ATTN: Acorn High School Class of 2026
The date for AHS Class of 2026 Breakfast, Senior Walk Thru and Graduation Practice has been moved to:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
8:45 AM
Acorn Cafeteria
BRING YOUR CAP & GOWN!
Senior Breakfast with Mr. Strasner & Mr. Taylor
Senior Walk Thru
Graduation Practice
The date for AHS Class of 2026 Breakfast, Senior Walk Thru and Graduation Practice has been moved to:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
8:45 AM
Acorn Cafeteria
BRING YOUR CAP & GOWN!
Senior Breakfast with Mr. Strasner & Mr. Taylor
Senior Walk Thru
Graduation Practice
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Brooke!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
We are proud of you, Brooke!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
Thank you to State Farm for recognizing and honoring Acorn’s Nurse Mandy with a thoughtful gift during Nurse Appreciation Week. Your support and kindness are truly appreciated!
Acorn Elementary would like to proudly celebrate School Nurse Day by extending our heartfelt appreciation to Nurse Mandy. Thank you for the compassion, care, and dedication you show each day while taking care of our students and staff. Your kindness and professionalism make a lasting difference in our school community. We are truly grateful for all that you do—you are simply the best!
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Lyndsey!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
Acorn High School Teachers want to say, THANK YOU to our Mena WalMart #67 Store Staff and Family for the wonderful treats, generosity and support for our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! Your support and dedication is a spark that makes our school brighter! We value and appreciate you!
AHS Students Accepted to MRHS 2026 M.A.S,H. CAMP
Congratulations to Adalyn Bohlman, Kimberly Cline, Addisyn Ledbetter and Isabella Tarkinton on acceptance in the Mena Regional Health System 2026 MASH Camp!
Mena Regional Health System hosts the annual M.A.S.H. (Medical Applications of Science for Health) Camp for qualified, approved applicants who are interested in a health career and have the desire to enhance their knowledge and gain experience within this field.
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Congratulations to Adalyn Bohlman, Kimberly Cline, Addisyn Ledbetter and Isabella Tarkinton on acceptance in the Mena Regional Health System 2026 MASH Camp!
Mena Regional Health System hosts the annual M.A.S.H. (Medical Applications of Science for Health) Camp for qualified, approved applicants who are interested in a health career and have the desire to enhance their knowledge and gain experience within this field.
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The Choir/Cast practice for Kilroy Was Here will continue as planned and will end at 6:15 PM today. Please pick your student up at 6:15 PM from the Mary Davis Gym.
ATTN: AHS 7th - 12th Grade Students and Parents
Due to potential inclement weather this evening, AHS Awards and Honors Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th is RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, May 19th, 6:30 PM in the Acorn Gym.
Students recognized for awards and honors received an email invitation.
Respectfully,
Mr. Dewayne Taylor
Acorn High School Principal
Due to potential inclement weather this evening, AHS Awards and Honors Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th is RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, May 19th, 6:30 PM in the Acorn Gym.
Students recognized for awards and honors received an email invitation.
Respectfully,
Mr. Dewayne Taylor
Acorn High School Principal
The Acorn Lady Tigers Softball Team is headed to the Regional Tournament in Cotter! They will take the field on Thursday at 5:30 PM.
If you’d like to come out and support the team, tickets must be purchased online through the GoFan website (see the link in the second image). The first image includes the tournament bracket for your reference.
Let’s show up and cheer on our Acorn Senior Lady Tigers as they compete—your support makes all the difference! 🐅🥎
If you’d like to come out and support the team, tickets must be purchased online through the GoFan website (see the link in the second image). The first image includes the tournament bracket for your reference.
Let’s show up and cheer on our Acorn Senior Lady Tigers as they compete—your support makes all the difference! 🐅🥎
Acorn Preschool would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Walmart in Mena for their generous gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your kindness and continued support mean so much to our staff and students. We truly appreciate your commitment to our school and community!
AHS Students Accepted to MRHS 2026 M.A.S,H. CAMP
Congratulations to Adalyn Bohlman, Kimberly Cline, Addisyn Ledbetter and Isabella Tarkinton on acceptance in the Mena Regional Health System 2026 MASH Camp!
Mena Regional Health System hosts the annual M.A.S.H. (Medical Applications of Science for Health) Camp for qualified, approved applicants who are interested in a health career and have the desire to enhance their knowledge and gain experience within this field.
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Congratulations to Adalyn Bohlman, Kimberly Cline, Addisyn Ledbetter and Isabella Tarkinton on acceptance in the Mena Regional Health System 2026 MASH Camp!
Mena Regional Health System hosts the annual M.A.S.H. (Medical Applications of Science for Health) Camp for qualified, approved applicants who are interested in a health career and have the desire to enhance their knowledge and gain experience within this field.
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn High School Choir & Music Department
7th Annual Theater Production presents: KILROY WAS HERE
May 7, 8 & 9, 2026
6:30 PM - DOORS OPEN
7:00 PM - SHOWTIME
Mary Davis Gym - Acorn Schools' campus
Admission: $5 per person
Concessions will be available
Acorn Schools' campus
143 Polk Road 96
Mena,, Arkansas 71953
7th Annual Theater Production presents: KILROY WAS HERE
May 7, 8 & 9, 2026
6:30 PM - DOORS OPEN
7:00 PM - SHOWTIME
Mary Davis Gym - Acorn Schools' campus
Admission: $5 per person
Concessions will be available
Acorn Schools' campus
143 Polk Road 96
Mena,, Arkansas 71953
ORSD - Acorn and Oden campuses Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2026!
Thank you to our teachers for your investment in education and success for students! We appreciate your support, service, dedication and commitment to the best for students, staff, families and community!
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Thank you to our teachers for your investment in education and success for students! We appreciate your support, service, dedication and commitment to the best for students, staff, families and community!
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AHS Students Compete in State Quiz Bowl All-Stars
On Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Central High School in Little Rock, Sam Strasner and Connor Bottomley competed in the Junior High All Star Quiz Bowl Competition. Zane Newton competed in the Senior High All Star Quiz Bowl Competition. Zane placed in the top 40 students in the state. Coach Amy Slater stated, "These competitions are for the top 100 scorers in the state; it is an accomplishment to be able to compete."
Congratulations, Sam, Connor, Zane and AHS Quiz Bowl Coach Amy Slater!
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On Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Central High School in Little Rock, Sam Strasner and Connor Bottomley competed in the Junior High All Star Quiz Bowl Competition. Zane Newton competed in the Senior High All Star Quiz Bowl Competition. Zane placed in the top 40 students in the state. Coach Amy Slater stated, "These competitions are for the top 100 scorers in the state; it is an accomplishment to be able to compete."
Congratulations, Sam, Connor, Zane and AHS Quiz Bowl Coach Amy Slater!
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Acorn High School Awards & Honors Ceremony
Grades 7th - 12th
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:30 PM - Ceremony
Acorn Gymnasium
*Students receiving an award or honor received an invitation in their student email.
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Grades 7th - 12th
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:30 PM - Ceremony
Acorn Gymnasium
*Students receiving an award or honor received an invitation in their student email.
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CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Leah!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
We are proud of you, Leah!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
Acorn High School FFA Chapter Attend State FFA Convention
The 99th Arkansas FFA Convention and Expo held April 21 - 23, 2026 brought nearly 4,000 members to Hot Springs for a three-day celebration of agriculture, leadership, and competition. Highlights included the crowning of new state officers, presentation of prestigious State FFA Degrees, and top competition honors awarded in areas like agriscience, public speaking, and chapter leadership. Acorn High School FFA Chapter Advisor James Pennnington and high school members attending included:
Photo (l to r); Back row; Samuel Strasner, Joshua Hobbs, Mason Cearley, Jaxon Abla, Blake Moore, Destiny Landry, Lily-Ann Vantine, Savannah Christian.
Photo (l to r); Front row; Levi Cearley, Dawson Davis, Cody Rusert, Camara Dill, Victoria Stearman, Katie Neugent, Hailey Davis
Not pictured, Nataly Garcia and AbiGail Slaten. (They were delegates for Acorn High School Chapter and were electing state officers during the group photo timeframe).
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The 99th Arkansas FFA Convention and Expo held April 21 - 23, 2026 brought nearly 4,000 members to Hot Springs for a three-day celebration of agriculture, leadership, and competition. Highlights included the crowning of new state officers, presentation of prestigious State FFA Degrees, and top competition honors awarded in areas like agriscience, public speaking, and chapter leadership. Acorn High School FFA Chapter Advisor James Pennnington and high school members attending included:
Photo (l to r); Back row; Samuel Strasner, Joshua Hobbs, Mason Cearley, Jaxon Abla, Blake Moore, Destiny Landry, Lily-Ann Vantine, Savannah Christian.
Photo (l to r); Front row; Levi Cearley, Dawson Davis, Cody Rusert, Camara Dill, Victoria Stearman, Katie Neugent, Hailey Davis
Not pictured, Nataly Garcia and AbiGail Slaten. (They were delegates for Acorn High School Chapter and were electing state officers during the group photo timeframe).
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Summer!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
We are proud of you, Summer!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
National School Principals Day
In appreciation to our ORSD School Principals, thank you for your leadership and service to our schools, students, families and community! You make a difference, each and every day!
Elicia Bergum
Oden Schools
Beth Jackson
Acorn Elementary School
Dewayne Taylor
Acorn High School
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#AHStigersSERVE
In appreciation to our ORSD School Principals, thank you for your leadership and service to our schools, students, families and community! You make a difference, each and every day!
Elicia Bergum
Oden Schools
Beth Jackson
Acorn Elementary School
Dewayne Taylor
Acorn High School
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