Ouachita River School District

To all Acorn Campus patrons: Please be advised that all gym facilities on campus will be closed on December 24, 25, and 26 in observance of Christmas Dead Days. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a joyful holiday season. Thank you

ATTENTION: AHS Seniors Class of 2025 & Parents Just a reminder! FAFSA Filing Event - UA Rich Mountain TRiO Staff to assist seniors and parents with filing Tuesday, December 10th Timeslots - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM If you emailed or return completed form to Mrs. Young, your 30 minute timeslot was confirmed via email by Mrs. Young. If you need to schedule a timeslot, please contact Mrs. Young before noon on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 - (479) 394-5544, x. 104 or tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us Reminder: Bring 2023 tax information, FSA ID's will be needed for senior and at least one parent. Thank you! Tammy Young, AHS Counselor

THANK YOU! Mr. Dewayne Taylor, AHS Principal Mrs. Samantha Holland, AHS Administrative Assistant Mr. Keith Willsey, Dean of Students For providing the delicious treats for the AHS Staff! Your thoughtfulness is appreciated! #orsdlifeprep #AHStigersSERVE

Just a reminder! Acorn Schools' Choir Concerts - 5th & 6th Grades and 7th - 12th Grades Thursday, December 12th 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym 143 Polk Rd 96 Mena, AR 71953 Come out and join in the holiday spirit!

2024-2025 AHS Homecoming Ceremony Acorn High School 2024-2025 Homecoming Ceremony and Senior Girls and Senior Boys basketball games were held on Friday, December 6, 2024. The homecoming royalty court represented included the following from both Acorn Elementary School and Acorn High School: 1st Grade - Maryann Davis, Flower Girl escorted by Benaiah Johnson, Crown Bearer 1st Grade - Kynlee McCormick, Flower Girl escorted by Kyler Ford, Necklace Bearer Chloe Blair, Freshman Maid escorted by Max Schnell, Freshman Addisyn Ledbetter, Freshman Maid escorted by Kortsen Edwards, Freshman Josey Dollar, Sophomore Maid escorted by Kaden Carter, Junior Lanee Shaddon, Sophomore Maid, escorted by Eilam Holland, Sophomore Kylee Johnson, Junior Maid escorted by Regan Larucci, Sophomore Victoria Squires, Junior Maid escorted by Caden Tarkinton, Senior Hailee Shores, Senior Maid escorted by Brody Lopez, 7th Grade MaryClaire Laing, Senior Maid escorted by Bradley McEntire, Senior Alexis Bradley, Senior Maid of Honor escorted by Colton Taylor, Senior Reigning 2023-2024 Queen Daisy Dollar, escorted by Jasper Dollar, Freshman Senior 2024-2025 Homecoming Queen Sydney Holliday escorted by Ricky Holliday, III - 7th Grade Reigning Queen Daisy Dollar presented the Queen’s necklace and crown as she crowned this year’s Queen Sydney Holliday. Queen Sydney Holliday shared her sentiments and gratitude to the student body for their vote and support as this year’s AHS Homecoming Queen. Acorn vs Magazine homecoming basketball included senior girls and senior boys games. Homecoming festivities also included a dance after the games. Congratulations, Acorn 2024-2025 Homecoming Court! #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE #AHStigersSERVE

Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed for holiday break December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 School will resume Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Oden Game Day VS Mineral Springs

Acorn SR Teams will compete in the Nashville Bankers' Classic SR Tournament Monday, Dec. 9th at 6:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14th at 4pm& 515 p.m.

Acorn JR teams are traveling to Waldron to compete in their Annual Arvest Invitational Basketball Tournament!

Edit to previous Post CORRECTION OF GAME ORDER. SR Girls will play the first game, followed by the Senior Boys.

Acorn Homecoming Court is set to walk on December 6th @ 5 pm. Senior high teams will play directly following the crowning of the Queen!

ORSD Recognizes Employees of the Month for Oden Campus November 2024 Crystal Hill Colby Kennedy Contratulations, Crystal & Colby! #orsdlifeprep #OMESwolvesSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE

Acorn Campus: The Hatfield route will be late in picking up students this morning. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Acorn Schools' Music Department Presents Christmas Concerts AHS Band Concert - 7th - 12th Grades Thursday, December 5th 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym 143 Polk Rd 96 Mena, AR 71953 Acorn Schools' Choir Concerts - 5th & 6th Grades and 7th - 12th Grades Thursday, December 12th 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym 143 Polk Rd 96 Mena, AR 71953 Come out and join in the holiday spirit!

2024-2025 Acorn Homecoming Royalty Court Friday, December 6th Acorn Gymnasium 5:00 PM Homecoming Ceremony

Kindergarten through 4th Grades will present This Old Gingerbread House Christmas Music Thursday, December 19th 6:00 PM Mike Jackson Court - Acorn Gymnasium Please come and enjoy the Christmas experience!

Acorn Senior Basketball Teams will be in action in the Booneville SR Tournament! December 2nd, 4th & 7th.

Acorn December Archery Schedule

“On November 21st Acorn Elementary Quiz Bowl team competed in the DMESC Bi-County Quiz Bowl Tournament.”

2024 Acorn Homecoming Week December 2nd - 6th, 2024 See attached flyer for dress-up days. Let's show our school spirit! AHS Homecoming Dance Friday, December 6th 8-10 PM Acorn Cafeteria AHS 9th - 12th Grade Students ONLY $10 per student - pay by Thursday, December 5th to AHS Office 2024 AHS Homecoming Queen & Maids Queen: Sydney Holliday Maid of Honor: Lexi Bradley Senior Maids: MaryClaire Laing & Hailee Shores Junior Maids: Tori Squires & Kylee Johnson Sophomore Maids: Josey Dollar & Lanee Shaddon Freshmen Maids: Addi Ledbetter & Chloe Blair Congratulations to our 2024 AHS Homecoming Queen, Maid of Honor and Maids!