Ouachita River School District

AFBF & AHFTH Support Acorn Schools’ Backpack Program On October 4th, Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry donated snack sticks for the Acorn Schools’ Backpack Program. Through a collaborative partnership, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry organization support schools’ backpack programs through the wild game snack sticks program. This program provides protein in the form of shelf stable meat snack sticks to schools to combat food insecurity in Arkansas. Acorn Schools would like to extend our appreciation to Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry organization for providing the donation to support the Backpack Program! Group photo (l to r): Polk County Farm Bureau Agency Manager Tony Hooper, Acorn High School Dean of Students Keith Willsey, Acorn Elementary School Dean of Students Scott Bohlman and Executive Director of Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry Ronnie Ritter. 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!

Come out to the Senior Class car wash this Saturday!!!!

ORSD Spotlight on Alumni! Acorn High School Alumnae, Kimberly Strasner and Alyssa Warren graduated in the Class of 2023 from the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Practical Nursing Program. Congratulations, Kimberly & Alyssa! We are proud of you! Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

There will be no after-school tutoring for Acorn Elementary the week of October 9, 2023. (October 9-12)

The Acorn High School 2024 yearbook is now available to purchase! Plain yearbooks are $47 (includes tax) and until October 20th Josten’s is running a special on personalization: add your name for $8 and get 4 free icons! This is the best deal you can get because the price will increase. Now is the time to get your copy of Pre-K through 12th grade memories for this school year. Order online or through Mrs. Pearce in the high school library.

AHS BAND & CHOIR FALL FUN'D CONCERT scheduled for Thursday, October 5th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. More information and details will be announced at a later date!

ATTENTION ACORN TIGER FANS!!!! This Friday, October 6th, 2023 we will be having our annual Blue/Gold games. We would love to pack the gym. Donations will be taken at the door. All money collected will go to the AHS Athletic Program.

Oden PTO Hosts Halloween Carnival Saturday, October 28, 2023 Bill Kelly Gymnasium Oden Public Schools 135 School Drive Oden, AR 71961 Pageant starts 3:00 PM Carnival immediately following pageant Food, fun, games for everyone! Come join the fun!

UA Rich Mountain TRiO EOC Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors & Parents/Guardians Acorn High School FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP ATTN: CLASS OF 2024 - Seniors & Parents/Guardians Thursday, October 26, 2023 5:30 PM Acorn High School Building Oden High School FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP ATTN: CLASS OF 2024 - Seniors & Parents/Guardians Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:30 PM Oden High School Building 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! #orsdlifeprep

ESS is Hiring Substitute Employees ESS is hiring substitutes to work in our schools in various categories: Food Service, Custodial, Teachers & Aides. To apply, please visit www.ESS.com to start your application! ESS offers bi-weekly pay and flexibility with the ability to hand-pick your assignments from a user-friendly online system, you get to decide when and where you would like to work. Contact ESS Employment Engagement at (877) 855-7264.

Oden jr. Class is collecting donations for bingo!!

DAR Donation to Acorn Students In September 2023, the Polk County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution organization distributed pocket guide copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence to students at Acorn Public Schools. The pocket guides are a valuable resource to enhance research for students learning about our nation’s founding documents and beliefs. The Daughters of the American Revolution organization was founded in 1890 with the mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. These timeless, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and vitally relevant in this ever-changing world. Acorn Schools would like to extend our appreciation to the Polk County DAR Chapter organization for providing the donation to our students and history classes! 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!

Oden Campus Announcement: Flu shot forms are due Friday, October 5th. Flu shot forms are in the main office. Flu shot forms were sent home with elementary students. Flu shots will be given on October 19th.

~AES~ AR Point Club 25 Point Club~ Tucker Merlone, Kynleigh Midgette, Grady Bohlman, David Tipton, Raj Dandikar & Reese McBride 75 Point Club~ Evie Norris Way to go little tiger readers!

ORSD Spotlight on Alumni! Acorn High School Alumna, Paige Parnell named as recipient of the prestigous merit Arkansas Governor's Scholarship in the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program. Congratulations, Paige! We are proud of you! Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep

Acorn Tiger Blanket Fundraiser!!! If you would like to order, please contact Mrs. Holland at the AHS Office. Money raised will help the AHS Baseball team purchase new uniforms. Thank you for supporting the Acorn Tigers!!

Attention Acorn Elementary parents: Acorn is restarting our K2 Basketball Program this year. Coach Scott Bohlman will be in charge of the program. Practices will begin October 12 and will be after school. Parents should pick up their children by 4:20 on practice and game days. All players will need shoes for basketball only. No street shoes will be allowed on the floor. Practice days will be October 12, 17, 24, 31, and November 7. Game days will be October 19 and 26, November 2, 9, and 16. There is no registration fee. We need parent volunteers to help with practices and games. To register, go to this link: https://forms.gle/hCS4k1mfbcCpxDSi7 . Registration will end Friday, October 6.

Pawsome Awards for the week of September 18th-22nd Way to show good behavior and character choices this week little tigers!

AHS Band & Choir Hosts FALL FUN'D Concert Thursday, October 5, 2023 7:00 PM Acorn Cafeteria Please bring donations of "ready made" foods, drinks and snacks for admission to the concert! Donations provided will be used to supply the Acorn Schools' Backpack Program. Suggested items to donate: - Granola or snack bars - Individual microwavable meals - Snacks - Bottled water - Bottled gatorade Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlfeprep 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!

Winner of the Traveling Attendance Trophy is Mrs. Priddy’s 1st grade.