Acorn High School ATHLETICS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
September 28 - October 3, 2026
about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
Acorn Athletics Schedule - 9-28 - 10-3-2026
2026 Scott County Fair Results

AbiGail Slaten

First in class, Market Lamb
First in Senior Showmanship, Market Lamb
Grand Champion, Market Lamb

Congratulations, AbiGail!

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about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
2026 Scott County Fair - AbiGail Slaten
2026 Scott County Fair - AbiGail Slaten
Ouachita River School District - Acorn High School and Oden Schools have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools where students demonstrated high growth on the ATLAS!

Acorn High received the following awards:

High Overall Growth (Southwest region)
High Science Growth (Southwest region)

Oden Schools received the following awards:

High Overall Growth (Southwest region)
High Math Growth (Southwest region)

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement through a collaborative partnership of support, commitment and dedication from Acorn High School and Oden Schools’ students, teachers, staff and parents!

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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!
about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
OEP Awards - Best Overall Scores ATLAS
OEP Awards - Best Growth Scores Science ATLAS - Acorn High School
OEP Awards - Best Growth Scores Math ATLAS - Oden Schools
Acorn Anglers Fishing Tournament at Lake Ouachita

The Acorn Anglers Bass Fishing Team would like to thank all of their sponsors, family, friends, and AHS staff and supporters for cheering them on in their first season opener of tournament bass fishing.

Results from the first Acorn Anglers tournament this season held at Lake Ouachita on Saturday, August 29, 2026:

Juniors:
1st place: Canyon Davis and Beau Strother 4.23
2nd: Elijah Slaten and Truitt Strother 2.13
3rd: Tanner Davis 2.02
Junior Big Bass: Canyon Davis 1.46

Seniors:
1st place: James Gibbons and Connor Miller 5.9
2nd place: Caston Horn and Jasper Dollar 5.47
3rd place: Ryder Laughlin and Cooper Strother 4.19
Senior Big Bass: Caston Horn, 2.44**

Congratulations to our anglers and boat captains on a great season opener and heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors, photographer Darcy Dollar and our parents for their generous support!


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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!

about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
AHS Tennis - Monday, September 21, 2026

AHS Lady Tigers had a great day of tennis. Addisyn Ledbetter and Adalyn Bohlman won both of their doubles matches over Mulberry and Ozark Catholic.

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about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
AHS Tennis - 9-21-2026
AHS Tennis - 9-21-2026
AHS Tennis - 9-21-2026
Acorn High School ATHLETICS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
September 21 - 26, 2026
about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
Acorn Athletics Weekly Schedule - 9-21 to 9-26-2026
Congratulations to the AHS FFA Ag Leaders!


2026-2027 Acorn High School Chapter FFA Officers

President - Nataly Garcia
Vice President - Annie Warner
Secretary - Abigail Slaten
Treasurer - Tatelyn Wood
Reporter - Hailey Davis
Sentinel - Savannah Christian
Jr. Advisor - Oscar Garcia

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about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
2026-2027 AHS FFA Chapter Officers
💉 Acorn Campus Annual Flu Clinic 💉

Acorn Campus will be hosting its annual Flu Clinic on October 28, 2026.

Permission slips will be sent home today with all elementary students. High school students who need a permission slip may pick one up from the High School Office.

Please complete and return all signed permission slips to the school by October 14, 2026.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us prepare for a successful Flu Clinic! We appreciate your support in keeping our students and staff healthy. 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Brittney Moore
Acorn Campus Flu Clinic 26-27
Acorn Runners Compete at Tom Stuthard Stampede


Acorn High School hosted the Tom Stuthard Stampede on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 on the Tom Stuthard Cross Country Course, with Tiger and Lady Tiger runners competing in all four divisions.

In the Junior Girls 1.5 mile race, Acorn finished sixth as a team with 140 points. Anastasia Bohlman led Acorn with a 25th place finish in 14:29.9. Lacelynn Southern was 34th in 15:49.8, Lindsey Perry was 35th in 15:59.5, Breezie Harris was 41st in 16:28.6, AbiGail Slaten was 44th in 16:41.1, Ryder Taylor was 45th in 16:41.6, and Evie Norris was 60th in 18:52.1. Paisley Laughlin was 63rd in 19:16.9 and Payton Myers was 65th in 19:28.7.

The Junior Boys placed 13th as a team with 345 points. Dominic Crawford led the Tigers in 71st place with a time of 11:54.0, followed by Adam Hamilton at 11:56.3 and Hunter Pippen at 11:57.4. Daeyton Cornett-Pate finished in 12:44.4, Raj Dandikar in 12:45.2, Kaison Rosson in 12:46.2, and Trevin Bradley in 13:05.0. Garrett Morgan finished 130th in 13:54.8, while Jerrick Powell was 131st in 13:55.3.

In the Senior Girls 5K, Acorn was represented by Raina McLoud and Gracie Smith. Raina finished 57th in 37:43.5, while Gracie Smith placed 66th in 42:21.3.

The Senior Boys 5K featured Ryder Laughlin and Cy Young for Acorn. Ryder Laughlin finished 57th in 25:45.1, with Young right behind in 58th at 25:47.7.

Acorn’s runners turned in a strong day of competition on their home course, giving the Tigers and Lady Tigers another opportunity to race in front of the home crowd at the Tom Stuthard Stampede.

Congratulations to the AHS XC Athletes and Coach Keith Willsey!

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about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
XC Tom Stuthard Stampede Acorn Results - 9-8-2026
THANK YOU, Ouachita River School District IT Coordinator Sherri Powell for all you do!

You are appreciated!

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about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
ORSD extends appreciation to Sherri Powell ORSD IT Coordinator
🏹 ACORN ARCHERY FUNDRAISER! 🏹

Come out and support the Acorn Archery Team as they kick off another exciting season!

🍽️ Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner — $10
Includes:
• Pulled pork sandwich
• Chips
• Pickle
• Brownie
• Water

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ Pick-Up Begins at 4:00 PM
📍 Pull-through area by the Acorn Cafeteria

Enjoy a delicious dinner that's ready to go while helping support our Acorn Archers throughout their season!

Your support means so much to our team. We can't wait to see Tiger Nation there! 💙💛🏹
about 1 month ago, Brittney Moore
Acorn Archery Fundraiser
Acorn Band and Choir Concert
Thursday, October 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gymnasium
Acorn Campus
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953

See flyer for information and event details
about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
AHS Band and Choir Concert - 10-1-2026
Acorn Schools Harvest Festival
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium

7:30 PM - Harvest Festival Royalty Court Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Harvest Festival Royalty Court!
about 1 month ago, Brittney Moore
Acorn Harvest Festival 2026
AES Harvest Festival Royalty
Acorn Schools Harvest Festival
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium

7:30 PM - Harvest Festival Royalty Court Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Harvest Festival Royalty Court!

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about 1 month ago, Tammy L. Young
Acorn Schools Harvest Festival - 10-9-2026
2026-2027 Acorn High School Harvest Festival Royalty Court
Acorn High School Class Election Results 2026-2027

See post for each grade level for class favorites, class officers and student council representatives

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about 2 months ago, Tammy L. Young
AHS 7th Grade Class Election Results
AHS 8th Grade Class Election Results
AHS 9th Grade Class Election Results
AHS 10th Grade Class Election Results
AHS 11th Grade Class Election Results
AHS 12th Grade Class Election Results
AHS Fellowship of Christian Students announcement:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 is the global event day for See You At The Pole (SYATP). Students on the Acorn High School campus are invited by the AHS Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) Club to participate!

Acorn High School Fellowship of Christian Students’ Club invites you to come out and join in prayer for our schools, community, and nation!

AHS Fellowship of Christian Students Hosting SYATP
Flagpole @ Acorn Campus
7:15 - 7:35 AM
Devotion & music
about 2 months ago, Tammy L. Young
SYATP 2026 - 9-23-2026
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, bring 2025 tax information or W2's to file FAFSA.

For more information, contact: Tammy Young, AHS Counselor (479) 394-5544 or tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us

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about 2 months ago, Tammy L. Young
AHS Class of 2027 Important Meeting - 10-19-2026
Acorn High School ATHLETICS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
September 14-19, 2026
about 2 months ago, Tammy L. Young
Acorn Athletics Weekly Schedule - 9-14 to 9-19-2026
The AHS Band and Choir held their Annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, September 10, 2026. ARVEST Bank of Mena provided grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks for the event. The Acorn Music Department extends a big THANK YOU to ARVEST Bank for providing the food and Keith Slater for grilling the hot dogs. You made the event a special one!

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about 2 months ago, Tammy L. Young
AHS Band and Choir BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - 9-10-2026
AHS Band and Choir Back to School Bash - 9-10-2026
Acorn High School ATHLETICS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
September 7-11, 2026
about 2 months ago, Tammy L. Young
AHS Athletics Schedule - 9-7 through 9-11, 2026