Ouachita River School District

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ACORN & ODEN Campuses SCHOOL CHOICE Deadline: May 1, 2025 ORSD SCHOOL CHOICE FY2026 Steps to complete the process include: 1 - Complete the APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER https://www.ouachitariversd.org/page/arkansas-public-school-choice-act-of-2015 2 - On or before May 1, 2025 deadline, submit the completed application. Applications may be obtained from the online link or from each campus. Completed applications may be delivered or mailed to the Acorn campus or Oden campus or the Ouachita River School District Administration Office. #orsdlifeprep

The 2024-2025 Acorn Yearbooks will be distributed Wednesday April 16th. 7-12 grades will be in the Mary Davis Gym at 11:30. Pre-k and Elementary will be delivered to their classrooms. There will be some extras available for purchase if you have not already bought one. The price is $55. If you are not sure one has been purchased in your name, contact Mrs. Pearce at 479-394-5544 ext. 106, gpearce@orsd.k12.ar.us, or text 479-234-0614.

CONGRATULATIONS OHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Hope! Oden Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 16th, 2025 7:00 PM Bill Kelly Gymnasium

🏃‍♂️ It’s Event Day for Acorn Junior Track! 🏃‍♀️ The Acorn Junior track team is hitting the road to Mena to compete today at 3:30 PM!

🏆⚾🥎 GAME DAY ALERT! 🥎⚾🏆 The Acorn Lady Tigers and Tigers are hitting the field to take on Hackett Hornets in an exciting night of softball and baseball action! 📅 Tuesday, April 15 ⏰ First pitch at 4:30 PM 📍Acorn Field / American Legion Field Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they bring the heat and battle for victory! Let’s pack the stands and show our support! 🐅🔥 #GoTigers #TigerPride #AHStigersSERVE

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Gage! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 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!

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Damon! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 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!

OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ACORN & ODEN Campuses SCHOOL CHOICE Deadline: May 1, 2025 ORSD SCHOOL CHOICE FY2026 Steps to complete the process include: 1 - Complete the APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER https://www.ouachitariversd.org/page/arkansas-public-school-choice-act-of-2015 2 - On or before May 1, 2025 deadline, submit the completed application. Applications may be obtained from the online link or from each campus. Completed applications may be delivered or mailed to the Acorn campus or Oden campus or the Ouachita River School District Administration Office. #orsdlifeprep

Attention Athletes! UPDATE - Athletic Physicals Date Changed to TUESDAY, MAY 13th! We will be holding Sports Physical Day on Tuesday, May 13th at 1:30 PM in the new gym. To participate, you must return your physical form by Tuesday, May 6th Pages 1 & 2 (the history section) must be completely filled out and signed by a parent or guardian before turning it in. You can get a physical form from your coach as well as the High School Office.

🏃‍♂️ It’s Event Day for Acorn Senior Track! 🏃‍♀️ The Acorn senior track team is hitting the road to Mansfield to compete today at 3:30 PM!

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Lynnlee! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 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!

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Christian! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 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!

Upcoming This Week in Acorn Athletics Stay informed and show your support for our Acorn athletes! Here’s what’s happening this week: April 14 - April 19

ATTN: Acorn Athletes - Grades 6th - 11th Acorn Athletics Physicals NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:30 PM - 4:13 PM Acorn Gymnasium If you have questions or need additional information, please contact: Acorn High School Office (479) 394-5544 #orsdlifeprep #AHStigersSERVE

🏆 Acorn Lady Tigers Hit the Road for Horatio Tournament! 🏆 Get ready for an exciting day of softball as the Acorn Lady Tigers travel to Horatio to compete in the Horatio Tournament on Saturday, April 12th! Come out and show your support as our Tigers take the field for a day of competition, teamwork, and great sportsmanship. Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on to victory! 🥎💙💛 Go Tigers!

Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden Schools for the 2025-2026 school year will be provided USDA school breakfast and lunch FREE of charge, regardless of income! Parents/Guardian will need to complete USDA Meal Forms. Forms will be available online and print. Printed copies may be obtained in the new school year’s registration packet or from your child’s building office. We are excited and eager to partner and serve you in 2025-2026! School Choice deadline is May 1st! School Choice forms can be accessed at Acorn and Oden campuses at any of the building offices and on the Ouachita River School District website link - School Choice Application https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/628686/20250319065233.pdf SCHOOL CHOICE Deadline - May 1st If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the ORSD Administration Office or your child’s building office. ORSD Administration 143 Polk Road 96 Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-2348 Acorn Elementary School 143 Polk Road 96 Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-4833 Acorn High School 143 Polk Road 96 Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-5544 Oden K-12 Schools 135 School Drive Oden, AR 71961 (479) 326-4311 #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE #OMESwolvesSERVE #AHStigersSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE

Attention: The start time for today's softball and baseball games at Hector has been changed to 5:00 PM. Please note the updated time and come out to support our teams. Go Lady Tigers & Tigers!

ORSD - Acorn & Oden Schools ATLAS Summative Testing Schedule We are gearing up for a great experience for testing this spring! We are excited to partner and support the year's success celebrating learning and growth for your child! Please reference the attached flyer for your child's building testing schedule for testing dates, subjects and best practices to prepare for testing. - Students will need to arrive promptly and on time each day. - Students in grades Oden and Acorn high schools that will be testing must bring their Chromebook fully charged each day of testing. If you have questions or need additional information, contact your child's building office: Acorn Elementary School (479) 394-4833 Acorn High School (479) 394-5544 Oden Schools (870) 326-4311 #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE #OMESwolvesSERVE #AHStigersSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE

🏆⚾🥎 GAME DAY ALERT! 🥎⚾🏆 The Acorn Lady Tigers and Tigers are hitting the road to take on Hector in an exciting night of softball and baseball action! 📅 Friday, April 11 th ⏰ First pitch at 4:30 PM 📍 Hector Sports Complex Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they bring the heat and battle for victory! Let’s pack the stands and show our support! 🐅🔥 #GoTigers #TigerPride #AHStigersSERVE

CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2025! We are proud of you, Adrianna! Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2025 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!