Acorn Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser
When: Friday, November 19th
Where: Acorn Gymnasium
Time: Starts at 5:00 PM
Acorn Food Production harvested mint, dill, cilantro, and various types of lettuce from their classroom hydroponic garden today. Their harvesting methods helped maintain the integrity of the plants so that they will continue to produce another round of produce. The class will use their fresh produce tomorrow to make mint lemonade and a green salad to complement their homemade mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and pies.
Acorn High School NHS Inducts New Member
On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Acorn High School junior Rachael Weddle was officially inducted into the Acorn NHS Chapter. Rachael was recognized as a member of the NHS Chapter at the October ceremony but was unable to attend.
The National Honor Society is a national organization recognizing high school students for their achievement in four areas: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Students who are selected to become members of the National Honor Society must meet academic and GPA eligibility qualifications as well as the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.
Congratulations, Rachael! #orsdlifeprep
AHS Essay Winners
On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Acorn High School students were recognized and honored for their winning essays in the VFW Post #4451 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) 2021 Voices of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Essay Contests. The following students were awarded prizes and ranked 1st, 2nd or 3rd place for their essay:
Voices of Democracy Essay Contest
Sophie Strasner, AHS Sophomore - Awarded 1st Place & $600 prize
Jayden Willborg, AHS Junior - Awarded 2nd Place & $500 prize
Paige Parnell, AHS Junior - Awarded 3rd Place & $400 prize
Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest
Nicholas Hicks, AHS 8th Grader - Awarded 1st Place & $300 prize
Emma Arnold, AHS 8th Grader - Awarded 3rd Place & $100 prize
Congratulations to our AHS Tigers’ essay winners! #orsdlifeprep
AHS XC Competes At Next Level
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Acorn High School Cross Country runners ran in two different All-Star Cross Country meet events. In the Arkansas versus Oklahoma All-Star Meet, Justice Neufeld helped Arkansas defeat Oklahoma. Neufeld finished the 5K course in 16:41.5 for 18th place overall out of 60 runners. He finished 1st for schools in Arkansas and Oklahoma schools in classifications of 1A-4A and each classifications’ state champions. Neufeld ended his high school career as the most decorated Acorn High School Cross Country runner and one of the top runners in either Arkansas or Oklahoma in 1A-6A.
In the Arkansas River Valley All-Star meet held at Mansfield, AHS junior Isaac Tedder was 4th overall in the boys race. Oden High School’s Miriam Garcia, exchange student from Spain was 3rd overall and Acorn High School sophomore Bella Tedder placed 10th. Both Isaac and Bella will return as some of the top runners for State next year.
Congratulations to the ORSD XC athletes and Coach Willsey on an outstanding cross country season!
Third and Fourth Grade students worked hard to design turkey launchers to save Tom Turkey from being eaten for Thanksgiving Dinner.
~AES AR POINT CLUB~
15 Point Club (Kindergarten & 1st Only)- Colton Baker, Jason Baldridge, Victoria Bosch, Jaycee Moore, Trapper Neal
25 Point Club- Connor Bottomley, Paisley Burger, Emele Caldwell, Nate Cunningham, Adilyn Daniels, Dawson Davis, Izibella Davis, Jasper Dollar, Kylie Ezell, Ashlin Ford, Raidyn Gilbert, Landon Harry, Jakub Henry, Marissa Husted, Vee Mabry, Jaelyn Mckee, Jaylen McQueen, Kaidon McQueen, Caleigh Moore, Trapper Neal, Shawn Posey, Cody Rusert, Shelby Rusert, Max Schnell, Abigail Slaten, Savannah Smith, Lucas Spencer, Annabelle Sprague, Bailey White
50 Point Club- Adalyn Bohlman, Kennedi Cooke, Bricen Green, Zoie Horn, Addi Ledbetter, Drew Mabry
75 Point Club- Jonathan Varnado
125 Point Club- Jasmine Anderson
150 Point Club- Pierse Slater
Acorn Homecoming 2021 - Spirit Week
Wednesday, November 17 - Friday, November 19, 2021
Wednesday - COLOR WARS DAY
12th Grade - Black
11th Grade - White
10th Grade - Pink
9th Grade - Blue
8th Grade - Red
7th Grade - Purple
Thursday - ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK DAY
Bring your school stuff to school in anything but a backpack
Friday - BLUE & GOLD DAY
Wear your Acorn Tigers Blue & Gold!
Friday, November 19th - Homecoming starts at 5 PM, Acorn Gymnasium
The Acorn High School Wrestling Team joined with area students and volunteers on Veteran’s Day to serve lunch to our Veterans and their families.The Annual Veterans’ Luncheon was held at the Ouachita Center on the UA Rich Mountain campus.
We say THANK YOU to all who dedicate their lives to serve this country. Happy Veterans Day to our heroes.
ORSD - Acorn and Oden Schools will be closed for Fall Break
Acorn Students Present Cards & Thanks To Veterans
Acorn 5th & 6th grade students created handmade cards and messages of appreciation for our Veterans and presented the cards on Veterans Day. Students learned about respect and honor and wanted to express their gratitude for those who served and continue to serve.
On site for the card presentation representing American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary; Ed Cross, Ernie Skeens & Tawana Gilbert and ORSD staff Andy & Amber Arnold and their family.
Ouachita River School District would like to express our gratitude in recognizing and honoring Veterans who have served and those who continue to serve in protecting and defending our nation. Thank you for your sacrifice and service for our freedoms in the United States of America!
In the Ouachita River School District, current staff members who have served are Andy Arnold, Patty Carmack & Jerrall Strasner.
ATTENTION: The Acorn Junior Boys will play Caddo Hills tonight starting at 5:00 at the Acorn New Gym, it will be followed by Sr Girls, then Sr. Boys.
Oden Campus Announcement 📣
Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving lunch at school. Your child was given a time for your family to come eat with them. Please enter through the elementary double doors and pick up your ticket for lunch. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow! 🍁🦃
Kenzie Daniels and her Adviser, Mindy Lyle attended National FCCLA Capitol Leadership and Fall Conference in Washington DC on November 2-7. As a member of the Arkansas State Executive Council, Kenzie took part in a ceremony in which she laid a wreath from the Arkansas delegation at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Executive Council also met with Senator Tom Cotton, Senator John Boozeman, and State Representatives Bruce Westerman, French Hill, and Rick Crawford. The students took part in a Capitol Hill Advocacy event and then spoke to these men about the importance of Career & Technical Education, Career & Technical Student Organization such as FCCLA, and how vital continued funding for these programs is. The group also toured Mount Vernon, many National Monuments, the National Zoo, and several Smithsonian Museums, as well as attending multiple leadership meetings and trainings with FCCLA. Kenzie is a 10th grader at Acorn High School. She is the Acorn FCCLA President, Arkansas FCCLA State President, and is running for FCCLA National office this Spring.
Arkansas Division of Secondary and Elementary Education has developed a Social Media Awareness Campaign, SMACtalk. SMACtalk's mission is getting students, educators, and parents talking about how to be safe and healthy online.
Great resources for parents and stakeholders to access and create a dialog with students about cyber safety. Click on the link for more information and resources:
Parents:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/research-and-technology/smactalk/resources-for-parents
Students:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/research-and-technology/smactalk/resources-for-students
Attention parents of Acorn Elementary 5th and 6th grade students:
The 5th/6th Grade students will have their Christmas Musical on Monday, Dec. 13th at 7:00 pm in the Mary Davis Gym. They will perform with the Acorn High School Choir. A note went home with students on Thursday (another one going home today) asking about T-shirt size and more. Please fill out and return the form to your child's teacher. Thank you! - Mrs. Couch
What a great experience AES students had yesterday! The Air Evac Lifeteam flew their helicopter to our campus and spoke to our students. Very educational and fun! Thank you Air Evac Team.
Oden PTO announcement 📣
~Friendly Reminder~
AES will be having Thanksgiving Lunch this week from 11:00-12:00 PM.
Tickets for your paid meals can be picked up in front of the elementary office starting at 10:45 AM each day. See below of scheduled days.
5th & 6th Grade- Tuesday, Nov. 9th.
Kindergarten & 1st grade- Wednesday, Nov. 10th
2nd, 3rd & 4th- Thursday, Nov. 11th
*If you missed the deadline you can still send your form and money in tomorrow morning. Lunch price is $3.85 per person.
