Ouachita River School District

Oden High School's Open House will be August 11th. We are scheduling grade level times to come and meet teachers, get student schedules and checkout chromebooks. The Public Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We are asking that families sit together in the cafeteria. The schedule for high school is listed below. We are looking forward to a great year! 6th/7th grades 5:00-5:30 8th/9th grades 5:30-6:00 Public Meeting 6:00-6:30 10th/11th/12th grades 6:30-7:00 Athletic meeting in cafeteria 7:00-7:30

Ode Maddox Elementary will have their Open House on August 11th. We have scheduled times for each grade level to meet with their teacher. Teachers will be calling parents to let you know grade level meeting times. They are also listed below. Public Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We are asking that families sit together in the cafeteria. We are looking forward to a great year! Kindergarten 5:00-5:30 1st grade 5:30-6:00 Public Meeting 6:00-6:30 2nd grade 6:30-7:00 3rd-5th grade 7:00-7:30

My name is Ricky Dollar. I was raised on a cattle and poultry farm in Pine Ridge. I attended Oden school and graduated in 1995 and from there went to Rich Mountain Community College where I earned an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Machine Tool Technology. I returned to college at Southern Arkansas University where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Ag. Business. I am currently attending SAU again while I work to earn a masters degree in the MAT program. I have been married to my wife, Darcy, for 19 years and have three children; Daisy, Josey and Jasper. My hobbies include watching my kids compete in sports, and hunting and fishing with them.I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy teaching others and helping them to be successful.

ACORN HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - 8.11-2021

Mrs. Philpot is conducting counselor/parent meetings this week on the Oden Campus. Mrs. Philpot can help you understand graduation requirements for your child. Thank you Mrs. Philpot for all you do!

*Acorn Elementary* Open House will be Wednesday, August 11th starting at 3:30 p.m. Please be expecting a call from your child's teacher soon to schedule an appointment. Meetings will be held in small groups due to Covid-19.

Hi, I am Helen Bridges. I am a recent honor graduate from SAU, with a degree in Elementary Education. This past year I’ve had the privilege to intern at both the ORSD campuses. My passion is to educate and inspire the next generation. In my free time I enjoy making memories with my children, hiking a trial or locating a bargain. I look forward to serving this year as the 1st grade teacher at Oden.

My name is Kelly Slaten and I am so excited to join the AHS staff as the 10th-12th grade English instructor this year! I was born and raised in Waldron, and earned my BS in English Education from Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, AR. I now live in Waldron with my wonderful husband, Jeremy, and our two amazing children, AbiGail and Elijah. After a year at home tutoring virtual learners (including my own kids), we are all glad to be back to on-site learning/teaching. I have 9 years teaching experience, primarily in the great state of Texas. My passions are connecting great themes of literature to my students’ everyday lives, and helping students develop their written and oral communication skills. The more staff and leadership I meet at ORSD, the more confident I am that this is a caring and professional school, with student learning and growth being the primary focus. Our family loves camping, fishing, swimming, and animals. We are involved in our local 4-H, Southside Baptist Church, Tae Kwon Do at Wolf Pack Martial Arts, and our local fishing team, The Water Dogs! We are looking forward to getting to know the Acorn community better as school begins in August. Go Tigers!

Acorn Public Schools Voted Best School System Thank you for choosing Acorn Public Schools​ as the BEST SCHOOL SYSTEM! We are honored to serve and greatly value our partnerships with community, parents and students. Congratulations to our staff, faculty, students, parents and school board on receiving this honor. Your dedication and commitment to excellence in education and service make a positive difference and impact! #orsdlifeprep

Tony Stvartak has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Minnesota, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in education at Southern Arkansas University. He has worked as a chemist in the environmental testing and cosmetics industries. He enjoys hunting, cooking, and new and interesting foods. He lives near Mount Ida with his wife and daughter.

PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY! The Ouachita River School District would like to get the community and stakeholder's feedback for future planning. Please follow the link, complete the survey and provide us with your input. If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, they are available in the principals’ offices. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM8YOiBnLp6khPyHaDISOqEW7VKPXvGPk6XO6qxKTUCTtxFA/viewform

"Hi, my name is Liliana Roberts and I can’t wait for the upcoming year! I graduated from SAU in the spring of 2020 with my degree in Elementary Education. Last year I had the opportunity to teach General Music at Cossatot River and this year I’m switching it up by teaching 4th grade at ORSD. My hobbies include remodeling our new home and playing music with my husband. Also, I love dogs and have a pup named Theodore. "

*Oden Campus Announcement* Athletic physicals will be held on August 5th from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. on the Oden Campus. Healthy Connections will have their mobile unit here. Student/patient paperwork will be available through Coach Kennedy, the main office or you can pick it up on the day of physicals. The cost is $25.00. All student athletes must have an updated physical to participate in sports.

PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY! The Ouachita River School District would like to get the community and stakeholder's feedback for future planning. Please follow the link, complete the survey and provide us with your input. If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, they are available in the principals’ offices. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM8YOiBnLp6khPyHaDISOqEW7VKPXvGPk6XO6qxKTUCTtxFA/viewform

Acorn Preschool slots are now available for the 21-22 school year! Your child must turn 3 on or by August 1, 2021 to be eligible for this upcoming school year. You must turn in the following documentation to complete the enrollment process: 2020 taxes (adjusted gross income amount) only turn in a months worth of current check stubs if tax information does not reflect your current financial status (Tax information preferred, if applicable) Social security card Updated shot record Birth certificate Physical (needs to be completed before school starts in August) If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kim Larucci, Acorn Preschool Director/Lead Teacher at 479-234-3438.

PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY! The Ouachita River School District would like to get the community and stakeholder's feedback for future planning. Please follow the link, complete the survey and provide us with your input. If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, they are available in the principals’ offices. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM8YOiBnLp6khPyHaDISOqEW7VKPXvGPk6XO6qxKTUCTtxFA/viewform

Acorn Preschool slots are now available for the 21-22 school year! Your child must turn 3 on or by August 1, 2021 to be eligible for this upcoming school year. You must turn in the following documentation to complete the enrollment process: 2020 taxes (adjusted gross income amount) only turn in a months worth of current check stubs if tax information does not reflect your current financial status (Tax information preferred, if applicable) Social security card Updated shot record Birth certificate Physical (needs to be completed before school starts in August) If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kim Larucci, Acorn Preschool Director/Lead Teacher at 479-234-3438.

ORSD Family, Today the Polk County Road Department is working on the entrance of Polk Road 96. Polk 96 is the entrance to the Acorn Campus. Please come through the back way off of highway 270 this week or come down the Legion road to access the Acorn Campus. A big thank you goes out to Judge Ellison and the Polk County Road Department for fixing the road! Respectfully, Jerrall Strasner Superintendent

Acorn Preschool slots are now available for the 21-22 school year! Your child must turn 3 on or by August 1, 2021 to be eligible for this upcoming school year. You must turn in the following documentation to complete the enrollment process: 2020 taxes (adjusted gross income amount) only turn in a months worth of current check stubs if tax information does not reflect your current financial status (Tax information preferred, if applicable) Social security card Updated shot record Birth certificate Physical (needs to be completed before school starts in August) If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kim Larucci, Acorn Preschool Director/Lead Teacher at 479-234-3438.

ORSD Family, We are pleased to announce that ORSD will be able to provide school supplies for your children this year. For grades K-6 we will provide all items except backpacks and kinder mats. For grades 7-12 notebooks, pens, pencils, and folders will be provided. I hope you are having a great summer and I look forward to seeing all of you in August! Respectfully, Jerrall Strasner Superintendent ORSD