The Annual Acorn Classic is just around the corner! On October 31st and November 1st, the Acorn Senior Lady Tigers and Tigers will take the court at home for two exciting days of basketball action.
Come out and support our teams as they compete in this annual event! Check out the schedule below for a full list of games and times.
Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our Tigers! 💙💛
Thank you to Vilma and the SAU staff for helping AHS students be better prepared for life!
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Thursday, November 6, 2025
1:00 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
Guest Price per Meal: $4.85
Pay for meal(s) from the Acorn High School prior to 1:00 PM on November 6th to obtain meal tickets.
On Wednesday, October 29th, Acorn High School and Oden High School juniors and seniors attended the ArkACRAO College Fair hosted by the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain on the UARM main campus in Mena. Over 20 colleges and universities were on site to meet with students, provide information about admissions, academic programs, scholarships and campus life.
Thank you to ArkACRAO and UA Rich Mountain for the opportunity and invitation for ORSD students to participate in this information event to be better prepared for the next steps and journey after graduation!
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Your generosity and support help keep our students warm and ready to learn this winter. We truly appreciate your kindness and continued partnership with our school!
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🎉🐯 October Students of the Month! 🐯🎉
Congrats to our AES Tigers chosen by their teachers for showing hard work, leadership, and a positive attitude! 💙💛
✨ Kindergarten
Willborg – Bailea Wright
✨ 1st Grade
Bohlman – Maverick Laughlin
Priddy – Kashton Bennett
✨ 2nd Grade
Howard – Adrienne Ashcraft
Larucci – Grayson Terwilliger
✨ 3rd Grade
Myers – Kashlyn Hollin
Whisenhunt – Avery Turner
Huffman – Remington Strother
✨ 4th Grade
Jackson – Aaden Brummel
Nichols – Tanner Davis
✨ 5th Grade
Chaney – Jentry Burger
Kesterson – Lori Bontrager
✨ 6th Grade
Hollin – Anthony Schnaeberger
Pearson – Gracie Baker
📸 Students celebrated with pizza, games, and lots of fun!
A huge THANK YOU to Simple Simon’s of Mena, LAARK Ent., and Goss Electronics for sponsoring our Student of the Month! 🍕💙
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Acorn vs Mulberry (Away)
Acorn JB Tigers vs Mulberry JB Yellowjackets
Acorn - 29 vs Mulberry - 46
Top Scorer: Brayden Dukeshire - 20 points
Acorn SR Lady Tigers vs Mulberry SR Lady Yellowjackets
Acorn - 64 vs Mulberry - 31
Top Scorers: KaitLynn Ledbetter - 18 points, Josey Dollar - 10 points, Isabella Lozier - 13 points, Kimberly Cline - 8 points
Acorn SR Tigers vs Mulberry SR Yellowjackets
Acorn - 52 vs Mulberry - 57
Top Scorers: Asher Cook - 19 points & 9 rebounds. Ethan Gilbert - 14 points & 12 rebounds.
Coach’s quote: “This team is working hard to get better. They are struggling to shoot well and that's something we are focused on improving. We need open shots to fall and must shoot better from the line. I really like this team and expect to see offensive and defensive improvement every game.” Acorn Tigers Coach Ricky Dollar
The Acorn Cross Country Teams will be hitting the track on Wednesday, October 29th at 3:30 PM. Come out, cheer loudly, and show your support for our hardworking runners! 💙💛
🎀 Acorn Elementary and Acorn High School will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week, October 28th–31st! 🎀
We’re so excited to celebrate being drug-free with our students! Check out our fun dress-up days below, and let’s all dress to impress while showing our commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle! 💪❤️
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The Annual Acorn Classic is just around the corner! On October 31st and November 1st, the Acorn Senior Lady Tigers and Tigers will take the court at home for two exciting days of basketball action.
Come out and support our teams as they compete in this annual event! Check out the schedule below for a full list of games and times.
Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our Tigers! 💙💛
Acorn Elementary invites families to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! Enjoy a delicious meal and spend time with your child during this special celebration.
Guest trays are $4.85 each.
Please send your payment and the number of guest trays with your student by October 31st so we can plan accordingly. If you need another form, please let us know.
Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule:
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
Kindergarten: 11:00 – 11:45
3rd & 4th Grade: 12:00 – 12:45
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
1st & 2nd Grade: 11:00 – 11:45
5th & 6th Grade: 12:00 – 12:45
We look forward to celebrating this special time of year with our Acorn families! 🦃🍽️
Monday, November 10, 2025 & Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🎀 Acorn Elementary and Acorn High School will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 28th–31st! 🎀
We’re so excited to celebrate being Drug Free with our students! Check out our fun dress-up days below and let’s all dress to impress while showing our commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle! 💪❤️
#RedRibbonWeek
#DrugFreeLooksLikeMe
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Ryder Willeford, Acorn High School 8th grade student and athlete competed in the Rich Mountain Classic 2.5K Cross Country Race on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 and earned 1st place in the Junior Boys Division. Ryder set a new course record for the Junior Boys 2.5K Cross Country Course.
Congratulations, Ryder and Coach Keith Willsey!
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Acorn JB Tigers vs Kirby JB Trojans
Acorn - 30 vs Kirby - 43
Top Scorer: Brayden Dukeshire - 13 points
Acorn SR Lady Tigers vs Kirby SR Lady Trojans
Acorn - 69 vs Kirby - 28
Top Scorers: Josey Dollar - 13 points, KaitLynn Ledbetter - 11 points, Isabella Lozier - 11 points, Kimberly Cline - 8 points, Addisyn Ledbetter - 8 points, Victoria Squires - 8 points
Coach 's Quote: "For our first game of the year I thought we played very well. I was very impressed with our defense overall. We shot the ball very well for our first game out as well. The effort was there and I only look for us to improve from here on out." Coach Chris Ledbetter
Acorn SR Tigers vs Kirby SR Trojans
Acorn - 22 vs Kirby - 51
Top Scorer: Ethan Gilbert
Thank you to ARVEST Bank for volunteering and serving in the concession!
Practices are in full swing, and our young Tigers are gearing up for an exciting season. The first game will be November 15th against Cossatot River at the Acorn Gym, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All teams will play. Come out and support our future Tigers as they take the court!
The rest of the season is as follows on the Acorn PeeWee Basketball schedule: 🏀
