
ORSD Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day


Meet YOUR Acorn Tiger Family - Beth Jackson!


For a limited time Willsub in Arkansas is continuing to offer free background checks for substitutes.
For more information, contact is listed on attached flyer.

Welcome students, families & community to Ouachita River School District! The ORSD School Calendar for 2022-2023 year is attached to assist you with planning for the upcoming year!
Registration for the 2022-2023 Ouachita River School District school year for grades PreK-12 is ongoing through the summer 2022!
Oden Pre-K through 12th
Oden Public Schools
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Acorn Pre-K through 12th
Acorn Public Schools
143 Polk Road 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2348 - Admin Office
Have a great summer! We look forward to serving you in 2022-2023!

2022 WRESTLING CAMP
July 15 & 16, 2022
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day
Grades K-12
Acorn High School campus
See flyer for additional information and contact.


Nance Receives US Naval Academy Appointment
Abigail Nance has received and accepted an offer of appointment to the United States Naval Academy with highest recommendations and nominations from the offices of: Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman John Boozman and Congressman Bruce Westerman. The value of her education and service in the US Naval Academy is invaluable with tuition, fees, health and dental care, room and board, and stipends. Nance plans to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.
Abigail’s academic record and pathway, you will find that she has excelled in STEM courses to solidify her plan to pursue an engineering career in the future. Her efforts extend beyond her own high school activities in volunteering and serving in various roles for the science and math departments at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain to assist in peer tutoring and organizing student life organization activities and events. Her involvement and engagement in school and community projects, events, and activities are a testament to her character and work ethic.
On May 5th, Nance graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain with an Associate of Arts degree and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Organization as a college student. She graduated from Acorn High School and received her diploma on Thursday, May 19, 2022, graduating with honors in the top tier of her class and a member of the Acorn High School Chapter of National Honor Society, as well as receiving numerous scholarship offers from colleges and universities around the nation.
Congratulations, Midshipman Nance! We are proud of you!


Ode Maddox Elementary had a great last day of school! Student funday was a great way to end an awesome year! 🧡🖤🐺





Acorn High School 21st Year Reunion
Saturday, 6/18/2022
1-4 PM
Acorn Cafetorium


Oden High School Spring Fishing Tournament
The Oden Woods & Waters Club, Oden High School's outdoor education and recreation club, held their annual Spring Fishing Tournament on North Fork Lake on Saturday, May 14. Food and prizes were provided to club members, parents and guests. A Lews baitcaster combo, tackle backpack, and a Dick's Sporting Goods gift card was awarded to the three anglers who landed the largest bass. All anglers received various fishing tackle, camping gear, and outdoor equipment. A portion of the food was donated by Mena Walmart Supercenter.
Pictured, l to r: Huntar Starr, Tegan Gray, Braxton Hemond, Ethan Stoval, Kaiden Johnson, Caleb Hearne, Owen Hill, Trent Hearne, and Club Sponsor William Edwards (photo credits by Kim Gray).
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Oden K-12 Schools 2022 Honors & Awards Ceremonies
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
6:00 PM
Grades 6-12
Bill Kelly Gymnasium
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Immediately following promotion ceremony at 9:00 AM
Grades K-5th
Bill Kelly Gymnasium
Congratulations!


Oden High School Graduation
Friday, May 20, 2022
7:00 PM
Bill Kelly Gymnasium
CONGRATULATIONS to OHS CLASS OF 2022!


Oden Seniors were treated today at graduation practice with donuts from Mr. Strasner and special class of 2022 pizzas. Thank you Angie Mayo for your craftiness with the pepperonis and making these pizzas for the seniors.


Acorn High School Graduation will be streamed on our Acorn Tiger Vision channel tonight for anyone that is unable to attend. Please click this link to bring you to our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJ2F3ZYy9ppOKnRyjl1wXQ


Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Donavin Pryor
Congratulations and our best to you! Proud of you, Donavin!
Acorn High School Graduation
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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Acorn High School Graduation
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
CONGRATULATIONS to AHS CLASS OF 2022!


ATENNTION ACORN 7-12 PARENTS:
Just a reminder if your child was invited to the Academic and Honors Ceremony this evening they should have received and email or they should have found their name on the list posted in the hallway. Everyone welcome to attend!
Academic and Honor Ceremony
When: Today, May 17th, 2022
Time: Refreshments start at 6:00 PM and the ceremony will start at 6:30 PM


Acorn Elementary's Award Ceremonies and 6th Grade Promotion will be Tuesday, May 24th in the New Gym.


US Forest Service Mena/Oden Ranger District Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 11, 2022


Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Jacob Zuniga
Congratulations and our best to you! Proud of you, Jacob!
Acorn High School Graduation
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Jarrett Wilhite
Congratulations and our best to you! Proud of you, Jarrett!
Acorn High School Graduation
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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