ORSD Celebrates National Paraprofessional Appreciation
Ouachita River School District celebrates each of our paraprofessionals who serve the District with heart and dedication by making a difference in the lives of students everyday! You are valued and appreciated!
Oden Campus
- Ardena Cogburn
- Nicole Edwards
- Brandi Mayo
- Dewanna Summitt
Acorn Campus
- Kristina Johnson
- Raylin Lane
- Michele Kincaid
- Danielle Powell
- Shauna Wagner
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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!
Due to weather 3rd Annual Acorn FFA Auction has been postponed to tomorrow Sunday April 6th at Noon! Stay safe!
POSTPONED- Acorn FFA Auction will be postponed to Sunday April 6th beginning at Noon! If you have any donations there will be people at the fairgrounds to assist with those tomorrow morning!!
2024-2025 CAREER CONNECT: Reverse Career Fair
On April 2nd, area high schools from Polk and Montgomery Counties in partnership with the following event sponsors; University of Arkansas Rich Mountain and Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024-2025 Career Connect: Reverse Career Fair event in the Dick and Frances Carver Grand Hall of the Ouachita Center on the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain main campus. The event was from 9-11:00 a.m. with 40+ career representatives from business, industry, agencies, organizations, military branches, and higher education institutions.
The event provided an opportunity for our area high school seniors to present their resume, elevator pitch and share their future story in an “information exchange” with local, regional and state business and industry representatives and community partners. The event was an enriching, engaging learning experience “connecting” students to the business community. Students were able to practice, apply, and gain confidence in their communication and interview skills with career and community partners sharing in their future success.
High school seniors from each of the four high schools were represented: Cossatot River School District, Mena School District, Ouachita River School District - Acorn High School and Ouachita River School District - Oden High School. The event was a huge success for students, career and community partners, and school districts.
Our school districts and counselors would like to extend our gratitude to the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce and all of the career and community representatives and partners! Thank you for sharing your time, talents and important information with our students in helping them to develop a sense of belonging and connectedness to their community, both personally and professionally. We are grateful for the investment you make in helping students be better prepared for life!
At Ouachita River School District, we value our partnerships with students, families, community members, and staff. Your involvement with events and experiences like this one and in each and everyday working together - it is essential to our shared success, and we are committed to working together to create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive, learn and grow. Thank you for being a vital partner!
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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!
ORSD will close today at 2:00 pm on both Acorn and Oden Campuses due to inclement weather predictions. This decision was made to maximize safety for all stakeholders. Both campuses will have their safe shelters open to the community.
Respectfully,
Jerrall A. Strasner Superintendent
Oden Campus Announcement: The safe shelter on the Oden campus is available for the community to access during inclement weather. For information on how to access the safe shelter, contact William Edwards at 479-216-2251.
REMINDER : TOMORROW
Acorn FFA is excited to host its 3rd Annual Equipment & Consignment Auction on Saturday, April 5th, starting at 10 AM!
Come out to support our FFA students and discover some great finds. The auction will be held RAIN or SHINE and concessions will be available.
All proceeds will directly benefit Acorn FFA students. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there!
ORSD Celebrates National School Librarian Day & National Library Week
THANK YOU to our school librarians serving Acorn and Oden campuses!
Glynda Pearce, Acorn High School
Elicia Bergum, Oden Pre-K - 12th Schools
Kim Posey, Acorn Pre-K and Elementary Schools
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Due to the weather, today's softball and baseball games at Acorn have been postponed. They have been rescheduled for April 25th. Thank you for understanding!
REMINDER:
Acorn Campus will hold its Spring Picture Day on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Acorn High School Music Department
AHS Spring Band Concert
Thursday, May 1, 2025
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
🏆⚾🥎 GAME DAY ALERT! 🥎⚾🏆 The Acorn Lady Tigers and Tigers are hitting the field to take on JC Westside Rebels in an exciting night of softball and baseball action! 📅 Tuesday, April 1 ⏰ First pitch at 4:30 PM 📍Acorn Field / American Legion Field Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they bring the heat and battle for victory! Let’s pack the stands and show our support! 🐅🔥 #GoTigers #TigerPride #AHStigersSERVE
Acorn Campus Spring Photos will be taken on Friday April 4th in the Old Main Auditorium. We will start with the younger grades and work up through high school. This does include Preschool and Seniors. Proofs will be sent out approximately 2 weeks afterward for ordering. If you have any questions, contact Glynda Pearce at 479-394-5544, ext. 106, gpearce@orsd.k12.ar.us, or text 479-234-0614.
AHS Seniors Selected for AR Governor’s Scholastic Honors
Acorn High School has announced that two of its seniors have been given the honor of attending the 2025 Arkansas Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day.
Hailee Shores, daughter of Codi & Mary Jane Lopez and Jeffrey & Jessi Shores and Damon Cruz, son of Santos & Kari Cruz and grandson of Rick and Sandy Lyle, have been selected to attend this annual prestigious event in May at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. Shores and Cruz will represent Acorn High School along with other top, high-achieving and outstanding seniors represented from high schools in Arkansas.
A video and photo display highlighting seniors represented will be available at a later date this spring.
Congratulations, Hailee and Damon! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep #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!
Acorn FFA is excited to host its 3rd Annual Equipment & Consignment Auction on Saturday, April 5th, starting at 10 AM!
Come out to support our FFA students and discover some great finds. The auction will be held rain or shine, and concessions will be available.
All proceeds will directly benefit Acorn FFA students. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there!
Acorn Campus will hold its Spring Picture Day on Friday, April 4, 2025.
ORSD Employees of the Month for March
Oden Campus
Congratulations Charity Lewis and Kevin Nance!
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🏃♂️ It’s Event Day for Acorn Junior Track! 🏃♀️ The Acorn Junior track team is hitting the road to Mansfield to compete today at 3:30 PM!
ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff and Community
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – School Make-Up Day
Just a reminder!
The following school make-up day is scheduled for the school closing on February 18, 2025:
Monday, April 14, 2025 (make-up day for February 18th)
School will be in regular session on the make-up day – 7:45 AM – 4:13 PM on the ORSD - Acorn and Oden campuses.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s building office.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent
William Edwards, II, ORSD Assistant Superintendent
Upcoming This Week in Acorn Athletics Stay informed and show your support for our Acorn athletes! Here’s what’s happening this week: March 31 - April 5
