Acorn Tigers hit the road to face the Hackett Yellowjackets on Tuesday, February 3, 2025. Tip-off begins with the 7th Grade Boys at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Junior Boys and both Senior teams. Come out and support the Tigers as they battle it out on the court!
National School Counseling Week
February 2-6, 2026
The 2026 theme for National School Counseling Week is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success!" School Counselors serving the Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses are dedicated to serving students, parents, families, staff and community to amplify student success. As members of the ORSD family, our school counselors address vital student development areas to help students achieve academic, personal/social emotional, and career goals through advocacy, support and collaboration.
School Counselors serving Ouachita River School District:
Apryl Philpot - Oden Schools
Tammy Young - Acorn High School
KyLynn Ledbetter - Acorn & Oden Elementary Schools, District Mental Health Therapist
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February 2-6, 2026
The 2026 theme for National School Counseling Week is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success!" School Counselors serving the Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses are dedicated to serving students, parents, families, staff and community to amplify student success. As members of the ORSD family, our school counselors address vital student development areas to help students achieve academic, personal/social emotional, and career goals through advocacy, support and collaboration.
School Counselors serving Ouachita River School District:
Apryl Philpot - Oden Schools
Tammy Young - Acorn High School
KyLynn Ledbetter - Acorn & Oden Elementary Schools, District Mental Health Therapist
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ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be open tomorrow February 3rd at normal times. Back roads covered in ice we will not go down. If you have questions about any route please call today to get them answered. Thank you to the ORSD Staff coming in over the weekend and today to make our campuses as safe as possible. Please take it slow in the morning coming to campus and if you cannot get out then please call to let us know. I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
William Edwards Asst. Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be open tomorrow February 3rd at normal times. Back roads covered in ice we will not go down. If you have questions about any route please call today to get them answered. Thank you to the ORSD Staff coming in over the weekend and today to make our campuses as safe as possible. Please take it slow in the morning coming to campus and if you cannot get out then please call to let us know. I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
William Edwards Asst. Superintendent
ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be open tomorrow February 2nd at normal times. This announcement applies to both Preschools and Monday Programs. We will run transportation as well but not on roads that are iced over. Please note there are still some areas on campus that have ice and slick spots so take it slow in the morning.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be open tomorrow February 2nd at normal times. This announcement applies to both Preschools and Monday Programs. We will run transportation as well but not on roads that are iced over. Please note there are still some areas on campus that have ice and slick spots so take it slow in the morning.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
The Acorn game VS Hector scheduled for Friday, January 30th, has been canceled due tothe weather. With it being a Conference game, they are working on getting it rescheduled. As soon as that information is available, we willget that out to everyone.
ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 30th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 30th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
ORSD Recognizes January 2026 Employees of the Month
Oden Campus
Ardena Cogburn
Leo Ward
Congratulations and thank you to Ardena and Leo!
Oden Campus
Ardena Cogburn
Leo Ward
Congratulations and thank you to Ardena and Leo!
ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 29th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 29th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
The Acorn Girls' games scheduled for Saturday, January 31st, have been CANCELED!
ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 28th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 28th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Schedule Update:
The Acorn vs. JC Westside game originally scheduled for January 27 has been rescheduled to February 5. As a result, the previously scheduled February 5 game against Whitesboro has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay warm and safe
The Acorn vs. JC Westside game originally scheduled for January 27 has been rescheduled to February 5. As a result, the previously scheduled February 5 game against Whitesboro has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay warm and safe
ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Schools will be closed tomorrow January 27th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Schools will be closed tomorrow January 27th due to poor road and campus conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 26th due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Campuses will be closed tomorrow January 26th due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and warm.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner Superintendent
Congratulations on 1000 career points, KaitLynn Ledbetter!
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ORSD Community,
Acorn and Oden Campuses will close tomorrow January 23rd at 1:00 pm due to inclement weather. I will watch future forecasts in case we have to dismiss even earlier tomorrow. Please stay tuned and be safe.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner ORSD Superintendent
Acorn and Oden Campuses will close tomorrow January 23rd at 1:00 pm due to inclement weather. I will watch future forecasts in case we have to dismiss even earlier tomorrow. Please stay tuned and be safe.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner ORSD Superintendent
“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Teams will host Mountainburg at home on January 22, 2026. Action tips off with the Jr Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by both Senior Teams. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
ATU Visit with AHS JRS and SRS
On Thursday, January 15th, Clarissa Holcomb, Arkansas Tech University Admissions Officer conducted a presentation with Acorn High School juniors and seniors. Ms. Holcomb provided valuable information about academic degrees and certificates, housing and meal plans, campus life, student life organizations, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities available for students at Arkansas Tech University.
Thank you, Clarissa Holcomb and ATU for the presentation and preparing students for life!
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On Thursday, January 15th, Clarissa Holcomb, Arkansas Tech University Admissions Officer conducted a presentation with Acorn High School juniors and seniors. Ms. Holcomb provided valuable information about academic degrees and certificates, housing and meal plans, campus life, student life organizations, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities available for students at Arkansas Tech University.
Thank you, Clarissa Holcomb and ATU for the presentation and preparing students for life!
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Oden Timberwolves hit the road to face the Nevada County Blue Jays on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Tip-off begins with the Junior Girls at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Senior teams. Come out and support the Timberwolves as they battle it out on the court!
“Get ready for game night! The Acorn Teams will host Danville at home on January 20, 2026. Action tips off with the 7th Grade Boys at 5:00 p.m., followed by Jr Boys and both Senior Teams. Come out and pack the gym to cheer on your Tigers!”
The schedule for Acorn's game tonight against the DeQueen Leopards has changed. The games will begin at 5 pm with the 7th-grade girls kicking off the action, followed by the Jr Girls to round out the night. There will be NO boys' games tonight.
