Oden Timberwolves hit the road to face the Blevins Hornets on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Timberwolves as they battle it out on the court!
“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Teams will travel to Caddo Hills on December 18, 2025. Action tips off with the Junior Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by the JV Sr Boys, then both Senior Teams. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
AHS Alumna Chanity Hall Honored for AHSCA West All-Star Team
Acorn High School Alumna Chanity Hall was recognized and honored for her athletic achievement as a member of the 2025 AHSCA West All-Star Girls Basketball Team.
Acorn High School recognized Chanity Hall and a plaque of her jersey will be on display in the Acorn Gymnasium.
Congratulations, Chanity! We are proud of you!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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Acorn High School Alumna Chanity Hall was recognized and honored for her athletic achievement as a member of the 2025 AHSCA West All-Star Girls Basketball Team.
Acorn High School recognized Chanity Hall and a plaque of her jersey will be on display in the Acorn Gymnasium.
Congratulations, Chanity! We are proud of you!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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Mr & Miss Acorn 2025-2026
Congratulations, 2025-2026 Mr Acorn Kaden Carter and Miss Acorn KaitLynn Ledbetter!
Kaden is a senior and the son of Shawn and Aimee Carter. Kaden plans to pursue a degree in physical education to pursue a career in coaching.
KaitLynn is a senior and the daughter of Chris and KyLynn Ledbetter. KaitLynn plans to pursue a degree in practical and registered nursing to pursue a career in the medical field.
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Congratulations, 2025-2026 Mr Acorn Kaden Carter and Miss Acorn KaitLynn Ledbetter!
Kaden is a senior and the son of Shawn and Aimee Carter. Kaden plans to pursue a degree in physical education to pursue a career in coaching.
KaitLynn is a senior and the daughter of Chris and KyLynn Ledbetter. KaitLynn plans to pursue a degree in practical and registered nursing to pursue a career in the medical field.
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Oden Timberwolves hit the road to face the Legacy Academy Warriors on December 16, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Boys at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Timberwolves as they battle it out on the court!
Acorn Tigers hit the road to face the Waldron Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Girls at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Junior Boys and both Senior teams. Come out and support the Tigers as they battle it out on the court!
ORSD Recognizes December 2025 Employees of the Month
Acorn Campus
Daniel Wade
Jim Pennington
Pam Hackworth
Sam Horn
Congratulations and thank you to Daniel, Pam, Jim and Pam!
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Acorn Campus
Daniel Wade
Jim Pennington
Pam Hackworth
Sam Horn
Congratulations and thank you to Daniel, Pam, Jim and Pam!
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Christmas Break Announcement
The Ouachita River School District – Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed December 22nd through January 5th as we celebrate the Holiday Season with our families.
Staff Development Meetings will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026
The Monday Program for students will not be in session on Monday, January 5, 2026
School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The ORSD family wishes you peace, joy, and happiness throughout this holiday season! 🌟
NPC Visit to AHS Campus
On Friday, December 12th, NPC Admissions Advisor Kaelyn Elder met with AHS juniors and seniors to present academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, student life organizations, housing and other important information about National Park College.
Thank you, Kaelyn and National Park College for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
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On Friday, December 12th, NPC Admissions Advisor Kaelyn Elder met with AHS juniors and seniors to present academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, student life organizations, housing and other important information about National Park College.
Thank you, Kaelyn and National Park College for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
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ATTENTION:
Acorn High School Seniors Class of 2026 & Parents
Herff Jones Order Form
- Contact information included on form
- Seniors can also access form in school email
Acorn High School Seniors Class of 2026 & Parents
Herff Jones Order Form
- Contact information included on form
- Seniors can also access form in school email
On Thursday, December 11th, CASC Admissions Advisor Ashley Moore conducted a presentation with AHS juniors and seniors on academic programs and support services offered at Carl Albert State College. The presentation also included student life organizations and campus life opportunities for students. She also reviewed scholarship requirements and deadlines and encouraged students to visit and tour the campus
Thank you to Ashley and the CASC staff for helping AHS students be better prepared for life!
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Thank you to Ashley and the CASC staff for helping AHS students be better prepared for life!
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“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Senior Teams will host Dequeen at home on December 12, 2025. Action tips off with the JV Senior Girls at 5:30 p.m., followed by both Senior Teams. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
Schedule Update for Acorn Basketball!
The Caddo Hills game on December 18 has been changed to an away game. The Tigers will now travel to Caddo Hills to compete instead of hosting at home.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our student-athletes. Go Tigers! 🐾🏀
The Caddo Hills game on December 18 has been changed to an away game. The Tigers will now travel to Caddo Hills to compete instead of hosting at home.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our student-athletes. Go Tigers! 🐾🏀
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Concert
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:30 PM - doors open at 5:45 PM
Mary Davis Gym - Acorn campus (143 Polk Road 96, Mena, AR 71953)
Bake Sale and Concessions Available
Presented by:
Acorn Elementary 5th & 6th Grades
Acorn High School 7th - 12th Grades Band & Choir
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AFBF & AHFTH Support Acorn Schools’ Backpack Program
On December 9th, Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry donated snack sticks for the Acorn Schools’ Backpack Program. Through a collaborative partnership, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry organization support schools’ backpack programs through the wild game snack sticks program. This program provides protein in the form of shelf stable meat snack sticks to schools to combat food insecurity in Arkansas.
Acorn Schools would like to extend our appreciation to Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry organization for providing the donation to support the Backpack Program!
Group photo (l to r): Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Agent Nathan Fowler, Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Manager Tony Hooper, Acorn High School Principal Dewayne Taylor, and Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Agent Nikki Cureton.
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On December 9th, Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry donated snack sticks for the Acorn Schools’ Backpack Program. Through a collaborative partnership, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry organization support schools’ backpack programs through the wild game snack sticks program. This program provides protein in the form of shelf stable meat snack sticks to schools to combat food insecurity in Arkansas.
Acorn Schools would like to extend our appreciation to Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry organization for providing the donation to support the Backpack Program!
Group photo (l to r): Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Agent Nathan Fowler, Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Manager Tony Hooper, Acorn High School Principal Dewayne Taylor, and Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Agent Nikki Cureton.
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“Alright, listen up, you Whos! TODAY is the day for this so-called ‘AES Family Night Great Grinch Escape.’
Yes, yes… come one, come all—if you simply must.
Those silly trains start boarding at 5, and the LAST one (thank goodness!) boards at 5:30 p.m. sharp. So don’t be late… or maybe do be late. It’s all the same to me.
If—and that’s a big IF—you manage to escape, you’ll be hauled into my cave and greeted by that overly-sparkly Martha May Whovier (you might know her as Mrs. Jackson), handing out sweet treats. Sweet treats! Bah!
So go on then… scamper your way to Whoville for your big ‘magical night.’
I’ll be here… pretending not to enjoy a single minute of it.”
Yes, yes… come one, come all—if you simply must.
Those silly trains start boarding at 5, and the LAST one (thank goodness!) boards at 5:30 p.m. sharp. So don’t be late… or maybe do be late. It’s all the same to me.
If—and that’s a big IF—you manage to escape, you’ll be hauled into my cave and greeted by that overly-sparkly Martha May Whovier (you might know her as Mrs. Jackson), handing out sweet treats. Sweet treats! Bah!
So go on then… scamper your way to Whoville for your big ‘magical night.’
I’ll be here… pretending not to enjoy a single minute of it.”
📢 Tonight's the Night🎄
Acorn Elementary Family Night
Tuesday, December 9th • 5:00–6:00 PM
K–6 students and their families are invited to join us for our annual Family Night—and this year, we’re taking a magical trip to Whoville! 🚂
💚The Great Grinch Escape💚
Come participate in our escape-room–style adventure filled with fun math and literacy challenges. Work together as a family to “escape,” solve clues, and find the Grinch!
🚂 All Aboard!
While you wait for your “train stop” to Whoville, enjoy popcorn and the festive ride as you head into the adventure.
💚 Make It Through the Escape?
If you successfully complete the challenge, you’ll be greeted in the Grinch’s Cave by Martha May Whovier (aka Mrs. Jackson!) with some sweet treats for all who escape.
🎄 Meet the Grinch & the Whos!
We’ll have the Grinch himself on site, along with lots of little Whos ready to celebrate.
It’s not required, but if your child wants to join in on the fun, they are welcome to come dressed as a little Who!
It’s going to be a magical, family-friendly evening you won’t want to miss!
💙Acorn Tigers — Growing, Learning, and Escaping the Grinch… Together! 💛
#aestigersserve
Acorn Elementary Family Night
Tuesday, December 9th • 5:00–6:00 PM
K–6 students and their families are invited to join us for our annual Family Night—and this year, we’re taking a magical trip to Whoville! 🚂
💚The Great Grinch Escape💚
Come participate in our escape-room–style adventure filled with fun math and literacy challenges. Work together as a family to “escape,” solve clues, and find the Grinch!
🚂 All Aboard!
While you wait for your “train stop” to Whoville, enjoy popcorn and the festive ride as you head into the adventure.
💚 Make It Through the Escape?
If you successfully complete the challenge, you’ll be greeted in the Grinch’s Cave by Martha May Whovier (aka Mrs. Jackson!) with some sweet treats for all who escape.
🎄 Meet the Grinch & the Whos!
We’ll have the Grinch himself on site, along with lots of little Whos ready to celebrate.
It’s not required, but if your child wants to join in on the fun, they are welcome to come dressed as a little Who!
It’s going to be a magical, family-friendly evening you won’t want to miss!
💙Acorn Tigers — Growing, Learning, and Escaping the Grinch… Together! 💛
#aestigersserve
“Get ready for game night! The Oden Timberwolves will host the Mineral Springs Hornets at home on December 9, 2025. Action tips off with the Junior Boys at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior Teams. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Timberwolves!”
ORSD Winter Break
Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026
Staff Development Meetings will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026
The Monday Program for students will not be in session on Monday, January 5, 2026
School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Have a wonderful holiday!
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📢 “Tomorrow is the day… ugh, the DAY… when all the noise, noise, NOISE begins!” says the Grinch🎄
Acorn Elementary Family Night in the Acorn Elementary Building
Tuesday, December 9th • 5:00–6:00 PM
K–6 students and their families are invited to join us for our annual Family Night—and this year, we’re taking a magical trip to Whoville! 🚂
💚The Great Grinch Escape💚
Come participate in our escape-room–style adventure filled with fun math and literacy challenges. Work together as a family to “escape,” solve clues, and find the Grinch!
🚂 All Aboard!
While you wait for your “train stop” to Whoville, enjoy popcorn and the festive ride as you head into the adventure. “The last train will depart at 5:30… so don’t be late, or do—what do I care?”
💚 Make It Through the Escape?
If you successfully complete the challenge, you’ll be greeted in the Grinch’s Cave by Martha May Whovier (aka Mrs. Jackson!) with some sweet treats for all who escape.
🎄 Meet the Grinch & the Whos!
We’ll have the Grinch himself on site, along with lots of little Whos ready to celebrate.
It’s not required, but if your child wants to join in on the fun, they are welcome to come dressed as a little Who!
It’s going to be a magical, family-friendly evening you won’t want to miss! “Oh joy. A magical, family-friendly evening. My favorite… said no Grinch ever.”
💙Acorn Tigers — Growing, Learning, and Escaping the Grinch… Together! 💛
#aestigersserve
Acorn Elementary Family Night in the Acorn Elementary Building
Tuesday, December 9th • 5:00–6:00 PM
K–6 students and their families are invited to join us for our annual Family Night—and this year, we’re taking a magical trip to Whoville! 🚂
💚The Great Grinch Escape💚
Come participate in our escape-room–style adventure filled with fun math and literacy challenges. Work together as a family to “escape,” solve clues, and find the Grinch!
🚂 All Aboard!
While you wait for your “train stop” to Whoville, enjoy popcorn and the festive ride as you head into the adventure. “The last train will depart at 5:30… so don’t be late, or do—what do I care?”
💚 Make It Through the Escape?
If you successfully complete the challenge, you’ll be greeted in the Grinch’s Cave by Martha May Whovier (aka Mrs. Jackson!) with some sweet treats for all who escape.
🎄 Meet the Grinch & the Whos!
We’ll have the Grinch himself on site, along with lots of little Whos ready to celebrate.
It’s not required, but if your child wants to join in on the fun, they are welcome to come dressed as a little Who!
It’s going to be a magical, family-friendly evening you won’t want to miss! “Oh joy. A magical, family-friendly evening. My favorite… said no Grinch ever.”
💙Acorn Tigers — Growing, Learning, and Escaping the Grinch… Together! 💛
#aestigersserve
