CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Leah!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
We are proud of you, Leah!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
Acorn High School FFA Chapter Attend State FFA Convention
The 99th Arkansas FFA Convention and Expo held April 21 - 23, 2026 brought nearly 4,000 members to Hot Springs for a three-day celebration of agriculture, leadership, and competition. Highlights included the crowning of new state officers, presentation of prestigious State FFA Degrees, and top competition honors awarded in areas like agriscience, public speaking, and chapter leadership. Acorn High School FFA Chapter Advisor James Pennnington and high school members attending included:
Photo (l to r); Back row; Samuel Strasner, Joshua Hobbs, Mason Cearley, Jaxon Abla, Blake Moore, Destiny Landry, Lily-Ann Vantine, Savannah Christian.
Photo (l to r); Front row; Levi Cearley, Dawson Davis, Cody Rusert, Camara Dill, Victoria Stearman, Katie Neugent, Hailey Davis
Not pictured, Nataly Garcia and AbiGail Slaten. (They were delegates for Acorn High School Chapter and were electing state officers during the group photo timeframe).
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The 99th Arkansas FFA Convention and Expo held April 21 - 23, 2026 brought nearly 4,000 members to Hot Springs for a three-day celebration of agriculture, leadership, and competition. Highlights included the crowning of new state officers, presentation of prestigious State FFA Degrees, and top competition honors awarded in areas like agriscience, public speaking, and chapter leadership. Acorn High School FFA Chapter Advisor James Pennnington and high school members attending included:
Photo (l to r); Back row; Samuel Strasner, Joshua Hobbs, Mason Cearley, Jaxon Abla, Blake Moore, Destiny Landry, Lily-Ann Vantine, Savannah Christian.
Photo (l to r); Front row; Levi Cearley, Dawson Davis, Cody Rusert, Camara Dill, Victoria Stearman, Katie Neugent, Hailey Davis
Not pictured, Nataly Garcia and AbiGail Slaten. (They were delegates for Acorn High School Chapter and were electing state officers during the group photo timeframe).
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Summer!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
We are proud of you, Summer!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
National School Principals Day
In appreciation to our ORSD School Principals, thank you for your leadership and service to our schools, students, families and community! You make a difference, each and every day!
Elicia Bergum
Oden Schools
Beth Jackson
Acorn Elementary School
Dewayne Taylor
Acorn High School
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#OMESwolvesSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
In appreciation to our ORSD School Principals, thank you for your leadership and service to our schools, students, families and community! You make a difference, each and every day!
Elicia Bergum
Oden Schools
Beth Jackson
Acorn Elementary School
Dewayne Taylor
Acorn High School
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#OHSwolvesSERVE
#AEStigersSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
Acorn Elementary would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to our principal on National Principals Day! We are truly grateful for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make on our school each and every day. We couldn’t ask for a better leader—thank you for all that you do!
National School Lunch Hero Appreciation Day - May 1, 2026
Thank you to our dedicated food service staff for your commitment and support in serving students of the Ouachita River School District! Our School Lunch Heroes make a lasting impact on our community’s health and well being. Thank you for keeping our students fueled and ready to learn!
The ORSD School Lunch Heroes
Acorn Campus:
Annette Daniels
Tawana Davis
Josh Staggs
Jessica Tunnel
Derrah Horn
Oden Campus:
Shari Carmack
Brandi Mayo
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
Thank you to our dedicated food service staff for your commitment and support in serving students of the Ouachita River School District! Our School Lunch Heroes make a lasting impact on our community’s health and well being. Thank you for keeping our students fueled and ready to learn!
The ORSD School Lunch Heroes
Acorn Campus:
Annette Daniels
Tawana Davis
Josh Staggs
Jessica Tunnel
Derrah Horn
Oden Campus:
Shari Carmack
Brandi Mayo
#orsdlifeprep
#AEStigersSERVE
#OMESwolvesSERVE
#AHStigersSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
Acorn Athletic Banquet Information
LEDBETTER SELECTED FOR ALL-STAR TEAM
Congratulations to Kaitlynn Ledbetter on being selected to the 2026 All-Star West Team!
This is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to her hard work, dedication, and talent on the field. We are proud to see her represent our school at such a high level. Way to go, Kaitlynn!
Congratulations to Kaitlynn Ledbetter on being selected to the 2026 All-Star West Team!
This is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to her hard work, dedication, and talent on the field. We are proud to see her represent our school at such a high level. Way to go, Kaitlynn!
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Zane!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
We are proud of you, Zane!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
AHS Senior Recognition Day
April 23, 2026
The Acorn High School Class of 2026 were recognized for their achievements and commitments after high school graduation - employ, enlist and enroll. The invocation was presented by Acorn High School Fellowship of Christian Students Addisyn Ledbetter and Trey Martin.
Seniors were recognized for a number of scholarship offers and awards, signings and commitments to ENROLL in colleges/universities/technical schools - academic and athletic signings, ENLIST with military branches, and to EMPLOY in the workforce. Additional recognitions included: Seniors earning bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels achievement on the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification for industry-recognized credentials, 2025 AR Boys State Nation and AR American Legion Auxiliary Girls State delegates, AR Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day honorees, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Essay Winner, and UA Rich Mountain Certificate of Proficiency and Technical Certificate graduates.
Congratulations to the AHS Class of 2026! We are proud of you!
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April 23, 2026
The Acorn High School Class of 2026 were recognized for their achievements and commitments after high school graduation - employ, enlist and enroll. The invocation was presented by Acorn High School Fellowship of Christian Students Addisyn Ledbetter and Trey Martin.
Seniors were recognized for a number of scholarship offers and awards, signings and commitments to ENROLL in colleges/universities/technical schools - academic and athletic signings, ENLIST with military branches, and to EMPLOY in the workforce. Additional recognitions included: Seniors earning bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels achievement on the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification for industry-recognized credentials, 2025 AR Boys State Nation and AR American Legion Auxiliary Girls State delegates, AR Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day honorees, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Essay Winner, and UA Rich Mountain Certificate of Proficiency and Technical Certificate graduates.
Congratulations to the AHS Class of 2026! We are proud of you!
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Isaac!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
We are proud of you, Isaac!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
Just a friendly reminder!
ORSD - Acorn High School ATLAS Summative Testing Schedule for Week of Tuesday, April 28th - Friday, May 1, 2026
We are gearing up for a great experience for testing next week! We are excited to partner and support the year's success celebrating learning and achieving growth outcomes for your child!
Please reference the attached flyer for your child's building testing schedule for testing dates, subjects and best practices to prepare for testing.
- Students will need to arrive promptly and on time each day.
- Students must bring their Chromebook fully charged each day of testing.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact the high school office:
Acorn High School
(479) 394-5544
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
ORSD - Acorn High School ATLAS Summative Testing Schedule for Week of Tuesday, April 28th - Friday, May 1, 2026
We are gearing up for a great experience for testing next week! We are excited to partner and support the year's success celebrating learning and achieving growth outcomes for your child!
Please reference the attached flyer for your child's building testing schedule for testing dates, subjects and best practices to prepare for testing.
- Students will need to arrive promptly and on time each day.
- Students must bring their Chromebook fully charged each day of testing.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact the high school office:
Acorn High School
(479) 394-5544
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day - April 28, 2026
Thank you to the school bus drivers that serve Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses! We appreciate the work you do each and everyday to transport our students to and from school safely and for your service to the Ouachita River School District!
You are APPRECIATED!
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#thankyoubusdrivers
Thank you to the school bus drivers that serve Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses! We appreciate the work you do each and everyday to transport our students to and from school safely and for your service to the Ouachita River School District!
You are APPRECIATED!
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#thankyoubusdrivers
Today, on National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Acorn Schools would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our dedicated bus drivers. Thank you for your unwavering commitment, care, and professionalism in safely transporting our students to and from school each day. Your patience, kindness, and reliability do not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate the important role you play in our school community.
We are grateful for each of you—thank you for all that you do!
We are grateful for each of you—thank you for all that you do!
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Blake!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
We are proud of you, Blake!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
Acorn High School FCCLA is proud to introduce our officers for the 2026–2027 school year:
President: Makinzee May
1st Vice President: Jordan Lyle
Vice President of Public Relations: Mylee Sharp
Vice President of Community Service: Milo Grant
Vice President of Membership: Serenity May
Vice President of Parliamentary Law: Sam Strasner
We are excited to see this group of student leaders represent FCCLA with dedication, responsibility, and school pride. Each officer brings unique strengths to their role, and we look forward to a successful and impactful year ahead.
Please join us in congratulating these students and wishing them the very best in their leadership roles this year!
President: Makinzee May
1st Vice President: Jordan Lyle
Vice President of Public Relations: Mylee Sharp
Vice President of Community Service: Milo Grant
Vice President of Membership: Serenity May
Vice President of Parliamentary Law: Sam Strasner
We are excited to see this group of student leaders represent FCCLA with dedication, responsibility, and school pride. Each officer brings unique strengths to their role, and we look forward to a successful and impactful year ahead.
Please join us in congratulating these students and wishing them the very best in their leadership roles this year!
Acorn High School Athletics is excited to proudly announce our 2026–2027 Cheer Squad! 💛📣
Leading the squad this year are our outstanding seniors: Mylee Sharp, Madelynn Auer, Malachi Hartman, and Addisyn Kaelin. Their leadership, spirit, and dedication set the tone for an incredible season ahead.
Our talented juniors—Chloe Blair, Adalyn Bohlman, Aubrie Boyd, Natalie Mabry, and Shelby Rusert—bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong team pride as they continue to build on their success.
Rounding out the squad is freshman Jozie Daniels, who is ready to make her mark and contribute to the team’s excitement and spirit.
We are proud of each of these athletes and can’t wait to see them represent Acorn with pride, positivity, and Tiger spirit. Get ready for a fantastic year—Go Tigers! 🐾💛
Leading the squad this year are our outstanding seniors: Mylee Sharp, Madelynn Auer, Malachi Hartman, and Addisyn Kaelin. Their leadership, spirit, and dedication set the tone for an incredible season ahead.
Our talented juniors—Chloe Blair, Adalyn Bohlman, Aubrie Boyd, Natalie Mabry, and Shelby Rusert—bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong team pride as they continue to build on their success.
Rounding out the squad is freshman Jozie Daniels, who is ready to make her mark and contribute to the team’s excitement and spirit.
We are proud of each of these athletes and can’t wait to see them represent Acorn with pride, positivity, and Tiger spirit. Get ready for a fantastic year—Go Tigers! 🐾💛
2A-4 District Softball & Baseball Tournament – JC Westside
Come out and support your Acorn Tigers and Lady Tigers as they compete in the 2A-4 District Tournament at JC Westside!
🥎 Lady Tigers take the field today at 6:30 PM as they face the Hackett Lady Hornets in round one. A win will advance them to round two on Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 PM.
⚾ Acorn Tigers Baseball will also play today at 6:30 PM, taking on the JC Westside Rebels. With a win, they will advance to face Subiaco on Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
Let’s pack the stands and show our Tiger pride! 🐅💛
Come out and support your Acorn Tigers and Lady Tigers as they compete in the 2A-4 District Tournament at JC Westside!
🥎 Lady Tigers take the field today at 6:30 PM as they face the Hackett Lady Hornets in round one. A win will advance them to round two on Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 PM.
⚾ Acorn Tigers Baseball will also play today at 6:30 PM, taking on the JC Westside Rebels. With a win, they will advance to face Subiaco on Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
Let’s pack the stands and show our Tiger pride! 🐅💛
CONGRATULATIONS AHS CLASS of 2026!
We are proud of you, Macy!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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!
We are proud of you, Macy!
Acorn High School Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
#orsdlifeprep
#AHStigersSERVE
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 Recognizes April 2026 Employees of the Month
Acorn Campus
Brittney Moore
Raychel Hill
Becky Jackson
Keith Willsey
Congratulations and thank you for serving the ORSD family and community, Brittney, Raychel, Becky and Keith!
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