Ouachita River School District

The Acorn Sr. Lady Tigers and Sr. Tigers are ready to roar in the Dierks Senior Classic! It's time for our hometown heroes to hit the court and show what they’re made of in this exclusive seniors-only tournament. Come out and support your Tigers as they battle for glory and aim for victory!

Get ready to cheer on the Junior Tigers and Junior Lady Tigers as they gear up for the Nashville Junior Insurance Invitational! The tournament brackets are set, and our teams are prepared to bring their A-game in each showdown. Join us in the stands and show your Tiger pride as they battle their way to the top. Let’s fill the gym with Tiger spirit and support our athletes every step of the way. Go Tigers! 🐯🏀 #TigerPride

The Junior Tigers are fired up and ready for battle in the Nashville Jr. Insurance Invitational! On November 18th at 4 PM, they’ll face off against DeQueen, aiming for a big win. If they claim victory, they’ll be back on November 21st at 7 PM to keep their championship hopes alive. Should they stumble, they’ll regroup and return for a game on November 23rd at noon, determined to finish strong. Meanwhile, the Junior Lady Tigers hit the court on November 20th at 7 PM, taking on the winner of the Nashville vs. Murfreesboro matchup. Both teams are ready to bring their best—Go Tigers! 🐅🏀

Acorn Lady Tigers & Acorn Tigers are set to take on Haworth. Senior teams only; games will begin at 530 pm.

Oden travels to Oark. Senior teams play at 5 pm. Come out and support your Timberwolves!

Nashville Junior High Tournament November 18/23. Come to Nashville and support the Jr Lady Tigers & Jr Tigers as they compete in this tournament! Times will be announced as soon as they post!

Acorn Elementary Update Check out our Facebook page for October's perfect attendance, last week's PAWS awards, and positive office referrals. Celebrate our amazing students and their achievements! https://www.facebook.com/AcornElementary

AHS Hosts Veterans Program On Friday, November 8, 2024, Acorn High School hosted a special, patriotic program recognizing and honoring Veterans from all branches of the military. The program included the following: Welcome - Mr. Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent & Mr. Chad Frost, AHS History Teacher National Anthem - Acorn High School Band & Choir Military Branches Ensemble & Presentation of Flags - Acorn High School Band & Choir Honoring Our Veterans Slideshow - Created by AHS E.A.S.T. - AHS E.A.S.T. Teacher Makaila Goodner, Amy May, Christian Christiana and Gabriel Lickly Guest Speaker - Mr. Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent Mr. Strasner recognized our Veterans for their sacrifice and service, thanking their families for the sacrifices they made as well. He challenged the students to live a life of serving others and to lead well. Students, Veterans and guests were presented with an American flag to waive proudly during the ceremony. At the conclusion of the program, Veterans and guests were invited to have lunch with the high school students after the program. Thank you to the Veterans for your sacrifice and service to the United States of America! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

The Thanksgiving lunch for Pre-K through 6th grade at Oden Campus is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. If you've registered to join, we look forward to welcoming you. Please come and enjoy this special time with us!

The Thanksgiving lunch at Acorn Campus is scheduled as follows: -Kindergarten: Monday, November 13, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM -3rd & 4th Grade: Monday, November 13, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM -1st & 2nd Grade: Tuesday, November 14, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM -5th & 6th Grade: Tuesday, November 14, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM We invite you to join us for this special occasion and enjoy lunch with your student.

The Acorn Peewee Basketball season is just around the corner! The kickoff game is scheduled for November 14th. Join us in supporting our Mini Lady Tigers and Mini Tigers as they start their journey, learning and putting their basketball skills into action. Let’s cheer them on and show our support for these young athletes as they grow in the game! 🏀🐯

Thank You, Veterans, for your service and dedication!

ATTN: PURPLE OUT games - Friday, November 15th Wear your purple in support of pancreatic cancer awareness! Acorn vs Haworth SR Teams Only Friday, November 15th Games start at 5:30 PM Acorn Gymnasium 143 Polk Road 96 Mena, AR 71953

The Thanksgiving lunch at Acorn Campus is scheduled as follows: -Kindergarten: Wednesday, November 13, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM -3rd & 4th Grade: Wednesday, November 13, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM -1st & 2nd Grade: Thursday, November 14, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM -5th & 6th Grade: Thursday, November 14, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM We invite you to join us for this special occasion and enjoy lunch with your student.

The Thanksgiving lunch for Pre-K through 6th grade at Oden Campus is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. If you've registered to join, we look forward to welcoming you. Please come and enjoy this special time with us!

ORSD Campuses - Acorn and Oden will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 25th - Friday, November 29, 2024 Monday program will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024 (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Regular school program will resume on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - regular school hours

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Arvest Bank for recognizing and honoring one of Acorn Elementary’s dedicated teachers, Mrs. Liliana Roberts. Mrs. Roberts is deeply committed to her students’ success, working tirelessly to prepare them for the next grade. ORSD truly appreciates Arvest Bank’s continued support for our students and teachers.

AHS Students Tour UAFS Campus On Tuesday, October 29th, a group of Acorn High School juniors and seniors toured the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus. Prior to the tour, UAFS Admissions Advisor Darbi Owens provided a presentation and overview of UAFS admissions, academic programs, scholarships and deadlines, student and campus life organizations, housing and dining options for students. The guided tour of the campus included a view of campus housing, dining, student union, health and wellness center, fine arts facilities, learning commons/library, and many of the campus facilities and landmarks. Thank you to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith ambassadors and admissions staff for a great tour and presentation! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

ORSD Campuses - Acorn and Oden will be closed for Fall Break Monday, November 11th - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 School will resume on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

ACORN JR TIGERS, SR TIGERS & SR LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL Post-game highlights - November 5th Acorn vs Cossatot River @Acorn vs Cossatot River JR Boys, SR Girls & SR Boys Acorn vs Cossatot River JR Boys JR Tigers 44 JR Eagles 16 Top Scorers Beau Rodgers - 8 pts Trey Martin - 8 pts Kortsen Edwards - 7pts Acorn vs Cossatot River SR Girls Lady Tigers 50 Lady Eagles 29 Top Scorers KaitLynn Ledbetter - 16 pts Chanity Hall - 16 pts Josey Dollar - 10 pts Cruizzers Player of the Game - KaitLynn Ledbetter Coach Ledbetter: The girls responded well after the loss to Smithville on 11/2. Our girls played with great intensity and showed they can play great defense. I was very pleased with their effort in this game. We still have a long way to go but we are getting better every game. Acorn vs Cossatot River SR Boys Tigers 53 Eagles 40 Top Scorers Kaden Carter- 24 pts Caden Tarkinton - 13 pts and 17 rebounds Cruizzers Player of the Game - Aaden Bissell Thank you, Myers Cruizzers for your support for Players of the Game donations and recognition!