
Ouachita River School District - School Choice
The deadline for the school choice application process is May 1, 2024. The steps to complete the process include:
1 - Complete the Application for School Choice Transfer - click on application link: https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/.../School_Choice_Form...
2 - On or before the May 1, 2024 deadline, submit the completed application.
Applications may be delivered or mailed to one of the campus locations listed in Step 1 or the Ouachita River School District Administration Office:
Ouachita River School District
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2348


The Oden senior class Baccalaureate service will be Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Daisy Dollar
Congratulations, Daisy! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Katrina Dixon
Congratulations, Katrina! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Randy Dill
Congratulations, Randy! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


Acorn 2024 Yearbook distribution will be Thursday, April 25 in the New Gym for high school students at 11:50 am and delivered in the afternoon for Pre-K through 6th grades. If you haven't pre-ordered and would like to buy a copy, we do have some available and the cost is $55. Contact Mrs. Pearce by text at 479-234-0614 or phone at 479-394-5544 ext. 106.


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Payton Davis
Congratulations, Payton! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


The Oden Senior signing day is Friday, April 26th at 10:30, in the gym. Seniors will be declaring their plans for after high school.


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Kenzie Daniels
Congratulations, Kenzie! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


ORSD Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day!
Crystal Hill - Oden Schools
Samanth Holland - Acorn High School
Brittney Moore - Oden Schools
Tammi Faught - ORSD Bookkeeper
Raychel Hill - ORSD Payroll Clerk
Connie Abernathy - ORSD Accounts Payable Clerk
Thank you for ALL you do for Ouachita River School District! We appreciate you!


AHS 9th Grade Students in the UARM TRiO Talent Search Program toured UARM campus academic and technical programs and facilities. In addition to the tour, students attended Bucks Baseball Game!
Thank you, UARM Talent Search for the great opportunity and fun experience!
#orsdlifeprep


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Buddy Cusson
Congratulations, Buddy! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Kora Carter
Congratulations, Kora! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Nicholi Carrillo
Congratulations, Nicholi! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


Oden Elementary parents,
Your child will be testing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please make sure your child has a good night's rest, breakfast and is at school on time. We are excited to see how much academic growth they have. They are going to do great!
Thank you,
Elicia Bergum
Oden K-12 principal


2024-2025 Concurrent Credit & Career Center Meeting
ATTN: Acorn High School current 9th - 11th grade students!
UA Rich Mountain Staff will be conducting an overview presentation to discuss next year's concurrent credit course offerings & Career Center programs. If you are interested in enrolling in concurrent credit courses and/or in a Career Center Program, student and parent will need to attend the meeting.
Please bring your Chromebook. The meeting will be held on:
Monday, April 29th
5:30 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
#orsdlifeprep


Acorn High School Class of 2024 Spotlight - Nehemiah Auer
Congratulations, Nehemiah! Proud of you!
AHS Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium


Congratulations to Abby and Annie Strother!
Abby and Annie are the 2024 recipients of the Bud and Katie Sampley Foundation Scholarship!
#orsdlifeprep


Retirement Celebration for Connie Abernathy
Friday, May 10, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Oden Cafeteria
135 School Drive
Oden, Arkansas 71961


Congratulations to Mrs. Toby Hollin for being recognized for her exceptional dedication and contribution to Earth Science education. Mrs. Hollin was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Earth Science Teacher award by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. This recognition is a testament to her passion, commitment, and outstanding achievements in the field of Earth Science education. We are proud of you, Mrs. Hollin, and are blessed to have you at AES!