UARK Visits AHS
On Thursday, September 9th, University of Arkansas Fayetteville Admissions Counselor, Megan Garland met with Acorn High School juniors and seniors and gave an overview and information on programs, services, and scholarship opportunities for prospective students. Students were provided viewbooks and contact reference bookmarks including important deadlines.
Ouachita River School District values the collaborative partnership with postsecondary institutions in helping our students be prepared for life. Thank you!
Acorn Elementary Hosts Electrical Safety Magic Show
On Friday, September 17th, Acorn Elementary School hosted Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas for a “magic show” on electrical safety in the Acorn Cafetorium. Scott Davis presented the educational, interactive program using various magic tricks to engage the students in learning electrical safety precautions. The audience participants and attendees included students in grades 5th & 6th. Representing Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative for the program was John Larucci, RMEC Director of Member Services and Safety Coordinator.
Ouachita River School District would like to say “Thank You” to Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas for such a great program to teach students the importance of electrical safety!
This week at AES we celebrated International Dot Day. The Dot is a book by Peter H. Reynolds that encourages us to be creative, teaches us the importance of inspiring others and also encourages us to make our mark!
The Acorn Sr. Cross Country Team won the Magazine Cross Country Meet and voted to give Miriam the Team plaque. Miriam placed 5th which was the highest ranking place on the team. Way to go ORSD Sr. Girls!
Congratulations to our 2021/2022 Class Officers and Student Council!!!!!!
Acorn Elementary AR Point Club 2021
We are excited to announce our first AR point club students for the new school year!!
K-1st 15 Point Club~ Abigail Wagner, Ryan White, Amelia Tedder and Eli Lister.
25 Point Club~ Jasmine Anderson, Kaison Rosson and Leelynn Fernandez
50 Point Club~ Pierse Slater
Mrs. Hollin’s science classes are working hard to clean up the Outdoor Classroom. It’s looking beautiful!
Mrs. Hollin’s science classes are working hard to clean up the Outdoor Classroom. It’s looking beautiful!
Oden 1st and 2nd grade enjoying a virtual field trip to a Veterinary Clinic 🧡🖤🐺
Acorn Tigers Cross Country
Oden campus news: Excitement is in the air on the Oden Campus for the up coming 21-22 Timberwolves basketball season, and t-shirt order forms have been sent home if you would like to order a Oden Timberwolves basketball shirt. Order forms along with the money need to be turned into the high school office no later than October 8. If you would like to purchase one and need a order form, you can call the school and we will get one sent to you. GO TIMBERWOLVES!
ATTENTION: OHS Timberwolves! Be sure to register for the October ACT Test by Friday, September 17th to avoid late registration fees. See Mrs. Philpot, OHS Counselor for registration assistance and eligibility for ACT Fee Waiver.
Remington Strother and Ryelynn Schmidt from Mrs. Wilson's Kindergarten class had the opportunity to purchase wearing super hero capes for the day with their behavior bucks! Excellent job on earning this cool reward for good behavior, Super Remington and Super Ryelynn!
Teacher Spotlight: Coach Bohlman
Oden K-2 had a great time with grandparents today! Thank you for making today a special day at school for your student! 🧡🖤🐺
Oden K-2 had a great time with grandparents today! Thank you for making today a special day at school for your student! 🧡🖤🐺
Oden K-2 had a great time with grandparents today! Thank you for making today a special day at school for your student! 🧡🖤🐺
UARM HOSTS SENIOR DAY FOR ORSD
On Monday, September 13th, the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Student & Academic Affairs Staff hosted SENIOR DAY for Acorn and Oden High School seniors on the UA Rich Mountain campus. The event included welcome and presentations on admissions, financial aid, and scholarships by UA Rich Mountain Chancellor, Dr. Phillip Wilson; Recruiter, Mike Godfrey; Director of Admissions, Wendy McDaniel; and Financial Aid Director and Counselor, Mary Standefer & Lindsey Drewry. Mr. Godfrey introduced directors, staff, and students from technical programs for presentations on the following programs: UA School of Cosmetology, School of Massage Therapy, School of Nursing, School of Industrial Maintenance (Welding & Machine Tool Technology), School of Business, and School of Information Systems Technology.
Mrs. McDaniel and Mr. Godfrey provided tours of the UA Rich Mountain campus of student housing, student union, enrollment services, Johnson Learning Commons, and the Ouachita Center. Each student received a UA Rich Mountain t-shirt and lunch was provided.
Thank you to UA Rich Mountain for the invitation and opportunity to be on the UARM campus and learn more about programs and support services available for prospective students!
ATTENTION: AHS Tigers!
Be sure to register for the October ACT Test by Friday, September 17th to avoid late registration fees. See Mrs. Young, AHS Counselor for registration assistance and eligibility for ACT Fee Waiver.
Teacher Spotlight - Mr. Mabry
