Ouachita River School District

The Acorn High School 2024 yearbook is now available to purchase! Plain yearbooks are $47 (includes tax) and until October 20th Josten’s is running a special on personalization: add your name for $8 and get 4 free icons! This is the best deal you can get because the price will increase. Now is the time to get your copy of Pre-K through 12th grade memories for this school year. Order online or through Mrs. Pearce in the high school library.

AHS BAND & CHOIR FALL FUN'D CONCERT scheduled for Thursday, October 5th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. More information and details will be announced at a later date!

ATTENTION ACORN TIGER FANS!!!! This Friday, October 6th, 2023 we will be having our annual Blue/Gold games. We would love to pack the gym. Donations will be taken at the door. All money collected will go to the AHS Athletic Program.

UA Rich Mountain TRiO EOC Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors & Parents/Guardians Acorn High School FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP ATTN: CLASS OF 2024 - Seniors & Parents/Guardians Thursday, October 26, 2023 5:30 PM Acorn High School Building Oden High School FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP ATTN: CLASS OF 2024 - Seniors & Parents/Guardians Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:30 PM Oden High School Building 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! #orsdlifeprep

ESS is Hiring Substitute Employees ESS is hiring substitutes to work in our schools in various categories: Food Service, Custodial, Teachers & Aides. To apply, please visit www.ESS.com to start your application! ESS offers bi-weekly pay and flexibility with the ability to hand-pick your assignments from a user-friendly online system, you get to decide when and where you would like to work. Contact ESS Employment Engagement at (877) 855-7264.

DAR Donation to Acorn Students In September 2023, the Polk County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution organization distributed pocket guide copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence to students at Acorn Public Schools. The pocket guides are a valuable resource to enhance research for students learning about our nation’s founding documents and beliefs. The Daughters of the American Revolution organization was founded in 1890 with the mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. These timeless, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and vitally relevant in this ever-changing world. Acorn Schools would like to extend our appreciation to the Polk County DAR Chapter organization for providing the donation to our students and history classes! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep 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!

Oden jr. Class is collecting donations for bingo!!

Oden Campus Announcement: Flu shot forms are due Friday, October 5th. Flu shot forms are in the main office. Flu shot forms were sent home with elementary students. Flu shots will be given on October 19th.

~AES~ AR Point Club 25 Point Club~ Tucker Merlone, Kynleigh Midgette, Grady Bohlman, David Tipton, Raj Dandikar & Reese McBride 75 Point Club~ Evie Norris Way to go little tiger readers!

ORSD Spotlight on Alumni! Acorn High School Alumna, Paige Parnell named as recipient of the prestigous merit Arkansas Governor's Scholarship in the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program. Congratulations, Paige! We are proud of you! Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

Acorn Tiger Blanket Fundraiser!!! If you would like to order, please contact Mrs. Holland at the AHS Office. Money raised will help the AHS Baseball team purchase new uniforms. Thank you for supporting the Acorn Tigers!!

Attention Acorn Elementary parents: Acorn is restarting our K2 Basketball Program this year. Coach Scott Bohlman will be in charge of the program. Practices will begin October 12 and will be after school. Parents should pick up their children by 4:20 on practice and game days. All players will need shoes for basketball only. No street shoes will be allowed on the floor. Practice days will be October 12, 17, 24, 31, and November 7. Game days will be October 19 and 26, November 2, 9, and 16. There is no registration fee. We need parent volunteers to help with practices and games. To register, go to this link: https://forms.gle/hCS4k1mfbcCpxDSi7 . Registration will end Friday, October 6.

Pawsome Awards for the week of September 18th-22nd Way to show good behavior and character choices this week little tigers!

AHS Band & Choir Hosts FALL FUN'D Concert Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Cafeteria Please bring donations of "ready made" foods, drinks and snacks for admission to the concert! Donations provided will be used to supply the Acorn Schools' Backpack Program. Suggested items to donate: - Granola or snack bars - Individual microwavable meals - Snacks - Bottled water - Bottled gatorade Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlfeprep 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!

Winner of the Traveling Attendance Trophy is Mrs. Priddy’s 1st grade.

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM AHS & OHS FCS CLUBS: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 is the global event day for See You At The Pole (SYATP). Students on the Acorn and Oden Schools’ campuses are invited by Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) Clubs to participate on their respective campuses! Oden and Acorn High School Fellowship of Christian Students’ Clubs invite you to come out and join in prayer for our schools! Acorn High School Fellowship of Christian Students Hosting SYATP Flagpole @ Acorn Campus 7:10 AM Refreshments served, devotion & music Oden High School Fellowship of Christian Students Hosting SYATP Flagpole @ Oden Campus 7:30 AM

ORSD extends gratitude to Sherri Powell, ORSD Technology Coordinator for supporting our students, staff and the Oden & Acorn campuses! Thanks for all you do! You are appreciated! 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!

AHS Senior Achieves 30 ACT Score Congratulations to Kenzie Daniels, Acorn High School Senior on achieving a 30 composite score on the ACT Test! Daniels earned the distinction and honor as a member of the Acorn High School 30 ACT Club! Congratulations, Kenzie! We are proud of you! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep 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!

AHS Students Tour U of A Campus On Tuesday, September 19th, a group of Acorn High School juniors and seniors toured the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. The tour began with a presentation and overview of U of A admissions, academic programs, scholarships and deadlines, student and campus life organizations, housing and dining options for students. Following the presentation, U of A Student Ambassadors provided a guided tour of the campus to view dining, housing, student union, exercise facilities, and various colleges and schools within the U of A including: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Health Professions, Honors College, Sam Walton College of Business, Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design, and Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences as well as many other landmarks on campus. Thank you to the University of Arkansas student ambassadors and admissions staff for a great tour and presentation! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

Acorn Hosts Polk County Tri-School XC Meet On the afternoon of Wednesday Sept. 20, 2023, the Polk County schools hosted a tri-school cross country meet on the Tom Stuthard Cross Country course at Acorn. On this cool, wet afternoon, Acorn, Cossatot River and Mena middle and high schools participated with seventy-six (76) runners competing in the Jr. Girls, Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys categories. The results included: Junior Girls: Acorn's JR Lady Tigers won the team race. Cossatot River finished 2nd place. Junior Boys: Mena JR Bearcats were the team champion, Acorn High School finished 2nd place and Cossatot River High School finished 3rd place. Senior Girls: Mena SR Lady Cats were team champions. Senior Boys: Acorn SR Tigers were team champions, Mena SR Bearcats finished 2nd place and Cossatot River SR Eagles finished 3rd place. Congratulations to all XC athletes! Outstanding accomplishments! Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep 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!