Nashville Junior High Tournament November 18/23. Come to Nashville and support the Jr Lady Tigers & Jr Tigers as they compete in this tournament! Times will be announced as soon as they post!
Oden travels to Oark. Senior teams play at 5 pm. Come out and support your Timberwolves!
The Junior Tigers are fired up and ready for battle in the Nashville Jr. Insurance Invitational! On November 18th at 4 PM, they’ll face off against DeQueen, aiming for a big win. If they claim victory, they’ll be back on November 21st at 7 PM to keep their championship hopes alive. Should they stumble, they’ll regroup and return for a game on November 23rd at noon, determined to finish strong.
Meanwhile, the Junior Lady Tigers hit the court on November 20th at 7 PM, taking on the winner of the Nashville vs. Murfreesboro matchup. Both teams are ready to bring their best—Go Tigers! 🐅🏀
Get ready to cheer on the Junior Tigers and Junior Lady Tigers as they gear up for the Nashville Junior Insurance Invitational! The tournament brackets are set, and our teams are prepared to bring their A-game in each showdown. Join us in the stands and show your Tiger pride as they battle their way to the top. Let’s fill the gym with Tiger spirit and support our athletes every step of the way. Go Tigers! 🐯🏀 #TigerPride
Acorn Elementary Update
Check out our Facebook page for October's perfect attendance, last week's PAWS awards, and positive office referrals. Celebrate our amazing students and their achievements!
https://www.facebook.com/AcornElementary
AHS Hosts Veterans Program
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Acorn High School hosted a special, patriotic program recognizing and honoring Veterans from all branches of the military. The program included the following:
Welcome - Mr. Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent & Mr. Chad Frost, AHS History Teacher
National Anthem - Acorn High School Band & Choir
Military Branches Ensemble & Presentation of Flags - Acorn High School Band & Choir
Honoring Our Veterans Slideshow - Created by AHS E.A.S.T. - AHS E.A.S.T. Teacher Makaila Goodner, Amy May, Christian Christiana and Gabriel Lickly
Guest Speaker - Mr. Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent
Mr. Strasner recognized our Veterans for their sacrifice and service, thanking their families for the sacrifices they made as well. He challenged the students to live a life of serving others and to lead well.
Students, Veterans and guests were presented with an American flag to waive proudly during the ceremony. At the conclusion of the program, Veterans and guests were invited to have lunch with the high school students after the program.
Thank you to the Veterans for your sacrifice and service to the United States of America!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
The Thanksgiving lunch for Pre-K through 6th grade at Oden Campus is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. If you've registered to join, we look forward to welcoming you. Please come and enjoy this special time with us!
The Thanksgiving lunch at Acorn Campus is scheduled as follows:
-Kindergarten: Monday, November 13, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM
-3rd & 4th Grade: Monday, November 13, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
-1st & 2nd Grade: Tuesday, November 14, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM
-5th & 6th Grade: Tuesday, November 14, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
We invite you to join us for this special occasion and enjoy lunch with your student.
The Acorn Peewee Basketball season is just around the corner! The kickoff game is scheduled for November 14th. Join us in supporting our Mini Lady Tigers and Mini Tigers as they start their journey, learning and putting their basketball skills into action. Let’s cheer them on and show our support for these young athletes as they grow in the game! 🏀🐯
Thank You, Veterans, for your service and dedication!
ATTN: PURPLE OUT games - Friday, November 15th
Wear your purple in support of pancreatic cancer awareness!
Acorn vs Haworth
SR Teams Only
Friday, November 15th
Games start at 5:30 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
The Thanksgiving lunch at Acorn Campus is scheduled as follows:
-Kindergarten: Wednesday, November 13, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM
-3rd & 4th Grade: Wednesday, November 13, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
-1st & 2nd Grade: Thursday, November 14, from 10:45 to 11:30 AM
-5th & 6th Grade: Thursday, November 14, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
We invite you to join us for this special occasion and enjoy lunch with your student.
The Thanksgiving lunch for Pre-K through 6th grade at Oden Campus is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. If you've registered to join, we look forward to welcoming you. Please come and enjoy this special time with us!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Arvest Bank for recognizing and honoring one of Acorn Elementary’s dedicated teachers, Mrs. Liliana Roberts. Mrs. Roberts is deeply committed to her students’ success, working tirelessly to prepare them for the next grade. ORSD truly appreciates Arvest Bank’s continued support for our students and teachers.
ORSD Campuses - Acorn and Oden will be closed for Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 25th - Friday, November 29, 2024
Monday program will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024 (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Regular school program will resume on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - regular school hours
ACORN JR TIGERS, SR TIGERS & SR LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL
Post-game highlights - November 5th
Acorn vs Cossatot River
@Acorn vs Cossatot River
JR Boys, SR Girls & SR Boys
Acorn vs Cossatot River
JR Boys
JR Tigers
44
JR Eagles
16
Top Scorers
Beau Rodgers - 8 pts
Trey Martin - 8 pts
Kortsen Edwards - 7pts
Acorn vs Cossatot River
SR Girls
Lady Tigers
50
Lady Eagles
29
Top Scorers
KaitLynn Ledbetter - 16 pts
Chanity Hall - 16 pts
Josey Dollar - 10 pts
Cruizzers Player of the Game - KaitLynn Ledbetter
Coach Ledbetter: The girls responded well after the loss to Smithville on 11/2. Our girls played with great intensity and showed they can play great defense. I was very pleased with their effort in this game. We still have a long way to go but we are getting better every game.
Acorn vs Cossatot River
SR Boys
Tigers
53
Eagles
40
Top Scorers
Kaden Carter- 24 pts
Caden Tarkinton - 13 pts and 17 rebounds
Cruizzers Player of the Game - Aaden Bissell
Thank you, Myers Cruizzers for your support for Players of the Game donations and recognition!
ORSD Campuses - Acorn and Oden will be closed for Fall Break
Monday, November 11th - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
School will resume on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
AHS Students Tour UAFS Campus
On Tuesday, October 29th, a group of Acorn High School juniors and seniors toured the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus.
Prior to the tour, UAFS Admissions Advisor Darbi Owens provided a presentation and overview of UAFS admissions, academic programs, scholarships and deadlines, student and campus life organizations, housing and dining options for students.
The guided tour of the campus included a view of campus housing, dining, student union, health and wellness center, fine arts facilities, learning commons/library, and many of the campus facilities and landmarks.
Thank you to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith ambassadors and admissions staff for a great tour and presentation!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
ACORN SR TIGERS & SR LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL
Post-game highlights - November 2nd
Acorn Classic
@Acorn vs Smithville
SR Girls & SR Boys
Acorn vs Smithville
SR Girls
Lady Tigers
48
Lady Braves
51
Top Scorers
Chanity Hall - 14 pts
Josey Dollar - 13 pts
Victoria Squires - 11 pts
KaitLynn Ledbetter - 10 pts
Cruizzers Player of the Game - Josey Dollar
Coach Ledbetter: The Sr. Girls suffered their first loss but it was good for us. We saw a very good Smithville team that was very physical. We needed to see that physicality especially in an early season matchup.
Acorn vs Smithville
SR Boys
Tigers
46
Braves
55
Top Scorers
Caden Tarkinton - 17 pts
Kaden Carter - 14 pts
Cruizzers Player of the Game - Kaden Carter
Oden JR Girls & Boys and Lady Timberwolves are on the road today to take on Scott Charter. Games will begin @ 4:30 pm. We hope you can make the trip to support your favorite Timberwolf.
