Ouachita River School District

Attention parents and community members, Acorn Elementary's annual school fundraiser kicked off Thursday, September 14th. Packets went home with all the students. All money raised during this fundraiser goes towards our end-of-year Fun Day and rewards for students! Last year's Water Fun Day was a huge success and only gets bigger each year. Thank you all for your support. If you need more information about our fundraiser feel free to contact me, Kim Posey at kposey@orsd.k12.ar.us or 394-4833 ext. 320 (Between 7:50-10:00 AM, Monday-Friday)

Congratulations, Published Poets of Acorn High School 2022-23!! MaryClaire Laing Paxton Hooper Kailee Branson Hailee Shores Amy May Rebecca Bloodworth Jasmine Onstott Hannah Woodard Poets' works will be published by “The American Library of Poetry” Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

ATTENTION: AHS & OHS Students! If you are planning to take the ACT Test on Saturday, October 28th, be sure to register by Friday, September 22nd to avoid late registration fees. For assistance, check with your high school counselor: OHS - Apryl Philpot - aphilpot@orsd.k12.ar.us - (870) 326-4311 AHS - Tammy Young - tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us - (479) 394-5544, x. 104 Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

Attention Oden Pee Wee Parents: It is time to sign up for peewee basketball! We need students to sign up for teams to make. Pee Wee forms are available in the main office. You can contact Coach Kennedy or Mrs. Bergum if you have any questions or need help getting your child signed up. Go Wolves!! 870-326-4311

Acorn Elementary's AR Point Club! 25 Point Club~ Anastasia Bohlman & Ryder Willeford 50 Point Club~ Evie Norris

Acorn Elementary's "Pawsome" Behavior Awards for September 8th. Way to go little tigers!

Acorn Elementary's "Pawsome" Behavior Awards for September 1st. Way to go little tigers!

UAFS Rep Visits AHS Juniors & Seniors Thank you to Eden Barney, UAFS Admissions Advisor for presenting information to Acorn High School juniors and seniors on academic programs, scholarships and financial aid, and student life organizations offered at UA Fort Smith. We appreciate 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!

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER!! ATTENTION: Acorn High School Athletes in Grades 7-12 Acorn High School Athletics Physicals TOMORROW, Friday, September 15, 2023 3:30 PM Acorn Gymnasium For more information, CONTACT: Dewayne Taylor (479) 394-5544 dtaylor@orsd.k12.ar.us OR Nurse Leigh Garner lgarner@orsd.k12.ar.us

AHS Recognizes Byrne as Contributing Writer Acorn High School junior, Louise “Luci” Byrne, loves to write..and she isn't waiting around for graduation to get started! An avid reader and writer, Byrne already has the beginnings of many great works..with some almost ready for the editing stage. But, you don't have to wait to see her name in print. This summer, she began contributing articles to our very own Mena Star newspaper! We are so proud of her and can't wait to say "We knew her when..." But for now, go out and grab the latest edition of the Star and read what she has to say! Congatulations! We are proud of you, Luci! 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 Elementary 2023 Harvest Festival Royalty

Mrs. Powell’s Kindergarten class won the traveling attendance trophy. They had 99% attendance rate last week! Attendance Matters Every Person, Every Day

ORSD XC Teams Compete In Tom Stuthard Stampede Ouachita River School District hosted the Tom Stuthard Stampede on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 on the Acorn Schools’ cross country course. Junior high and senior high teams from a number of schools participated with over 600 runners total registered that competed in the meet on the Acorn campus. Coached by ORSD XC and Track Coach Keith Willsey and competing from Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden junior and high school, athletes placement in the event included: Junior High Girls: 21st Place - Genevieve Simborio 31st Place - Addi Ledbetter 40th Place - Kylie Ezell 63rd Place - Kloee Husser 75th Place - Shelby Rusert 100th Place - Ashton Fechuch 101st Place - Kaylyn Donalds 102nd Place - McKinzie Long 105th Place - Izabella Lozier 123rd Place - Gracie Smith 124th Place - May Bridges 131st Place - Janice Gonzalez 143rd Place - Ashleigh Townsend 146th Place - Belanova McCloud Junior High Boys: 25th Place - Isaiah Clovis 42nd Place - Eilam Holland 57th Place - Cy Young 58th Place - Connor Duvall 63rd Place - Jonathan Guevara 83rd Place - Jasper Dollar 87th Place - Caden Hicks 141st Place - Sam Strasner 142nd Place - Blake Moore 144th Place - Clay Carmack 134th Place - Dominic Libby 148th Place - Christopher Olmstead 149th Place - Max Schnell Senior High Girls: 2nd Place - Annabella Tedder Senior High Boys: 11th Place - Caden Tarkinton 32nd Place - Aiden Kimp 43rd Place - Zane Newton 91st Place - Hayden Wagner Congratulations on your 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!

Acorn Schools' Hosts 2023 Harvest Festival event Friday, October 13, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium Food, Fun, Games for all ages & Harvest Festival Royalty Court

Order your 23/24 Acorn Athletics Sponsor Shirt now!!! Contact Mrs. Holland at the Acorn High School office for ordering information.

Order your Acorn Athletics Sponsor Shirt today!!! Contact Mrs. Holland in the High School Office .

Calling all ARCHERS! ACORN ARCHERY MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 ACORN CAFETERIA 6:00 PM All are invited! Coach Moore will be discussing this year's team, requirements, etc... with parents and archers. Please come join the team!!! #orsdlifeprep

THANK YOU, NIDEC Motor Corporation for continued support and generous donation of coats and jackets! We appreciate all you do for Ouachita River School District and the community! #orsdlifeprep

Oden Timberwolf fans, just a reminder that basketball t-shirt order forms are due this Friday, September 15.

AHS and OHS Fellowship of Christian Students announcements: 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