Ouachita River School District

Kenzie Daniels was just named the 2021-2022 Arkansas FCCLA State President. Congratulations, Kenzie! We are very proud of you and all of your accomplishments in FCCLA. We know you will represent our school well.

The Acorn Junior High Quiz Bowl team won 2nd place in the Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament. We will be advancing to state and will compete on February 6th. The Junior High Quiz Bowl team members are: Sophie Strasner Kenzie Daniels Colten Quebedeuax Zane Newton Nicholas Bedford Lauren Cruz Emma Arnold Ty Kesterson Lyndsey Powell Tazanna Haggard Gracie Mabry Sponsor: Lisa Daniels

FOCUS FRIDAY: Students at Oden K-12 Schools focus on preparing for ACT Aspire state testing with Math teacher Allison Still.

Congratulations to Kenzie Daniels, Keagan Jennings, Tori Hackney, Macy Pyron, Colten Quebedeaux, and Lulu Quebedeaux on their performance at FCCLA District VI Star Events. Lulu received gold. Kenzie, Keagan, Tori, Macy, and Colten received silver. All 6 students will be advancing to compete at State Star Events.

Two of Acorn High School's CNA students practice oral care and transfers at the University of Arkansas-Rich Mountain.

~Acorn Elementary~ Read Across America is Tuesday, March 2nd. Help your child(ren) celebrate with these adorable t-shirts! Order forms will be sent home with your child soon, so be looking for them in their backpack. Color: Gray Price: $9.00 (add $1 for 2XL & $2 for 3XL-5XL) Order forms are due by Monday, February 8th.

The Tigers travel to Magazine tomorrow. The Jr. Girls start at 5:00 followed by the Sr. Girls then Boys. Wish them luck!! Go Tigers!!

Oden Kindergarten GT having fun this morning with a snowball fight

Oden Campus Parents, Families and Community Members: Every year, each public school and district in Arkansas receives a Report Card. Just as each student’s report card shows his/her progress in specific subjects, the School Report Card shows how our school is performing in different areas. This user-friendly information is available at https://myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov/SRC/30/5706009. The goal of the Report Card is to provide transparent and accessible information to parents, families, and the community all in one place. In the 2019-2020 school year, events related to COVID-19 caused a substantial disruption to on-site instruction, assessment, accountability, and reporting. Because of these events, some items typically included in accountability and reporting are not available. Although COVID-19 has made substantial interruptions, the work of our learning communities continues. The global pandemic interrupted not only our nation’s health, but it interrupted our educational system. In the 2019-2020 school year, Arkansas’ students did not participate in high stakes testing. The lack of assessment data allows us to view accountability through other lenses that support student achievement. Please take note of our Graduation Rates. The staff, students, and community has worked hard to help each student achieve high school graduation status. Oden K-12 Schools is grateful for your continued support. If you have questions about the Report Card, please visit the My School Info website https://myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov/SRC to find more information, definitions of terms, videos which explain how the site works, and answers to frequently asked questions. If you would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to know more about the information in our school report card, please contact us at 870-326-4311.

Acorn Tentative Softball Schedule!!! Go Tigers

Lifetouch is the company handling our school portraits this year. In case you have had any issues that you have not yet directed to me, their customer service center number is 1-800-736-4753.

Virtual Parents: If your child did not get a portrait, please text me or e-mail me to arrange a portrait appointment. I am not trying to sell anything, just to get a photo to place in with her/his class in the yearbook. pstapp@orsd.k12.ar.us 870-223-3665

January 31 is the last day to order a personalized yearbook! Oden Yearbook would still love the following photos *a funny selfie *Deer Camp *Summer Fun Send photos to pstapp@orsd.k12.ar.us

ATTENTION ACORN PARENTS: Baseball/Softball/Soccer registration is now open. You may come by the Acorn High School office and pick up a form, or go online to Tapley Sports and sign-up:)

A big thanks to Sergeant Medlin for coming to talk to the AHS Seniors and Juniors about the Air National Guard! It was wonderful to have him!

Attention Acorn Senior: If you have not completed your degree audit, please see Mrs. Young ASAP!!

Don't forget to tune into Acorn Tiger Vision tomorrow for the Acorn SR. High Basketball games vs. Future School. The girls kick off at 5:00 followed by the Sr. Boys. Good Luck Tigers!!!

Attention Acorn seniors and juniors: If you ordered a class ring from Herff Jones, they will be delivered tomorrow at 10:30. Balance must be paid in full before ring is picked up.

Thanks to an anonymous donor, OHS Student Council Members filled backpacks with snacks and canned food items to be shared with families in need. If you know of someone in need of a food backpack please call the Oden office at 870-326-4311.

Ode Maddox Elementary has two new point club members! Mckenzie Long reached the 10 point club and Christopher Olmstead sailed into the 50 point club!