
Arkansas Activities Association Update


Acorn Preschool is currently accepting applications for the 20-21 school year. Please pick up an application either from the elementary or admin offices. See filing cabinets on the front porch of either building. To secure your child’s registration, you must turn all of the following documentation along with the completed application:
2019 tax form
Social security card
Birth Certificate
Shot Record (updated)
Physical (needs to be done by first day of school on Aug. 17)
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kim Larucci-Acorn Preschool Director at 234-3438.

Important Announcement: The Governor has moved the start of the 20-21 School Year from August 17th to the week of August 24th. This means we are currently creating a new school calendar for the school board to approve on July 27th. We will publish the new calendar to you once our school board approves. Thank you. Jerry Strasner Superintendent ORSD

Thank you Acorn Community for supporting our 2020 Senior Class last night. Thank you also for following the guidelines as well. I am very thankful that we finally got honor our Acorn Senior Class together! As Superintendent of ORSD, I am fortunate to celebrate twice each year! I am looking forward to honoring our Oden Seniors tonight at Bill Kelly Gymnasium at 7:00 pm.

The Oden High School graduation ceremony will be held at the Bill Kelly Gymnasium TONIGHT July 10 @ 7 pm. GYM DOORS WILL BE OPENED AT 6:30 PM. Masks must be worn by anyone over 10. Each attendant must have a ticket. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HONORING OUR SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES TONIGHT!

The Oden High School graduation ceremony will be held at the Bill Kelly Gymnasium TONIGHT 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 BY NOON TODAY if you would like tickets.

Congratulations to Kenzie Daniels on her Silver Medal for FCCLA's Career Investigation Star Event at the National Level!! National Leadership Conference was a virtual event this year. Kenzie competed virtually against students from across the nation.


There are a few bleacher seats still available for OHS graduation. Please contact William Edwards if you would like tickets.

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.

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*****
