Ouachita River School District

Upcoming This Week in Acorn Athletics Stay informed and show your support for our Acorn athletes! Here’s what’s happening this week: May 5 - May 10

Oden K-12 School Awards and Honors Ceremonies Oden Schools’ 7th – 12th Grade Awards and Honors Ceremony Tuesday, May 20, 2025 2:00 PM Ceremony Bill Kelly Gymnasium Oden Schools’ 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony & K-6th Grade Awards & Honors Ceremony Friday, May 23, 2025 9:00 AM 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Ode Maddox Elementary K-6th Grade Awards and Honors immediately following Bill Kelly Gymnasium Oden K-12 Schools 135 School Drive Oden, AR 71961 (870) 326-4311

REMINDER Acorn Athletic Banquet Monday, May 5th @ 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria If you did not get the money to the office for your tickets, please bring to the banquet:) GO TIGERS!!!!!

Mrs Jeannie & Mrs Amanda's Preschool class would like to give a big thank you to the amazing Acorn cafeteria workers for all their hard work and dedication. You truly are our School Lunch Heroes! We think you're the Berry Best! 🍓❤️" Thank you, Mrs. Annette, Mrs. Derrah, Mrs. Debbie, Mrs. Jessica, and Mr. Josh.

Mrs. Larucci’s class celebrated their Senior Athlete, Sydney Holliday, with a gift and lots of hugs! Sydney will soon graduate from AHS and become a UAFS Lion. “Sydney, we are so very proud of you and want to wish you the best of luck on your path to becoming a teacher! You will make a great one!” stated Mrs. Larucci. “We have enjoyed our visits with you throughout year.”

CONGRATULATIONS OHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Tieler! Oden Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 16th, 2025 7:00 PM Bill Kelly Gymnasium

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Haydyn! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium #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 High School Awards and Honors Reception& Ceremony Tuesday, May 20, 2025 6:00 PM Reception 6:30 PM Ceremony Acorn Gymnasium 143 Polk Road 96 Mena, AR 71953 Invitations to students to be recognized for awards and honors will be sent by email to students (ORSD email). Acorn High School Office (479) 394-5544

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Richard! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium #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!

Congratulations to the Acorn Lady Tigers on earning District Runner-Up in the 2A-4 District Championship after a hard-fought battle against the Hackett Lady Hornets! The Lady Tigers are now headed to the 2A Regional Tournament in Harrison, where they’ll take the field on Thursday, May 8th. Best of luck to the team as they continue their postseason run—go get 'em, Lady Tigers!

Donations are greatly appreciated: Drop off location will be the Elementary Office from May 1 - May 8 ! All donations will directly benefit the Acorn Lady Tigers Softball Team as they travel to compete at Regionals. To help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for our athletes and their families, we have reserved a house for the team and will be providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout their stay. Your support will go a long way in making this experience more affordable and enjoyable for our Lady Tigers. Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you for your generous donation! In appreciation to the following Mena/Polk County Community Partners for sponsorship and generous donation for the Acorn Schools’ Backpack Program: Mena Lioness Lion’s Club Polk County-Mena Rotary Club Mena FFA Alumni Association #orsdlifeprep

📚 Happy National School Principal Day! 🍎 Today, Acorn Elementary proudly celebrates Mrs. Jackson and all she does for our school. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and families each and every day. We’re so grateful to have you at the heart of our school — you’re the best! 💛 #ThankYouMrsJackson #PrincipalAppreciationDay #AcornElementary

🏀 Game On! Join us tonight at 5:00 PM in Hackett as the Acorn Lady Tigers take on the Hackett Lady Hornets in the 2A-4 District Championship Game! Bring your energy, wear your school colors, and help us cheer the Lady Tigers to victory in this high-stakes matchup! 🐯🔥 Let’s pack the stands and show our Tiger pride! 💛💙 #GoLadyTigers #DistrictChampionship #TigerPride

Weather Permitting Acorn Lady Tigers Headed to District Championship! The Acorn Lady Tigers softball team will travel to Hackett on Thursday, May 1st to compete in the 2A-4 District Championship Game. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Hackett Sports Complex, 102 N Oak Street, Hackett, AR. Come out and cheer on the Lady Tigers as they battle for the title—let's go, Tigers!

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Colton! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium #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!

National School Principals Day In appreciation to our ORSD School Principals, thank you for your leadership and service to our schools, students, and families! You make a difference, each and every day! Elicia Bergum Oden Schools Beth Jackson Acorn Elementary School Dewayne Taylor Acorn High School #orsdlifeprep #OMESwolvesSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE #AEStigersSERVE #AHStigersSERVE

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Jordan! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium #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 High School Music Department AHS Spring Band Concert - DATE CHANGE! Friday, May 16, 2025 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym

AHS Band practice has been cancelled for afterschool today, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. AHS Band concert details to be announced. Valerie Couch