ATTENTION ACORN HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS:
Juniors and Seniors will not have to attend school 1st through 4th hours next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during ACT Aspire testing. (4/13-4/15)
JUNIORS TAKING THE ACT TEST WILL HAVE TO BE HERE TUESDAY, APRIL 13th.
Acorn FCCLA is selling Butter Braid pastries to help cover the cost of the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN this summer and our Acorn Chapter Leadership Camp. Butter Braids are available in 5 flavors (Cheese & Herb, Apple, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, and regular Cream Cheese). We also have Caramel Rolls available. To order, please see any FCCLA member or contact their adviser, Mindy Lyle, at mlyle@orsd.k12.ar.us or 479-394-5544 ext 108. All orders are due by 4/21. Payment is due when the order is placed.
You can also order online: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/4a33bf47-01f6-4408-b63f-b2dff48780ae
Acorn FCCLA thanks you for your support!
ODEN CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENT: Our ACT Aspire testing is underway. VIRTUAL STUDENTS from grade 7 and 8 have completed their second day of testing. WEDNESDAY’s testing is for ON-SITE students GRADES 6-10 in English and Reading. THURSDAY’s testing is for ON-SITE students GRADES 6-10 in Math. FRIDAY's testing is for ON-SITE students GRADES 6-10 in Writing and Science.
ORSD Family,
Tonight, the ORSD School Board voted masks to be optional to students, staff, and teachers while attending school starting tomorrow April 6th. This decision is in light of the recent announcement by the Governor to lift the mask mandate across Arkansas. ORSD will monitor all safety protocols and continue to receive guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health. We are grateful that the positive Covid-19 cases have drastically declined in our communities. If you have questions on the safety measures of your respective school, please feel free to call us on the Acorn Campus @ 479-394-2348 Ext. 7 or 870-326-4311 on the Oden Campus.
Respectfully,
Jerrall A. Strasner Superintendent of Schools
AHS Nominates 2021 Delegates for Arkansas Girls and Boys State
Each year, Arkansas youth have an opportunity to be nominated and selected to participate as Arkansas Boys State and Girls State delegates in a weeklong, transformative program with their peers from around the State. The goal and purpose of the educational programs are to teach high school students through hands-on experience about civic responsibility, rights, privileges and duties. The programs are a collaborative partnership with high schools and the American Legion for Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary for Girls State. Acorn High School nominees for 2021 Arkansas Boys State is Justice Neufeld and for Arkansas Girls State is Raeghan Weddle. Congratulations, Justice and Raeghan!
ODEN CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENT: ACT Aspire testing has begun.
We are very proud of the virtual students worked hard on the test today. TUESDAY we will test 7th and 8th grade VIRTUAL STUDENTS. WEDNESDAY’s testing is for onsite students GRADES 6-10 in English and Reading. THURSDAY’s testing is for onsite students GRADES 6-10 in Math. FRIDAY's testing is for on site students GRADES 6-10 in Writing and Science.
*Ode Maddox Elementary*
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
May 11, 2021
Your child must be 5 years old with a birthday before August 1st to register for Kindergarten.
Items to bring:
*Social Security Card
*Birth Certificate
*Immunization Record
*Physical
If you have any questions please contact Crystal Hill or Tina Thomas. 870-326-4311
**Acorn High School Announcement*
The Ouachita River School District supports all students through its mission to provide a safe, caring environment where everyone learns and grows in order to be prepared for life. A key component of the District’s mission is to participate in and provide assessments that support students’ learning, growth, and transitions.
Assessment, in general, means a procedure that is utilized to collect data or information about an individual and/or group to make informed decisions. Assessments can include, but are not limited to, screenings and in-depth assessments. The assessment process includes four important steps: 1) identify the problem, 2) select and implement assessment methods, 3) evaluate assessment information, and 4) report assessment results and make appropriate recommendations and/or referrals. The upcoming state-mandated assessment your child will be participating in is the ACT Aspire, which measures English, math, reading, science, and writing academic achievement administered to high school students in grades 7 through 10.
You are an important member of the collaborative team and partnership in your child’s experience at Ouachita River School District. One of the ways to help support your child’s experience and success on interim and annual assessments is to be informed about the assessment tool and how to be better prepared during the testing period. The ACT Aspire assessments align your child’s academic growth and readiness with their career goals.
The interim or practice assessments are being given this spring in preparation for the annual ACT Aspire assessments. The annual ACT Aspire assessments will be given April 13-15, 2021 on the AHS campus. Students in grades 7-10 will need to be ON CAMPUS for the tests administered April 13-15. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. each testing day. STUDENTS MUST BRING THEIR CHROMEBOOK and CHROMEBOOK CHARGER to school each day for testing. The testing schedule will be as follows:
Tuesday, April 13
8:00 - 10:30 AM
Reading &
English
Wednesday, April 14
8:00 - 10:15 AM
Science & Writing
Thursday, April 15
8:00 - 9:45 AM
Math
Just a few tips to make this assessment experience the best it can be for your child:
Bring Chromebook to school campus each day, FULLY CHARGED and make sure both Chromebook and charger are brought to school each test day.
Please remind your child to get plenty of rest the night before the test.
ACT Aspire is a timed test. Be careful not to spend too much time on one question.
Go back and review the test if you finish and have time to spare.
You can find additional information about ACT Aspire assessment on the following website at https://www.discoveractaspire.org and please feel free to contact me if you have questions or need my assistance.
Sincerely,
Dewayne Taylor, AHS Principal
Interested in becoming a part of the Oden Yearbook staff next year? let me know at pstapp@orsd.k12.ar.us. Put yearbook in the title.
Thanks,
Ms. Stapp
1st softball game. Acorn and Oden working together for the first win!
Oden yearbook is offering retro yearbooks for sale. We have yearbooks ranging from the 1980s to 2020. $10 for any yearbook we have available from 2000 - 2020. If you would like more information, contact me at pstapp@orsd.k12.ar.us
Hoppy Students ahem... I mean bunnies.
Enjoying their custom made ears
ATTENTION ACORN FANS:
If you are planning on going to the games in Mountainburg tonight, please bring a lawn chair and $4 for adults and $2 for Students.
Attention 2020 Acorn Seniors: We are officially inviting you to prom this year, since you missed out on your last one. You will be able to attend prom from 8-10 p.m. it is being held at Grace Bible Church. Hope to see you there!
Attention Acorn Juniors and Seniors: Prom is Saturday, April 17th. Pictures will be at 4:00 p.m at Janssen Park. Prom starts at 6:00 p.m and ends at 10 p.m. it is at Grace Bible Church.
Oden K- 2!!!
Happy Easter!!!🐰🐣
The Acorn Tigers Softball and Baseball Teams will play tonight at 4:00 p.m vs. Lavaca. Come on out and cheer them on. Good Luck Tigers!!!
ODEN CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be taking the ACT Aspire next week on campus. MONDAY AND TUESDAY we will test 7th and 8th grade VIRTUAL STUDENTS. WEDNESDAY’s testing is for onsite students GRADES 6-10 in English and Reading. THURSDAY’s testing is for onsite students GRADES 6-10 in Math. FRIDAY's testing is for on site students GRADES 6-10 in Writing and Science.
Parents,
In light of the Governor's recent lifting of the Statewide Mask Mandate, ORSD would like for you to fill out the Parent Mask Survey. Please click on the link below to take the quick survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiIDFx_SJwYehY4HygL2WgbxNCbZY8tT3dxYgiaQPJ_hsuEw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&gxids=7628