ATTENTION - Preschool Registration at ORSD!
The Kathy Medford Preschool on the Acorn Schools’ campus is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year!
Your child must be 3 years of age on or before the August 1, 2022 deadline. In order to complete registration, you must submit all of the following documentation:
* Proof of Income (2021 tax information, if available) If not available or income changed from 2021 to current status due to a possible income change, a current month’s check stubs (30 days prior to date of application) may be accepted for proof of income. Due to program eligibility guidelines, proof of income from check stubs cannot be older than 30 days prior to application. If 2021 taxes are accurate, please provide a copy for proof of income.
* Immunization Record - Must include current immunizations for child’s age – 3 or 4-year old.
* Birth Certificate – original presented to obtain copy.
* Social Security Card – original presented to obtain copy.
*Proof of Health Physical - physical within the past year will be sufficient until expiration - a physical is not required upon registration but needs to be done as soon as possible and proof submitted for enrollment to be processed. Without proof of physical, the student will be moved to the waiting list.
*Utility Bill or Statement - verifying current address
All documents listed above (in bold) are required to be submitted to process registration and enrollment.
THANK YOU for your interest in our preschool program at Acorn! Our staff look forward to meeting and working with you and your child this upcoming school year!
Davelynn Lane, Director
Applications are available at the Ouachita River School District Administrative Office. For more information, contact:
Kathy Medford Preschool Acorn Elementary School ORSD Administration
(479) 394-2348, x. 416 (479) 394-4833 (479) 394-2348
(preschool extension)
Address: 143 Polk Road 96 | Mena, AR 71953
WillSub Substitute Training Meeting will be conducted onsite at Ouachita River School District on the Acorn and Oden campus locations on the following date:
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Oden Campus
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Acorn Campus
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Register via QR code on flyer
Meet YOUR Oden Timberwolf Family - Nicole Edwards!
Parents/Guardians:
If your child was enrolled in the Ouachita River School District (Acorn or Oden Schools) and qualified for Free and Reduced lunches for the 2021-2022 school year (based on their meal application status or SNAP eligibility) and they have missed school due to COVID-19, then you may qualify for a Pandemic EBT Benefit. To find out if you qualify, please complete the application found in the link below before July 29th.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JULY 29, 2022
Below is the application link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNK0HlA5Jqe4IVahmm2XGf8sdVbt5JyvqZwMEFvEPtTNQ1Yw/viewform
Meet YOUR Oden Timberwolf Family - Kevin Nance!
Summer Vacation
“Look who I ran into! The Bohlman Family and Edwards Family “bumped” into each other while waiting in line for the MYSTIC FALLS ride at Silver Dollar City during their family vacations. We hope that all of our ORSD families are making memories this summer! We look forward to seeing everyone in August!”
William T. Edwards II
ORSD Counselors Attend ArSCA Conference
The Arkansas School Counselors Association (ArSCA) Conference was held June 27-29, 2022 in Hot Springs. ORSD School Counselors Linda Heath, Apryl Philpot and Tammy Young participated in professional development training workshops and sessions on a variety of topics to provide continued support in serving and engaging students, parents, families, staff and community partnerships in the 2022-2023 school year. ORSD Counselors are members of the ArSCA Southwest Region. ArSCA supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development.
Ouachita River School District…preparing students for life!
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Arkansas PBS
Rise and Shine
Summer Learning
Returns July 5th
https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/riseandshine
Staff members from Ouachita River School District participated in Professional Crisis Management Association training on the Oden campus as part of ACT 1084. The training took place on June 20, 21, and 22. The twenty-two-hour course taught participants crisis prevention strategies, de-escalation strategies, re-integration strategies, personal safety techniques, transportation procedures, and immobilization procedures.
Meet YOUR Acorn Tiger Family - Jordan Powell!
Meet YOUR Acorn Tiger Family - Makenzie Conatser!
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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