Congratulations to Acorn Senior High Quiz Bowl!
The team placed 2nd in the Senior High Quiz Bowl Invitational Tournament hosted by Murfreesboro on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Team members who participated were:
Andrea Wagner
Eilam Holland
Anthony Gonzales
Jordan Lyle
Cadince Onstott
Matilda Grant
Zane Newton
Kira Dejarlo
Breezie Harris, Manager
AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl Team defeated each team they played in the first round of tournament and earned 2nd Place in the final round.
Congratulations to the Acorn SR High Quiz Bowl Team and Coach Amy Slater!
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The team placed 2nd in the Senior High Quiz Bowl Invitational Tournament hosted by Murfreesboro on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Team members who participated were:
Andrea Wagner
Eilam Holland
Anthony Gonzales
Jordan Lyle
Cadince Onstott
Matilda Grant
Zane Newton
Kira Dejarlo
Breezie Harris, Manager
AHS Senior High Quiz Bowl Team defeated each team they played in the first round of tournament and earned 2nd Place in the final round.
Congratulations to the Acorn SR High Quiz Bowl Team and Coach Amy Slater!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
📚❤️ Read Across America Week | March 3rd–6th ❤️📚
We are celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Week with a FUN spirit week at school! 🎉
Each day will feature a special theme inspired by Dr. Seuss and the joy of reading. We can’t wait to see our students (and staff!) join in the fun by dressing up and celebrating the magic of books together.
✨ Spirit Days:
🧸 Tuesday (3/3): Get Cozy & Read with a Friend – Wear PJs and bring a stuffed reading buddy (must fit in backpack).
🤪 Wednesday (3/4): Wacky About Reading – Crazy hair, wild socks, mismatched outfits!
🐯 Thursday (3/5): Wild About Reading – Animal print, camo, or your favorite Acorn Tiger shirt!
📖 Friday (3/6): Favorite Book Character – Dress up for our Book Character Parade!
🎉 Parents are welcome to attend our Book Character Parade on Friday at 8:30 AM!
Let’s celebrate reading, imagination, and the joy of books all week long. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine! 📚✨
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #aestigersserve #LoveReading
We are celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Week with a FUN spirit week at school! 🎉
Each day will feature a special theme inspired by Dr. Seuss and the joy of reading. We can’t wait to see our students (and staff!) join in the fun by dressing up and celebrating the magic of books together.
✨ Spirit Days:
🧸 Tuesday (3/3): Get Cozy & Read with a Friend – Wear PJs and bring a stuffed reading buddy (must fit in backpack).
🤪 Wednesday (3/4): Wacky About Reading – Crazy hair, wild socks, mismatched outfits!
🐯 Thursday (3/5): Wild About Reading – Animal print, camo, or your favorite Acorn Tiger shirt!
📖 Friday (3/6): Favorite Book Character – Dress up for our Book Character Parade!
🎉 Parents are welcome to attend our Book Character Parade on Friday at 8:30 AM!
Let’s celebrate reading, imagination, and the joy of books all week long. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine! 📚✨
#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #aestigersserve #LoveReading
📚❤️ Read Across America Week | March 3rd–6th ❤️📚
We are celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Week with a FUN spirit week at Acorn Elementary! 🎉
Each day will feature a special theme inspired by Dr. Seuss and the joy of reading. We can’t wait to see our students (and staff!) join in the fun by dressing up and celebrating the magic of books together.
✨ Spirit Days:
🧸 Tuesday (3/3): Get Cozy & Read with a Friend – Wear PJs and bring a stuffed reading buddy (must fit in backpack).
🤪 Wednesday (3/4): Wacky About Reading – Crazy hair, wild socks, mismatched outfits!
🐯 Thursday (3/5): Wild About Reading – Animal print, camo, or your favorite Acorn Tiger shirt!
📖 Friday (3/6): Favorite Book Character – Dress up for our Book Character Parade!
🎉 Parents are welcome to attend our Book Character Parade on Friday at 8:30 AM!
Let’s celebrate reading, imagination, and the joy of books all week long. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine! 📚✨
#aestigersserve #ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek
We are celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Week with a FUN spirit week at Acorn Elementary! 🎉
Each day will feature a special theme inspired by Dr. Seuss and the joy of reading. We can’t wait to see our students (and staff!) join in the fun by dressing up and celebrating the magic of books together.
✨ Spirit Days:
🧸 Tuesday (3/3): Get Cozy & Read with a Friend – Wear PJs and bring a stuffed reading buddy (must fit in backpack).
🤪 Wednesday (3/4): Wacky About Reading – Crazy hair, wild socks, mismatched outfits!
🐯 Thursday (3/5): Wild About Reading – Animal print, camo, or your favorite Acorn Tiger shirt!
📖 Friday (3/6): Favorite Book Character – Dress up for our Book Character Parade!
🎉 Parents are welcome to attend our Book Character Parade on Friday at 8:30 AM!
Let’s celebrate reading, imagination, and the joy of books all week long. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine! 📚✨
#aestigersserve #ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek
🐯🏀 Good Morning, Tiger Fans! 🏀🐯
With their big win over Hector in the district tournament yesterday, the Acorn Lady Tigers are headed to the District Finals!
They will take the court on Friday, February 20th, at 6:00 PM to face the Hackett Hornets for the District Championship title. The game will be held in Danville.
Let’s pack the stands and show up loud and proud to support our Lady Tigers as they battle for the title of District Champs! Your energy and encouragement make all the difference.
We are so proud of these girls — now let’s finish strong!
#GoTigers 🐯🏀 #DistrictFinals
With their big win over Hector in the district tournament yesterday, the Acorn Lady Tigers are headed to the District Finals!
They will take the court on Friday, February 20th, at 6:00 PM to face the Hackett Hornets for the District Championship title. The game will be held in Danville.
Let’s pack the stands and show up loud and proud to support our Lady Tigers as they battle for the title of District Champs! Your energy and encouragement make all the difference.
We are so proud of these girls — now let’s finish strong!
#GoTigers 🐯🏀 #DistrictFinals
February is National Career and Technical Education Month
ORSD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Spotlight
Acorn High School: Makaila Goodner
Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors!
ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
ORSD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Spotlight
Acorn High School: Makaila Goodner
Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors!
ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
🏀 SR DISTRICT TOURNAMENT TIME! 🏀
The Acorn Lady Tigers are headed to Danville to compete in the Senior District Tournament!
Game Schedule:
🐯 Lady Tigers
🆚Hector
🕖 4 PM
➡️ With a win, they will return on Friday, February 20, to play at 6:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our support for these hardworking athletes! Good luck, Tigers. — We are proud of you! 💙💛
The Acorn Lady Tigers are headed to Danville to compete in the Senior District Tournament!
Game Schedule:
🐯 Lady Tigers
🆚Hector
🕖 4 PM
➡️ With a win, they will return on Friday, February 20, to play at 6:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our support for these hardworking athletes! Good luck, Tigers. — We are proud of you! 💙💛
February is National Career and Technical Education Month
ORSD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Spotlight
Acorn High School: Ricky Dollar
Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors!
ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
🏀 SR DISTRICT TOURNAMENT TIME! 🏀
The Acorn Tigers are headed to Danville to compete in the Senior District Tournament!
Game Schedule:
🐯 Tigers
🆚JC Westside
🕖 7:45 PM
➡️ With a win, they will return on Wednesday, February 18, to play Hector at 5:15 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our support for these hardworking athletes! Good luck, Tigers. — We are proud of you! 💙💛
The Acorn Tigers are headed to Danville to compete in the Senior District Tournament!
Game Schedule:
🐯 Tigers
🆚JC Westside
🕖 7:45 PM
➡️ With a win, they will return on Wednesday, February 18, to play Hector at 5:15 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our support for these hardworking athletes! Good luck, Tigers. — We are proud of you! 💙💛
🏀 District Tournament Time for Our Acorn Senior Teams! 🏀
The Acorn Senior Boys team will kick off District Tournament play on Monday, February 16th!
🐯 Sr. Tigers vs. JC Westside Rebels at 7:45 PM
The Acorn Senior Girls team will kick off District Tournament play on Wednesday, February 18th!
🐯 Sr. Lady Tigers vs. the winner of Hector VS Danville at 4:00 PM
Tournament brackets are posted below.
Let’s pack the gym and show our support as our Sr. Tigers and Sr. Lady Tigers compete for a district title! Your energy in the stands makes a difference — come cheer them on and show that Acorn pride! 💛🖤
The Acorn Senior Boys team will kick off District Tournament play on Monday, February 16th!
🐯 Sr. Tigers vs. JC Westside Rebels at 7:45 PM
The Acorn Senior Girls team will kick off District Tournament play on Wednesday, February 18th!
🐯 Sr. Lady Tigers vs. the winner of Hector VS Danville at 4:00 PM
Tournament brackets are posted below.
Let’s pack the gym and show our support as our Sr. Tigers and Sr. Lady Tigers compete for a district title! Your energy in the stands makes a difference — come cheer them on and show that Acorn pride! 💛🖤
We are excited to share some wonderful news with our Acorn community! 🎉
AR Health First Family Clinic is now open and accepting patients!
Kim Nance, APRN, and her team are located conveniently at:
📍 139 School Lane
📞 Contact Number: 479-469-7722
🕘 Regular Clinic Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Every other Monday
For your convenience, ORSD has added a quick-access button on our district webpage where you can easily download & print a patient application.
We are thrilled to welcome this new healthcare resource to our campus and community. Please help us spread the word and support this new local business! 💙
AR Health First Family Clinic is now open and accepting patients!
Kim Nance, APRN, and her team are located conveniently at:
📍 139 School Lane
📞 Contact Number: 479-469-7722
🕘 Regular Clinic Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Every other Monday
For your convenience, ORSD has added a quick-access button on our district webpage where you can easily download & print a patient application.
We are thrilled to welcome this new healthcare resource to our campus and community. Please help us spread the word and support this new local business! 💙
National School Resource Officer Day - February 15, 2026
Thank you to Acorn Schools Resource Officer Warren McPherson for all you do to protect, serve and make everyday a great day to be a TIGER!
We appreciate you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Thank you to Acorn Schools Resource Officer Warren McPherson for all you do to protect, serve and make everyday a great day to be a TIGER!
We appreciate you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn Hosts Senior Athletes' Night
On February 10th, Acorn High School hosted Senior Night to recognize the Class of 2026 senior athletes. Seniors recognized for their participation in one or more Acorn High School athletic programs included:
Aaden Bissell - Basketball
Kaden Carter - Basketball, Baseball, Tennis
Chris Conatser II - Archery
Taylor Davis - Softball
Ethan Gilbert - Basketball, Baseball
Braxton Hemund - Golf, Baseball
Joshua Chase Hobbs - Basketball
Kylee Johnson - Basketball, Softball
Destiny Landry - Archery
KaitLynn Ledbetter - Basketball, Softball, Track, Tennis
Jackson Lott - Archery
Blake Moore - Archery
Zane Newton - Cross Country and Track
Leah Rexrode - Cheer
Victoria Squires - Basketball, Track, Tennis
Hayden Wagner - Basketball
Congratulations, AHS Senior Athletes!
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#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!
On February 10th, Acorn High School hosted Senior Night to recognize the Class of 2026 senior athletes. Seniors recognized for their participation in one or more Acorn High School athletic programs included:
Aaden Bissell - Basketball
Kaden Carter - Basketball, Baseball, Tennis
Chris Conatser II - Archery
Taylor Davis - Softball
Ethan Gilbert - Basketball, Baseball
Braxton Hemund - Golf, Baseball
Joshua Chase Hobbs - Basketball
Kylee Johnson - Basketball, Softball
Destiny Landry - Archery
KaitLynn Ledbetter - Basketball, Softball, Track, Tennis
Jackson Lott - Archery
Blake Moore - Archery
Zane Newton - Cross Country and Track
Leah Rexrode - Cheer
Victoria Squires - Basketball, Track, Tennis
Hayden Wagner - Basketball
Congratulations, AHS Senior Athletes!
#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!
Today is the Day, we want to remind everyone that balloons and glass items are not allowed on school buses. This helps us ensure a safe and smooth ride for all students.
If your child receives these items, please make arrangements to pick them up or provide alternative transportation.
To help us manage deliveries, all Valentine’s gifts must be dropped off during the designated times listed below.
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school day running safely and smoothly.
If your child receives these items, please make arrangements to pick them up or provide alternative transportation.
To help us manage deliveries, all Valentine’s gifts must be dropped off during the designated times listed below.
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school day running safely and smoothly.
“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Senior Teams will host Hector at home on February 13, 2026. Action tips off at 5:00 pm. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
February is National Career and Technical Education Month
ORSD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Spotlight
Oden High School: Stephanie Olmstead
Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors!
ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
ORSD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Spotlight
Oden High School: Stephanie Olmstead
Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors!
ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
Acorn Students Earn Top Honors 2026 Polk County Spelling Bee
On February 4, 2026, Acorn Elementary and Middle School students competed in the Polk County Spelling Bee held at the Ouachita Center on the UA Rich Mountain Community College campus in Mena. The following students placed in the top 3 of the competition:
2nd Grade: Benaiah Johnson - 3rd Place
3rd Grade: David Tipton - 2nd Place
Mary Nichols - 3rd Place
4th Grade: Canyon Davis - 3rd Place
6th Grade: Kylee Horn - 2nd Place
Greyson Gutierrez - 1st Place
8th Grade: Isaac Johnson - 2nd Place
The following students competed in the preliminary round to participate in the competition:
1st Grade
Brinlee Basehar
Addie Jo Turner
Gabriel Heifner - Alternate
2nd Grade
Evelynn Leonhart
Benaiah Johnson
Karsen Wheless - Alternate
3rd Grade
David Tipton
Mary Nichols
Avery Beaty - Alternate
4th Grade
Canyon Davis
Katie Norris
Skyler Head - Alternate
5th Grade
Carter Midgette
Grayson Fox
Ayden Brennan - Alternate
6th Grade
Kylee Horn
Greyson Gutierrez
Jesilyn Brummel - Alternate
7th Grade
Lily Arender
Raelynn Fair
Ana Bohlman - Alternate
8th Grade
Pierse Slater
Kylee Parnell - registered but did not compete in Polk County Spelling Bee
Isaac Johnson - Alternate
Congratulations to the Acorn students who participated in this year’s event and to the participants who placed in the top 3! We are proud of you! Thank you to the staff, parents, and volunteers who helped students prepare for the competition and to Union Bank for sponsoring this annual event for Polk County schools!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#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!
On February 4, 2026, Acorn Elementary and Middle School students competed in the Polk County Spelling Bee held at the Ouachita Center on the UA Rich Mountain Community College campus in Mena. The following students placed in the top 3 of the competition:
2nd Grade: Benaiah Johnson - 3rd Place
3rd Grade: David Tipton - 2nd Place
Mary Nichols - 3rd Place
4th Grade: Canyon Davis - 3rd Place
6th Grade: Kylee Horn - 2nd Place
Greyson Gutierrez - 1st Place
8th Grade: Isaac Johnson - 2nd Place
The following students competed in the preliminary round to participate in the competition:
1st Grade
Brinlee Basehar
Addie Jo Turner
Gabriel Heifner - Alternate
2nd Grade
Evelynn Leonhart
Benaiah Johnson
Karsen Wheless - Alternate
3rd Grade
David Tipton
Mary Nichols
Avery Beaty - Alternate
4th Grade
Canyon Davis
Katie Norris
Skyler Head - Alternate
5th Grade
Carter Midgette
Grayson Fox
Ayden Brennan - Alternate
6th Grade
Kylee Horn
Greyson Gutierrez
Jesilyn Brummel - Alternate
7th Grade
Lily Arender
Raelynn Fair
Ana Bohlman - Alternate
8th Grade
Pierse Slater
Kylee Parnell - registered but did not compete in Polk County Spelling Bee
Isaac Johnson - Alternate
Congratulations to the Acorn students who participated in this year’s event and to the participants who placed in the top 3! We are proud of you! Thank you to the staff, parents, and volunteers who helped students prepare for the competition and to Union Bank for sponsoring this annual event for Polk County schools!
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#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!
Let’s go, Lady Tigers! 🐯🏀
The Acorn Jr. Lady Tigers have advanced to the next round of district play and will travel to Hector today to continue their postseason run! They’ll take on the Jr. Lady Wildcats at 6:30 PM tonight.
Come out and pack the stands to cheer on our girls as they battle for a spot in the district title game. Your support makes a difference—let’s show them that Tiger pride travels strong! 💛🖤
The Acorn Jr. Lady Tigers have advanced to the next round of district play and will travel to Hector today to continue their postseason run! They’ll take on the Jr. Lady Wildcats at 6:30 PM tonight.
Come out and pack the stands to cheer on our girls as they battle for a spot in the district title game. Your support makes a difference—let’s show them that Tiger pride travels strong! 💛🖤
Acorn Senior Tigers & Lady Tigers Take the Court Tonight! 🐯
Join us this evening as our Acorn Senior Tigers and Lady Tigers face off against the Umpire Wildcats in an exciting Senior Night matchup!
🏀 Senior Girls Game: 5:30 PM
🎓 Senior Recognition Ceremony: Immediately following the girls game
🏀 Senior Boys Game: After the ceremony
Come out and pack the gym as we celebrate and support our senior athletes for their hard work and dedication. Let’s make it a great night for our Tigers!
Join us this evening as our Acorn Senior Tigers and Lady Tigers face off against the Umpire Wildcats in an exciting Senior Night matchup!
🏀 Senior Girls Game: 5:30 PM
🎓 Senior Recognition Ceremony: Immediately following the girls game
🏀 Senior Boys Game: After the ceremony
Come out and pack the gym as we celebrate and support our senior athletes for their hard work and dedication. Let’s make it a great night for our Tigers!
JOIN the ORSD SCHOOL FAMILY! and Be a Tiger! Be a Timberwolf!
OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT - ACORN & ODEN Campuses
SCHOOL CHOICE Deadline: June 1, 2026
Steps to complete the process include:
1 - Complete the APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER
https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/Attachments/2026SchoolChoiceApp_OSCPE_092025.pdf
2 - On or before June 1, 2026 deadline, submit the completed application.
Applications may be obtained from Ouachita River School District website:
www.ouachitariversd.org > School Choice Application (orange button to application link)
Applications may be delivered or mailed to the Acorn campus or Oden campus or the Ouachita River School District Administration Office.
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February is National Career and Technical Education Month
ORSD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Spotlight
Acorn High School: Jim Pennington
Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors!
ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
ORSD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Spotlight
Acorn High School: Jim Pennington
Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors!
ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
