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.
🌱 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!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
🍂🔐 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
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
📚 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
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Building Life Skills Through Archery at AES! 🐯🏹
AES Tiger Nation is learning skills that reach beyond the classroom! With guidance from our science teacher, Mrs. Hollin, students are exploring archery while developing important life skills such as focus, patience, persistence, confidence, and responsibility. These hands-on learning experiences encourage students to challenge themselves, practice new skills, and grow both inside and outside the classroom.
We are proud of our Tigers as they continue learning, growing, and building skills for the future!
AES Tiger Nation is learning skills that reach beyond the classroom! With guidance from our science teacher, Mrs. Hollin, students are exploring archery while developing important life skills such as focus, patience, persistence, confidence, and responsibility. These hands-on learning experiences encourage students to challenge themselves, practice new skills, and grow both inside and outside the classroom.
We are proud of our Tigers as they continue learning, growing, and building skills for the future!
🌟 ACORN ELEMENTARY IS CELEBRATING OUR ATLAS ACHIEVERS! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to announce and celebrate our ATLAS Achievers for the latest Post-Test! 🎉📚✨
From Kindergarten through 6th grade, our students have shown extraordinary hard work, dedication, and academic growth in Literacy/Reading, Math, Writing, and Science.
🏆 What We Are Celebrating:
80% or Higher: Students who achieved outstanding performance on their post-test benchmarks!
25+ Growth: Students who made significant, high-growth progress from their previous test scores!
We are incredibly proud to announce and celebrate our ATLAS Achievers for the latest Post-Test! 🎉📚✨
From Kindergarten through 6th grade, our students have shown extraordinary hard work, dedication, and academic growth in Literacy/Reading, Math, Writing, and Science.
🏆 What We Are Celebrating:
80% or Higher: Students who achieved outstanding performance on their post-test benchmarks!
25+ Growth: Students who made significant, high-growth progress from their previous test scores!
Early reading skills are in full bloom in Kindergarten!
Students in Mrs. Willborg’s class are actively engaged in phonics and word-building activities during guided small-group reading instruction. Using interactive letter trays and hands-on tools, students practice listening closely to individual letter sounds, blending them together, and building complete words step-by-step.
These foundational literacy exercises help our young learners connect sounds to letters, boosting both their phonemic awareness and confidence in reading.
We love seeing our Kindergarteners discover the magic of reading and watch small sounds come together to create BIG words! Keep up the fantastic effort, Kinders!
#TigerNation #AEStigersSERVE #orsdlifeprep
Students in Mrs. Willborg’s class are actively engaged in phonics and word-building activities during guided small-group reading instruction. Using interactive letter trays and hands-on tools, students practice listening closely to individual letter sounds, blending them together, and building complete words step-by-step.
These foundational literacy exercises help our young learners connect sounds to letters, boosting both their phonemic awareness and confidence in reading.
We love seeing our Kindergarteners discover the magic of reading and watch small sounds come together to create BIG words! Keep up the fantastic effort, Kinders!
#TigerNation #AEStigersSERVE #orsdlifeprep
💚💙 A BIG ORSD THANK-YOU TO OUR CHILD NUTRITION TEAM! 💚💙
This week, we celebrate and thank our wonderful cafeteria staff for working hard every day to provide our students with delicious, nutritious meals, warm smiles, and a welcoming lunchroom! 🥰✨
From preparing fresh, balanced food to serving every tray with kindness and care, our Child Nutrition Team plays an essential role in keeping our students fueled, energized, and ready to learn! 📚💡
Thank you to our entire ORSD Child Nutrition Team for your time, dedication, and love. Your hard work behind the scenes keeps our schools thriving, and we are so grateful for everything you do to nourish our school family! 💚💙
"Thank you for feeding our students and serving our school family with heart!"
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #ORSDProud #ThankYouCafeteriaStaff #FuelingOurFuture
This week, we celebrate and thank our wonderful cafeteria staff for working hard every day to provide our students with delicious, nutritious meals, warm smiles, and a welcoming lunchroom! 🥰✨
From preparing fresh, balanced food to serving every tray with kindness and care, our Child Nutrition Team plays an essential role in keeping our students fueled, energized, and ready to learn! 📚💡
Thank you to our entire ORSD Child Nutrition Team for your time, dedication, and love. Your hard work behind the scenes keeps our schools thriving, and we are so grateful for everything you do to nourish our school family! 💚💙
"Thank you for feeding our students and serving our school family with heart!"
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #ORSDProud #ThankYouCafeteriaStaff #FuelingOurFuture
🍂📚 Save the Date! 📚🍂
Acorn Elementary has some exciting events coming up!
Book Fair: October 27–30
Fall Family Night & Book Fair Family Night: Thursday, October 29
Join us for a fun fall evening featuring family fun, an escape room, and s’mores from 5:00–6:00 PM!
Book Fair shopping will also be open from 4:30–6:30 PM.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned—more details coming soon!
#aestigersserve
CASC Visit to AHS
On Tuesday, October 14, Carl Albert State College Admissions Counselor Ashley Moore provided CASC viewbooks, interest cards and presented an overview of CASC scholarship information and deadlines, academic programs, CASC Athletics, campus and student life organizations, housing and meal plans options, and other important information about CASC.
Thank you, Ashley and Carl Albert State College for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
On Tuesday, October 14, Carl Albert State College Admissions Counselor Ashley Moore provided CASC viewbooks, interest cards and presented an overview of CASC scholarship information and deadlines, academic programs, CASC Athletics, campus and student life organizations, housing and meal plans options, and other important information about CASC.
Thank you, Ashley and Carl Albert State College for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn Schools’ Host 2026 Harvest Festival
On the evening of Friday, October 9th, Acorn Public Schools hosted the annual Harvest Festival event. The event is a tradition for Acorn Public Schools and held each fall on the Acorn campus to provide an engaging, fun, and celebratory experience for the whole family and community. Each grade level, from preschool to grade 12, hosts games or activities to raise money for grade level special projects as well as to enhance and enrich classroom experiences for students.
The crowning event at Harvest Festival is Acorn Schools’ 2026-2027 Royalty Court presented and first, second and third place winners recognized for Acorn Elementary and Acorn High School for their fundraising efforts.
2026-2027 Acorn Schools Royalty presented:
ACORN PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Hadleigh Barrett and James Sickles
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Joanna Gilbert and Clyde Wolfenbarger
Kindergarten Queen & King: 1st Place Winners
Brynlee House and Rhuston Davis
1st Grade Queen & King: 2nd Place Winners
Rylee Goodner and Atreus Boydstun
2nd Grade Queen & King:
Brinlee Basehar and Noah Cox
3rd Grade Queen & King – 3rd Place Winners
MaryAnn Davis and Waylon Davis
4th Grade Queen & King:
Nova Cook and David Tipton
5th Grade Queen & King:
Brooklyn Crook and Jaxon Ankney
6th Grade Queen & King
Skylar Pippen and Ace Bryan
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
7th Grade Queen & King:
Kennedi Cooke and Tucker Merlone
8th Grade Queen & King:
Lily Arender and Ethan Boyd
9th Grade Queen & King: – 2nd Place Winners
Ryder Taylor and Kaison Rosson
10th Grade Queen & King - 1st Place Winners
Tia Hartman and Drew Mabry
11th Grade Queen & King - 3rd Place Winners
Chloe Blair and Max Schnell
12th Grade Queen & King
Kimberly Cline and Clay McGee
Congratulations to the 2026 Acorn Schools’ Harvest Festival Royalty Court and Winners!
ORSD would like to express our thanks and gratitude to the students, staff, parents, families and community for your continued support and generosity in making this year’s event such a huge success!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#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!
On the evening of Friday, October 9th, Acorn Public Schools hosted the annual Harvest Festival event. The event is a tradition for Acorn Public Schools and held each fall on the Acorn campus to provide an engaging, fun, and celebratory experience for the whole family and community. Each grade level, from preschool to grade 12, hosts games or activities to raise money for grade level special projects as well as to enhance and enrich classroom experiences for students.
The crowning event at Harvest Festival is Acorn Schools’ 2026-2027 Royalty Court presented and first, second and third place winners recognized for Acorn Elementary and Acorn High School for their fundraising efforts.
2026-2027 Acorn Schools Royalty presented:
ACORN PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Hadleigh Barrett and James Sickles
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Joanna Gilbert and Clyde Wolfenbarger
Kindergarten Queen & King: 1st Place Winners
Brynlee House and Rhuston Davis
1st Grade Queen & King: 2nd Place Winners
Rylee Goodner and Atreus Boydstun
2nd Grade Queen & King:
Brinlee Basehar and Noah Cox
3rd Grade Queen & King – 3rd Place Winners
MaryAnn Davis and Waylon Davis
4th Grade Queen & King:
Nova Cook and David Tipton
5th Grade Queen & King:
Brooklyn Crook and Jaxon Ankney
6th Grade Queen & King
Skylar Pippen and Ace Bryan
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
7th Grade Queen & King:
Kennedi Cooke and Tucker Merlone
8th Grade Queen & King:
Lily Arender and Ethan Boyd
9th Grade Queen & King: – 2nd Place Winners
Ryder Taylor and Kaison Rosson
10th Grade Queen & King - 1st Place Winners
Tia Hartman and Drew Mabry
11th Grade Queen & King - 3rd Place Winners
Chloe Blair and Max Schnell
12th Grade Queen & King
Kimberly Cline and Clay McGee
Congratulations to the 2026 Acorn Schools’ Harvest Festival Royalty Court and Winners!
ORSD would like to express our thanks and gratitude to the students, staff, parents, families and community for your continued support and generosity in making this year’s event such a huge success!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#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!
🍂🐯 A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ACORN TIGER NATION! 💙💛
The Acorn School Campus would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our wonderful, caring community for the generous donations and support that helped make our Harvest Festival such a resounding success!
Your care, kindness, generosity, and willingness to show up for our students and school mean the world to us. Every single donation and contribution reflected the deep care you have for our Tigers, helping transform this event into a fun, warm, and memorable experience for our students, families, and staff.
We are truly grateful to live in a community that genuinely cares for our schools and invests in our children's future. It is through the continuous support of people who care like you that we can create special memories and meaningful experiences for our Tigers!
Thank you for caring so deeply and helping our Harvest Festival go off without a hitch! We appreciate every one of you! 💙💛
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 💛💙
#AcornTigerNation #AESTigersServe #CommunitySupport #TigerPride #CaringCommunity
The Acorn School Campus would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our wonderful, caring community for the generous donations and support that helped make our Harvest Festival such a resounding success!
Your care, kindness, generosity, and willingness to show up for our students and school mean the world to us. Every single donation and contribution reflected the deep care you have for our Tigers, helping transform this event into a fun, warm, and memorable experience for our students, families, and staff.
We are truly grateful to live in a community that genuinely cares for our schools and invests in our children's future. It is through the continuous support of people who care like you that we can create special memories and meaningful experiences for our Tigers!
Thank you for caring so deeply and helping our Harvest Festival go off without a hitch! We appreciate every one of you! 💙💛
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 💛💙
#AcornTigerNation #AESTigersServe #CommunitySupport #TigerPride #CaringCommunity
