Acorn Campus: The Hatfield route will be late in picking up students this morning. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Acorn Schools' Music Department Presents Christmas Concerts
AHS Band Concert - 7th - 12th Grades
Thursday, December 5th
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
143 Polk Rd 96
Mena, AR 71953
Acorn Schools' Choir Concerts - 5th & 6th Grades and 7th - 12th Grades
Thursday, December 12th
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
143 Polk Rd 96
Mena, AR 71953
Come out and join in the holiday spirit!
2024-2025 Acorn Homecoming Royalty Court
Friday, December 6th
Acorn Gymnasium
5:00 PM Homecoming Ceremony
Kindergarten through 4th Grades will present This Old Gingerbread House Christmas Music
Thursday, December 19th
6:00 PM
Mike Jackson Court - Acorn Gymnasium
Please come and enjoy the Christmas experience!
Acorn Senior Basketball Teams will be in action in the Booneville SR Tournament! December 2nd, 4th & 7th.
Acorn December Archery Schedule
“On November 21st Acorn Elementary Quiz Bowl team competed in the DMESC Bi-County Quiz Bowl Tournament.”
2024 Acorn Homecoming Week
December 2nd - 6th, 2024
See attached flyer for dress-up days. Let's show our school spirit!
AHS Homecoming Dance
Friday, December 6th
8-10 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
AHS 9th - 12th Grade Students ONLY
$10 per student - pay by Thursday, December 5th to AHS Office
2024 AHS Homecoming Queen & Maids
Queen: Sydney Holliday
Maid of Honor: Lexi Bradley
Senior Maids: MaryClaire Laing & Hailee Shores
Junior Maids: Tori Squires & Kylee Johnson
Sophomore Maids: Josey Dollar & Lanee Shaddon
Freshmen Maids: Addi Ledbetter & Chloe Blair
Congratulations to our 2024 AHS Homecoming Queen, Maid of Honor and Maids!
Acorn Schools' Music Department Presents Christmas Concerts
AHS Band Concert - 7th - 12th Grades
Thursday, December 5th
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
143 Polk Rd 96
Mena, AR 71953
Acorn Schools' Choir Concerts - 5th & 6th Grades and 7th - 12th Grades
Thursday, December 12th
7:00 PM
Mary Davis Gym
143 Polk Rd 96
Mena, AR 71953
Come out and join in the holiday spirit!
ATTENTION: COMMUNITY MEMBERS
To access the parking area near the Acorn campus track for walking, running, training, etc..,please use the drive to the left of the Acorn Gymnasium for entering and exiting. Follow the road behind the gym to park near the track entrance/exit gate.
Thank you!
Oden Campus: Join us for a delightful evening on December 11th with holiday cheer for our Santa Supper, Elementary Musical, and the live Nativity Play! This festive event promises a magical experience for the entire family, featuring a delicious supper in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Then enjoy listening to our elementary students sing your favorite Christmas songs! Afterward, immerse yourself in the timeless story of the Nativity, beautifully brought to life by our wonderful students. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season, make lasting memories, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of Santa himself! We look forward to sharing this special evening with you and spreading the joy of the holidays.
ACORN CAMPUS : Important Notice: Mandatory Scoliosis Screening
Dear Parents and Guardians,
On December 4, 2024, the school nurse will be conducting mandatory scoliosis screenings for all 8th-grade students and 6th-grade female students.
Please be on the lookout for more information, which will be sent home in your child’s backpack.
If you do not wish for your student to participate in the screening, please send a letter or contact the school by phone to opt out.
Thank you for your attention to this important health matter.
Sincerely,
Amanda Bennett, LPN
Ouachita River School District/ Acorn School Nurse
479-394-2348 ext 304
ACORN SR TIGERS & SR LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL
Post-game highlights - November 15th
Acorn Home Game
@Acorn vs Haworth
SR Girls & SR Boys
Acorn vs Haworth
SR Girls
Lady Tigers
83
Lady Lions
20
Top Scorers
Victoria Squires - 15 pts
Kimberly Cline - 14 pts
KaitLynn Ledbetter - 13 pts
Chanity Hall - 10 pts
Cruizzers Player of the Game - Kimberly Cline
Coach Ledbetter: I felt like the girls finally shot the ball the way that we are capable of shooting it. We put 4 great quarters together of solid defense and offense.
Acorn vs Haworth
SR Boys
Tigers
55
Lions
61
Top Scorer
Kaden Carter - 23 pts
Cruizzers Player of the Game - Eilam Holland
Reminder:
There will be no school on Monday, November 25th. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
Notice:
The Senior Boys Game on Thursday has a time change. The game will now begin at 7:15 PM.
Acorn HOCO Shirts are on sale now!!!!!!! Orders due this Friday with payment!
"Missing dog found at Acorn! If this is your pet, please contact us to claim her
ACORN JR TIGERS BASKETBALL
Post-game highlights - November 18th
Nashville Insurance Junior Invitational
Acorn vs DeQueen
JR Boys
JR Tigers
26
JR Leopards
29
Top Scorer
Isaiah Clovis - 6 pts
The Acorn Senior Tigers are set for a thrilling showdown in Dierks at the classic tournament! Tip-off for the action-packed week begins on Thursday, November 21st, at 7:15 PM, when the Senior Boys take on the DeQueen Leopards in what promises to be an intense matchup. Then, Friday brings double the excitement! The Senior Lady Tigers face off against the Nevada Blue Jays at 4:30 PM, followed by the Senior Tigers battling the Dierks Outlaws at 5:45 PM. Get ready for a night of high-energy hoops as our Tigers hit the court with everything they've got! Go Tigers! 🐾🏀
UofA Visit to AHS
On November 19th, the University of Arkansas Admissions Counselor Janelle Tuckmantel met with students and presented an overview of academic programs, admissions process, scholarships and financial aid, housing, dining and student/campus life at the University of Arkansas. Students were provided viewbooks and prizes were awarded to students answering questions posed about the university.
Thank you, Janelle and the University of Arkansas!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
