFA students competed in the Centerpoint High School FFA Contests near Glenwood. They competed in Wildlife, Ag Mechanics, Forestry, Livestock Judging, and Vet Science. Students competing included:
Kasen Strother
Isaac Griffin
Carson Fairless
Destiny Landry
Blake Moore
Levi Cearley
Cody Rusert
Jaxon Abla
Nataly Garcia
Victoria Stearman
Lily-Ann Vantine
Sam Strasner
Chase Hobbs
Kyle Ziemniak
Mason Cearley
Dawson Davis
Cooper Strother
Abigail Slaten
Savannah Christian
Izaak Tilley
Congratulations, Acorn FFA students and Acorn AG Advisor Jim Pennington! We are proud of you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Attention AES Families! 🐯
RSVP notes for Family Night on March 17th will be sent home in the next couple of days, so be on the lookout!
You can return the paper note or RSVP online by scanning the QR code on the flyer and filling out the Google Form with the number of family members attending.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
RSVP notes for Family Night on March 17th will be sent home in the next couple of days, so be on the lookout!
You can return the paper note or RSVP online by scanning the QR code on the flyer and filling out the Google Form with the number of family members attending.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
🏀💙💛 IT’S GAME DAY, TIGER FANS! 💛💙🏀
Our Senior Lady Tigers are headed to the STATE TOURNAMENT! 🔥🐯
Tonight, they’ll take on the Mt. Vernon-Enola Lady Warhawks at 7:00 PM in Poyen Gym!**
This team has battled all season long for this moment — and now it’s time to show up and show out! 💪
Let’s PACK THE GYM with Blue & Gold, be loud, be proud, and cheer our girls on as they chase that State title! 🎉
Bring the energy.
Bring the Tiger pride.
Bring the noise.
LET’S GO, LADY TIGERS — TAKE STATE! 🐯🏆
Our Senior Lady Tigers are headed to the STATE TOURNAMENT! 🔥🐯
Tonight, they’ll take on the Mt. Vernon-Enola Lady Warhawks at 7:00 PM in Poyen Gym!**
This team has battled all season long for this moment — and now it’s time to show up and show out! 💪
Let’s PACK THE GYM with Blue & Gold, be loud, be proud, and cheer our girls on as they chase that State title! 🎉
Bring the energy.
Bring the Tiger pride.
Bring the noise.
LET’S GO, LADY TIGERS — TAKE STATE! 🐯🏆
ORSD Recognizes February 2026 Employees of the Month
Acorn Campus
Shauna Wagner
Kathy Musgrave
Chris Ledbetter
Kendra Priddy
Congratulations and thank you for serving the ORSD family and community, Shauna, Kathy, Chris and Kendra!
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Acorn Campus
Shauna Wagner
Kathy Musgrave
Chris Ledbetter
Kendra Priddy
Congratulations and thank you for serving the ORSD family and community, Shauna, Kathy, Chris and Kendra!
#orsdlifeprep
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Chris!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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!
We are proud of you, Chris!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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!
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🎉 Acorn Elementary Kindergarten Registration 🎉
Acorn Elementary is excited to welcome our newest Tigers! Kindergarten Registration will be held Monday, March 2nd, through Friday, March 6th.
Please see the attached flyers for important information regarding required documents, registration times, and additional details.
Important Reminder: Students who are already enrolled in Acorn Preschool (Kathy Medford Preschool) and plan to attend Acorn Elementary for the 2026–2027 school year are not required to attend Kindergarten Registration.
We look forward to meeting our incoming students and partnering with families as they begin this exciting educational journey. If you have any questions, please contact the school office — we are happy to assist!
We can’t wait to meet our future Kindergarten class! 🐯📚
🎉 Acorn Elementary Kindergarten Registration 🎉
Acorn Elementary is excited to welcome our newest Tigers! Kindergarten Registration will be held Monday, March 2nd, through Friday, March 6th.
Please see the attached flyers for important information regarding required documents, registration times, and additional details.
Important Reminder: Students who are already enrolled in Acorn Preschool (Kathy Medford Preschool) and plan to attend Acorn Elementary for the 2026–2027 school year are not required to attend Kindergarten Registration.
We look forward to meeting our incoming students and partnering with families as they begin this exciting educational journey. If you have any questions, please contact the school office — we are happy to assist!
We can’t wait to meet our future Kindergarten class! 🐯📚
🐯🏀 State Bound! 🏀🐯
The Acorn Lady Tigers take on the Mt. Vernon–Enola Warhawks today at 7:00 PM in the Poyen Gym in the first round of State Tournament action!
Our girls have worked hard all season for this opportunity, and now it’s time to show up and show out. Let’s pack the stands, be loud, and cheer on our Lady Tigers as they battle for a spot in the next round!
Your support and Tiger pride make all the difference. We hope to see a sea of blue and gold in Poyen tonight!
#GoTigers #LadyTigers #StateBound 🐯🏀
The Acorn Lady Tigers take on the Mt. Vernon–Enola Warhawks today at 7:00 PM in the Poyen Gym in the first round of State Tournament action!
Our girls have worked hard all season for this opportunity, and now it’s time to show up and show out. Let’s pack the stands, be loud, and cheer on our Lady Tigers as they battle for a spot in the next round!
Your support and Tiger pride make all the difference. We hope to see a sea of blue and gold in Poyen tonight!
#GoTigers #LadyTigers #StateBound 🐯🏀
