Ouachita River School District

AHS Seniors Awarded State Association Scholarships Kora Carter, AHS Class of 2024, was awarded a scholarship from the AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship Program from the Arkansas Association of Curriculum and Instruction Administrators. Criteria for scholarship includes a graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. Carter plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education, specializing in special education at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith for a career as a Special Education Teacher. Kenzie Daniels, AHS Class of 2024, was awarded a scholarship from the Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation (AAPT) Scholarship Program for the Ben Farmer Scholarship. Criteria for scholarship includes a graduating senior who has or had a family member involved in the pupil transportation industry. Daniels plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and advanced degree for a career as a nurse anesthetist. Sophie Strasner, AHS Class of 2024, was awarded a scholarship from the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) Scholarship Program. Criteria for the scholarship includes a graduating senior from high school in Arkansas and must be a child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of a current or retired county employee of Arkansas. Strasner plans to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Ouachita Baptist University and an advanced degree for a career as a Speech Pathologist. Congratulations, Kora, Kenzie and Sophie! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep

AHS Senior Zach Neugent built a desk for the Acorn Gym office from recycled and reclaimed lumber! Great work, Zach! #orsdlifeprep

Attention Oden Class of 2025! Heritage Photos will be taking Senior Portraits (Cap & Gown and Formals) next Wednesday, July 10th, from 11am-1pm in the cafeteria. There is a $20 fee for the session. (Make checks out to Heritage.) Pictures for senior basketball banners will also be taken that day. Contact Mrs. O with any questions!

ATTN: Hiring Substitutes! Monday, July 8th, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training. We would love to have you join us as a substitute! Visit ESS.com to start your application and be sure to register in advance using one of the links below. Register Now Oden Campus Register Now Acorn Campus

In observance of Independence Day on Thursday, Jully 4, 2024, Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed

ATTENTION: ORSD Parents & Guardians See attachment for notice on descruction of SPED records and timeline.

ORSD Spotlight on Alumni! Acorn High School Alumnus, Trysten Richey is a senior at Southern Arkansas University achieving academic honors for the Spring 2024 SAU Dean’s List. Richey is majoring in K-12 Physical Education and Health. Congratulations, Trysten! We are proud of you! Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

ORSD Now Hiring Oden K-12 Schools positions: Paraprofessional Custodian Acorn Preschool position: Certified PreK Teacher

ORSD Spotlight on Alumni! Acorn High School Alumnus, Brody Webb is a senior at Southern Arkansas University achieving academic honors for the Spring 2024 SAU Dean’s List. Webb is majoring in Agricultural Business. In addition to his academic honors, Webb and members of the SAU Rodeo Team have qualified for the College National Rodeo Finals in Casper, Wyoming. Congratulations, Brody! We are proud of you! Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

22nd ACORN SCHOOL REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024 Acorn Old Main Gym/Auditorium 1:00 - 4:00 PM Registration begins at 1:00 P.M., general meeting will begin at 2:00 P.M, and fellowship will be through 4:00 P.M. Contact your classmates, teachers, and staff to encourage them to attend! The classes of Acorn High School Class of 1983 and Class of 1984 will be recognized and honored this year. For more information and event details, contact: Margo Reed Kimp (Class of 1969) margokimp@gmail.com 479-243-5435 Cheryl Anderson Boyd (Class of 1983) cboyd1964@yahoo.com 479-243-6648 Acorn School Reunion letter & contacts attachment

AAA Dead Period - Athletic Facilities & Fields Closed June 23 - July 6, 2024 All AAA (Arkansas Athletic Association) member schools will observe an annual mandatory two (2) week athletic dead period. During this time, coaches (licensed teacher coaches and registered volunteers) shall be prohibited from engaging in any type of activity involving student athletes whether it be practice, training, weight lifting, competition or travel. Further, school athletic facilities will be closed to student athletes during this period. Acorn and Oden campus athletic facilities and fields will be closed during the weeks of June 23 - July 6, 2024.

Ouachita River School District FY2025 Calendar

Acorn Schools Backpack Food Program Wednesdays - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Remaining distribution days for June & July 2024 Wednesday, June 19 Wednesday, June 26 Wednesday, July 3 Pick up will be at the Acorn High School Office (479) 394-5544 - AHS Office

ORSD Now Hiring Paraprofessional Oden K-12 Schools Inquiries, contact: William Edwards, II, ORSD Assistant Superintendent (870) 326-4311 Oden K-12 Schools 135 School Drive Oden, AR 71961

ORSD Now Hiring Math Teacher - 5th Grade Acorn Elementary School Inquiries, contact: Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent (479) 394-2348 ORSD Administration Office 143 Polk Road 96 Mena, AR 71953

ATTENTION - Preschool Registration at ORSD! The Oden ABC Preschool on the Oden Schools’ campus is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year! Your child must be 3 years of age on or before the August 1, 2024 deadline. In order to complete registration, you must submit all of the following documentation: * Proof of Income (2023 tax information, if available) If not available or income changed from 2023 to current status due to a possible income change, a current month’s check stubs (30 days prior to date of application) may be accepted for proof of income. Due to program eligibility guidelines, proof of income from check stubs cannot be older than 30 days prior to application. If 2024 taxes are accurate, please provide a copy for proof of income. * Immunization Record - Must be current including 4-year old immunizations. If your child is 4 years of age by the date of the application, please make sure the immunization record submitted includes the current immunizations. * Birth Certificate * Social Security Card * Proof of Health Physical - physical within the past year will be sufficient until expiration - a physical is not required upon registration but needs to be done as soon as possible and proof submitted for enrollment to be processed. Without proof of physical, the student will be moved to the waiting list. *Utility Bill or Statement - verifying current address All documents listed above (in bold) are required to be submitted to process registration and enrollment. THANK YOU for your interest in our preschool program at Oden! Our staff look forward to meeting and working with you and your child this upcoming school year! Kimberly Robertson, Director Applications are available now through August at Oden K-12 Schools’ Office. Please complete the form link: https://forms.gle/z977VR8e7mkTG6uw6 For more information, contact: Oden ABC Preschool (870) 490-1195 (preschool phone) Oden K-12 Schools (870) 326-4311 135 School Drive | Oden, AR 71961 #orsdlifeprep

2024-2025 Acorn Preschool Registration To register, child must be 3 or 4 years of age on or by August 1, 2024. The following documentation is needed for registration: - Birth certificate - Social Security card - Current immunization record - Current physical - Verification of household income & address - Completed application. Applications may be obtained from the Acorn Elementary School office. Acorn Preschool Kathy Medford Preschool Building 143 Polk Road 96 Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-4833 x, 416

THANK YOU, Mena Regional Health System!! Acorn Schools' received generous donations from Mena Regional Health System to supply the Backpack Program! Thank you! #orsdlifeprep

22nd ACORN SCHOOL REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024 Acorn Old Main Gym/Auditorium 1:00 - 4:00 PM Registration begins at 1:00 P.M., general meeting will begin at 2:00 P.M, and fellowship will be through 4:00 P.M. Contact your classmates, teachers, and staff to encourage them to attend! The classes of Acorn High School Class of 1983 and Class of 1984 will be recognized and honored this year. For more information and event details, contact: Margo Reed Kimp (Class of 1969) margokimp@gmail.com 479-243-5435 Cheryl Anderson Boyd (Class of 1983) cboyd1964@yahoo.com 479-243-6648 Acorn School Reunion letter & contacts attachment

Attention AHS Senior Athletes If you did not pick up your sports banner(s) from the office or your senior night poster, please stop by the high school office today or before noon tomorrow to pick it up:)