Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our dedicated professionals who work diligently, tirelessly and selflessly to serve the students, families and staff of Ouachita River School District!
We celebrate you!
Connie Abernathy
Andrea Bosch
Tammi Faught
Crystal Hill
Raychel Hill
Samantha Holland
Shelley Staggs
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2A-4 District Softball and Baseball Tournament at Magazine
Reminder:
Acorn Lady Tigers will play TODAY, Wednesday, April 27th at 5:00 vs Magazine
Acorn Tigers will play TOMORROW, Thursday, April 28th at 6:00 vs TBA
RMEC Selects McGee for Washington DC Youth Tour
Acorn High School Junior Reed McGee has been selected to participate in the 2022 Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative chose McGee among a host of applicants to represent this region of Arkansas on the youth tour of Washington, D.C. in June 2022.
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, Reed! We are proud of you!
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Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Cole Hair
Congratulations and our best to you! Proud of you, Cole!
Acorn High School Graduation
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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The Acorn School Reunion Association would like to extend an invitation to Acorn past and present students, employees, and graduates for the 21st Acorn School Reunion - Saturday, June 18, 2022 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
The Reunion will be held in the Acorn Cafetorium on the Acorn Schools campus - 143 Polk Road 96, Mena, AR 71953
Registration letter with additional information and contacts included.
Updated Brackets for 2A-4 District at Magazine
Last week, Acorn and Oden students in Mrs. Lyle’s Lifespan Development class received their Heart Saver CPR/AED certifications from the American Heart Association after completing training with ORSD nurse, Leigh Garner.
Reminder for Acorn Elementary Parents!! The last day of after-school tutoring is April 28, 2022.
Owens & Meaders to Attend AR Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day
Oden High School has announced that two of its seniors have been given the honor of attending the 2022 Arkansas Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day.
Emily Owens, daughter of Barry and Amy Owens and Brooke Meaders, daughter of Dustin and Bethany Meaders have been selected to attend this annual prestigious event in May at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock.
Owens and Meaders will represent Oden High School along with other top, high-achieving and outstanding seniors represented from high schools in Arkansas. In the fall 2022, Brooke Meaders plans to attend the University of Arkansas Fayetteville and Emily Owens plans to attend the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain.
A video highlighting seniors represented will be available at a later date this spring and a link will be provided and shared.
Congratulations, Emily & Brooke! We are proud of you!
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Information for the Acorn Athletic Banquet is attached:
Attention Acorn Tiger Fans:
The Baseball and Softball games for tonight have been canceled and will NOT be rescheduled.
2A-4 District play starts this week at Magazine.
Acorn Lady Tigers will play at 4:00 PM on Wednesday & the Acorn Tigers will play at 6:00 PM on Thursday.
ALL remaining Geranium plants are 2 for $15. Please call the Acorn High School office if you would like to purchase. Thank you for all of your continued support !!!
On behalf of the School Board and everyone at ORSD we say thank you to Mrs. Medford for all of her dedication and hard work! You are an example to all of us! May God continue to Bless You!
Abigail Nance from Acorn High School is the winner of the AREA South Graduating Senior Scholarship. This scholarship is for students whose school district is an Arkansas Rural Education Association (AREA) Member. This $1000 scholarship is renewable for 4 years.
Congratulations, Abby! We are proud of you!
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Photo credits: Arkansas Rural Education Association
Oden Campus Announcement: SOUTHSIDE BUS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY POSTPONED The morning Southside Road Bus Route (Ms Stacy’s Bus Route) cannot begin on time due to flooding. The route can begin after flooding has subsided and the bridge at the Lewis Bend is safe to drive on. The route could run SIGNIFICANTLY LATER due to flooding. Please consider an alternate means of getting to school this morning, Monday, April 25.
The Acorn High School Choir will be performing KILROY WAS HERE on May 13th, 14th, and 16th in the Mary Davis Gym on the Acorn High School Campus.
This musical comedy takes place in the U.S.O. Club in 1942 where Private Joe Kilroy is drawing a curious cartoon everywhere. You won't want to miss this patriotic musical salute to all the brave men and women serving in our military.
Doors open at 6:30 on Friday and Saturday with the show beginning at 7:00. (Monday - Doors open at 6:00 and show at 6:30). Tickets are $5 to be paid at the door. There will be popcorn and soda concessions available. Come out and support the Acorn Choir in the their third full length theater production. This musical is written by Tim Kelly and lyrics and music by Bill Francoeur. It is "Produced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE, INC., Englewood, Colorado".
The Acorn High School Band grades 7-12 will present their spring concert on Friday, May 6th at 7:00 pm in the Mary Davis Gym. Admission is free. Please come out and support these talented musicians!
The Acorn Tigers wrapped up their conference season at Mountainburg with a 10-2 win, and clinched a 2nd place conference finish. The Tigers finished the conference season with a 6-4 record. After previously losing to Mountainburg this season, the Tigers played up to their potential and ended the year with a redemption win! Acorn has clinched a spot in the regional tournament that will be hosted in Mansfield May 4th-7th. They will play their first game of the district tournament Thursday, April 28th in Magazine.
Attention Acorn Baseball and Softball Fans:
Information for District Baseball and Softball below....
Location: Magazine Ball Fields
Date:
Softball -Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 @ 4:00
Baseball - Thursday, April 28th, 2022 @ 5:00
Come out and support these great student athletes!!!!
Acorn High School Senior Spotlight - Madison Ellis
Congratulations and our best to you! Proud of you, Madi!
Acorn High School Graduation
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Acorn Gymnasium
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