ORSD Family,
ORSD is closed tomorrow Feb. 2nd, due to inclement weather.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner, Superintendent
Acorn Elementary's Positive Office Referrals for January 23-27.
Last Friday Acorn Elementary were treated to a movie day reward for showing growth on both their STAR tests and last year’s ACT Aspire. Movies were shown in classrooms and they got to spend their growth earnings at the “concession stand”!
We are all super proud of the amazing growth these students made.
ORSD Family,
Tonight I am watching the latest news forecast and seeing what this next weather system does to our roads before making a decision about school tomorrow. I will let you all know before 5:30 am by text and Facebook.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner, Superintendent
ORSD will be closed Wednesday Feb. 1st, due to inclement weather. Stay safe. Jerrall Strasner, Superintendent
ORSD will be closed Tuesday Jan. 31st due to inclement weather. Stay safe.
Jerrall Strasner, Superintendent
Oden Senior Night will be February 7th. Games start at 5:30 and we will honor the seniors and their families between the senior girls and boys game. There are only two games this night, senior girls followed by senior boys.
Oden basketball announcement:
The game against Acorn Friday, February 3rd has been canceled. Coach Kennedy and I are currently working on a schedule to make up some conference games. I will post as soon as we have something figured out. Everyone stay safe!
Thank you,
Elicia Bergum
Oden Principal
Attention Acorn Tiger Fans:
Games for tomorrow vs Horatio have been moved to Friday, February 3rd.
JB, SG, and SB starting at 5:30
Games will be held at Horatio.
ORSD will be closed Monday Jan. 30th due to inclement weather. Be safe.
Respectfully, Jerrall A. Strasner Superintendent of Schools
Acorn vs Spring Hill tonight Spring Hill
Address for Spring Hill High School
633 AR-355
Hope, AR 71801
633 Spring Lake Rd
Hope , Arkansas 71801
ORSD will resume classes on both campuses Friday Jan. 27th, at normal time. Buses will run at normal time. Some side roads are not passable for safe travel and buses will not go down them. If you have any questions concerning your student's bus route on the Acorn Campus please call Jackye Simon 479-243-5677 and questions about the Oden Campus please call Stacy Kennedy 479-216-1570
Respectfully,
Jerrall A. Strasner Superintendent of Schools
ORSD Family,
Tomorrow, Thursday January 26th, all campuses of the Ouachita River School District will will be closed due to inclement weather. Both campuses are still snow covered and unsafe for students and staff. Please be safe.
Respectfully,
Jerrall A. Strasner Superintendent of Schools
Acorn Students Essay Winners
In December 2022, the Mena Elks Lodge 781 conducted their annual Americanism Essay Contest for students in grades 5th - 8th. The theme for this year’s essay contest was, “What is Your American Dream”.
From Acorn High School, eleven (11) students submitted essays and will receive certificates. Four (4) of the students will be advancing to State competition with their essays. The Acorn High School students that will be competing at State include: (l to r) Madelynn Auer, Taylar Kesterson, Addi Ledbetter & Owen Wasif. Acorn High School 7th & 8th Grade History Teacher Andy Arnold coordinated the essay writing activity with Phyllis Caldwell of the Mena Elks Lodge 781.
Congratulations to our essay contestants and winners! #orsdlifeprep
ORSD Family, Tomorrow January 25th, all campuses of the Ouachita River School District will will be closed due to inclement weather. Please be safe. Respectfully, Jerrall A. Strasner Superintendent of Schools
ORSD Family,
Today January 24th, all campuses of the Ouachita River School District will early dismiss at 1:00 pm due to inclement weather. Please be safe.
Respectfully,
Jerrall A. Strasner Superintendent of Schools
Acorn Archery practice is cancelled for tomorrow, 1/24/2023.
Attention Acorn High School and Acorn Elementary Families:
Due to the potential of winter weather, there will be NO after school tutoring tomorrow afternoon (1/24/2023).
AHS 2022-2023 Homecoming
Acorn High School 2022-2023 Homecoming ceremony and basketball games were held on Friday, January 13, 2023. The homecoming royalty court represented included the following from both Acorn Elementary School and Acorn High School:
1st Grade - Aubrey Lackey, Flower Girl escorted by Jaxson Lyle, Crown Bearer
1st Grade - Maddie Powell, Flower Girl escorted by Tanner Davis Necklace Bearer
Kylee Johnson, Freshman Maid escorted by Austin Davis, Senior
KaitLynn Ledbetter, Freshman Maid escorted by Colton Taylor, Sophomore
Sydney Holliday, Sophomore Maid escorted by Caden Tarkinton, Sophomore
MaryClaire Laing, Sophomore Maid escorted by Bradley McEntire, Sophomore
Shay Allen, Junior Maid escorted by Isaac Tedder, Senior
Sophie Strasner, Junior Maid escorted by Sky Carmack, Senior
Rachael Weddle, Senior Maid escorted by Jonah Rogan, Senior
Ashlee Arce, Senior Maid escorted by Braylan Bohlman, Senior
Ally Bissell, Senior Maid of Honor escorted by Aaden Bissell, Freshman
Reigning 2021-2022 Queen Kiersten Larucci, escorted by Regan Larucci, 8th Grade
Senior 2022-2023 Homecoming Queen Paige Parnell escorted by Gage Davis, Freshman
Reigning Queen Kiersten Larucci presented the Queen’s necklace and crown as she crowned Senior Queen Paige Parnell. Queen Paige Parnell shared her sentiments and gratitude to the student body for their vote and support as this year’s AHS Homecoming Queen.
Acorn vs Murfreesboro homecoming basketball included junior girls, senior boys and senior girls games.
Homecoming festivities also included a dance held on Saturday, January 14th.
Congratulations, AHS 2022-2023 Homecoming Court! #orsdlifeprep
Oden 3rd and 4th graders enjoyed some reading time in the library today. 😊
