
Acorn Athletics Physicals will be offered Friday, September 15th starting at 3:30 PM in the Acorn Gymnasium. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Taylor at 479-394-5544 or Nurse Leigh at Lgarner@orsd.k12.ar.us

ORSD 2023-2024 Student School Meal Prices
Parents, the ORSD EZMEAL Online Application is now available for you to complete. Only one application per family.
The link will open August 1, 2023 for the 2023-2024 School Year.
EZMealApp is open for all Parents to complete their lunch applications. Please click on the following link to access the applications.
Please use this link for the EZ Meal App! https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
We will have a station set up at Oden and in each building at Acorn for you to complete your EZMealApp online during Open House.
You can access the EZMeal Online Application link here EZMeal Online Application or you can access the link via our website at Ouachita River School District > Menu > Cafeteria > EZMeal Online Application.
To pay and track your child's meal charges and payments.
You can access the EZSchoolPay link here EZSchoolPay or by our website Ouachita River School District > Mena > Cafeteria > EZSchoolPay.
For more information, contact:
ORSD Administration Office
(Acorn Elementary & Acorn High School applications)
Tammi Faught
(479) 394-2348, Ext. 200
tfaught@orsd.k12.ar.us
Oden Schools Office
(Ode Maddox Elementary & Oden High School applications)
Crystal Hill
(870) 326-4311
chill@orsd.k12.ar.us




UPDATE - REVISED OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE FOR ACORN HIGH SCHOOL - Grades 7-12
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, & PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
Acorn High School Open House
Thursday, August 17th
Acorn Gymnasium
7th Grade - 5:00 PM - Acorn Gym
8th Grade - 5:30 PM - Acorn Gym
9th Grade - 6:00 PM - Acorn Gym
10th Grade - 6:30 PM - Acorn Gym
11th Grade - 7:00 PM - Acorn Gym
12th Grade - 7:30 PM - Acorn Gym
Acorn Campus Public Meeting - 6:00 PM - Acorn Cafeteria
Basic school supplies will be provided at Open House on August 17th during your child's timeframe (by grade level).
AHS Teachers & Staff are excited to serve you and your family for the upcoming year !


REMINDER!!
ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents & Families!
ORSD Public Meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2023
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Acorn Cafeteria on Acorn campus
Oden Cafeteria on Oden campus
See attached flier for each building Open House schedule of events, timeframes & locations!
We look forward to serving and working with you and your family in 2023-2024!



Acorn Elementary's Open House is Thursday, August 17th beginning at 6:30 pm. Your child's teacher should be contacting you to schedule your time slot. Our public meeting will begin @ 6:00 in the cafeteria.
We are super excited about the upcoming school year and can't wait to see you all soon!
Here is a little sneak peek at this year's school-wide theme! ;)


Monica Leonard
Kindergarten Teacher
Acorn Elementary School
Welcome to the ORSD family, Monica!


For the upcoming school year, please review and look over the picture of the Acorn Schools’ campus map. It shows same route as last year for Acorn Preschool and Acorn Elementary School drop-off/pickup route. Please remember to drive safe and wear your seatbelt! Thanks!


IMPORTANT MEETING REMINDER!
UA Rich Mountain will be providing an overview of concurrent credit courses and Career Center Program expectations and requirements, completing registration and admissions for the 2023-2024 year.
Acorn High School Students in grades 10th - 12th who have signed up for concurrent credit and Career Center classes for the 2023-2024 year and their parents will need to attend the meeting to complete the required paperwork and processes for enrollment.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
6:00 PM
Acorn Cafeteria
Thank you!
Tammy Young
AHS Counselor
(479) 394-5544, x. 104
tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us


Coach Colby Kennedy announces the following upcoming athletic events for Oden High School:
Oden Athletics Physicals
Tuesday, August 8th
1-6 PM
Oden Gymnasium
Oden Athletics Parent Meeting
Tuesday, August 15th
6 PM
Oden Cafeteria
Coach Colby Kennedy
(870) 326-4311
ckennedy@orsd.k12.ar.us


ORSD 2023-2024 Student School Meal Prices
Parents, the ORSD EZMEAL Online Application is now available for you to complete. Only one application per family. The link will open August 1, 2023 for the 2023-2024 School Year.
You can access the EZMeal Online Application link here EZMeal Online Application or you can access the link via our website at Ouachita River School District > Menu > Cafeteria > EZMeal Online Application.
To pay and track your child's meal charges and payments. You can access the EZSchoolPay link here EZSchoolPay or by our website Ouachita River School District > Mena > Cafeteria > EZSchoolPay.
For more information, contact:
ORSD Administration Office
(Acorn Elementary & Acorn High School applications)
Tammi Faught
(479) 394-2348, Ext. 200
tfaught@orsd.k12.ar.us
Oden Schools Office
(Ode Maddox Elementary & Oden High School applications)
Crystal Hill
(870) 326-4311
chill@orsd.k12.ar.us




Derrah Horn
Food Service Staff
Acorn Public Schools
Welcome to the ORSD family, Derrah!


THANK YOU for voting Ouachita River School District, BEST of the BEST! Mena Star conducted a poll and Ouachita River School District was voted "Best of the Best School System"!
We look forward to serving you in 2023-2024!


ORSD Administration attending AAEA 2023 Summer Conference
This year's theme, "Building Arkansas's Future Workforce"
AAEA - Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators


Colton Watkins
AE Teacher
Acorn Elementary School
Welcome to the ORSD family, Colton!


Kim Larucci
1st Grade Teacher
Acorn Elementary School
Welcome to the ORSD family, Kim!


Kristina Johnson
Computer Lab Facilitator
Acorn High School
Welcome to the ORSD family, Kristina!


ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents & Families!
Acorn & Oden campuses will provide basic school supplies for students.
Backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes/bags, and 3-ring binders will need to be provided if your child utilizes any of the items.
If you have questions, please contact the school building office where your child will be enrolled.
We are looking forward to a great year!


ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents & Families!
ORSD Public Meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2023
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Acorn Cafeteria on Acorn campus
Oden Cafeteria on Oden campus
See attached flier for each building Open House schedule of events, timeframes & locations!
We look forward to serving and working with you and your family in 2023-2024!



The following position is now open at ORSD Acorn Campus:
Teacher Acorn Elementary School (Kindergarten)
If interested please send resume to jstrasner@orsd.k12.ar.us
Respectfully,
Jerrall A. Strasner
Superintendent of Schools
Ouachita River School District
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
1-479-394-2348

Zack Johnson
AE Teacher
Acorn High School
Welcome to the ORSD family, Zack!
