Five 6th grade Acorn GT and Chess Club members are competing at a chess tournament in Ashdown today. Students competing are Ryder Laughlin, Sam Strasner, Connor Bottomley, Cy Young, and Kaidon McQueen. Good luck students!
Acorn Elementary School 2023 Kindergarten Registration
Tuesday, May 9th, Wednesday, May 10th, Thursday, May 11th
9:00AM—2:00 PM
Acorn Elementary Office (front office area)
*Students already enrolled in Kathy Medford Preschool (Acorn Preschool) Program DO NOT need to attend this registration.
*Must be a resident of Ouachita River School District or have filed School Choice application by May 1st.
*Students must be 5 on or before August 1st
*A kindergarten physical is also required before school starts in fall 2023.
Please bring the following items with you to registration to be copied:
*Immunization record
*Documentation of well-child physical (Within the last 2 years)
*Official Birth Certificate
*Social Security Card
If you do not have one or more of these items, please plan to attend on one of the registration dates listed above to register your child so your child can be scheduled for their classroom for 2023-2024 year.
If you are unable to attend on this day, please contact us to schedule a time.
We look forward to seeing you and serving you and your family in the upcoming year!
Attention Acorn Tiger Baseball Fans:
Your Acorn Tigers will take on the Mena Bearcats tomorrow.
Where: Mena High School
Time: 4:30
Acorn Music Teacher Shares “Teachable Moment”
On Friday, March 10th, Acorn Music Department Instructor Valerie Couch shared a “teachable moment” with Acorn High School Senior Jonah Rogan. Rogan plans to be a music education major at Central Baptist College after graduation and Mrs. Couch provided an opportunity for him to assist with conducting the 7th grade band class. He led the ensemble and “rocked it”. Couch stated, “The best part was hearing the students call him "Mr. Jonah".
Congratulations, Jonah! 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!
ORSD family, the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Unwinding Medicaid will soon resume its renewal process. Please make sure Medicaid has your correct phone number and address. Medicaid will soon be mailing out important paperwork to complete to stay enrolled. Help us spread the word to keep all of our students covered and receiving services by liking and sharing this post.
You can update your information on the phone, online, or in-person:
1. Call the Renew Arkansas hotline at 1-844-872-2660
2. Go online at access.arkansas.gov
3. Visit your local DHS county office to update your information
When Medicaid renewal letters start going out, you will need to do two things:
1. Check your mail – Arkansas Medicaid will mail you a letter about your Medicaid coverage. This letter will also tell you if you need to complete a renewal form to see if you still qualify for Medicaid.
2. Complete your renewal form – Fill out the form and return it to Arkansas Medicaid right away to avoid losing Medicaid coverage if you are eligible.
Look for your Medicaid renewal form. Fill it out. Send it back. If you are still eligible for Medicaid, this will make sure you keep your coverage.
Attention Acorn Tiger Fans:
The baseball game vs Magazine today has been canceled.
Attention Acorn Tiger Fans:
The track meet at Mena for today has been canceled.
Attention, Acorn Elementary Parents/Guardians!!! There will be no after-school tutoring on Wednesday, March 15, and Thursday, March 16, 2023.
The Acorn Tiger Softball game vs Cossatot has been CANCELED for today.
Acorn FCCLA is gathering items to create Blessing Bags to be donated to Samaritan Ministries of Hot Springs at FCCLA State Conference. They are also creating a cabinet of these items in Mrs Lyle's room for AHS students who might be in need.
Items needed: socks, toiletries, razors, toothbrushes, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, chapstick, feminine products, granola bars, Poptarts, and small bottles of water and juice. Items to be donated can be dropped off at the Acorn High School Office or you can email Mindy Lyle at mlyle@orsd.k12.ar.us for pick up.
Oden PTO Promotes Reading
The National Education Association’s Read Across America is a reading motivation and awareness program held annually across the nation. The program’s aim is for every child in every community to celebrate reading during this week-long event and throughout the year.
On March 3rd, the Ouachita River School District Oden campus had a special guest to cap off Read Across America Week. Clifford the Big Red Dog made a surprise appearance for a special “meet & greet” in partnership with Oden Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteers by reading to Oden Preschool and Ode Maddox Elementary School students. Students were given the opportunity to meet Clifford and pose for photos.
Thank you Oden PTO for encouraging reading! #orsdlifeprep
Acorn Student Drew Mabry Helps Raise Awareness
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Acorn Elementary Student Drew Mabry along with his family and a host of others participated in the Arkansas Developmental Disability Awareness Month event in Little Rock. The event included an introduction and overview of Arkansas’ March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month by the Secretary of Arkansas AR Department of Human Services Kristi Putnam and Director of the Division of Developmental Disability Services Melissa Weatherton. The event also included interviews and spotlight banners unveiled highlighting the theme, DON’T “DIS” OUR ABILITIES!
Drew was interviewed and featured in a spotlight of the different services offered by Developmental Disability Services and is featured on banners displayed on the building. Drew and his family expressed their appreciation and being honored to participate in Arkansas Developmental Disability Awareness Month. “People want lots of things in life. Today, I just thank God that he allowed me to be the walking, talking miracle I am and today made me proud to celebrate what makes me unique.” quoted Drew Mabry. “We are extremely proud to be a part of a month full of wonderful celebrations of what the State of Arkansas is doing to help those who are differently able. Many people are working in various programs within the State that are changing the lives of children and their families. This event was a celebration of their successes.” stated Drew’s mother, Jennifer Mabry.
A video interview featuring Drew and his story will be released later in March.
We are proud of you, Drew! #orsdlifeprep
ORSD Parent Teacher Conferences scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023:
Ode Maddox Elementary
& Oden High School
Thursday, March 16th
Scheduled appointments
(See attached flier for review)
Acorn Elementary School
Thursday, March 16th
3:30-8 PM - scheduled appointments
Sign-up forms will be sent home this week!
(See attached flier for review)
Acorn High School
Thursday, March 16th
Scheduled appointments
(See attached flier for review)
Easter is almost here!🐰 SR High Acorn FCCLA members are raising funds to attend National Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado. Acorn FCCLA wants to "Egg Your Yard"! We will leave candy filled eggs in your yard the night before Easter with a note from the Easter Bunny. If it rains, we will leave a box of filled eggs on your porch.
We can accept cash, check, or Pay Pal.
If interest, please fill out the following form or contact any FCCLA member.
mlyle@orsd.k12.ar.us
479-394-5544
All orders must be paid for by April 3rd.
Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenWT5pOCnBO7W6rM55VnaNe9heu5EEzXflWYiQklcjNyyuvQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Ouachita River School District will be closed for spring break week
Monday, March 20 - Friday, March 24, 2023
School will not be in session on Acorn and Oden campuses for spring break week
Congratulations to the Acorn Senior High Quiz Bowl team for placing 3rd at the Regional Quiz Bowl tournament today. They qualified to go to the State Quiz Bowl tournament in April.
Zane Newton earned All Tournament Player giving him the opportunity to compete on the Quiz Bowl All Star Team.
Oden 2nd grade competed at DMESC for Battle of the Books! Students did great and loved the experience. Way to go Jaycee, Titan, Benji and Nikolas! 🧡🖤🐺📚
Acorn Baseball Shirts are now available for pre-order. If interested, please contact Mrs. Holland in the office.
The Acorn tornado shelter will be open tonight until the storms pass through the area.
Oden 1st grade participated in Battle of the Books at DMESC. They did a great job and we are proud of them! Way to go Liam, Jaycee, Harper and Delilah! 🧡🖤🐺📚
