Acorn Elementary School 1st Grade - Harvest Festival Fundraiser
To place an order, contact Mrs. Bohlman, Mrs. Priddy, or Mrs. Goodner.
Orders must be paid for by 8 AM on Friday, October 9th and shirts will be delivered to school on Friday, October 23rd.
To place an order, contact Mrs. Bohlman, Mrs. Priddy, or Mrs. Goodner.
Orders must be paid for by 8 AM on Friday, October 9th and shirts will be delivered to school on Friday, October 23rd.
💙💛 Celebrating Our Amazing Principals During National Principals Month! 💙💛
October is National Principals Month, and Acorn Elementary is proud to take this opportunity to celebrate Mrs. Bergum and Mrs. Jackson and the tremendous dedication they show to our school and students each and every day!
Both of our principals lead with heart, compassion, and a genuine commitment to our students. They work hard to create a school environment where every student feels safe, supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. From academics and learning to personal growth and student well-being, they are continually looking for ways to help our students succeed.
Their dedication extends beyond the classroom. They care deeply about our teachers, families, staff, and the Acorn community, while working to make Acorn Elementary a place where students can learn, grow, feel safe, and be proud to call Acorn home.
We are incredibly thankful for the time, energy, care, and love they pour into our school every day. Thank you, Mrs. Bergum and Mrs. Jackson, for all you do for our students and for making Acorn Elementary a special place to learn and grow! 🐯💙💛
Happy National Principals Month! 🎉
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #AcornElementary #TigerNation #ThankYouPrincipals #AcornProud
October is National Principals Month, and Acorn Elementary is proud to take this opportunity to celebrate Mrs. Bergum and Mrs. Jackson and the tremendous dedication they show to our school and students each and every day!
Both of our principals lead with heart, compassion, and a genuine commitment to our students. They work hard to create a school environment where every student feels safe, supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. From academics and learning to personal growth and student well-being, they are continually looking for ways to help our students succeed.
Their dedication extends beyond the classroom. They care deeply about our teachers, families, staff, and the Acorn community, while working to make Acorn Elementary a place where students can learn, grow, feel safe, and be proud to call Acorn home.
We are incredibly thankful for the time, energy, care, and love they pour into our school every day. Thank you, Mrs. Bergum and Mrs. Jackson, for all you do for our students and for making Acorn Elementary a special place to learn and grow! 🐯💙💛
Happy National Principals Month! 🎉
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #AcornElementary #TigerNation #ThankYouPrincipals #AcornProud
Acorn High School ATLAS Testing Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
You are invited to join together with family, teachers, and peers to acknowledge both hard work and school pride by honoring students who achieved high performance and demonstrated growth on the ATLAS tests.
AHS is celebrating remarkable individual progress and dedication to academic achievement of our students!
Students receiving awards know their scores from the ATLAS tests.
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
You are invited to join together with family, teachers, and peers to acknowledge both hard work and school pride by honoring students who achieved high performance and demonstrated growth on the ATLAS tests.
AHS is celebrating remarkable individual progress and dedication to academic achievement of our students!
Students receiving awards know their scores from the ATLAS tests.
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
ORSD - Ode Maddox Elementary and Oden High School Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:30 - 8:00 PM
Ode Maddox Elementary School
(870) 326-4311
Teachers will schedule time with parents
Oden High School
(870) 326-4311
Meet & greet with teachers - come and go
Oden Public Schools
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
#orsdlifeprep
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:30 - 8:00 PM
Ode Maddox Elementary School
(870) 326-4311
Teachers will schedule time with parents
Oden High School
(870) 326-4311
Meet & greet with teachers - come and go
Oden Public Schools
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
#orsdlifeprep
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
ORSD - Acorn Elementary and Acorn High School Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:30 - 8:00 PM
Acorn Elementary School
(479) 394-4833
Teachers will schedule time with parents
Acorn High School
(479) 394-5544
Meet & greet with teachers - come and go
Acorn Public Schools
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:30 - 8:00 PM
Acorn Elementary School
(479) 394-4833
Teachers will schedule time with parents
Acorn High School
(479) 394-5544
Meet & greet with teachers - come and go
Acorn Public Schools
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
🏆 Celebrating Our ORSD Coaches on National Coaches Day! 🏆
Today, Ouachita River School District is proud to recognize and celebrate the coaches who give so much of their time, energy, and heart to our students. 💙💛
Coaching is about so much more than wins and losses. Our coaches teach discipline, teamwork, perseverance, leadership, responsibility, and the importance of never giving up. They encourage students when things are difficult, celebrate their accomplishments, and help them grow both on and off the field.
To all of our ORSD coaches—thank you for the countless practices, games, early mornings, late nights, long drives, and, most importantly, the relationships you build with our students. Your influence reaches far beyond the scoreboard, and the lessons you teach will stay with our students for years to come.
💙💛 Thank you for believing in our students, investing in their futures, and helping them become the best versions of themselves. We appreciate you today and every day!
Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆🐯
Today, Ouachita River School District is proud to recognize and celebrate the coaches who give so much of their time, energy, and heart to our students. 💙💛
Coaching is about so much more than wins and losses. Our coaches teach discipline, teamwork, perseverance, leadership, responsibility, and the importance of never giving up. They encourage students when things are difficult, celebrate their accomplishments, and help them grow both on and off the field.
To all of our ORSD coaches—thank you for the countless practices, games, early mornings, late nights, long drives, and, most importantly, the relationships you build with our students. Your influence reaches far beyond the scoreboard, and the lessons you teach will stay with our students for years to come.
💙💛 Thank you for believing in our students, investing in their futures, and helping them become the best versions of themselves. We appreciate you today and every day!
Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆🐯
🚨 Fire Prevention Week at Acorn Elementary! 🚒
🔥Our students are taking fire safety seriously! This week, Acorn Elementary partnered with the Mena Fire Department to teach our students essential life skills and prepare them to act quickly in case of an emergency. From knowing home exit routes to remembering Stop, Drop, and Roll, our kids are learning how to stay safe and protect others. A big thank you to our local firefighters for taking the time to visit, teach, and support our school community! 👉 Parents & Families: Ask your child today about their family emergency meeting spot and double-check your home smoke detectors together!
#aesTIGERSserve #AcornElementary #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety #PreparedAndSafe
🔥Our students are taking fire safety seriously! This week, Acorn Elementary partnered with the Mena Fire Department to teach our students essential life skills and prepare them to act quickly in case of an emergency. From knowing home exit routes to remembering Stop, Drop, and Roll, our kids are learning how to stay safe and protect others. A big thank you to our local firefighters for taking the time to visit, teach, and support our school community! 👉 Parents & Families: Ask your child today about their family emergency meeting spot and double-check your home smoke detectors together!
#aesTIGERSserve #AcornElementary #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety #PreparedAndSafe
UARM Visit to AHS
On Friday, October 2nd, UA Rich Mountain recruitment and financial aid staff; Director of Financial Aid Lindsey Drewry, Recruitment Officer Michael Godfrey, and Assistant Director of Financial Aid Irvin Trejo provided an overview and presentation of UARM academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, campus and student life organizations, housing and meal plans options, and other important information about UARM. UARM will be hosting an ArkACRAO College Fair for juniors and seniors on October 21st and a Career Expo for area juniors and seniors on October 28th - both events will be held in the Ouachita Center on the UA Rich Mountain campus in Mena.
Thank you, Lindsey, Mike, Irvin and the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
On Friday, October 2nd, UA Rich Mountain recruitment and financial aid staff; Director of Financial Aid Lindsey Drewry, Recruitment Officer Michael Godfrey, and Assistant Director of Financial Aid Irvin Trejo provided an overview and presentation of UARM academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, campus and student life organizations, housing and meal plans options, and other important information about UARM. UARM will be hosting an ArkACRAO College Fair for juniors and seniors on October 21st and a Career Expo for area juniors and seniors on October 28th - both events will be held in the Ouachita Center on the UA Rich Mountain campus in Mena.
Thank you, Lindsey, Mike, Irvin and the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn High School ATHLETICS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
October 5-10, 2026
For more information, check out Acorn Athletics at https://www.ouachitariversd.org/athletics
October 5-10, 2026
For more information, check out Acorn Athletics at https://www.ouachitariversd.org/athletics
ORSD Employees of the Month - September 2025
Ouachita River School District would like to recognize the following staff for the month of September 2026.
Congratulations, Nicole and Colton! Thank you for all you do, each and everyday! You are appreciated!
#orsdlifeprep
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
Ouachita River School District would like to recognize the following staff for the month of September 2026.
Congratulations, Nicole and Colton! Thank you for all you do, each and everyday! You are appreciated!
#orsdlifeprep
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
ORSD Celebrates National School Principals Month for October
Ouachita River School District recognizes and celebrates the following administrators for their leadership and service to ORSD - Acorn and Oden campuses:
William Edwards
Elicia Bergum
Beth Jackson
Dewayne Taylor
Thank you for leading and serving our students, families, staff and communities! We appreciate you!
#orsdlifeprep
Ouachita River School District recognizes and celebrates the following administrators for their leadership and service to ORSD - Acorn and Oden campuses:
William Edwards
Elicia Bergum
Beth Jackson
Dewayne Taylor
Thank you for leading and serving our students, families, staff and communities! We appreciate you!
#orsdlifeprep
❤️ Acorn FCCLA is gearing up for an exciting year of Life Prep on the Acorn Campus! ❤️
Our Acorn FCCLA members recently traveled to Lake DeGray for the Region V Community Service Day, where they had the opportunity to connect with other FCCLA members, serve their community, and build valuable skills that will prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
We are proud of our students for stepping up, getting involved, and representing Acorn Campus with enthusiasm and a heart for service! We can’t wait to see all they accomplish this year! 🔴✨
#AcornFCCLA #orsdlifeprep #TigerNation #AHStigers SERVE
Our Acorn FCCLA members recently traveled to Lake DeGray for the Region V Community Service Day, where they had the opportunity to connect with other FCCLA members, serve their community, and build valuable skills that will prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
We are proud of our students for stepping up, getting involved, and representing Acorn Campus with enthusiasm and a heart for service! We can’t wait to see all they accomplish this year! 🔴✨
#AcornFCCLA #orsdlifeprep #TigerNation #AHStigers SERVE
ORSD Celebrates Our Custodial Staff for National Custodian Appreciation Day!
Thank you, Charlie Jo, Jay, Sam, Garrett, Heather & Daniel for the work you do, each and everyday! You are appreciated!
#orsdlifeprep
Thank you, Charlie Jo, Jay, Sam, Garrett, Heather & Daniel for the work you do, each and everyday! You are appreciated!
#orsdlifeprep
Acorn High School ATLAS Testing Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
You are invited to join together with family, teachers, and peers to acknowlege hard work and school pride by honoring students who achieved high performance and demonstrated growth on the ATLAS tests.
AHS is celebrating remarkable individual progress and dedication to academic achievement. of our students!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-5544
You are invited to join together with family, teachers, and peers to acknowlege hard work and school pride by honoring students who achieved high performance and demonstrated growth on the ATLAS tests.
AHS is celebrating remarkable individual progress and dedication to academic achievement. of our students!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
AHS Class of 2030 - 9th Grade Harvest Festival Fundraisers
See flyers for details
See flyers for details
Acorn Schools Harvest Festival
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
7:30 PM - Harvest Festival Royalty Court Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Harvest Festival Royalty Court!
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
7:30 PM - Harvest Festival Royalty Court Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Harvest Festival Royalty Court!
AHS Seniors Visit UAFS
On Tuesday, September 29th, a group of AHS seniors toured the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus. UAFS Admissions Advisor Darbi Owen provided an overview and presentation of UAFS academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, campus and student life organizations, housing and meal plans options, and other important information about UAFS. UAFS Student Ambassador Sawyer provided a tour of the UAFS campus and facilities. We also had an opportunity to visit with Acorn High School Alumni; Kora Carter (AHS Class of 2024), Sydney Holliday (AHS Class of 2025), and Kira Dejarlo (AHS Class of 2026).
Thank you, Darbi, Sawyer and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training! Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
On Tuesday, September 29th, a group of AHS seniors toured the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus. UAFS Admissions Advisor Darbi Owen provided an overview and presentation of UAFS academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, campus and student life organizations, housing and meal plans options, and other important information about UAFS. UAFS Student Ambassador Sawyer provided a tour of the UAFS campus and facilities. We also had an opportunity to visit with Acorn High School Alumni; Kora Carter (AHS Class of 2024), Sydney Holliday (AHS Class of 2025), and Kira Dejarlo (AHS Class of 2026).
Thank you, Darbi, Sawyer and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training! Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn 1st Grade is hosting Playground Palooza
When - Thursday, October 1st from 4:15-5:15
Where - Acorn Elementary Playground
Who - Kindergarten-4th grade are invited
What - Hot dogs, chips, drinks, brownies, and all the games you can play for $6.
Permission Slips Due Thursday, October 1, 2026
*Please note: if it is raining, games will be moved into the cafeteria. Students will still be picked up in front of the preschool building; this will help everyone to stay dry!
When - Thursday, October 1st from 4:15-5:15
Where - Acorn Elementary Playground
Who - Kindergarten-4th grade are invited
What - Hot dogs, chips, drinks, brownies, and all the games you can play for $6.
Permission Slips Due Thursday, October 1, 2026
*Please note: if it is raining, games will be moved into the cafeteria. Students will still be picked up in front of the preschool building; this will help everyone to stay dry!
Reminder!! The Acorn Campus Picture Retake Day and Sports Pictures are tomorrow Thursday October 1st. Virtual students are also encouraged to participate. Retake photos start at 8 am in the Old Main Auditorium and Sports will be in the New Gym. Questions? Text 479-234-0614 or email gpearce@orsd.k12.ar.us
ATU Visit to AHS Campus
On Wednesday, September 23rd, ATU Admissions Advisor Clarissa Holcomb met with AHS juniors and seniors to present academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, student life organizations, housing and other important information about Arkansas Tech University.
Thank you, Clarissa and Arkansas Tech University for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training! Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
On Wednesday, September 23rd, ATU Admissions Advisor Clarissa Holcomb met with AHS juniors and seniors to present academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, student life organizations, housing and other important information about Arkansas Tech University.
Thank you, Clarissa and Arkansas Tech University for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training! Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
