Acorn 3rd Grade is selling Acorn Tiger Merch to support their King Jase Cooke and Queen Natalie Jo Moore! All proceeds will go toward their end-of-year field trip. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind T-shirt and show your Acorn Tiger pride!
Acorn High School Celebration and Recognition for ATLAS Achievements
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Acorn High School held a recognition ceremony for students in grades 7th - 11th who achieved one or more of the following on the ATLAS for the 2024-2025 school year:
Top boy (KING) and top girl (QUEEN) for each ATLAS Test (ELA, Science & Math)
Students who scored a top score of 4 on the ATLAS
Students who scored a top score of 3 on the ATLAS
Students who demonstrated growth on the ATLAS
The ATLAS test refers to the Arkansas Teaching and Learning and Assessment System, a comprehensive assessment program for public school students in Arkansas, grades K-12. It includes various assessments that included screeners and end of the year summative assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science for grades 3-10 and high school. The system was created to align with state academic standards and provide teachers, students, and parents with detailed information about student learning and areas for support.
Please reference the link and ouachitariversd.org News Feed for additional details and information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pn89-DBbZCVY_T-0Vt7JrKlYDKp2ThU1/view?usp=sharing
Acorn 1st Grade is selling shirts for the Harvest Festival! All proceeds will go toward their end-of-year field trip. Payments are due by Friday morning, October 10th. Thank you for your support!
ORSD is proud to celebrate National Coach Appreciation Day! Oden and Acorn Campuses would like to thank our amazing coaches for their dedication, time, and positive impact that they have on our student-athletes. We are grateful for all you do!
🌟 Support Acorn Preschool! 🌟
Our preschool is raising money for field trips and everyday classroom tools — and we need your help!
🎟️ Raffle Tickets – $1 Each!
Win one of these amazing prizes:
🏕️ Camping-Themed Chest (valued at $200)
🎣 Rod, Reel, & Fishing Baits (valued at $55)
☕ $20 Gift Card – Mena Coffee Company
🍖 $50 Gift Card – Fat Bottom Barbeque
🧁 Drive-Thru Bake Sale
Stop by the Preschool Drive-Thru Line
📅 Thursday, October 7th & Wednesday, October 8th
🕖 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Items available:
Fresh Muffins – $2
Fresh Fruit Cups – $3
💎 Forever Jewelry Sale
✨ Bracelets & Anklets – Only $5 each!
Send money with your student or make an appointment between 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM each day.
First come, first served!
Thank you for supporting Acorn Preschool!
Your contributions help our little learners explore, grow, and experience exciting adventures! 💙
Our preschool is raising money for field trips and everyday classroom tools — and we need your help!
🎟️ Raffle Tickets – $1 Each!
Win one of these amazing prizes:
🏕️ Camping-Themed Chest (valued at $200)
🎣 Rod, Reel, & Fishing Baits (valued at $55)
☕ $20 Gift Card – Mena Coffee Company
🍖 $50 Gift Card – Fat Bottom Barbeque
🧁 Drive-Thru Bake Sale
Stop by the Preschool Drive-Thru Line
📅 Thursday, October 7th & Wednesday, October 8th
🕖 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Items available:
Fresh Muffins – $2
Fresh Fruit Cups – $3
💎 Forever Jewelry Sale
✨ Bracelets & Anklets – Only $5 each!
Send money with your student or make an appointment between 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM each day.
First come, first served!
Thank you for supporting Acorn Preschool!
Your contributions help our little learners explore, grow, and experience exciting adventures! 💙
First Grade is Hosting "Tat the Teacher"!
Students can “Tat” their favorite teacher by sending money with them to school! The teachers will proudly wear their tattoos all day on Friday, October 17th.
Thank you for supporting First Grade—we can’t wait to see which teachers get Tatted!
Students can “Tat” their favorite teacher by sending money with them to school! The teachers will proudly wear their tattoos all day on Friday, October 17th.
Thank you for supporting First Grade—we can’t wait to see which teachers get Tatted!
Acorn Senior Hayden Wagner has been proudly adopted by Mrs. Larucci’s 2nd-grade class! We’re all cheering for him as the season opens tonight. Good luck, Hayden—go play hard and make us proud!
🎃✨ HARVEST FESTIVAL HAYRIDE! ✨🎃
Come enjoy a fun Family Hayride at the Elementary Harvest Festival!
🚜 $2 per person
👨👩👧👦 $5 per family
📅 Friday, October 10th
📍 Tickets sold at the New Gym during the Festival
Bring the whole family and join the fun! 🍂
“Acorn Tigers Basketball will tip off the season with the traditional Blue & Gold Alumni Games on October 3, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. The action starts with the 7th grade girls, & 7th grade boys, followed by the Junior Girls & Junior Boys—split into Blue and Gold teams for an exciting matchup. Then, the Senior Tigers and Lady Tigers will take on the Alumni in a fan-favorite showdown. It’s sure to be a night full of energy and excitement as our Tigers gear up for another thrilling basketball season!”
Acorn Schools' Host Annual Harvest Festival event!
Friday, October 10, 2025
Acorn Gymnasium
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Harvest Festival Royalty Court - 7:30 PM
Food, Games & Harvest Royalty Court!
Friday, October 10, 2025
Acorn Gymnasium
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Harvest Festival Royalty Court - 7:30 PM
Food, Games & Harvest Royalty Court!
UAFS Visit with Acorn High School Juniors and Seniors
University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Admissions Counselor and Recruiter Kendrix Holcomb met and conducted a presentation with a group of juniors and seniors on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 on the AHS campus.
Information and deadlines presented included: admissions, financial aid, scholarships, housing and dining plans and also included academic programs and student life organizations to engage in campus life.
Thank you, Kendrix for providing important information for students to be better prepared for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Admissions Counselor and Recruiter Kendrix Holcomb met and conducted a presentation with a group of juniors and seniors on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 on the AHS campus.
Information and deadlines presented included: admissions, financial aid, scholarships, housing and dining plans and also included academic programs and student life organizations to engage in campus life.
Thank you, Kendrix for providing important information for students to be better prepared for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
🎬 Support the 6th Grade! 🎬
Join us for Movie Night in the Elementary Gym for students in 3rd–6th grade on Tuesday, October 7th from 4:15–6:00 PM.
🎟️ $5 Admission Includes:
The movie Lilo & Stitch
A hot dog
A bottle of water
🍿 Additional concessions will be available for purchase.
💦 After the movie, stick around for a Water Balloon Fight! Don’t forget to bring a towel and a change of clothes if you’d like to participate.
📌 Permission slips are due by Tuesday, October 7th at noon.
Come out, have fun, and support our 6th grade!
Join us for Movie Night in the Elementary Gym for students in 3rd–6th grade on Tuesday, October 7th from 4:15–6:00 PM.
🎟️ $5 Admission Includes:
The movie Lilo & Stitch
A hot dog
A bottle of water
🍿 Additional concessions will be available for purchase.
💦 After the movie, stick around for a Water Balloon Fight! Don’t forget to bring a towel and a change of clothes if you’d like to participate.
📌 Permission slips are due by Tuesday, October 7th at noon.
Come out, have fun, and support our 6th grade!
Support our 3rd Grade Harvest Festival King & Queen Candidates, Jase Cooke and Natalie Jo Moore!
Show your school spirit by grabbing your Acorn Tiger gear—available in short sleeves, long sleeves, and hoodies in all sizes. Don’t miss out on supporting our Tigers and our 3rd Grade Harvest Festival! All Orders and Money Due by October 10th @ Noon.
"ORSD is proud to celebrate National School Custodian Appreciation Day! Acorn and Oden would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing custodians for their hard work, dedication, and care for our campuses. We are truly grateful for all that you do to keep our schools safe, clean, and welcoming."
AHS Band and Choir presents FALL FUN'D CONCERT & Fundraisers
Thursday, October 2, 2025
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
FREE Admission
Featuring: Beginning Band, High School Band & Choir
Fundraisers:
- Acorn Schools' Backpack Program - donations welcomed (snacks, bottled water and ready-made meals)
- AHS Music Department Bake Sale & Ticket Sales
For more information, contact: Valerie Couch, Acorn High School Music Director
vcouch@orsd.k12.ar.us (479) 394-5544
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Thursday, October 2, 2025
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
FREE Admission
Featuring: Beginning Band, High School Band & Choir
Fundraisers:
- Acorn Schools' Backpack Program - donations welcomed (snacks, bottled water and ready-made meals)
- AHS Music Department Bake Sale & Ticket Sales
For more information, contact: Valerie Couch, Acorn High School Music Director
vcouch@orsd.k12.ar.us (479) 394-5544
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
AHS Band and Choir HONORING MILITARY Special Tribute
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Acorn vs Mt Ida @ Acorn Gym
Games start at 5:00 PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Acorn vs Mt Ida @ Acorn Gym
Games start at 5:00 PM
October is National School Principals Month
Ouachita School District celebrates our building principals! Thank you for all YOU do to lead and serve each campus and the district!
Elicia Bergum, Oden K-12 Schools' Principal
Beth Jackson, Acorn Elementary School Principal
Dewayne Taylor, Acorn High School Principal
#orsdlifeprep
#OESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita School District celebrates our building principals! Thank you for all YOU do to lead and serve each campus and the district!
Elicia Bergum, Oden K-12 Schools' Principal
Beth Jackson, Acorn Elementary School Principal
Dewayne Taylor, Acorn High School Principal
#orsdlifeprep
#OESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn Campus will have sports pictures and retakes for all grades on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025.
If you were absent on the original picture day, please dress your best and smile big for the camera!
If you are involved in sports, don’t forget to bring your jersey or uniform so we can capture that special moment in time.
We look forward to seeing everyone’s best smiles!
Attention Acorn Tiger Fans!!!!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Acorn Cross Country Announcement 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Tuesday, September 30th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Tuesday, September 30th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
