REMINDER!
Help make a child's Christmas a little brighter!!!! Acorn High School Project Prevent leaders will be hosting a toy drive the night of the Acorn Blue and Gold games.
When: Friday, October 15, 2021
Mark your calendar!
It's almost time for parent/teacher conferences! Be looking for a note from your child's teacher with more details and scheduling information.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and October 18-22 is Digital Citizenship Week.
Digital Citizenship Week is a week-long celebration promoting digital well-being within K–12 schools, advancing Common Sense’s mission of helping students thrive in a world of media and technology.
ORSD is doing our part to educate our students about how to be a Good Digital Citizen and we ask that you help us by continuing at home.
Visit the following website to read the article: 6 Rules for Raising a Good Digital Citizen
https://www.noodle.com/articles/6-rules-for-raising-good-citizens-in-the-digital-world
Acorn Food Production transplanted their lettuce seedlings to the hydroponic tower garden today. They will check the ph and water level daily. New seedlings have been started that will be transplanted in a couple of weeks to the tower.
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AR Point Club
15 Point Club- Nate Cunningham, Bri Johnson, Trapper Neal & Colt Vanmeter
25 Point Club- Levi Cearley, Kayden Decker, Christian Fairless, Zoie Horn, Avalyn Husted, Addi Ledbetter, Eli Lister, Natalie Mabry, Itali-Rose Mowdy, Chisum Myers, Malaki Sexton, Jonathan Varnado & Summer Wagner
50 Point club- Kaison Rosson
100 Point Club- Jasmine Anderson & Pierse Slater
ATTENTION: Change in Acorn Class Schedule on 10/30 - Emerson vs Cossatot Boys will play at 12:00 PM with the Emerson vs Cossatot Girls playing at 1:15 PM.
Meet YOUR Tiger family - Shauna Wagner!
Mark Your Calendar for 2021 Acorn Classic Basketball Schedule - 10/29 & 10/30/2021!
The Acorn Beginning Band, High School Band (8-12th grades), and the 7th-12th Choir will present their Fall Concert Monday, Oct. 11th at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
Oden Kindergarten read “Creepy Carrots” in library class.. Students then made their own creepy carrots. 🥕🥕
Congratulations to Joshua Tilley & Kiersten Larucci for achieving top scores on the AP Biology Exam! Michelle McGee teaches AP Biology for Ouachita River School District. Proud of your achievement, students and for our outstanding educators!
#orsdlifeprep
The Acorn High School Bands and Choir (7-12th grades) have been working hard to prepare for their Annual Fall Fund Concert and their trip to Branson. They will be in Concert on Monday night Oct. 11th at 7:00 pm in the Acorn Cafeteria. There will be a 50/50 raffle held that evening to raise funds for the music program. Hope to see you there!
AHS Seniors Tour UA Fort Smith on October 6, 2021
Help support your 8th Grade Harvest Festival King & Queen!!
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!! The Herff Jones meeting this morning for Juniors and Seniors has been postponed to a later date (TBA).
TIGERS' TENNIS TEAMS QUALIFY FOR STATE
The Acorn Tigers' Tennis Teams placed third in the 2A-1 District Tournament held on Monday, October 4th in Fort Smith. Represented on Acorn Tigers' Varsity Doubles Teams for girls tennis included: Paige Parnell and Cierra Burdess and AHS Boys Tennis Team members included: Reed McGee and Damian Bohlman.
This ranking qualifies Acorn Tigers' Tennis Teams for state to be played at Greers Ferry next week. Proud of you, Tigers!
Photo, l to r: Reed McGee, Paige Parnell, Cierra Burdess & Damian Bohlman
Oden Timberwolf fans remember this Friday (Oct 8) is the deadline to order basketball shirts.
SENIORS PROVIDED “HEAD START” ON POSTSECONDARY PLANS
On Monday, October 4th, University of Arkansas TRiO EOC Staff Kayla Davis, Amanda Holliday and Elizabeth Davis assisted Acorn High School Seniors with postsecondary plans and processes to help them be better prepared in pursuing their educational and career goals.
Seniors were provided guidance and assistance with creating FAFSA ID to help with filing FAFSA (financial aid and scholarships) and completing the application process for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship and other state scholarships.
Ouachita River School District greatly values the partnership with UA Rich Mountain Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Divisions in helping our students be prepared for life. #orsdlifeprep
Acorn Food Production students setup their new icing printer today. This unique piece of equipment will be used by students to print customized images and words on cakes and cookies.
Ode Maddox Elementary was presented with a great magic show from Rich Mountain Electric to learn about electrical safety.
