Ouachita River School District

Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed for holiday break December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 School will resume Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Oden is set to take on Blevins @ home on December 20th @ 530 pm.

Acorn Jr Girls, Sr Girls & Sr Boys travel to Horatio December 20th to compete @ 530 pm.

Reminder: Acorn Campus Gym Facilities will be closed for Christmas Dead Days, Dec. 24, 25, and 26th. Thank you for being so cooperative in this!

AES is beyond Blessed by our loving Principal, Beth Jackson! Thank you for all you do for us!!

Acorn Jr Girls, Sr Girls & Sr Boys will travel to Caddo Hills to play @ 530 pm

Acorn Elementary will present This Old Gingerbread House Christmas Music Thursday, December 19th K-1st @ 6:00 PM 2nd-4th @ 7:00 PM in the Acorn New Gym Please come and enjoy the Christmas experience! Admission is free; we will have a box set up by the door accepting donations for the Acorn Backpack Program if you feel led to donate!!

ORSD Recognizes Employees of the Month for AcornCampus December 2024 Annette Daniels Kathy Musgrave KyLynn Ledbetter Valerie Couch Contratulations, Annette, Kathy, KyLynn & Valerie! #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE #AHStigersSERVE

ACORN SR TIGERS & SR LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL Post-game highlights - December 6th Acorn Homecoming @Acorn vs Magazine SR Girls & SR Boys Acorn vs Magazine SR Girls Lady Tigers 58 Lady Rattlers 40 Top Scorers Josey Dollar - 30 pts KaitLynn Ledbetter - 19 pts Cruizzers Player of the Game - Josey Dollar Coach Ledbetter: This was homecoming night so I was a little worried about preparation and focus but the girls came out from the very beginning with great energy and showed they were ready for the game. Proud of our effort on both ends of the floor. Acorn vs Magazine SR Boys Tigers 57 Rattlers 47 Top Scorer Kaden Carter led with 28 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals Cruizzers Player of the Game - Kaden Carter

Acorn JV Senior Boys, Sr Girls & Boys are set to take on Waldron @ Home on December 17th @ 5 pm.

Oden Game Day @ Oden VS Legacy Academy

Attention Acorn Campus Family: Class group pictures will be taken soon after we return from the Christmas Break on Thursday January 9th. These are on a prepaid basis and forms will be sent home on Tuesday January 7th to be returned on the 9th if you choose to order pictures. The Memory Mate is a good memento option for those that don't want to purchase a Yearbook. Only 4 more days until our long break! Should you have questions about the pictures, contact Mrs. Pearce at the High School Library 479-394-5544 ext. 106 or text 479-234-0614.

Game Day Oden travels to Acorn! Come out and support the Timberwolves & Tigers! Jr Boys and Both Sr teams will be in action.

Tonight is the Acorn 5th and 6th grade Christmas program. Participating students will bring their red T-shirt home this afternoon. Students need to arrive and meet in the elementary gym at 6:30pm this evening. They need to be wearing blue jeans and their red T-shirt. The concert is free and everyone is welcome!

To all Acorn Campus patrons: Please be advised that all gym facilities on campus will be closed on December 24, 25, and 26 in observance of Christmas Dead Days. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a joyful holiday season. Thank you

Just a reminder! Acorn Schools' Choir Concerts - 5th & 6th Grades and 7th - 12th Grades Thursday, December 12th 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym 143 Polk Rd 96 Mena, AR 71953 Come out and join in the holiday spirit!

THANK YOU! Mr. Dewayne Taylor, AHS Principal Mrs. Samantha Holland, AHS Administrative Assistant Mr. Keith Willsey, Dean of Students For providing the delicious treats for the AHS Staff! Your thoughtfulness is appreciated! #orsdlifeprep #AHStigersSERVE

ATTENTION: AHS Seniors Class of 2025 & Parents Just a reminder! FAFSA Filing Event - UA Rich Mountain TRiO Staff to assist seniors and parents with filing Tuesday, December 10th Timeslots - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM If you emailed or return completed form to Mrs. Young, your 30 minute timeslot was confirmed via email by Mrs. Young. If you need to schedule a timeslot, please contact Mrs. Young before noon on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 - (479) 394-5544, x. 104 or tyoung@orsd.k12.ar.us Reminder: Bring 2023 tax information, FSA ID's will be needed for senior and at least one parent. Thank you! Tammy Young, AHS Counselor

2024-2025 AHS Homecoming Ceremony Acorn High School 2024-2025 Homecoming Ceremony and Senior Girls and Senior Boys basketball games were held on Friday, December 6, 2024. The homecoming royalty court represented included the following from both Acorn Elementary School and Acorn High School: 1st Grade - Maryann Davis, Flower Girl escorted by Benaiah Johnson, Crown Bearer 1st Grade - Kynlee McCormick, Flower Girl escorted by Kyler Ford, Necklace Bearer Chloe Blair, Freshman Maid escorted by Max Schnell, Freshman Addisyn Ledbetter, Freshman Maid escorted by Kortsen Edwards, Freshman Josey Dollar, Sophomore Maid escorted by Kaden Carter, Junior Lanee Shaddon, Sophomore Maid, escorted by Eilam Holland, Sophomore Kylee Johnson, Junior Maid escorted by Regan Larucci, Sophomore Victoria Squires, Junior Maid escorted by Caden Tarkinton, Senior Hailee Shores, Senior Maid escorted by Brody Lopez, 7th Grade MaryClaire Laing, Senior Maid escorted by Bradley McEntire, Senior Alexis Bradley, Senior Maid of Honor escorted by Colton Taylor, Senior Reigning 2023-2024 Queen Daisy Dollar, escorted by Jasper Dollar, Freshman Senior 2024-2025 Homecoming Queen Sydney Holliday escorted by Ricky Holliday, III - 7th Grade Reigning Queen Daisy Dollar presented the Queen’s necklace and crown as she crowned this year’s Queen Sydney Holliday. Queen Sydney Holliday shared her sentiments and gratitude to the student body for their vote and support as this year’s AHS Homecoming Queen. Acorn vs Magazine homecoming basketball included senior girls and senior boys games. Homecoming festivities also included a dance after the games. Congratulations, Acorn 2024-2025 Homecoming Court! #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE #AHStigersSERVE

Oden Game Day VS Mineral Springs