“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Junior Teams will host County Line at home on October 20, 2025. Action tips off with the Junior Girls at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Junior Boys. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
ATTENTION ACORN TIGER FANS!!!!
Acorn Tiger Sponsor shirts are available to order, please turn in your order form and payment to the AHS Office by October 31st!!!!
Acorn Tiger Sponsor shirts are available to order, please turn in your order form and payment to the AHS Office by October 31st!!!!
Acorn Elementary is celebrating National Principals Month and National Boss’s Day!
We are so grateful for Mrs. Jackson’s leadership, dedication, and the care she shows to our students and staff each day. We love you and are truly blessed to have you leading our school. Thank you for all that you do for the Acorn Elementary family! 💚
We are so grateful for Mrs. Jackson’s leadership, dedication, and the care she shows to our students and staff each day. We love you and are truly blessed to have you leading our school. Thank you for all that you do for the Acorn Elementary family! 💚
Pink Out Nights !!!!!
Wear PINK for the October 21st game and get one free bag of popcorn at the concession stand!!!!!!
Wear PINK for the October 21st game and get one free bag of popcorn at the concession stand!!!!!!
ORSD RECOGNIZED BY OFFICE OF EDUCATION POLICY
Ouachita River School District - Acorn Elementary School and Oden Schools have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools where students are “Beating the Odds” through demonstrating high growth on the ATLAS tests. The awards for growth reflect regional and statewide recognition.
The OEP awards are based on the 2025 content growth score calculated by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of Education and reflect how much students at each school improved from 2024 compared to how much other students with similar prior achievement improved. Schools recognized were based on Overall growth, as well as for growth in Math and English Language Arts as separate categories. According to the UA Office of Education Policy, the performance awards reflect recognition for schools with high student academic growth, with growth being the best indicator of the positive impact schools have on students.
Acorn Elementary School and Oden Schools are recognized for the following awards:
Acorn Elementary School received the following award:
High ELA Growth (Southwest region)
Oden Schools received the following awards:
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High ELA Growth (Statewide)
High Overall Growth (Southwest region)
High Math Growth (Southwest region)
High ELA Growth (Southwest region)
The Office for Education Policy (OEP) is one of several research centers within the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. OEP staff includes faculty members, research associates and graduate students who specialize in education research and policy. OEP provides current national, state, and regional education research to support state lawmakers and educators in thoughtful decision-making in PK-12 education in the State of Arkansas.
Congratulations students, teachers, staff & parents!
#orsdlifeprep
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
Ouachita River School District - Acorn Elementary School and Oden Schools have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools where students are “Beating the Odds” through demonstrating high growth on the ATLAS tests. The awards for growth reflect regional and statewide recognition.
The OEP awards are based on the 2025 content growth score calculated by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education of Education and reflect how much students at each school improved from 2024 compared to how much other students with similar prior achievement improved. Schools recognized were based on Overall growth, as well as for growth in Math and English Language Arts as separate categories. According to the UA Office of Education Policy, the performance awards reflect recognition for schools with high student academic growth, with growth being the best indicator of the positive impact schools have on students.
Acorn Elementary School and Oden Schools are recognized for the following awards:
Acorn Elementary School received the following award:
High ELA Growth (Southwest region)
Oden Schools received the following awards:
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High ELA Growth (Statewide)
High Overall Growth (Southwest region)
High Math Growth (Southwest region)
High ELA Growth (Southwest region)
The Office for Education Policy (OEP) is one of several research centers within the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. OEP staff includes faculty members, research associates and graduate students who specialize in education research and policy. OEP provides current national, state, and regional education research to support state lawmakers and educators in thoughtful decision-making in PK-12 education in the State of Arkansas.
Congratulations students, teachers, staff & parents!
#orsdlifeprep
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
AHS CTE Students and Classes Partner
AHS Construction Technology Pathway students partner with Pre-Educator Pathway class and instructor to set up digital calendar display equipment in the classroom.
AHS CTE Pathways - putting skills to action!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
AHS Construction Technology Pathway students partner with Pre-Educator Pathway class and instructor to set up digital calendar display equipment in the classroom.
AHS CTE Pathways - putting skills to action!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
"Acorn Parents, guardians, and loved ones, please click the link below to access our Veterans Day survey. We would be honored to celebrate your Veterans during our program. We kindly ask that you complete the survey at your earliest convenience. Thank you for helping us honor those who have served!"
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1rzLW5ziCPxkgjuhn7FZbro4CFKGGpRFzUY8NnwRjyiLYBA/viewform?usp=header
Welcome ALL VETERANS!
Acorn High School presents ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Mary Davis Gym - Acorn High School
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
Guest Speaker: Mayor Seth Smith, City of Mena
Please get in touch with Chad Frost, AHS Veterans Day Program Coordinator, for lunch headcount by Friday, October 31st, at (479) 394-4833 or cfrost@orsd.k12.ar.us
Acorn High School Project Prevent is hosting FOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Acorn vs Kirby Basketball Games
The food drive is to providing non-perishable snacks, ready-made meals, juices, bottled water, etc.. for the Acorn Schools' Backpack Program.
Thank you for supporting the AHS Project Prevent Food Drive!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Acorn vs Kirby Basketball Games
The food drive is to providing non-perishable snacks, ready-made meals, juices, bottled water, etc.. for the Acorn Schools' Backpack Program.
Thank you for supporting the AHS Project Prevent Food Drive!
🎀 Acorn Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 28th–31st! 🎀
We’re so excited to celebrate being Drug Free with our students! Check out our fun dress-up days below and let’s all dress to impress while showing our commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle! 💪❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #AcornElementary#AEStigersSERVE
Acorn Schools’ Host 2025 Harvest Festival
On the evening of Friday, October 10th, Acorn Public Schools hosted the annual Harvest Festival event. The event is a tradition for Acorn Public Schools and held each fall on the Acorn campus to provide an engaging, fun, and celebratory experience for the whole family and community. Each grade level, from preschool to grade 12, hosts games or activities to raise money for grade level special projects as well as to enhance and enrich classroom experiences for students.
The crowning event at Harvest Festival is Acorn Schools’ 2025-2026 Royalty Court presented and first, second and third place winners recognized for Acorn Elementary and Acorn High School for their fundraising efforts.
2025-2026 Acorn Schools Royalty presented:
ACORN PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Enid Holliday and Jaxson Gibbons
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Haisley Boyd and Grayson McCormick
Kindergarten Queen & King:
Jenny Pham and Weylan Arender
1st Grade Queen & King:
Rose Lackey and Bryant Smith
2nd Grade Queen & King - 2nd Place Winners
Kynlee McCormick and Kade Daniels
3rd Grade Queen & King – 1st Place Winners
Natalie Jo Moore and Jase Cooke
4th Grade Queen & King:
Katherine Norris and Tanner Davis
5th Grade Queen & King - 3rd Place Winners
Kylie Kincaid and Grayson Fox
6th Grade Queen & King
Makenzie Kincaid and Elijah Slaten
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
7th Grade Queen & King:
Elle Branham and Hunter Pippen
8th Grade Queen & King - 3rd Place Winners
Kylee Parnell and Jaxon Abla
9th Grade Queen & King – 1st Place Winners
Annabelle Daniels and Ryder Laughlin
10th Grade Queen & King
Jaylen McQueen and Bricen Green
11th Grade Queen & King - 2nd Place Winners
Madelynn Auer and Jordan Lyle
12th Grade Queen & King
Lauren Cruz and Ty Kesterson
Congratulations to the 2025 Acorn Schools’ Harvest Festival Royalty Court and Winners!
ORSD would like to express our thanks and gratitude to the students, staff, parents, families and community for your continued support and generosity in making this year’s event such a huge success!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
On the evening of Friday, October 10th, Acorn Public Schools hosted the annual Harvest Festival event. The event is a tradition for Acorn Public Schools and held each fall on the Acorn campus to provide an engaging, fun, and celebratory experience for the whole family and community. Each grade level, from preschool to grade 12, hosts games or activities to raise money for grade level special projects as well as to enhance and enrich classroom experiences for students.
The crowning event at Harvest Festival is Acorn Schools’ 2025-2026 Royalty Court presented and first, second and third place winners recognized for Acorn Elementary and Acorn High School for their fundraising efforts.
2025-2026 Acorn Schools Royalty presented:
ACORN PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Enid Holliday and Jaxson Gibbons
Preschool Princess & Escort:
Haisley Boyd and Grayson McCormick
Kindergarten Queen & King:
Jenny Pham and Weylan Arender
1st Grade Queen & King:
Rose Lackey and Bryant Smith
2nd Grade Queen & King - 2nd Place Winners
Kynlee McCormick and Kade Daniels
3rd Grade Queen & King – 1st Place Winners
Natalie Jo Moore and Jase Cooke
4th Grade Queen & King:
Katherine Norris and Tanner Davis
5th Grade Queen & King - 3rd Place Winners
Kylie Kincaid and Grayson Fox
6th Grade Queen & King
Makenzie Kincaid and Elijah Slaten
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
7th Grade Queen & King:
Elle Branham and Hunter Pippen
8th Grade Queen & King - 3rd Place Winners
Kylee Parnell and Jaxon Abla
9th Grade Queen & King – 1st Place Winners
Annabelle Daniels and Ryder Laughlin
10th Grade Queen & King
Jaylen McQueen and Bricen Green
11th Grade Queen & King - 2nd Place Winners
Madelynn Auer and Jordan Lyle
12th Grade Queen & King
Lauren Cruz and Ty Kesterson
Congratulations to the 2025 Acorn Schools’ Harvest Festival Royalty Court and Winners!
ORSD would like to express our thanks and gratitude to the students, staff, parents, families and community for your continued support and generosity in making this year’s event such a huge success!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
📚✨ The Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚
The Acorn Elementary Book Fair will be set up and ready to go on Thursday, October 16th—just in time for Parent Night during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📅 Date & Time for Parent Night:
Thursday, October 16th
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
The Book Fair will continue to run during school hours through Friday morning, October 24th.
Come shop, find some new favorites, and support our library! 💙💛🐯
#aestigersserve #welovebooks
The Acorn Elementary Book Fair will be set up and ready to go on Thursday, October 16th—just in time for Parent Night during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📅 Date & Time for Parent Night:
Thursday, October 16th
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
The Book Fair will continue to run during school hours through Friday morning, October 24th.
Come shop, find some new favorites, and support our library! 💙💛🐯
#aestigersserve #welovebooks
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Acorn Cross Country Announcement 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Tuesday, October 14th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Tuesday, October 14th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
ORSD - Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 2025
Acorn and Oden campuses
Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025
Please note the following instructions for each building on campuses:
ACORN PRESCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
Timeframe for come and go for students and parents/guardians: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
ODEN PRESCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ODE MADDOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ODEN HIGH SCHOOL
Timeframe for come and go for students and parents/guardians: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
Acorn and Oden campuses
Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025
Please note the following instructions for each building on campuses:
ACORN PRESCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
Timeframe for come and go for students and parents/guardians: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
ODEN PRESCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ODE MADDOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Teachers will contact parents/guardians to schedule timeslots.
ODEN HIGH SCHOOL
Timeframe for come and go for students and parents/guardians: 4:30 - 8:00 PM
Acorn Schools' Host Annual Harvest Festival event this Friday, October 10th!
Friday, October 10, 2025
Acorn Gymnasium
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Harvest Festival Royalty Court - 7:30 PM
Food, Games & Harvest Royalty Court!
Friday, October 10, 2025
Acorn Gymnasium
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Harvest Festival Royalty Court - 7:30 PM
Food, Games & Harvest Royalty Court!
Acorn Preschool would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Farm Bureau for their generous donation! Your support is greatly appreciated and helps us continue providing wonderful opportunities for our students.
Support our 3rd Grade Harvest Festival King & Queen Candidates, Jase Cooke and Natalie Jo Moore!
Show your school spirit by grabbing your Acorn Tiger gear—available in short sleeves, long sleeves, and hoodies in all sizes. Don’t miss out on supporting our Tigers and our 3rd Grade Harvest Festival! All Orders and Money Due by October 10th @ Noon.
Show your school spirit by grabbing your Acorn Tiger gear—available in short sleeves, long sleeves, and hoodies in all sizes. Don’t miss out on supporting our Tigers and our 3rd Grade Harvest Festival! All Orders and Money Due by October 10th @ Noon.
📸 Friendly Reminder: Harvest Festival pictures will be Friday at 4:30 PM in the High School Building by Mrs. Young’s office. Please be on time and ready for photos!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Acorn Cross Country Announcement 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Tuesday, October 7th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Tuesday, October 7th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
Acorn 3rd Grade is selling Acorn Tiger Merch to support their King Jase Cooke and Queen Natalie Jo Moore! All proceeds will go toward their end-of-year field trip. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind T-shirt and show your Acorn Tiger pride!
Acorn High School Celebration and Recognition for ATLAS Achievements
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Acorn High School held a recognition ceremony for students in grades 7th - 11th who achieved one or more of the following on the ATLAS for the 2024-2025 school year:
Top boy (KING) and top girl (QUEEN) for each ATLAS Test (ELA, Science & Math)
Students who scored a top score of 4 on the ATLAS
Students who scored a top score of 3 on the ATLAS
Students who demonstrated growth on the ATLAS
The ATLAS test refers to the Arkansas Teaching and Learning and Assessment System, a comprehensive assessment program for public school students in Arkansas, grades K-12. It includes various assessments that included screeners and end of the year summative assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science for grades 3-10 and high school. The system was created to align with state academic standards and provide teachers, students, and parents with detailed information about student learning and areas for support.
Please reference the link and ouachitariversd.org News Feed for additional details and information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pn89-DBbZCVY_T-0Vt7JrKlYDKp2ThU1/view?usp=sharing
