Acorn Campus PeeWee and Archery Photos will be taken Saturday January 3, 2026. As in the past, our photographer will be set up in the Mary Davis Gym and start with PeeWee teams and individuals. The schedule is:
8:00 am 3rd Grade Girls
8:20 am 3rd Grade Boys
8:40 am 4th Grade Girls
9:00 am 4th Grade Boys
9:20 am 5th Grade Girls
9:40 am 6th Grade Girls
10:00 am 5th Grade Boys
10:20 am 6th Grade Boys
Please have your child ready and at the gym at their scheduled time. Mr. Spradlin has worked out the times to fit in with the game play schedule for the day.
Archery Team and individual photos will start at 10:40 am. Archers may bring their bow or use a school bow for the individual photos.
If you have not already received a pre-order form, there will be some available at the gym on Saturday. Questions may be addressed to Mrs. Pearce at 479-234-0614 preferably by text, but will try to answer calls. Go Tigers!
Acorn Senior Teams Hit the Road!
The Acorn Sr. Lady Tigers and Sr. Tigers will travel to Mansfield to compete in the Mansfield Senior High Tournament from December 27th-30th. 🏀
Come out and pack the stands to cheer on our Tigers as they battle for the title of Tournament Champions!
📅 Game Dates and Times: To be announced.
Let’s go Tigers! 💛💙
The Acorn Sr. Lady Tigers and Sr. Tigers will travel to Mansfield to compete in the Mansfield Senior High Tournament from December 27th-30th. 🏀
Come out and pack the stands to cheer on our Tigers as they battle for the title of Tournament Champions!
📅 Game Dates and Times: To be announced.
Let’s go Tigers! 💛💙
UWI Visit with AHS JRS and SRS
On Tuesday, December 16th, Jeremiah Humphrey of United Welding Institute conducted a presentation with Acorn High School juniors and seniors. Mr. Humphrey provided valuable information about training and career opportunities in welding and discussed various types of skills students can learn and certifications students can earn through the UWI programs.
Thank you, Jeremiah Humphrey and UWI for the presentation and preparing students for life!
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On Tuesday, December 16th, Jeremiah Humphrey of United Welding Institute conducted a presentation with Acorn High School juniors and seniors. Mr. Humphrey provided valuable information about training and career opportunities in welding and discussed various types of skills students can learn and certifications students can earn through the UWI programs.
Thank you, Jeremiah Humphrey and UWI for the presentation and preparing students for life!
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“Acorn to Host Homecoming Court! Join us on December 19, 2025, as we crown this year’s Court before the Tigers take on Horatio. The night tips off with the Junior Boys, followed by both Senior Teams hitting the court at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss the excitement—come out and support your Tigers!”
Acorn Schools Receive Donations for Food Baskets
Ouachita River School District - Acorn Schools would like to say thank you to Wal-Mart Store #67 of Mena and community patrons for the generous support and donations for food baskets to support students and families during this holiday season. Your donations and support are much appreciated to help provide meals for families.
Thank you for your generosity, Wal-Mart and community!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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Photo l to r; AHS Students: Lanee Shaddon, Eilam Holland and Kimberly Cline. These students serve each week in our Backpack Food Program.
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!
Ouachita River School District - Acorn Schools would like to say thank you to Wal-Mart Store #67 of Mena and community patrons for the generous support and donations for food baskets to support students and families during this holiday season. Your donations and support are much appreciated to help provide meals for families.
Thank you for your generosity, Wal-Mart and community!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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Photo l to r; AHS Students: Lanee Shaddon, Eilam Holland and Kimberly Cline. These students serve each week in our Backpack Food Program.
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 reminder!
Acorn Homecoming Ceremony & Basketball Games
Acorn vs Horatio
JB, SR Boys and SR Girls
Friday, December 19, 2025
Acorn Gymnasium
Acorn Homecoming Ceremony
5:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
Basketball games immediately following ceremony
Acorn Homecoming Ceremony & Basketball Games
Acorn vs Horatio
JB, SR Boys and SR Girls
Friday, December 19, 2025
Acorn Gymnasium
Acorn Homecoming Ceremony
5:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
Basketball games immediately following ceremony
Oden Timberwolves hit the road to face the Blevins Hornets on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Timberwolves as they battle it out on the court!
“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Teams will travel to Caddo Hills on December 18, 2025. Action tips off with the Junior Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by the JV Sr Boys, then both Senior Teams. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
AHS Alumna Chanity Hall Honored for AHSCA West All-Star Team
Acorn High School Alumna Chanity Hall was recognized and honored for her athletic achievement as a member of the 2025 AHSCA West All-Star Girls Basketball Team.
Acorn High School recognized Chanity Hall and a plaque of her jersey will be on display in the Acorn Gymnasium.
Congratulations, Chanity! We are proud of you!
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Acorn High School Alumna Chanity Hall was recognized and honored for her athletic achievement as a member of the 2025 AHSCA West All-Star Girls Basketball Team.
Acorn High School recognized Chanity Hall and a plaque of her jersey will be on display in the Acorn Gymnasium.
Congratulations, Chanity! We are proud of you!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life!
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Mr & Miss Acorn 2025-2026
Congratulations, 2025-2026 Mr Acorn Kaden Carter and Miss Acorn KaitLynn Ledbetter!
Kaden is a senior and the son of Shawn and Aimee Carter. Kaden plans to pursue a degree in physical education to pursue a career in coaching.
KaitLynn is a senior and the daughter of Chris and KyLynn Ledbetter. KaitLynn plans to pursue a degree in practical and registered nursing to pursue a career in the medical field.
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Congratulations, 2025-2026 Mr Acorn Kaden Carter and Miss Acorn KaitLynn Ledbetter!
Kaden is a senior and the son of Shawn and Aimee Carter. Kaden plans to pursue a degree in physical education to pursue a career in coaching.
KaitLynn is a senior and the daughter of Chris and KyLynn Ledbetter. KaitLynn plans to pursue a degree in practical and registered nursing to pursue a career in the medical field.
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Oden Timberwolves hit the road to face the Legacy Academy Warriors on December 16, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Boys at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Timberwolves as they battle it out on the court!
Acorn Tigers hit the road to face the Waldron Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Tip-off begins with the Junior Girls at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Junior Boys and both Senior teams. Come out and support the Tigers as they battle it out on the court!
ORSD Recognizes December 2025 Employees of the Month
Acorn Campus
Daniel Wade
Jim Pennington
Pam Hackworth
Sam Horn
Congratulations and thank you to Daniel, Pam, Jim and Pam!
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Acorn Campus
Daniel Wade
Jim Pennington
Pam Hackworth
Sam Horn
Congratulations and thank you to Daniel, Pam, Jim and Pam!
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Christmas Break Announcement
The Ouachita River School District – Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed December 22nd through January 5th as we celebrate the Holiday Season with our families.
Staff Development Meetings will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026
The Monday Program for students will not be in session on Monday, January 5, 2026
School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The ORSD family wishes you peace, joy, and happiness throughout this holiday season! 🌟
NPC Visit to AHS Campus
On Friday, December 12th, NPC Admissions Advisor Kaelyn Elder met with AHS juniors and seniors to present academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, student life organizations, housing and other important information about National Park College.
Thank you, Kaelyn and National Park College for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
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On Friday, December 12th, NPC Admissions Advisor Kaelyn Elder met with AHS juniors and seniors to present academic programs, scholarship information and deadlines, student life organizations, housing and other important information about National Park College.
Thank you, Kaelyn and National Park College for providing important information to help prepare students for postsecondary education and training!
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
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ATTENTION:
Acorn High School Seniors Class of 2026 & Parents
Herff Jones Order Form
- Contact information included on form
- Seniors can also access form in school email
Acorn High School Seniors Class of 2026 & Parents
Herff Jones Order Form
- Contact information included on form
- Seniors can also access form in school email
On Thursday, December 11th, CASC Admissions Advisor Ashley Moore conducted a presentation with AHS juniors and seniors on academic programs and support services offered at Carl Albert State College. The presentation also included student life organizations and campus life opportunities for students. She also reviewed scholarship requirements and deadlines and encouraged students to visit and tour the campus
Thank you to Ashley and the CASC staff for helping AHS students be better prepared for life!
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Thank you to Ashley and the CASC staff for helping AHS students be better prepared for life!
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“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Senior Teams will host Dequeen at home on December 12, 2025. Action tips off with the JV Senior Girls at 5:30 p.m., followed by both Senior Teams. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
Schedule Update for Acorn Basketball!
The Caddo Hills game on December 18 has been changed to an away game. The Tigers will now travel to Caddo Hills to compete instead of hosting at home.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our student-athletes. Go Tigers! 🐾🏀
The Caddo Hills game on December 18 has been changed to an away game. The Tigers will now travel to Caddo Hills to compete instead of hosting at home.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our student-athletes. Go Tigers! 🐾🏀
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Concert
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:30 PM - doors open at 5:45 PM
Mary Davis Gym - Acorn campus (143 Polk Road 96, Mena, AR 71953)
Bake Sale and Concessions Available
Presented by:
Acorn Elementary 5th & 6th Grades
Acorn High School 7th - 12th Grades Band & Choir
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