ORSD Employees of the Month - November 2025
The Oden Schools' campus Employees of the Month for November are:
Ken Armstrong
Whitney Starr
Congratulations, Ken and Whitney!
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The Oden Schools' campus Employees of the Month for November are:
Ken Armstrong
Whitney Starr
Congratulations, Ken and Whitney!
#orsdlifeprep
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
Acorn Games tonight will begin at 5 pm. The 7th-grade girls will play first, followed by 7th-grade boys, then both Junior Teams will follow.
📢 SAVE THE DATE! 🎄
Acorn Elementary Family Night
Tuesday, December 9th • 5:00–6:00 PM
K–6 students and their families are invited to join us for our annual Family Night—and this year, we’re taking a magical trip to Whoville! 🚂
💚The Great Grinch Escape💚
Come participate in our escape-room–style adventure filled with fun math and literacy challenges. Work together as a family to “escape,” solve clues, and find the Grinch!
🚂 All Aboard!
While you wait for your “train stop” to Whoville, enjoy popcorn and the festive ride as you head into the adventure.
💚 Make It Through the Escape?
If you successfully complete the challenge, you’ll be greeted in the Grinch’s Cave by Martha May Whovier (aka Mrs. Jackson!) with some sweet treats for all who escape.
🎄 Meet the Grinch & the Whos!
We’ll have the Grinch himself on site, along with lots of little Whos ready to celebrate.
It’s not required, but if your child wants to join in on the fun, they are welcome to come dressed as a little Who!
It’s going to be a magical, family-friendly evening you won’t want to miss!
💙Acorn Tigers — Growing, Learning, and Escaping the Grinch… Together! 💛
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Acorn Elementary Family Night
Tuesday, December 9th • 5:00–6:00 PM
K–6 students and their families are invited to join us for our annual Family Night—and this year, we’re taking a magical trip to Whoville! 🚂
💚The Great Grinch Escape💚
Come participate in our escape-room–style adventure filled with fun math and literacy challenges. Work together as a family to “escape,” solve clues, and find the Grinch!
🚂 All Aboard!
While you wait for your “train stop” to Whoville, enjoy popcorn and the festive ride as you head into the adventure.
💚 Make It Through the Escape?
If you successfully complete the challenge, you’ll be greeted in the Grinch’s Cave by Martha May Whovier (aka Mrs. Jackson!) with some sweet treats for all who escape.
🎄 Meet the Grinch & the Whos!
We’ll have the Grinch himself on site, along with lots of little Whos ready to celebrate.
It’s not required, but if your child wants to join in on the fun, they are welcome to come dressed as a little Who!
It’s going to be a magical, family-friendly evening you won’t want to miss!
💙Acorn Tigers — Growing, Learning, and Escaping the Grinch… Together! 💛
#aestigersserve
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Concert
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:30 PM - doors open at 5:45 PM
Mary Davis Gym - Acorn campus (143 Poilk Road 96, Mena, AR 71953)
Bake Sale and Concessions Available
Presented by:
Acorn Elementary 5th & 6th Grades
Acorn High School 7th - 12th Grades Band & Choir
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:30 PM - doors open at 5:45 PM
Mary Davis Gym - Acorn campus (143 Poilk Road 96, Mena, AR 71953)
Bake Sale and Concessions Available
Presented by:
Acorn Elementary 5th & 6th Grades
Acorn High School 7th - 12th Grades Band & Choir
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🦃 Thanksgiving Break Announcement
ORSD Acorn & Oden Campuses will be closed November 24th–28th as we celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with our families.
We are so thankful for you and your students, and we wish you all a safe and joyful holiday!
ORSD Acorn & Oden Campuses will be closed November 24th–28th as we celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with our families.
We are so thankful for you and your students, and we wish you all a safe and joyful holiday!
Oden Timberwolves hit the road to face the Magazine Rattlers on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Timberwolves as they battle it out on the court!
Acorn Tigers hit the road to face the Cutter Morning Star Hornets on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Boys at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Tigers as they battle it out on the court!
Acorn High School Homecoming Royalty Court - 2025-2026
AHS Homecoming Ceremony
Friday, December 19, 2025
5:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
Acorn vs Horatio Basketball Games following ceremony - Junior Boys, Senior Girls and Senior Boys
AHS Homecoming Ceremony
Friday, December 19, 2025
5:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
Acorn vs Horatio Basketball Games following ceremony - Junior Boys, Senior Girls and Senior Boys
THANK YOU, Nathan and Zachary Cline!
Air National Guard presentation to AHS Juniors & Seniors
Friday, November 14, 2025
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Air National Guard presentation to AHS Juniors & Seniors
Friday, November 14, 2025
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AHS Band & Choir present Special Tribute - HONORING MILITARY
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Acorn vs Mount Ida Basketball Games
Games start at 5:00 PM
Thank you to all who have served and are serving! We honor you!
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Acorn vs Mount Ida Basketball Games
Games start at 5:00 PM
Thank you to all who have served and are serving! We honor you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Mrs. Larucci’s 2nd Grade Class Honors Our Veterans
Mrs. Larucci’s second graders recently wrote heartfelt letters to a Veteran of their choice to honor and show appreciation for their service to our country. Mr. Strasner visited the classroom and received several of these thoughtful letters, each one thanking him for his dedication and sacrifice. Our Dean of Students, Chad Frost, who also serves, was honored by students as well.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all Veterans—past and present—for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to protecting the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you for all you do for our country!
Mrs. Larucci’s second graders recently wrote heartfelt letters to a Veteran of their choice to honor and show appreciation for their service to our country. Mr. Strasner visited the classroom and received several of these thoughtful letters, each one thanking him for his dedication and sacrifice. Our Dean of Students, Chad Frost, who also serves, was honored by students as well.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all Veterans—past and present—for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to protecting the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you for all you do for our country!
Acorn High School Students Attend Test Prep Workshop
THANK YOU to the Dequeen/Mena Education Service Cooperative (DMESC) for hosting the Chad Cargill Test Prep Workshop on November 12th in the Grand Hall on the DMESC campus and providing the oppotunity for students! Such valuable information, tips and strategies to help better prepare students for studying and test taking for future tests in each subject!
Feedback from students was very positive and gaining confidence in preparing for future tests!
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Acorn Junior Teams Hit the Road!
The Acorn Jr. Lady Tigers and Jr. Tigers will travel to Kirby to compete in the Kirby Junior High Tournament from November 17th–22nd. 🏀
Come out and pack the stands to cheer on our Tigers as they battle for the title of Tournament Champions!
📅 Game Dates and Times: To be announced.
Let’s go Tigers! 💛💙
The Acorn Jr. Lady Tigers and Jr. Tigers will travel to Kirby to compete in the Kirby Junior High Tournament from November 17th–22nd. 🏀
Come out and pack the stands to cheer on our Tigers as they battle for the title of Tournament Champions!
📅 Game Dates and Times: To be announced.
Let’s go Tigers! 💛💙
Acorn Tigers hit the road to face the Ouachita Warriors on Friday, November 14, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Girls at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Junior Boys and both Senior teams. Come out and support the Tigers as they battle it out on the court!
“Get ready for game night! The Oden Timberwolves will host Oark at home on November 14, 2025. Action tips off with the Senior Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior Boys. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Timberwolves!”
AHS National Honor Society Inducts New Members
On November 6th, Acorn High School National Honor Society held an induction ceremony to welcome new members. National Honor Society is a prestigious honor organization recognizing members for academic achievement, leadership, and service. The program included: Welcome by President KaitLynn Ledbetter, Pledge of Allegiance by Secretary Irene Gilhousen and Invocation by Lauren Cruz, description of NHS characters by each current NHS Officer, Introduction of Speaker by Zane Newton and Ceremony Closing by Michelle McGee, AHS National Honor Society Advisor. NHS Guest Speaker Kevin Nance gave an inspiring speech on the ideals of leadership, service, and civic responsibility. Refreshments were served at the close of the ceremony.
The 2025-2026 AHS National Honor Society Officers, Members At-Large, and Inductees included:
Officers:
President: KaitLynn Ledbetter
Vice President of Service: Lauren Cruz
Vice President of Scholarship: Zane Newton
Secretary: Irene Gilhousen
Treasurer: Camara Dill
Historian/Public Relations: Makinzee May
Parliamentarian: Eilam Holland
Members At-Large:
Taylor Watts
Isabella Fowler
Jordan Lyle
Madelynn Auer
Clay McGee
Hailey Davis
Brooke Osufsen
Braxton Hemund
Summer Nix
2025-2026 Inductees:
Andrea Wagner
Addisyn Ledbetter
Adalyn Bohlman
Aubrie Boyd
Zoie Horn
Jennifer Willeford
Kimberly Cline
Shelby Rusert
Isaac Osufsen
Congratulations, AHS National Honor Society Members & Inductees!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
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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!
On November 6th, Acorn High School National Honor Society held an induction ceremony to welcome new members. National Honor Society is a prestigious honor organization recognizing members for academic achievement, leadership, and service. The program included: Welcome by President KaitLynn Ledbetter, Pledge of Allegiance by Secretary Irene Gilhousen and Invocation by Lauren Cruz, description of NHS characters by each current NHS Officer, Introduction of Speaker by Zane Newton and Ceremony Closing by Michelle McGee, AHS National Honor Society Advisor. NHS Guest Speaker Kevin Nance gave an inspiring speech on the ideals of leadership, service, and civic responsibility. Refreshments were served at the close of the ceremony.
The 2025-2026 AHS National Honor Society Officers, Members At-Large, and Inductees included:
Officers:
President: KaitLynn Ledbetter
Vice President of Service: Lauren Cruz
Vice President of Scholarship: Zane Newton
Secretary: Irene Gilhousen
Treasurer: Camara Dill
Historian/Public Relations: Makinzee May
Parliamentarian: Eilam Holland
Members At-Large:
Taylor Watts
Isabella Fowler
Jordan Lyle
Madelynn Auer
Clay McGee
Hailey Davis
Brooke Osufsen
Braxton Hemund
Summer Nix
2025-2026 Inductees:
Andrea Wagner
Addisyn Ledbetter
Adalyn Bohlman
Aubrie Boyd
Zoie Horn
Jennifer Willeford
Kimberly Cline
Shelby Rusert
Isaac Osufsen
Congratulations, AHS National Honor Society Members & Inductees!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#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!
Oden Timberwolves hit the road to face the Gospel Light Lions on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Boys at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Timberwolves as they battle it out on the court!
Oden’s Genevieve Simborio Leads ORSD to 3rd Place at State XC Meet
Hot Springs, AR — November 6, 2025
The Ouachita River School District (ORSD) cross-country team delivered an outstanding performance at
the Arkansas State Cross Country Championships held at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs. Led by standout
freshman Genevieve Simborio, the Lady Tigers captured a strong third-place team finish in the 2A girls
division field.
Simborio ran with poise and determination throughout the 5,000-meter course, surging late to place 4th
overall with an impressive time of 21:48.82. Her top-five finish capped off a stellar season in which she
consistently ranked among the top runners in the River Valley Region.
Backing up Simborio’s performance was a deep supporting cast that made the difference for the Lady
Tigers. Kylie Ezell crossed the line in 24:30.38 for 24th place, followed closely by Addisyn Ledbetter,
who finished 26th in 24:33.43. Josey Dollar ran a steady race for 38th place in 26:07.25, while Kloee
Husser (50th, 27:04.75) and Kaelyn Donald (59th, 28:12.10) rounded out the scoring for ORSD.
On the boys’ side, Zane Newton led the Acorn Tigers with a strong 25th-place finish in 20:19.63, closing
his season as one of the district’s most improved runners. Ayvaan Flores turned in a solid effort as well,
clocking 25:50.32 for 97th place in a large and competitive boys’ field.
With all the key runners returning next year, the future looks bright for ORSD cross country.
Congratulations to the AHS XC Athletes, Coach Keith Willsey and Coach Chris Ledbetter!
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#OHSwolvesSERVE
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!
Hot Springs, AR — November 6, 2025
The Ouachita River School District (ORSD) cross-country team delivered an outstanding performance at
the Arkansas State Cross Country Championships held at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs. Led by standout
freshman Genevieve Simborio, the Lady Tigers captured a strong third-place team finish in the 2A girls
division field.
Simborio ran with poise and determination throughout the 5,000-meter course, surging late to place 4th
overall with an impressive time of 21:48.82. Her top-five finish capped off a stellar season in which she
consistently ranked among the top runners in the River Valley Region.
Backing up Simborio’s performance was a deep supporting cast that made the difference for the Lady
Tigers. Kylie Ezell crossed the line in 24:30.38 for 24th place, followed closely by Addisyn Ledbetter,
who finished 26th in 24:33.43. Josey Dollar ran a steady race for 38th place in 26:07.25, while Kloee
Husser (50th, 27:04.75) and Kaelyn Donald (59th, 28:12.10) rounded out the scoring for ORSD.
On the boys’ side, Zane Newton led the Acorn Tigers with a strong 25th-place finish in 20:19.63, closing
his season as one of the district’s most improved runners. Ayvaan Flores turned in a solid effort as well,
clocking 25:50.32 for 97th place in a large and competitive boys’ field.
With all the key runners returning next year, the future looks bright for ORSD cross country.
Congratulations to the AHS XC Athletes, Coach Keith Willsey and Coach Chris Ledbetter!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
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!
Mrs. Bohlman’s First Graders Spread Holiday Cheer! 🎁❤️
Mrs. Bohlman’s first graders filled 23 shoeboxes this year for Samaritan’s Purse! Each box was packed with love, joy, and a reminder that giving is the greatest gift of all. We are so proud of their big hearts and helping hands!
Mrs. Bohlman’s first graders filled 23 shoeboxes this year for Samaritan’s Purse! Each box was packed with love, joy, and a reminder that giving is the greatest gift of all. We are so proud of their big hearts and helping hands!
Veterans Day - November 11, 2025
Ouachita River School District would like to express gratitude to those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.
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Ouachita River School District would like to express gratitude to those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.
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