Ouachita River School District

Acorn High School Music Department AHS Spring Band Concert Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym

🏆⚾🥎 GAME DAY ALERT! 🥎⚾🏆 The Acorn Lady Tigers and Tigers are hitting the field to take on JC Westside Rebels in an exciting night of softball and baseball action! 📅 Tuesday, April 1 ⏰ First pitch at 4:30 PM 📍Acorn Field / American Legion Field Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they bring the heat and battle for victory! Let’s pack the stands and show our support! 🐅🔥 #GoTigers #TigerPride #AHStigersSERVE

Acorn Campus Spring Photos will be taken on Friday April 4th in the Old Main Auditorium. We will start with the younger grades and work up through high school. This does include Preschool and Seniors. Proofs will be sent out approximately 2 weeks afterward for ordering. If you have any questions, contact Glynda Pearce at 479-394-5544, ext. 106, gpearce@orsd.k12.ar.us, or text 479-234-0614.

ORSD Employees of the Month for March Oden Campus Congratulations Charity Lewis and Kevin Nance! #orsdlifeprep #OESwolvesSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE

ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff and Community IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – School Make-Up Day Just a reminder! The following school make-up day is scheduled for the school closing on February 18, 2025: Monday, April 14, 2025 (make-up day for February 18th) School will be in regular session on the make-up day – 7:45 AM – 4:13 PM on the ORSD - Acorn and Oden campuses. If you have questions, please contact your child’s building office. Respectfully, Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent William Edwards, II, ORSD Assistant Superintendent

AHS Seniors Selected for AR Governor’s Scholastic Honors Acorn High School has announced that two of its seniors have been given the honor of attending the 2025 Arkansas Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day. Hailee Shores, daughter of Codi & Mary Jane Lopez and Jeffrey & Jessi Shores and Damon Cruz, son of Santos & Kari Cruz and grandson of Rick and Sandy Lyle, have been selected to attend this annual prestigious event in May at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. Shores and Cruz will represent Acorn High School along with other top, high-achieving and outstanding seniors represented from high schools in Arkansas. A video and photo display highlighting seniors represented will be available at a later date this spring. Congratulations, Hailee and Damon! We are proud of you! #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!

🏃‍♂️ It’s Event Day for Acorn Junior Track! 🏃‍♀️ The Acorn Junior track team is hitting the road to Mansfield to compete today at 3:30 PM!

Acorn FFA is excited to host its 3rd Annual Equipment & Consignment Auction on Saturday, April 5th, starting at 10 AM! Come out to support our FFA students and discover some great finds. The auction will be held rain or shine, and concessions will be available. All proceeds will directly benefit Acorn FFA students. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there!

Acorn Campus will hold its Spring Picture Day on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Upcoming This Week in Acorn Athletics Stay informed and show your support for our Acorn athletes! Here’s what’s happening this week: March 31 - April 5

ORSD - Acorn & Oden Kindergarten Registration Dates/Times for 2025-2026 Year! See fliers and information posts for more information! #orsdlifeprep

ORSD - Acorn & Oden Preschools are currently registering for 2025-2026 Year! Oden Preschool Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmp-nIahnVJFo_qwCIx1QqLSLx_oElIjXRDMWkU69r7T5KvA/viewform See fliers and posts for more information!

ATTN: Students, Parents, Staff & Community Just a friendly reminder! Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed for the week of Spring Break - Monday, March 24th - Friday, March 28, 2025 The ORSD Monday Program will resume on Monday, March 31st and regular school week session will resume on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Acorn Archery Wins State and Regional Honors On March 7th & 8th, Acorn Archery Team Members competed among 90 teams in the 17th Annual Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Archery in the Schools State Championship at the Hot Springs Convention Center. State and regional winners from Acorn Elementary School and Acorn High School included: Rebecca Moore - 1st Place Arkansas Senior State Senior High Female Archer Chris Conatser II - 1st Place Senior High Male Regional Archer Chisum Myers - 2nd Place Elementary Male Regional Archer Rebecca Moore - 3rd Place Senior High Female Regional Archer Acorn Archery Coach Brittney Moore reflected on the event and this year’s season, “The archery season kicked off with a mix of returning team members and promising new prospects eager to make their mark. The elementary team competed in their first regional tournament, showcasing impressive results despite many being first-time competitors. Chisum Myers, a 4th grader, shot a remarkable 251 out of 300, securing 2nd place overall among elementary male competitors. The middle school team also had an outstanding performance, with several members achieving personal best scores, demonstrating significant improvement and determination. On the high school side, the team posted a solid score of 3070 out of 3600, placing 2nd in the regional tournament and earning an invite to the prestigious State tournament. Individually, 11th grader Chris Conatser set a personal record with a 283, securing 1st place in the senior male division at regionals. Senior Rebecca Moore also set a personal best with a 280, earning 3rd place overall among senior females. On March 8th, the senior high archery team traveled to the Hot Springs Convention Center to compete in the Arkansas State Archery Tournament. Rebecca Moore continued to shine, shooting a new personal best of 285, which earned her 1st place in the state of Arkansas. This victory not only secured her a trip to the National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, in May, but also awarded her a championship bow and a $2500 scholarship. Camara Dill, with a score of 280, placed 9th overall in the state, earning an invitation to nationals as well. I am incredibly proud of the growth, dedication, and spirit displayed by these athletes. Their hard work is a testament to the strength of our archery program, and I am excited to see the immense potential that lies ahead. I look forward to joining Rebecca and Camara in Louisville for the National Tournament and continuing to support this talented group of archers as they chase even greater accomplishments.” Congratulations to AES and AHS Archers and Acorn Archery Coach Brittney Moore! We are proud of you! #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE #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!

Game Day Alert! ⚾🐯 The Acorn Tigers are ready to hit the Hackett field! They take on the Hornets today at 4:30 PM in what’s sure to be an exciting showdown. Come out, support the team, and enjoy some great Baseball action. Let’s go, Tigers! 💛🖤 #TigerPride #GameDay

AHS Alumni Cast in CBC Fiddler On The Roof On Saturday, March 15th, students in the Acorn High School Band and Choir traveled to Central Baptist College in Conway, AR to watch the performance, Fiddler On the Roof. The purpose of the trip was to experience a live performance at the collegiate level. In addition, we supported two Acorn High School Alumni who were part of the cast! We are so proud of Aubrey Rogan and Rileigh Husted for their roles in this musical. Aubrey played the part of Perchik and is a sophomore at Central Baptist College majoring in Music Education with a Vocal emphasis. Rileigh played the part of the Constable and is a freshman who recently changed her major to Music Education with a Vocal emphasis. Congratulations to the AHSAlumni Aubrey Rogan and Rileigh Husted! We are proud of you and look forward to seeing you in many more productions! #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!

🏀 The Oden High School Basketball Coach is excited to shine a spotlight on our incredible athletes and their achievements this season! Their dedication, hard work, and passion for the game have been nothing short of inspiring. They've given it their all, from intense practices to game-time performances, and we couldn’t be prouder! Their commitment extends beyond the court, showing sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership excellence. Keep up the great work, team—your hard work is paying off! Award Winners 🌟Girls -- 📣 All-Conference Hailey Donald Boys -- 📣 All-Conference Matthew Lewis Let’s hear it for our players! 👏🔥 #GoOden #OdenBasketball#OHSwolvesSERVE

Acorn High School ALE Program Receives Honor On March 18th, Acorn High School Alternative Education Program and a number of school districts from across the state were honored and recognized at the Arkansas State Capital in celebration of Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators Day. Acorn High School Alternative Education Program was recognized for outstanding performance and achievement on the ATLAS Math Test for the 2023-2024 school year. It was an honor for our students and staff to meet with Representative John Maddox at the ceremony. Congratulations to the AHS students for your hard work and to AHS ALE Director Zack Johnson for your leadership, service and support for student success! #orsdlifeprep #AHStigersSERVE

🏆⚾🥎 GAME DAY ALERT! 🥎⚾🏆 The Acorn Lady Tigers and Tigers are hitting the field to take on Hector Wildcats in an exciting night of softball and baseball action! 📅 Tuesday, March 18 ⏰ First pitch at 4:00 PM 📍Acorn Field / American Legion Field Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they bring the heat and battle for victory! Let’s pack the stands and show our support! 🐅🔥 #GoTigers #TigerPride #AHStigersSERVE

AHS Junior Lauren Cruz Selected for Youth Tour Acorn High School Junior Lauren Cruz has been selected to participate in the 2025 Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative selected these students among a host of applicants to represent this region of Arkansas on the youth tour of Washington, D.C. in June 2025. Each student has achieved a host of accomplishments that demonstrate their commitment to this program and opportunity to learn about our nation’s history. Instrumental in starting the Youth Tour Program in Arkansas is credited to Mr. Alton Higginbotham, former president and chief executive officer of First Electric Cooperative Corp. Mr. Higginbotham stated that the program attracts the “best and brightest” of Arkansas’ youth and believed that in addition to learning about the federal government, the program gives our youth a better understanding of the important role of the electric cooperatives. The annual tour has been sponsored by Arkansas’ electric cooperatives since 1990 for Arkansas youth. Approximately 40 high school juniors with chaperones attend the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ Youth Tour and are selected by the state’s electric distribution cooperatives through essay contests and an interview process. During the tour, the group visits historic sites such as Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Holocaust Museum and the U.S. Capitol. They also visit and meet with members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation. Congratulations, Lauren! We are proud of you! #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!