Acorn Junior Teams are set to compete in the Umpire Junior Tournament beginning Wednesday, January 15th. Jr Girls first game will be @ 330pm, Jr Boys first game will be @ 430pm, Both teams will take on Kirby Trojans. If they win their first round they will be back in action in Umpire on Saturday, January 18th. Brackets have been attached. Come out and support the Junior Tigers!
Acorn Jr Girls & both Senior Teams will be in action Tuesday, January 14th @ 5 pm in The Acorn New Gym against Hector.
Acorn Game VS JC Westside has been Canceled for Monday, Jan. 13th. It will be rescheduled at a later time! Stay safe & warm in this cold snowy weather!
ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff and Community
DATE: SUNDAY, January 12, 2025
Due to poor road conditions and with the safety of our students , families and staff of utmost importance, ORSD - Acorn and Oden campuses will be closed on Monday, January 13, 2025.
At this time, the plan is for school to resume on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 regular school hours - 7:45 AM - 4:13 PM. An update will be shared as we monitor conditions on Monday in preparation for Tuesday.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent
William Edwards, II , ORSD Assistant Superintendent
January is Board Appreciation Month
The Ouachita River School District family would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for our District School Board!
Chris Tedder, President
Cheryl Boyd, Vice President
Gene Monk, Secretary
Rhonda Anderson
Annette Hays
Jason Neugent
Lana Philpot
Thank you for leading and serving Ouachita River School District well!
#orsdlifeprep
WEATHER PERMITTING!!!! Game schedule has changed! Acorn Jr Girls & Seniors will travel to JC Westside Monday, January 13th!! Games will begin at 5pm.. WEATHER PERMITTING!!
ATTENTION: Acorn High School Students - Virtual Program
Acorn High School Students enrolled in Virtual Program this semester are not required to but may attend on Monday, January 13th and Monday, January 20th.
Please contact the Acorn High School Office at (479) 394-5544 if you have questions or need additional information.
Respectfully,
Dewayne Taylor, Acorn High School Principal
Attention Acorn Parents and Family! Due to school closing for inclement weather, the Class Pictures are rescheduled for next Thursday January 16th. Stay safe and warm.
ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff & Community
WEATHER UPDATE
ORSD - Acorn and Oden campuses will be CLOSED for Thursday, January 9, 2025 and Friday, January 10, 2025 due to inclement weather.
The make-up day for Thursday, January 9, 2025 is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025.
The make-up day for Friday, January 10, 2025 is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025.
Make-up days on the Mondays listed will be full day school sessions - 7:45 AM - 4:13 PM.
If the situation changes, updates will be posted and sent via District messaging system. Please check messages and posts for current updates!
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent
William Edwards, ORSD Assistant Superintendent
ATTENTION: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff & Community
With the impending weather forecast, we are closely monitoring the situation in the event of inclement weather that would impact school closure or delays. We will review the weather data throughout today and evening.
Any decision to close or delay school for ORSD - Acorn and/or Oden campuses will be posted on social media (ORSD Facebook page) and messages will be shared via text communication through our District messaging system.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner, ORSD Superintendent
William Edwards, ORSD Assistant Superintendent
The Polk County Spelling Bee will be held February 26, 2025, at 9:00 am in the AES Gym!
AHS Harlei McCourtney Honored for AHSCA West All-Star Team
Acorn High School Alumna Harlei McCourtney was recognized and honored for her athletic achievement as a member of the 2024 AHSCA West All-Star Girls Basketball Team. The all-star game, West vs East was played on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Farris Center on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway, Arkansas. The West Team defeated the East Team with a final score of 73-68.
Acorn High School recognized Harlei McCourtney and a plaque of her jersey worn in the game will be on display in the Acorn Gymnasium. Harlei continues her basketball career at National Park College as a member of the Lady Nighthawks Team.
Congratulations, Harlei! We are proud of you!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
Acorn Campus Class Picture Day. Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Acorn Elementary will have Class pictures; Acorn High School will have Class & Group Pictures. Order forms will be sent home with your student tomorrow.
Oden Jr Boys & Sr teams set to travel to Umpire January 7, 2025 Play starts @ 530 pm
Acorn Jr Boys & Sr Teams set to play Mountainburg @ Home @ 5 pm on January 7, 2025
AHS Honors Athletes
In December 2024, Acorn High School athletes were recognized for their achievements in the following sports - softball, cross country and track:
Aiden Kimp - 2024 All State 2A State Cross Country Championships
Harlei McCourtney, Josey Dollar, Tori Squires and Kloee Husser - 2024 All State 2A Track 4 x 200 Relay (Raegan McCourtney accepting award for Harlei McCourtney)
Annabella Tedder - 2024 All State 2A 1600 and 3200
Caden Tarkinton - 2024 All State 2A 800 meter
KaitLynn Ledbetter - All State 2A Softball
Noah Holland - 2024 All State 2A 300 Hurdles (not pictured)
Congratulations to these outstanding athletes! We are proud of you!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
12-13-2024 Acorn vs Oden Cruizzers Players of the Game
JR Boys
Clay Carmack - Oden
Beau Rodgers - Acorn
SR Girls
Sydney Holliday - Acorn
Kloee Husser - Oden
SR Boys
Ethan Gilbert - Acorn
Chase Hobbs - Acorn
Luke McAnelly - Oden
Congratulations! We are proud of you!
#AEStigersSERVE
#OHSwolvesSERVE
Acorn Junior Wins 2nd in Arkansas Peace Week Art Contest
In the fall 2024 semester, Arkansas Arts Council: The Arts in Education (AIE) Program hosts Arkansas Peace Week Youth Art Contest that is open to Arkansas students in grades 1st - 12th. In 2023, over 2,000 submissions were received from all over Arkansas. Submissions for this year were to address the following theme: “What does peace mean to you?” Art entries should depict a more peaceful community.
Acorn High School Junior Brooke Osufsen entered the Arkansas Peace Week Art Contest and won 2nd Place for 11th grade entries! Her art entry titled, “Girl in Water” is shown in the photo with her award certificate for 2nd place and a check for $25.
Congratulations, Brooke! We are proud of you!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
AHS Students Participate in Financial Literacy Presentations
On December 18, 2024, Acorn High School students in grades 9th - 12th participated in financial literacy presentations conducted by First Financial Bank President Greg Goss. The interactive presentations included information about the importance of budgeting, investing, savings, and how to establish and maintain a healthy credit score. Student volunteers participated in a scenario that included interviews and submitting a housing rental application with review of credit history.
This was an excellent opportunity for students to gain knowledge and understanding about financial principles and share their thoughts in an active and meaningful way.
Thank you, Mr. Greg Goss and First Financial Bank for preparing students for life!
Ouachita River School District....preparing students for life! #orsdlifeprep
Ouachita River School District
Through a safe, caring, and serving environment, students learn, grow, excel, and succeed...this is our mission in preparing students for LIFE!
Happy New Year from Ouachita River School District!
Thank you for the opportunity to serve and partner with you this year! Excited for 2025!
Professional Development training on Monday, January 6th for staff.
School resumes for students on Tuesday, January 7th.
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