
Reminder Acorn Elementary parents: Friday is the last day to sign up for peewee basketball for 3rd-6th graders. It is important for you to do this so we can get a good handle on numbers, coaches, and this year - uniforms. We are ordering new uniforms this year and need a count for that. Thank you for all of your support!

Acorn Campus Fall Pictures will be taken on Thursday September 8th, 2022. Students in grades K-11 and any Pre-K that missed their original date will have their pictures taken. Photo proofs will be sent home in about 2 weeks afterward.


Acorn Elementary's Grandparents Day Celebration will be Wednesday, September 7th starting at 8:30. Please see picture for more details.


Acorn & Oden campus locations will be closed for Labor Day holiday on
Monday, September 5, 2022
School will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2022


Oden families,
We had the BEST first week of school! I would like to thank students, teachers, staff and families for your help and support in starting off a new school year. Our biggest challenge so far this year is the earlier start time. One thing that will help is keeping the car rider line moving in the morning. I ask that parents please stay in your car and Nurse Meg will help get your child out of the car if needed. I appreciate your help and if you have any questions please contact me. 🧡🖤🐺
Elicia Bergum
Oden Principal
870-326-4311
Ebergum@orsd.k12.ar.us


Attention Acorn Elementary parents of 3rd-6th graders: It is time for peewee basketball registration. Your child has been sent an email with a Google Form to fill out for registration. You can also use this link: https://forms.gle/ZEV6p6XyPJeszusG6 to register. Please do so by Friday, September 2.

Meet YOUR Oden Timberwolf Family - Jennifer Norwood!


Thank you so much to everyone that donated!!!


Meet YOUR Acorn Tiger Family - LaShay Rios!


Meet YOUR Oden Timberwolf & Acorn Tiger Family - Leo Ward!


Ouachita River School District
Breakfast and Lunch Menus - August 2022
You can find the monthly menus on our website:
ouachitariversd.org > Lunch Menu
Menu link:
https://5il.co/1gpww


Community members throughout Montgomery County support the Oden K-12 School campus staff throughout the week before the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Sheriff David White and Oden Schools’ Resource Officer Josh Baker conducted school security training for Oden staff members on August 17th as they prepared for students to return on August 22nd. After the training, the Oden Baptist Church hosted an appreciation luncheon for the Oden campus staff. Pastor David Tucker led the staff through prayer, shared encouragement, and presented gift bags prepared by members of the Oden Baptist Church congregation. On August 18th, members of Farmers Bank served a barbeque lunch and gave out gifts to Ode Maddox Elementary and Oden High School staff as a sign of support for the upcoming year.
William Edwards, II
Ouachita River School District Assistant Superintendent



ATTN: Acorn Schools' Students & Parents
Bus Route Adjusted Times - Mr. Arnold's Bus


ATTN: Ouachita River School District Stakeholders
Ouachita River School District message from Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent referencing ESSER and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Project funds provided to school districts in response to COVID-19 pandemic and related efforts to address student and school district needs.
Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dTzGyy8IXY3cBzdo1X_jFcSo3fGSU1kA/view
As a stakeholder, please complete the survey and submit by 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, August 19, 2022. Survey link: https://forms.gle/bq5XC5VvjmPoVU596
Your feedback is important and appreciated!

Acorn Open House 2022-23 School Year: Public Meeting in the New Cafeteria: August 18, 2022 - 6:00-6:30 We will have a meet and greet with schedule pick-up and Chromebook checkout in the New Gym on August 18, 2022. 7th Grade: 5:00-5:30 8th Grade : 5:30-6:00 9th Grade: 6:00-6:30 10th Grade: 6:30-7:00 11th Grade: 7:00-7:30 12th Grade: 7:30-8:00


Attention Acorn Preschool Parents! Reminder that Preschool Pictures will be taken on Tuesday August 16th. We will start at approximately 8 am and picture proofs will be sent home in about 2 to 3 weeks.


Meet YOUR Oden Timberwolf Family - Ken Armstrong!


ATTN: ODEN CAMPUS - CAR RIDER INSTRUCTIONS
ODEN CAMPUS - Car Rider Instructions - Morning Drop Off
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15sgoqqRUORo9xki_K4fqiAX8so4GI6b9/view
ODEN CAMPUS - Car Rider Instructions - Afternoon Pick Up
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pmro62Zn8M3_LXRs7QRQG6xJNL2Q01dr/view
REMINDER:
1st Day of School - Monday, August 22, 2022
School start time: 7:50 AM each day
School end time: 3:20 PM each day
Questions or need additional information, contact:
Oden PreK - 12 Schools
870-326-4311
Elicia Bergum, Principal

Reminder to Oden 6th Grade students and parents:
Mrs. Philpot will conduct a 6th Grade Orientation tomorrow night, August 2, at 6pm in the Oden School Cafeteria.
Oden 6th Grade Students will be able to get their class schedules and tour the high school.
Hope to see you tomorrow!

ATTN: ORSD Parents & Students
Acorn & Oden Pre-K through 12th grades will be hosting Open House events. See attached schedule for information referencing events on each campus.
School starts on Monday, August 22, 2022 for grades K-12 on Acorn & Oden campuses. School will be held on Mondays - Fridays, 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM.
Ouachita River School District Staff have much to celebrate and share with you in planning a great year in 2022-2023 to serve you! See you at Open House!
Ouachita River School District...preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
