Acorn Elementary is honored to host the Polk County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The event will take place in the Acorn Elementary School Gymnasium. We look forward to welcoming participants and spectators for a morning of academic excellence and friendly competition.
ORSD - Acorn High School - grades 7th - 10th
ATLAS Interim Testing the week of February 25 - 28, 2025
ATTN: Acorn High School Parents and Students
The ATLAS Interim Testing scheduled next week will be an opportunity for your child to demonstrate their abilities, growth and progress gained from interim testing last fall. The assessment data collected is valuable in helping to determine the interventions and supports for your child to receive the assistance they need.
The assessment is a valuable preparation tool for the ATLAS Summative Test later this spring. From the interim testing experiences, your child will be familiar with the testing procedures and content.
We value the continued support and partnership with you in your child’s education and encourage daily attendance, being punctual, and exerting full effort during testing. The testing results are a reflection of the hard work of your child and their teachers, contributing to our school’s annual report card.
Thank you for discussing the importance of the assessments with your child!
See attached schedule and information to be prepared for testing week!
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Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Acorn High School CTE Instructor & SkillsUSA Advisor: Ricky Dollar
Thank you, Mr. Dollar for all you do to prepare students for life!
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❄️ 5th Grade Science Fun! ❄️
Yesterday, our awesome 5th grade science teacher took advantage of the freezing weather to bring science to life with an exciting hands-on experiment—Ice Marbles! 🧊🌨️
Using nothing but balloons, water, and the cold winter air, her class created stunning ice marbles that were as beautiful as they were educational. The students loved watching the water freeze into colorful, icy orbs, and it was a perfect way to explore the science behind freezing temperatures and crystal formation.
This winter wonderland project brought smiles, sparked curiosity, and gave everyone a chance to see science in action. Big thanks to Mrs. Hollin for turning a chilly day into a magical learning experience! 🧑🔬✨
Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Oden High School CTE Instructor & SkillsUSA Advisor: Barry Norman
Thank you, Mr. Norman for all you do to prepare students for life!
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The Acorn Senior Girls will hit the road this Friday, February 21, 2025, weather permitting, as they travel to JC Westside to take on Hector in the 2A-4 District Tournament semifinals. Let’s rally behind our Lady Tigers as they compete for a spot in the championship! Go Acorn! 🏀💪
The dates and times for the Senior High District Tournament will be announced as soon as we receive confirmation. Please note that scheduling is subject to weather conditions. We appreciate your patience!
🌟 Get Ready for Read Across America Week at AES🌟
We're gearing up for a week of fun, creativity, and of course, lots of reading! Join us March 4th-7th as we celebrate the joy of books with themed dress-up days that bring the magic of stories to life. 📚
✨ Earn tickets for each day you participate!
Students can collect tickets for dressing up and earn a chance to win exciting prizes. Let's make the magic of books come alive this week! 📚🎟️
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ATTN: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff and Community
Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses will be open and in regular session today, Wednesday, February 19th - 7:45 AM - 4:13 PM.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner
ORSD Superintendent
ATTN: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff & Community
Due to weather developments, Ouachita River School District is closely monitoring conditions and the forecast for this evening through Wednesday, February 19th. A decision about Wednesday, February 19th will be posted on the ORSD social media page and shared via ORSD text messaging system by 5:30 AM or sooner.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner
ORSD Superintendent
Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Acorn High School CTE Instructor & FBLA Advisor: Makaila Goodner
Thank you, Mrs. Goodner for all you do to prepare students for life!
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We are waiting on the rescheduled date and times! Due to weather! But here are the current standings after Mondays first round of 2A-4 district tournament
Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Oden High School CTE Instructor & FBLA Advisor: Stephanie Olmstead
Thank you, Mrs. Olmstead for all you do to prepare students for life!
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ORSD will be closed tomorrow, February 18th, due to inclement weather. District officials will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions throughout the day tomorrow and will evaluate the situation for Wednesday, February 19th.
ORSD is closely monitoring the developing winter weather forecast and its potential impact on school tomorrow, Feb. 18th. District officials are in close communication with local emergency management agencies to assess the situation and make a timely decision regarding school closures for Tuesday , February 18th. When a decision regarding school closure is made, it will be communicated through Facebook and SMS messaging. ORSD appreciates the community's patience and understanding as we navigate this weather event.
The Oden Senior Timberwolves and Senior Lady Timberwolves are gearing up for an exciting showdown at the 1A-7 Senior District Tournament! They’ll hit the road to Nevada High School on February 18th, ready to compete at their best. The action kicks off at 5:00 PM with the Senior Lady Timberwolves facing the Umpire Wildcats, followed by the Senior Timberwolves taking the court at 6:15 PM. Come out and support our teams as they battle for victory—let’s go, Timberwolves!
The Acorn Senior Tigers are gearing up for an exciting showdown as they head to JC Westside to compete in the 2A-4 Senior District Tournament. The Acorn Senior Tigers will hit the court on Monday, February 17, at 8:30 p.m., facing off against the Mountainburg Senior Dragons in a high-stakes battle for a spot in the semifinals.
The Acorn Senior Lady Tigers will make their tournament debut on Tuesday, February 18, at 4:00 p.m. They'll take on the winner of the Hector Wildcats vs. JC Westside Rebels matchup with a trip to the championship game on the line.
Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they fight for district dominance. Let's go, Tigers!
Ouachita River School District is happy to celebrate the National School Resource Officer Day. Thank you, Officer McPherson & Officer Lewis, for your unwavering dedication to protecting our students and staff. Your commitment goes beyond safety—you provide a caring and supportive presence throughout the school day and at extracurricular activities. We truly appreciate everything you do to keep our school community safe and supported!
The Acorn Senior Tigers are gearing up for an exciting showdown as they head to JC Westside to compete in the 2A-4 Senior District Tournament. The Acorn Senior Tigers will hit the court on Monday, February 17, at 8:30 p.m., facing off against the Mountainburg Senior Dragons in a high-stakes battle for a spot in the semifinals.
The Acorn Senior Lady Tigers will make their tournament debut on Tuesday, February 18, at 4:00 p.m. They'll take on the winner of the Hector Wildcats vs. JC Westside Rebels matchup with a trip to the championship game on the line.
Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they fight for district dominance. Let's go, Tigers!
The Oden Campus appreciates everything, Officer Brandon, does for us and for keeping us safe! Thank you!
