Our preschool is raising money for field trips and everyday classroom tools — and we need your help!
🎟️ Raffle Tickets – $1 Each!
Win one of these amazing prizes:
🏕️ Camping-Themed Chest (valued at $200)
🎣 Rod, Reel, & Fishing Baits (valued at $55)
☕ $20 Gift Card – Mena Coffee Company
🍖 $50 Gift Card – Fat Bottom Barbeque
🧁 Drive-Thru Bake Sale
Stop by the Preschool Drive-Thru Line
📅 Thursday, October 7th & Wednesday, October 8th
🕖 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Items available:
Fresh Muffins – $2
Fresh Fruit Cups – $3
💎 Forever Jewelry Sale
✨ Bracelets & Anklets – Only $5 each!
Send money with your student or make an appointment between 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM each day.
First come, first served!
Thank you for supporting Acorn Preschool!
Your contributions help our little learners explore, grow, and experience exciting adventures! 💙
Students can “Tat” their favorite teacher by sending money with them to school! The teachers will proudly wear their tattoos all day on Friday, October 17th.
Thank you for supporting First Grade—we can’t wait to see which teachers get Tatted!
🎃✨ HARVEST FESTIVAL HAYRIDE! ✨🎃
Come enjoy a fun Family Hayride at the Elementary Harvest Festival!
🚜 $2 per person
👨👩👧👦 $5 per family
📅 Friday, October 10th
📍 Tickets sold at the New Gym during the Festival
Bring the whole family and join the fun! 🍂
“Acorn Tigers Basketball will tip off the season with the traditional Blue & Gold Alumni Games on October 3, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. The action starts with the 7th grade girls, & 7th grade boys, followed by the Junior Girls & Junior Boys—split into Blue and Gold teams for an exciting matchup. Then, the Senior Tigers and Lady Tigers will take on the Alumni in a fan-favorite showdown. It’s sure to be a night full of energy and excitement as our Tigers gear up for another thrilling basketball season!”
Friday, October 10, 2025
Acorn Gymnasium
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Harvest Festival Royalty Court - 7:30 PM
Food, Games & Harvest Royalty Court!
University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Admissions Counselor and Recruiter Kendrix Holcomb met and conducted a presentation with a group of juniors and seniors on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 on the AHS campus.
Information and deadlines presented included: admissions, financial aid, scholarships, housing and dining plans and also included academic programs and student life organizations to engage in campus life.
Thank you, Kendrix for providing important information for students to be better prepared for life!
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Join us for Movie Night in the Elementary Gym for students in 3rd–6th grade on Tuesday, October 7th from 4:15–6:00 PM.
🎟️ $5 Admission Includes:
The movie Lilo & Stitch
A hot dog
A bottle of water
🍿 Additional concessions will be available for purchase.
💦 After the movie, stick around for a Water Balloon Fight! Don’t forget to bring a towel and a change of clothes if you’d like to participate.
📌 Permission slips are due by Tuesday, October 7th at noon.
Come out, have fun, and support our 6th grade!
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.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
FREE Admission
Featuring: Beginning Band, High School Band & Choir
Fundraisers:
- Acorn Schools' Backpack Program - donations welcomed (snacks, bottled water and ready-made meals)
- AHS Music Department Bake Sale & Ticket Sales
For more information, contact: Valerie Couch, Acorn High School Music Director
vcouch@orsd.k12.ar.us (479) 394-5544
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Acorn vs Mt Ida @ Acorn Gym
Games start at 5:00 PM
Ouachita School District celebrates our building principals! Thank you for all YOU do to lead and serve each campus and the district!
Elicia Bergum, Oden K-12 Schools' Principal
Beth Jackson, Acorn Elementary School Principal
Dewayne Taylor, Acorn High School Principal
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Acorn Campus will have sports pictures and retakes for all grades on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025.
If you were absent on the original picture day, please dress your best and smile big for the camera!
If you are involved in sports, don’t forget to bring your jersey or uniform so we can capture that special moment in time.
We look forward to seeing everyone’s best smiles!
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Tuesday, September 30th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
Acorn Hosts XC Fun Run on 9-23-2025
Junior and Senior High runners participated from Acorn and a host of other middle and high schools.
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AHS Juniors & Seniors group tour UofA Campus
Thursday, September 25, 2025, a group of juniors and seniors toured the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. The tour included a presentation from U of A Admissions staff and tour of campus grounds and facilities. The presentation included important information and deadlines about admissions, scholarships, housing and meal plans.
We also had a wonderful surprise and visit with Acorn High School Alumnus, Damon Cruz!
Thank you, U of A Admissions and Student Tour Guides for a great tour and information to help prepare our students for life!
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