Good morning Ahs graduation will start at 7 pm July 9th the doors will open at 6:30 pm to start seating families, must present tickets at the door, students need to be at the hospitality room by 6:45 pm remember all persons must wear a mask while inside the gym.
Attention 2020 AHS Graduates
The Oden High School graduation ceremony will be held at the Bill Kelly Gymnasium on July 10 @ 7 pm. There are two requirements for attendance. Masks must be worn by anyone over 10. Each attendant must have a ticket. Please contact William Edwards if you would like tickets.
Oden High School graduation practice will be held at 7 pm tonight in the Bill Kelly gymnasium. Please wear a mask or face covering during practice. Please check your email for important details and guidelines concerning the graduation ceremony.
Reminder Acorn Graduates - Class of 2020
Please check your email for important details and guidelines concerning the graduation ceremony to be held July 9th at 7pm in the gymnasium. Each senior will be able to pick up tickets for up to 20 guests at the office (see container outside office). Graduates and guests will need to have a ticket and a mask in order to enter the facility. We look forward to this special occasion celebrating the class of 2020.
Oden High School graduation practice will be held at 7 pm on July 7 in the Bill Kelly gymnasium. Contact the school for additional information.
Thank you to Little Hope Baptist Church for hosting Oden High School Seniors at a baccalaureate service June 28. Pictured are former OHS graduates Colby Kennedy and Shelbie Kennedy performing a duet.
ORSD celebrates the career of Judy Newcomb. Mrs. Newcomb has served the students, teachers, and staff of Acorn Elementary School for 32 years. Mrs. Newcomb has positively impacted the lives of so many and we wish her all the best in her retirement. Thank you Mrs. Newcomb!
Oden High School Announcement:
Little Hope Baptist Church will host the Oden High School baccalaureate service this Sunday, June 28th, at 6:30 pm.
Services will take place on the church lawn, so please bring your lawn chairs.
Please contact William Edwards for additional information.
ORSD Ready For Learning
ATTENTION OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020 GRADUATES: Graduation date has been set!!!! Acorn High School Graduation will be held Thursday,
July 9, 2020 @ 7:00 and Oden High School graduation will be held Friday, July 10, 2020 @ 7:00. *****More information and details will follow*****
Attention Acorn Students:
If you borrowed a device (laptop, chromebook, hot spot) from the school, please return it to Acorn High School Monday-Thursday from 8 am -- 3 pm.
Thank you!
ATTENTION ACORN 7th-11th GRADE STUDENTS: Report cards are ready and may be picked up today and tomorrow between the hours of 8:00 & 3:30. Report Cards must be picked up by a parent/guardian.
ATTENTION 2020 ACORN SENIORS: Your flash-drive with your graduation pictures and video are ready to pick up at the Acorn High School office.
2020-2021 Acorn Basketball Players Grades 7-12
A word from Coach Mike Jackson, Athletic Director:
If you signed up to be on the basketball team next year, please check your email for practice information from Coach Jackson.
If you feel like you should have received an email but didn't, please email Coach Jackson.
mjackson@orsd.k12.ar.us
ORSD Family,
Today we received information and guidance about school re-entry procedures in August. Currently we are discerning the information and developing plans that will ensure safety and learning in the fall. We will continue to follow the Governor's and Arkansas Department of Health guidelines. I will update you frequently on our progress, plans, and any new information as we move forward. Please know we are committed to the safety of everyone while providing multiple learning pathways in order to prepare students for life. If we could answer any question please contact us at Acorn at 479-394-2348 or Oden at 870-326-4311.
Respectfully,
Jerry Strasner Superintendent
Attention parents:
We are disappointed to report that due to Covid-19 the 21st CCLC summer program scheduled for June has been cancelled this year.
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2019-2020 Accelerated Reader Spotlight
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Summer Reading Opportunity
Hello AHS Class of 2020!
We will be hosting AHS Class of 2020 "Signing" events & photo sessions to highlight your post-secondary plans!
The purpose of the event is to acknowledge the AHS senior class of 2020 commitment to post-secondary plan (after graduation) and pathway. Please complete the form and schedule your time for a photo at Acorn High School by choosing an available time slot on Google Sheet link provided on this form (available dates & times will be 10 minute photo sessions on Monday, June 8th - Wednesday, June 10th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am) . We will be utilizing health precautions for each signing (no more than one student per photo session, sanitizing between sessions). BE SURE to bring any items to the photo session (pennants, signs, etc...and wear apparel that represents the college/military/career (business) that you are committed to IF you have any of the items. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT this form and schedule photo session is: FRIDAY, JUNE 5th. You will be provided a photo and a write up will be posted on ORSD website and social media page about your "signing" commitment! We are SO PROUD of you, seniors!
AHS Senior Signing Event form link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMAtuvMrNeEJGUDyTRvGtx37W7T8cdUYmT6TwFt_5lgpE6Sw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contact Mrs. Young with questions:
tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us
