Ouachita River School District

The Acorn Yearbook Editors and Staff are excited to announce the dedication for the 2023 Acorn Tiger Yearbook. Congratulations to Co-Counselors Ms. Linda Heath and Mrs. Tammy Young!!! Editor Shay Allen presented both with a personalized copy of this year's book themed The Glory Days.

Oden Parents grades 6-10: Students in grades 6-10 will be taking the ACT Aspire test Tuesday, April 25-Thursday, April 27. Please make sure students get a good nights rest, are at school on time and their chrome books are charged nightly. Thank you for helping make this week go smooth. Thank you, Elicia Bergum Oden Principal

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Olivia Maechler Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Destiny Mabry Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Phoenix Lee Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

The Acorn baseball game vs Dierks today has been cancelled due to field condition.

Attention Acorn Tiger Fans: Here are the brackets for Softball and Baseball district to be held @ Dierks.

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Raylin Lane Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Michael Laing Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Westin Johnson Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

AHS Junior Shay Allen Selected for Study Tour Acorn High School Junior Shay Allen has been selected to participate in the 2023 Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative chose Shay among a host of applicants to represent this region of Arkansas on the youth tour of Washington, D.C. in June 2023. Shay is an honor student at Acorn High School and truly has a love for history, completing all social science requirements for high school and also enrolled in Advanced Placement U.S. History this year. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative leaders Brad Castor, RMEC President & CEO and John Larucci, RMEC Member Services/Safety Coordinator & Lead Lineman complimented Shay on her interview, application, and accomplishments that demonstrated her commitment to this program and opportunity to learn about our nation’s history. Instrumental in starting the Youth Tour Program in Arkansas is credited to Mr. Alton Higginbotham, former president and chief executive officer of First Electric Cooperative Corp. Mr. Higginbotham stated that the program attracts the “best and brightest” of Arkansas’ youth and believed that in addition to learning about the federal government, the program gives our youth a better understanding of the important role of the electric cooperatives. The annual tour has been sponsored by Arkansas’ electric cooperatives since 1990 for Arkansas youth. Approximately 40 high school juniors with chaperones attend the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ Youth Tour and are selected by the state’s electric distribution cooperatives through essay contests and an interview process. During the tour, the group visits historic sites such as Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Holocaust Museum and the U.S. Capitol. They also visit and meet with members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation. Congratulations, Shay! We are proud of you! #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! Group photo; l to r: Chance Allen, Brandy Allen, Shay Allen, Brad Castor & John Larucci

Ragain Earns High Point JR District Track Meet at Acorn Acorn High School Freshman Chance Ragain earned honor of high point score for the Junior District Track Tournament held at Acorn High School on April 19, 2023. Congratulations, Chance! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep

Acorn campus buses are leaving the campus now.

**Acorn Campus** Acorn Campus will be holding buses at dismissal time. All car riders will be dismissed to their vehicles. When it is deemed safe for buses to leave, a text message will be sent out. Again, if you have any questions please contact your student's school office.

🎓 Matthew Shaw, we wish you well in all your future endeavors! Class of 2023 | Oden High School OHS Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 19th | 7:00 pm #ORSD #OdenTimberwolves

AHS Seniors Selected for AR Governor’s Scholastic Honors Acorn High School has announced that two of its seniors have been given the honor of attending the 2023 Arkansas Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day. Paige Parnell, daughter of Joe and Brittney Quinn and Jayden Willborg, daughter of Bobby and Rhonda Willborg, have been selected to attend this annual prestigious event in April at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. Parnell and Willborg will represent Acorn High School along with other top, high-achieving and outstanding seniors represented from high schools in Arkansas. A video and photo display highlighting seniors represented will be available at a later date this spring. Congratulations, Paige & Jayden! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Riley Jennings Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Ericka Holliday Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Clayton Hobbs Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium

Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Class of 2023 Charish Hill Congratulations! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep Acorn High School Graduation Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Gymnasium