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.
ORSD Fall Break
Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed for fall break - Monday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed for fall break - Monday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 10, 2026
🐯❤️ ACORN RED RIBBON WEEK! ❤️🐯
❤️🤍💙 Acorn Tigers are proud to stand together for a safe, healthy, and drug-free future! 💙💛
At Acorn, we believe in making healthy choices, being strong, and looking out for one another. Red Ribbon Week is a wonderful opportunity to remind our students that the choices they make today can help build a brighter tomorrow!
Let's show our Tiger pride by saying NO to drugs and YES to healthy choices! ❤️
🐾 Be Kind. Be Strong. Be Healthy. Be Drug Free! 🐾
We are proud to be a SAFE, DRUG-FREE campus, and we thank our students, families, staff, and community for supporting us as we continue to encourage our Tigers to make positive choices.
Together, we can make a difference and build a healthier tomorrow!
💙💛 Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 🐯❤️
#AcornTigers #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeCampus #HealthyChoices #TigerPride
❤️🤍💙 Acorn Tigers are proud to stand together for a safe, healthy, and drug-free future! 💙💛
At Acorn, we believe in making healthy choices, being strong, and looking out for one another. Red Ribbon Week is a wonderful opportunity to remind our students that the choices they make today can help build a brighter tomorrow!
Let's show our Tiger pride by saying NO to drugs and YES to healthy choices! ❤️
🐾 Be Kind. Be Strong. Be Healthy. Be Drug Free! 🐾
We are proud to be a SAFE, DRUG-FREE campus, and we thank our students, families, staff, and community for supporting us as we continue to encourage our Tigers to make positive choices.
Together, we can make a difference and build a healthier tomorrow!
💙💛 Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 🐯❤️
#AcornTigers #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeCampus #HealthyChoices #TigerPride
AHS Juniors and Seniors Attend College Fair
On Tuesday, October 20th, Acorn High School juniors and seniors attended the ArkACRAO College Fair hosted by the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain on the UARM main campus in Mena. Over 20 colleges and universities were on site to meet with students, provide information about admissions, academic programs, scholarships and campus life.
Thank you to ArkACRAO and UA Rich Mountain for the opportunity and invitation for ORSD students to participate in this information event to be better prepared for the next steps and journey after graduation!
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On Tuesday, October 20th, Acorn High School juniors and seniors attended the ArkACRAO College Fair hosted by the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain on the UARM main campus in Mena. Over 20 colleges and universities were on site to meet with students, provide information about admissions, academic programs, scholarships and campus life.
Thank you to ArkACRAO and UA Rich Mountain for the opportunity and invitation for ORSD students to participate in this information event to be better prepared for the next steps and journey after graduation!
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ORSD Employees of the Month - October 2026
Ouachita River School District would like to recognize the following staff for the month of October 2026.
Congratulations, Amanda, Charlie Jo, Becky & Chris! Thank you for all you do, each and everyday! You are appreciated!
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Ouachita River School District would like to recognize the following staff for the month of October 2026.
Congratulations, Amanda, Charlie Jo, Becky & Chris! Thank you for all you do, each and everyday! You are appreciated!
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Acorn High School Weekly Athletics Schedule
October 26-31, 2026
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October 26-31, 2026
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AHS Seniors Tour UofA
On Thursday, October 22nd, a group of the AHS senior class toured the University of Arkansas campus. The University of Arkansas Admissions Staff welcomed the group to the UofA campus and provided viewbooks and conducted a presentation for the group. The U of A Ambassadors provided a tour consisting of various campus facilities including, but not limited to the Old Main building with a historical perspective of the towers, various colleges by majors and department halls, the campus Senior Walk, and a view of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
ORSD would like to say “thank you” to the University of Arkansas Admissions Staff and Ambassadors for guiding the campus tour and providing important information for students that address their postsecondary goals and plans.
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On Thursday, October 22nd, a group of the AHS senior class toured the University of Arkansas campus. The University of Arkansas Admissions Staff welcomed the group to the UofA campus and provided viewbooks and conducted a presentation for the group. The U of A Ambassadors provided a tour consisting of various campus facilities including, but not limited to the Old Main building with a historical perspective of the towers, various colleges by majors and department halls, the campus Senior Walk, and a view of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
ORSD would like to say “thank you” to the University of Arkansas Admissions Staff and Ambassadors for guiding the campus tour and providing important information for students that address their postsecondary goals and plans.
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UCA Visit to AHS
On Tuesday, October 20th, University of Central Arkansas Admissions Counselor Allyna Bright presented an overview of UCA scholarship information and deadlines, academic programs, UCA Athletics, campus and student life organizations, housing and meal plans options, and other important information about UCA. Viewbooks and interest cards were also provided for students inquiring about additional information.
Thank you, Allyna and the University of Central Arkansas for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
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US Air Force Visit to AHS
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, SSGt Brian Seeger conducted a presentation with AHS juniors and seniors interested in learning more about the United States Air Force.
SSGt Seeger discussed the enlistment process, career opportunities in this military branch, benefits, compensation, education and training.
Thank you, SSGt Seeger for providing important information and opportunities for Acorn High School students beyond high school!
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On Thursday, October 15, 2026, SSGt Brian Seeger conducted a presentation with AHS juniors and seniors interested in learning more about the United States Air Force.
SSGt Seeger discussed the enlistment process, career opportunities in this military branch, benefits, compensation, education and training.
Thank you, SSGt Seeger for providing important information and opportunities for Acorn High School students beyond high school!
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🌱 Students Are GROWING in Mrs. Bohlman’s Classroom! 🌱
In Mrs. Bohlman’s classroom, students are learning to understand their learning targets and use them to guide their progress. By modeling learning targets and providing opportunities for practice, students are building skills, growing in confidence, and taking ownership of their learning.
At Acorn Elementary, we are proud to see our students working hard, setting goals, and celebrating their growth one step at a time! 💚💛
Set the Target. Do the Work. Grow! 🐯📚
In Mrs. Bohlman’s classroom, students are learning to understand their learning targets and use them to guide their progress. By modeling learning targets and providing opportunities for practice, students are building skills, growing in confidence, and taking ownership of their learning.
At Acorn Elementary, we are proud to see our students working hard, setting goals, and celebrating their growth one step at a time! 💚💛
Set the Target. Do the Work. Grow! 🐯📚
🍂🦃 You’re Invited to Acorn Campus Thanksgiving Lunches! 🦃🍂
We are excited to invite our families to join their students for a special Thanksgiving meal at Acorn Campus! ❤️ This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, make memories, and celebrate the season of gratitude together.
📅 Lunch Dates & Times:
Friday, November 13: Preschool and High School
Thursday, November 19: Kindergarten and 1st–2nd Grades
Friday, November 20: 3rd–4th Grades and 5th–6th Grades
🍽️ Cost: $5.20 per person
📝 Prepayment Deadlines:
Elementary Grades K–6: November 6
Preschool (Birth to Age 5): November 11
Please see the flyer for specific lunch times for each grade level. We look forward to welcoming our families to campus for this special Thanksgiving tradition!
From our Acorn family to yours, we wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving season! 🧡🍁
#AcornTigerNation #ThanksgivingLunch #FamilyAndCommunity
We are excited to invite our families to join their students for a special Thanksgiving meal at Acorn Campus! ❤️ This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, make memories, and celebrate the season of gratitude together.
📅 Lunch Dates & Times:
Friday, November 13: Preschool and High School
Thursday, November 19: Kindergarten and 1st–2nd Grades
Friday, November 20: 3rd–4th Grades and 5th–6th Grades
🍽️ Cost: $5.20 per person
📝 Prepayment Deadlines:
Elementary Grades K–6: November 6
Preschool (Birth to Age 5): November 11
Please see the flyer for specific lunch times for each grade level. We look forward to welcoming our families to campus for this special Thanksgiving tradition!
From our Acorn family to yours, we wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving season! 🧡🍁
#AcornTigerNation #ThanksgivingLunch #FamilyAndCommunity
❤️🤍💙 ACORN CAMPUS ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM 💙🤍 ❤️
Acorn Campus warmly invites all veterans, their families, and community members to join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our great nation.
Veterans Day is a special opportunity to come together to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have protected our freedoms. We are incredibly grateful for our veterans' service and look forward to celebrating them with a meaningful program.
📅 Date: November 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:15–1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Acorn High School – New Gym
🍽️ A Special Thank You to Our Veterans! All veterans are invited to enjoy a FREE Thanksgiving lunch as part of this special occasion.
📩 Please RSVP to:
Jeb Willborg
📞 479-394-5544
📧 jwillborg@orsd.k12.ar.us
We would be honored to have you join us for this special celebration as we show our appreciation to the heroes who have given so much for our country. Please help us spread the word and invite the veterans in your family and community!
From all of us at Acorn Campus, thank you, veterans, for your service, sacrifice, and dedication. We are proud to honor you! 🇺🇸
#AcornTigerNation #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
Acorn Campus warmly invites all veterans, their families, and community members to join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our great nation.
Veterans Day is a special opportunity to come together to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have protected our freedoms. We are incredibly grateful for our veterans' service and look forward to celebrating them with a meaningful program.
📅 Date: November 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:15–1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Acorn High School – New Gym
🍽️ A Special Thank You to Our Veterans! All veterans are invited to enjoy a FREE Thanksgiving lunch as part of this special occasion.
📩 Please RSVP to:
Jeb Willborg
📞 479-394-5544
📧 jwillborg@orsd.k12.ar.us
We would be honored to have you join us for this special celebration as we show our appreciation to the heroes who have given so much for our country. Please help us spread the word and invite the veterans in your family and community!
From all of us at Acorn Campus, thank you, veterans, for your service, sacrifice, and dedication. We are proud to honor you! 🇺🇸
#AcornTigerNation #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
🚌💙💛 MORE THAN JUST A RIDE — OUR BUS DRIVERS CARE! 💛💙
At Acorn, our bus drivers do so much more than transport students to and from school. They play an important role in our students’ lives by helping keep them safe, offering a friendly smile, and showing kindness and care along the way. 🐯
Every morning and afternoon, these dedicated individuals take on the responsibility of safely transporting our most precious cargo — our students! Their patience, dependability, and commitment help make a difference in the lives of our children and families every single day.
Today, we want to recognize and thank our wonderful bus drivers for the care, hard work, and dedication they show to our students and school community. We appreciate all they do to make sure our Tigers get to school and back home safely! 💛
Thank you for driving with care and leading with heart! 🚌❤️
#AcornTigerNation #BusDriversCare #StudentSafety #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
At Acorn, our bus drivers do so much more than transport students to and from school. They play an important role in our students’ lives by helping keep them safe, offering a friendly smile, and showing kindness and care along the way. 🐯
Every morning and afternoon, these dedicated individuals take on the responsibility of safely transporting our most precious cargo — our students! Their patience, dependability, and commitment help make a difference in the lives of our children and families every single day.
Today, we want to recognize and thank our wonderful bus drivers for the care, hard work, and dedication they show to our students and school community. We appreciate all they do to make sure our Tigers get to school and back home safely! 💛
Thank you for driving with care and leading with heart! 🚌❤️
#AcornTigerNation #BusDriversCare #StudentSafety #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
There will be a Cross Country meet today at Acorn
Start Time: 3:30
7th-12th Grade
The meet will be over by the time the busses run.
Army National Guard Visit to AHS
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, SSG John W. Davis conducted a presentation with AHS juniors and seniors interested in learning more about the Army National Guard.
SSG Davis discussed the ASVAB assessment and career opportunities in this military branch, benefits, compensation, education and training.
Thank you, SSG Davis for providing important information and opportunities for Acorn High School students beyond high school!
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On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, SSG John W. Davis conducted a presentation with AHS juniors and seniors interested in learning more about the Army National Guard.
SSG Davis discussed the ASVAB assessment and career opportunities in this military branch, benefits, compensation, education and training.
Thank you, SSG Davis for providing important information and opportunities for Acorn High School students beyond high school!
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🍂🔐 Join us for Acorn Elementary’s Fall Family Night on Thursday, October 29!
Gather your family for an Escape Room! Work together to solve clues, then enjoy s’mores in the parking lot.
🔐 Escape Room & S’mores: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📚 Scholastic Book Fair Family Night: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Please let us know how many children and adults will be attending so we can have enough s’mores ingredients for everyone! Return the RSVP at the bottom of your child’s take-home flyer (notes will be sent home tomorrow) or complete the Google Form linked in this post.
Please submit just one RSVP per family, either on paper or online.
We can’t wait for an evening of clues, books, and sweet treats! 🧡
Gather your family for an Escape Room! Work together to solve clues, then enjoy s’mores in the parking lot.
🔐 Escape Room & S’mores: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📚 Scholastic Book Fair Family Night: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Please let us know how many children and adults will be attending so we can have enough s’mores ingredients for everyone! Return the RSVP at the bottom of your child’s take-home flyer (notes will be sent home tomorrow) or complete the Google Form linked in this post.
Please submit just one RSVP per family, either on paper or online.
We can’t wait for an evening of clues, books, and sweet treats! 🧡
Acorn Schools Red Ribbon Week Dress-Up Days
Acorn Preschool, Acorn Elementary & Acorn High School
Join us as Acorn Schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week! Students and staff are invited to participate in our daily dress-up themes to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Tuesday, October 27: We Wear RED for a Reason! — Wear red clothing to say NO to drugs.
Wednesday, October 28: I Choose a BRIGHT Future! — Wear neon, bright orange, or other vibrant colors.
Thursday, October 29: Tigers Choose 2-B Drug-Free! — Show your school spirit by wearing Blue and Gold.
Friday, October 30: Be a HERO! Say No to Drugs! — Dress up as your favorite hero or wear a dress-code-approved costume.
Thank you for supporting our students as they take a stand for a healthy, bright future!
Acorn Preschool, Acorn Elementary & Acorn High School
Join us as Acorn Schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week! Students and staff are invited to participate in our daily dress-up themes to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Tuesday, October 27: We Wear RED for a Reason! — Wear red clothing to say NO to drugs.
Wednesday, October 28: I Choose a BRIGHT Future! — Wear neon, bright orange, or other vibrant colors.
Thursday, October 29: Tigers Choose 2-B Drug-Free! — Show your school spirit by wearing Blue and Gold.
Friday, October 30: Be a HERO! Say No to Drugs! — Dress up as your favorite hero or wear a dress-code-approved costume.
Thank you for supporting our students as they take a stand for a healthy, bright future!
ATTN: Acorn High School Class of 2027 Seniors & Parents
IMPORTANT MEETING for all seniors & parents to attend
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
Seniors, bring your school issued Chromebook fully charged & charger.
Parents, please bring 2025 tax information or W2's (if available) to file FAFSA.
UA Rich Mountain Staff will be available to assist parents and students with filing FAFSA and state scholarship applications.
For more information, contact: Tammy Young, AHS Counselor (479) 394-5544 or tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us
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IMPORTANT MEETING for all seniors & parents to attend
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
Seniors, bring your school issued Chromebook fully charged & charger.
Parents, please bring 2025 tax information or W2's (if available) to file FAFSA.
UA Rich Mountain Staff will be available to assist parents and students with filing FAFSA and state scholarship applications.
For more information, contact: Tammy Young, AHS Counselor (479) 394-5544 or tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us
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📚 Atlas Interim Testing Reminder
Atlas Interim Testing will take place on Tuesday, October 20, through Friday, October 23, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for students in grades Kindergarten - 2nd.
Please make sure your student is at school and on time these days, so they have the full time needed to complete their testing. Thank you for helping our students do their very best! 💙💛
Atlas Interim Testing will take place on Tuesday, October 20, through Friday, October 23, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for students in grades Kindergarten - 2nd.
Please make sure your student is at school and on time these days, so they have the full time needed to complete their testing. Thank you for helping our students do their very best! 💙💛
Acorn High School ATHLETICS SCHEDULE - 10-19 to 10-24-2026
For more information, check out our website at ouachitariversd.org/athletics
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