Ouachita River School District

Mrs. Wilson's Kindergarten January Readers! These students met their monthly reading goal in January. Remington Strother River Smith Jase Ryles Jaxen Robertson Axton Priddy Mary Nichols Browing Neal Snow Clemente Grady Bohlman Misael Elvir-Vallejo Way to go super readers!

Today In Mrs. Lewis" 3rd and 4th grade art class, students learned about Claude Monet. Students then created art work using Monet's method and style. Beautiful work kiddos! 🧡🖤🐺

Acorn student Zane Newton: 2A Regional Quiz Bowl MVP and All Star Player. Congratulations!

UPDATE: To reach any Acorn campus building today, Wednesday, February 15th, call (479) 394-2348 and state which building you are trying to reach and you will be transferred to that building. Important Announcement: Acorn Campus The phones are down until approximately 1:30 PM today, Wednesday, February 15th. To reach Acorn Elementary and Preschool, contact: Andy Bosch at abosch@orsd.k12.ar.us To reach Acorn High School, contact: Samantha Holland at sholland@orsd.k12.ar.us Sorry for the inconvience!

February is CTE Month CTE Spotlight: Agricultural Science & Technology Education: Ag Power, Structural Tech Systems & Animal Systems Acorn High School CTE Instructor Jim Pennington AG Science & Technology Education: Ag Power, Structural Tech Systems Courses Offered at Acorn High School: - Survey of AG Systems - AG Mechanics - AG Metals AG Science & Technology Education: Animal Systems Courses Offered at Acorn High School: - Survey of AG Systems - Animal Science - Advanced Animal Science Additional course offerings: Intro to World Agriculture Science, Jobs for Arkansas Graduates (JAG) and JAG Work-Based Learning Student organization students can join & compete in skills learned: FHA (Future Farmers of America) Certifications students can obtain: OSHA 10, Beef Quality Assurance Cow/Calf, iCEV, NCRC, S/P2 Welding, AWS Welding, NCCER Core Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors. ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

Acorn 2nd through 6th-grade students: Healthy Connections in Mena will be offering the annual dental sealant project this month. Patient registration forms will be sent home with students today, February 14th, Signed forms are due back no later than Friday, February 17th. Thank you!

Acorn Wrestlers Win Regionals & Statebound Ouachita River School District Acorn High School hosted the 5A South Regional Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Acorn Gymnasium. The Acorn Wrestling Lady Tigers competed strong, placing top in regionals and all three will be representing Acorn Wrestling at the State Tournament on February 24 & 25, 2023. Shay Allen won her match and placed as Regional Champion in her classification. Emery Jai Anderson won both of her matches and placed as Regional Champion in her classification. Emma Arnold lost her match and placed Runner-Up in her classification. The Acorn Wrestling Lady Tigers Team placed 3rd in the 5A South Regionals! Coach Andy Arnold stated, “We are so proud of their hard work this year and we look forward to their success at State!!! - Go Tigers!!” Congratulations, Shay Allen, Emery Jai Anderson and Emma Arnold! We are proud of you! Group photo, l to r: Coach Andy Arnold, Emma Arnold, Emery Jai Anderson and Shay Allen. #orsdlifeprep

Ouachita River School District Aocrn & Oden Campuses will be closed for President's Day Monday, February 20, 2023 No school in session for President's Day

We still have CARNATIONS available for Valentine's Day!!! If interested, please stop by the High School before 3 today, or by 10 in the morning.

Bohlman Selected 2023 DMESC Rural Education Teacher of the Year Ouachita River School District is pleased to announce Mrs. Amanda Bohlman, Acorn Elementary School First Grade Teacher was selected as the 2023 DeQueen/Mena Education Service Cooperative (DMESC) Rural Education Teacher of the Year! DMESC selected Mrs. Bohlman for her outstanding instruction, teacher leadership and consistency in the classroom. Her name has also been submitted to the Arkansas Rural Education Association (AREA) for consideration for the state-wide teacher of the year. On Friday, February 10th, Acorn Schools made the announcement to Mrs. Bohlman and the student body. “We are very proud of Mrs. Bohlman. She is a great, caring, and effective teacher” stated Mr. Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent. “It is a privilege and an honor to work with Mrs. Bohlman. She pours her heart into teaching, designing lessons that are educational, engaging, interactive, and fun. She loves her students, and they love her! We are truly blessed that she is part of our ORSD family!”, stated Mrs. Beth Jackson, Acorn Elementary School Principal. Mrs. Amanda Bohlman shared a quote, “When asked what makes a great teacher, I would say student/family relationships, flexibility, positive attitude, and great colleagues! Thank you for this award, I am truly honored!” Congratulations, Mrs. Bohlman! We are very proud of you! #orsdlifeprep

Ode Maddox Elementary has some sweet kiddos with positive office referrals! Way to go Emma, Stephanie and Sam! 🧡🖤🐺

Acorn Student Matthew Stout Wins Gold On February 10th, the Special Olympics Arkansas Winter Games kicked off in Springdale, Arkansas with over 500 to 1000 athletes competing in the games. This year’s games included Floor Hockey and Floorball. Competing on the Area 17 Special Olympics Team for Unified Floorball included Matthew Stout and his father, Steven Stout. Out of fourteen (14) teams competing, Area 17 won gold! Matthew is a member of the Special Olympics Arkansas Youth Activation Committee. Both Matthew and Steven will be speakers at the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee Meeting. Congratulations, Area 17, Matthew and Steven Stout! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep

Oden High School student Hunter Cochran received a positive office referral from Mrs. Lewis! Way to go Hunter! 🧡🖤🐺

Oden High School has two positive office referrals today! Thank you Elliot and Josie for setting a good example! 🧡🖤🐺

The Acorn Junior High Quiz Bowl team competed at the 2A Regional Quiz Bowl tournament today. There were 7 teams from our region that competed and Acorn placed 2nd place! They qualified for the State Quiz Bowl Tournament. Team members include: Zane Newton (not pictured), Ty Kesterson, Clay McGee, Lauren Cruz, Nick Hicks, Matilda Grant, and Taylar Kesterson. Zane Newton received All Star Player and earned the honor of participating on the Junior High All Star Quiz Bowl Team. Zane also earned the honor of regional tournament MVP for being the highest scoring player for the entire regional tournament.

Valentine's Day Instructions for Acorn & Oden campuses Thank you for your support and partnership!

🏀Oden Sr. High District Tournament Both Sr. Teams play Monday, Feb. 13th at Bradley. Sr. Girls play at 5:15. Sr. Boys play at 7:30. Go wolves! 🏀🧡🖤

February is CTE Month CTE Spotlight: Trade & Industry - Construction Technology Oden High School CTE Instructor Barry Norman Architecture & Construction: Construction Technology Courses Offered at OdenHigh School: - Skilled Trades Construction - Carpentry - Electrical - Plumbing Student organization students can join & compete in skills learned: SkillsUSA Certification students can obtain: OSHA 10 Students enrolled at Ouachita River School District gain valuable work-ready and life skills in CTE programs from highly trained and industry-knowledgeable instructors. ORSD CTE...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

On Thursday, February 9th, DeQueen/Mena Education Service Cooperative and DeQueen High School hosted an ACT Prep video/livestream session with John Baylor with the ON TO COLLEGE ACT Prep Program. Area high schools were invited to participate in the session at DeQueen High School in-person or through video/livestream session. Acorn High School Juniors participated through video/livestream and gained valuable information and strategies to prepare and better prepare for future ACT testing. High school students enrolled at Ouachita River School District Acorn and Oden campuses have access to ON TO COLLEGE ACT Prep Program at no charge to students. For more information about ON TO COLLEGE student access, contact: Oden High School - Apryl Philpot (870) 326-4311 aphilpot@orsd.k12.ar.us Acorn High School - Tammy Young (479) 394-7339 tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us

Oden jr's and sr's participated in a live zoom ACT Prep workshop by On To College hosted by Dequeen High School.