Ouachita River School District

Go Tigers!!!!

AHS Class of 2024 Spotlight August Alvis Congratulations, August! Proud of you! Acorn High School Graduation Ceremony Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

AHS Class of 2024 Spotlight Shay Allen Congratulations, Shay! Proud of you! Acorn High School Graduation Ceremony Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Reminder Acorn Elementary!! The last day of after-school tutoring is April 18, 2024.

Acorn Track The track meet scheduled for today has been canceled.

Acorn Baseball and Softball: Today's games are rescheduled for this Thursday, April 11th @ 4:30. They will be played at Horatio.

Acorn Baseball and Softball: Games for today vs Horatio have been canceled. They will be played at a later date.

Gratitude to the dedicated ORSD Librarians for nurturing a vibrant reading environment and fostering a culture of literary exploration! National Library Week - April 7 - 13, 2024 "National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is "Ready, Set, Library," illustrating the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. At the library’s author talks, workshops, and book clubs, Americans can connect with fellow enthusiasts and local experts while building relationships that will last a lifetime. No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family—the library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs." - from American Library Association #orsdlifeprep

The 4th grade Acorn GT students competed at the Caddo Hills Quiz Bowl Tournament. The following are the high scorers for the day: 1st place: Tucker Merlone- 32 correct questions Tied for 2nd place: Eli Slaten and Greyson Gutierrez- 12 Tied for 3rd place: Summer Wagner and Ava Wells- 2 4th place: Kyelee Horn- 1 Tucker Merlone received the All Tournament Team award for answering the most questions correctly.

💕👰🤵 Last week kindergarten and 1st-grade students at AES celebrated a very special event… the Wedding of Q and U! This event is a silly, fanciful, wonderful way to teach students the spelling pattern of “qu” in a truly memorable way. The wedding reinforces the idea that every time we write a word with a q, we always follow the q with a u.

Mr. Watkin's Class earned the Traveling Attendance Trophy for having the best attendance during March 25th-29th! Attendance Matters! Every Person! Every Day!

Thank YOU, ORSD Paraprofessionals for all you do to support the Ouachita River School District student body, staff, families and community! You are valued and appreciated! #orsdlifeprep

AES would like to honor Mrs. Kim Posey on School Librarian Appreciation Day! We love you, Mrs. Posey, and are so thankful for all you do for our staff, students, and school.

ORSD Spotlight on Alumni! Acorn High School Alumnus, Johnathan Bodkin is an employee of Sterling Machinery in the position of Machinist. Johnathan was enrolled in the UARM Career Center his senior year in the Machine Tool Technology Program, interned and also worked part-time during his senior year at Sterling Machinery. Congratulations, Johnathan! We are proud of you! Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

Ouachita River School District Celebrates Employees of the Month The following staff were voted ORSD Employees of the Month by their peers for the month of March 2024 and were recognized at the ORSD March Board Meeting: Dewanna Summitt and Whitney Starr Congratulations! #orsdlifeprep

A HUGE shout out to our paraprofessionals at Acorn Elementary! We appreciate ALL you do for our students and school. Thank you Mrs. Shauna Wagner, Mrs. Michele Kincaid, Ms. Danielle Powell, and Ms. Raylin Lane.

At approximately noon today, Polk County Law Enforcement responded to an incident at an intersection close to the Acorn School Campus. This did not involve any Acorn students, staff, or faculty in any way.

A huge THANK YOU to Delta Kappa Gamma for the teacher appreciation baskets! 🧡🖤

Acorn Elementary Kindergarten Registration for the 2024/2025 school year is April 10, 11, & 12 from 9:00-2:00 at the Acorn Elementary Office. Students already enrolled in Kathy Medford Preschool DO NOT need to attend this registration. Student must turn 5 years of age by August 1, be a resident of Ouachita River School District or have filed a School Choice application by May 1st. A kindergarten physical is also required before school starts in fall 2024. Please bring the following items to be copied: immunization record, documentation of well-child physical (within the last 2 years), official birth certificate, and social security card. We look forward to serving you and your family in the upcoming school year!

In appreciation to our community partners and volunteers for a successful ACORN FFA Auction this year! Special thank you to: T-N-L Farm Credit Jimmy Martin Auction Services Simple Simon's Pizza of Mena We appreciate the outpouring of community support in helping students be better prepared for life! #orsdlifeprep