Just a friendly reminder!
1st day of school on the Acorn and Oden campuses starts Tuesday, August 12, 2025!
School day starts at 7:45 AM
We look forward to serving you in 2025-2026!
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Saturday, August 16th
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Old Main parking lot - Acorn campus
See flyer attached!
Acorn’s newly-formed bass fishing team, The Acorn Anglers, held their first tournament of the 2025-26 season last Saturday, August 2nd, at Gillham Lake. It was a beautiful opening day and we were proud to host 11 boats, with 25 student anglers participating!
Congratulations to Kooper Strother and JJ Bass for taking first place in the senior division, and to Caston Horn and Trey Martin for placing second. First place for the junior division went to a brother/sister team, AbiGail and Elijah Slaten. Chisum and Addis Myers, another sibling team, won the “trash fish” award for the juniors, and JJ Bass took the senior “trash fish” award with a nice big catfish. Rounding out the prizes, a big shout out to Beau Rodgers for taking the coveted BIG BASS award for the senior division with a nice weight of 4.4, and AbiGail Slaten for BIG BASS, juniors.
We would like to give a special thanks and HUGE SHOUT OUT to our sponsors for this event:
WeighTech (Waldron)
Myers Cruizzers (Mena)
4J Fishing and Hunting (Mena)
Toby and Eric Hollin (Mena)
Doodle Sockin’ Outdoors (Mena)
True Value (Waldron)
Slaten Lawn Care (Waldron)
A big thank you as well to all the parents who helped with the food and drinks for lunch; we appreciate your support so much!
If you have a 4th to 12th grade student who is interested in joining the anglers for this school year, please contact one of the two school sponsors for this team: Mrs. Kelly Slaten or Mrs. Toby Hollin. Please contact us if you have questions or need information. We are excited and looking forward to a great season!
Congratulations to our first tournament junior high and senior high division winners: Kooper Strother, JJ Bass, Caston Horn, Trey Martin, AbiGail Slaten, Elijah Slaten, Beau Rodgers, Chisum Myers, Addis Myers and all of our Acorn Anglers for your achievements! We are proud of you!
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Mrs. Toby Hollin and Mrs. Kelly Slaten for your leadership and service and to parents, families and community for your generosity and support!
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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!
We value your support and partnership in providing excellence in education and preparing students for life!
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ACORN CAMPUS BUS ROUTES
Please reference information attached for bus route pick up and drop off times and locations.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your child's building office.
Acorn Elementary School Office
(479) 394-4833
Acorn High School Office
(479) 394-5544
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2025-2026 Acorn Preschool Registration
To register, child must be 3 or 4 years of age on or by August 1, 2025.
The following documentation is needed for registration:
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Current immunization record
- Current physical
- Verification of household income & address
- Completed application
Applications may be obtained from the Acorn Elementary School Office or ORSD Administration Office.
Acorn Preschool
Kathy Medford Preschool Building
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833 x, 416
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The Ouachita Children’s Coalition and all area school districts are hosting a BACK TO SCHOOL BASH on August 2nd!
Saturday, August 2, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Historic Armory Building - Maple Street
Event is for ALL Polk County Students - PreK to 12th Grade and their families!
School supplies, yard sale-no sale items, hot dogs, bottled water, and more - FREE!
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Acorn High School Office (building check-in entrance)
For more information, contact: Dewayne Taylor, AHS Principal
(479) 394-5544
Acorn and Oden Schools grades pre-K - 12th will be hosting the ORSD Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, August 7th and Open House events on each respective campus. See attached schedules for campus dates, times, location and details.
School starts on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 for grades K-12 on the Acorn and Oden campuses. School will be regular session on Tuesdays - Fridays, 7:45 AM to 4:13 PM. ORSD will also provide education program on Mondays. Information about Monday program will be available at Open House events.
Basic school supplies will be provided for K-12 at Acorn and Oden campuses. For more information, please contact your child's building office.
We look forward to welcoming and serving each of you and your family this year! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT & REMINDER!!!
Students enrolled in the Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden Schools
Nutrition Services - Meals & Menus for 2025-2026 School Year
All Meals are FREE of charge to all students
Mondays
• Breakfast for all students
• Lunch for all students
Tuesdays - Fridays
● Breakfast for all students
● Lunch for all students (K-6 will have one choice and 7-12 will have two choices)
● Each student will receive an afternoon snack
● All menus are located on our website Ouachitariversd.org > Lunch Menu > Choose grade and school
● Preschool will receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack
Only one application should be submitted for each household.. You can complete the online meal application with the following link: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx or access the link on the Ouachita River School District website at:
www.ouachitariversd.org > MENU > CAFETERIA > EZ Meal Online Application
Non-Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/.../USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form..., from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
or
email: program.intake@usda.gov
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
In compliance with Arkansas Act 122, the Ouachita River School District will implement the "Bell to Bell, No Cell Act" beginning the 2025-26 school year.
-The law applies to all Ouachita River School District campuses - Acorn and Oden and all schools in Arkansas.
-Students will not be permitted to use cellular and personal electronic devices from the beginning bell (official start of school day) to the dismissal bell. Usage of cellular and personal electronic devices will be prohibited during class time, between classes, during recesses, and at lunch.
-Exceptions will only be made for students with special circumstances, as outlined in the law. These students will be permitted to utilize devices in designated areas of the building for temporary and limited use, as outlined in their approved 504/IEP plan.
-Additional policy details will be shared in student handbooks and at Open House events on each respective campus.
Acorn and Oden Schools grades pre-K - 12th will be hosting the ORSD Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, August 7th and Open House events on each respective campus. See attached schedules for campus dates, times, location and details.
School starts on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 for grades K-12 on the Acorn and Oden campuses. School will be regular session on Tuesdays - Fridays, 7:45 AM to 4:13 PM. ORSD will also provide education program on Mondays. Information about Monday program will be available at Open House events.
Basic school supplies will be provided for K-12 at Acorn and Oden campuses. For more information, please contact your child's building office.
We look forward to welcoming and serving each of you and your family this year! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon)
Location: Acorn High School Office (building check-in entrance)
For more information, contact: Dewayne Taylor, AHS Principal
(479) 394-5544
Tawana Davis will be joining the ORSD - Acorn campus family for the 2025-2026 school year and will be working as a Food Service Technician serving in the Acorn Cafetorium.
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Josie Nichols will be joining the ORSD - Acorn Elementary School family for the 2025-2026 school year and will be teaching 4th Grade Math & Science.
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1st day of school on the Acorn and Oden campuses starts Tuesday, August 12, 2025!
School day starts at 7:45 AM
We look forward to serving you in 2025-2026!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
