Ouachita River School District

AHS Senior Night Tuesday, 2/6/2024 Acorn vs Umpire Acorn Gymnasium 5:30 PM - AHS Senior Night Ceremony 6:00 PM - Senior Girls Basketball Game Senior Boys Basketball Game immediately following SR Girls game Ceremony & games livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/undgAmkqEwU?feature=share

ATTN: ORSD Parents & Guardians Ouachita River School District is conducting a survey to solicit your input and feedback on a future school week calendar and schedule proposal. The ORSD 4-Day Instructional Week proposal would be a Tuesday - Friday school week. Mondays will be available as an option if your child(ren) need child care, enrichment/intervention/tutoring, etc...A daily schedule, curriculum, and meals will be provided on Mondays for students in attendance on that day the same as Tuesday - Friday. Thank you for your input and feedback! Your response is important! Please submit by Tuesday, February 13, 2024. If you have specific questions, please contact: Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent at (479) 394-2348 or William Edwards, ORSD Assistant Superintendent at (870) 326-4311. Survey link to Google Form (Gmail account): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF_XOFtELRW0B1ZJDA3rDvwBeWBoWRWZc6HpDoeBuqhhNYGw/viewform Website link for survey if you are unable to access form (email account other than Gmail or to access download for printed copy): https://www.ouachitariversd.org/documents/4day-info/579781 #orsdlifeprep

On Thursday, January 25th, UA Rich Mountain TRiO Team assisted AHS Class of 2024 seniors and parents with filing FAFSA and the application process for ADHE scholarships. Thank you to the UARM TRiO staff for partnering with our seniors and parents on this important process in making the transition from high school to postsecondary! #orsdlifeprep

Attention Acorn Tiger Fans: We will be honoring Shay Allen tomorrow, February 6th during half-time of the Sr. Girls game.

ATTENTION: Ouachita River School District Parents, Students & Community Ouachita River School District is conducting a survey to determine the future direction of a school day calendar for students enrolled at Acorn and Oden campuses. The survey will be available Tuesday, February 6th to complete and will include information about Ouachita River School District considering a 4-day week school calendar.The survey will be available to parents, students and community. A video message from Mr. Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent and Mr. William Edwards, ORSD Assistant Superintendent can be viewed in the link provided. In addition to the video, a letter and 4-day week calendar FAQ’s page are attached for reference. As you view the video and review the letter and FAQ’s page, please discuss with your family prior to completing the survey. If you have questions or need information, please contact Mr. Jerrall Strasner at (479) 394-2348. Video Message Link (ORSD Facebook post): https://drive.google.com/file/d/10MVcSuUjurftHJ4n4hT5myIeAJ21O_31/view Video Message, ORSD Letter & FAQ Page Link (ORSD website): https://www.ouachitariversd.org/documents/4day-info/579781

Jr. High District Brackets

ATTENTION ACORN TIGER FANS: Senior Night When: February 6, 2024 Where: Acorn Gymnasium Time: 5:30 PM Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys games to follow.

22nd ACORN SCHOOL REUNION SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024 Acorn Old Main Gym/Auditorium 1:00 - 4:00 PM Registration begins at 1:00 P.M., general meeting will begin at 2:00 P.M, and fellowship will be through 4:00 P.M. Contact your classmates, teachers, and staff to encourage them to attend! The classes of Acorn High School Class of 1983 and Class of 1984 will be recognized and honored this year. For more information and event details, contact: Margo Reed Kimp (Class of 1969) margokimp@gmail.com 479-243-5435 Cheryl Anderson Boyd (Class of 1983) cboyd1964@yahoo.com 479-243-6648 Acorn School Reunion letter & contacts attachment

Oden junior class Valentine Announcement. Orders are due by Feb 8th!

AHS Project Prevent is hosting a FOOD DRIVE to support the Acorn Schools' Backpack Program Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Acorn vs Horatio Basketball Games @ Acorn Gym Suggested items for donations including the following single serving/indidivual size items: - Juice boxes - Bottled water - Snack sticks - Snack crackers - Chips - Granola bars - Easy open canned meals (ravoli, mac & cheese, spaghetti, etc...) - Fruit cups - Peanut butter - Bagged snacks Thank you for your support and donations!

Attention Acorn Tiger Fans: The Junior High District Tournament will be held at Foreman this year. If you would like to order a district shirt, please click on the link below. https://osp.osmsinc.com/ForemanAR/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=UH010

Oden Athletic Announcement: Here is the schedule for the games we have to reschedule: 1/25/24 @Legacy Academy(Sr's Only) 1/29/24 @ Mineral Springs (jg, sr. teams) 2/2/24 Blevins @Oden( jb, sr. teams)

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 January 2024 and will be recognized at the ORSD January Board Meeting: Stacy Kennedy & Kevin Nance Congratulations to all! #orsdlifeprep

The campuses of Ouachita River School District will be closed Monday Jan. 22nd due to inclement weather.

Acorn Elementary School loves Officer Mac! Thanks for keeping us safe. We appreciate you!

Oden Campus Announcement 📣 The junior girls, senior girls and senior boys will host Foreman tomorrow, January 19th at 5:00 p.m. in the Bill Kelly Gymnasium. We will be honoring our senior athletes between the senior girls and senior boys games. 🏀🧡🖤

Ouachita River School District will be in session on both campuses Friday Jan. 19th. Please be advised for safety purposes buses will not travel down roads that are covered in snow.

Ouachita River School District Recognizes ORSD Board Members January 2024 is School Board Appreciation Month and Ouachita River School District truly appreciates each of our board members for their leadership, vision and service to the students, staff, families and communities of Acorn and Oden Schools. Thank you for your dedication and commitment! Ouachita River School District Board Members: Chris Tedder Gene Monk Jason Neugent Cheryl Boyd Lana Philpot Annette Hays Rhonda Anderson #orsdlifeprep

Both campuses of Ouachita River School District will be closed Jan. 18th. for the continued safety of our students and staff. A determination for Friday Jan. 19th will be made on Thursday.

ORSD recognizes SRO Katie Golden and SRO Warren McPherson for their dedication and leadership serving the Oden and Acorn campuses and communities. Thank you for all you do for students, staff, families and communities! You are appreciated! #orsdlifeprep