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
Good afternoon!! Over the next few weeks we will introduce you to the Acorn High School faculty and staff:)
Keeping our campus beautiful! Oden Preschool students picked up trash today on the upper playground, collected pine cones for our Science Center and enjoyed outdoor learning.
Keeping our campus beautiful! Oden Preschool students picked up trash today on the upper playground, collected pine cones for our Science Center and enjoyed outdoor learning.
Keeping our campus beautiful! Oden Preschool students picked up trash today on the upper playground, collected pine cones for our Science Center and enjoyed outdoor learning.
Oden 3rd-5th grade enjoyed having their grandparents at school for some family time, games and refreshments. Thank you to all the grandparents that came and made school special for your student. Grandparents are treasures! ❤️🌟👵🏻👨🏻🦳
Friendly Reminder: Tomorrow is our Grandparents' Day Drive-Thru Donut Breakfast. All forms were due back this morning.
We do want to clarify a few things:
-This is drive-thru only. We can not allow adults into our building. (I'm sure you all understand the reasons.)
-Students will be delivering donuts to the car window for a quick "Love you grandma & grandpa"
-Drive-up is in front of the elementary.
-Grandparents do not have to pay for donuts.
-This is for AES grades Kindergarten-6th.
We can't wait to see all the grandparents in the morning!
Acorn Athletic Boosters will be having a Chili Supper and Dessert Auction on September 23rd in the Acorn Cafetorium. The chili supper will start at 5:30 and the dessert auction will begin at 6:30. Martins Auction Service has volunteered to be our auctioneers for the night.
If you have a child in athletics, we need volunteers to bring homemade chili, crackers/cornbread, and desserts. Please contact Mindy Lyle to volunteer to bring an item. 394-5544 ext 114 or mlyle@orsd.k12.ar.us
Oden’s 2nd grade rocked their lesson on building words with short e, i, and u. Way to go kiddos and Mrs . Starr!
Counseling Teams Attend CASA Training
On September 8th, CASA of the Ouachita Region hosted an informational training and luncheon at The Crossing Church in Mena to provide awareness, education, and resources on topics including: abuse, addiction, and recovery. A number of community and regional agencies and organizations were in attendance including school counseling staff. Thank you to CASA of the Ouachita Region for hosting the informative event and connecting community agencies and organizations to groups and individuals for resources.
School counselors pictured l to r: Tonya Thacker, Holly Harshman School Counselor; Tammy Young Acorn High School Counselor; Linda Heath, Acorn Elementary School Counselor and Leilani Rose, Mena Middle School Counselor.
Community, join us for Acorn Schools' Annual Harvest Festival event!
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
FCCLA is starting its annual Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser this week.
All orders and payments are due by 9/16.
This year, we are only selling regular glazed and chocolate iced. $10 a dozen.
You can place an order with any FCCLA member.
Thank you for always supporting Acorn FCCLA!
Oden PTO Announcement:
Grandparents' Day 2021
Dear AES Grandparents,
We would like to honor you for grandparents’ day! All of us here at AES know the important part you play in your grandchild’s life.
On Friday, September 10th from 8:30-10:00 A.M. we want to invite you to a drive-thru Donut breakfast.
Two ways to sign up:
1. Complete this online Google form. https://forms.gle/XbCJDBVmjdTY7mkn7
2. Notes will be sent home Tuesday with students.
Please use the online or paper form to pick a time slot and let us know who your grandchildren are so we can make sure they are ready to serve your breakfast.
Please return forms by Thursday morning.
ORSD Construction Trades Program Teaches Valuable Skills
Students enrolled in the Construction Trades Program Pathway at Ouachita River Schools are working on campus projects to apply the knowledge and skills learned from construction fundamentals, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades. The instructors for the Construction Trades Program are Barry Norman, Oden High School Instructor and Ricky Dollar, Acorn High School Instructor. Both are highly skilled and experienced in this field.
This week, students learned how to repair and build structures for water fountains and landscaping on the Acorn and Oden campuses. Ouachita River Schools...preparing students for life. #orsdlifeprep
Fall pictures for the Acorn Campus will be taken on Tuesday September 7th for Pre-K through 11th grades and any Seniors that missed the Senior day. Picture proofs will be sent home around 2 to 3 weeks after picture day. Remember there will be no school on Monday September 6th for Labor Day, so set a reminder that picture day is the day classes resume!😊
