OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOLS WEEKLY FOOD BOX PICK UP TIMES:
Monday, March 30th ORSD will be distributing a weekly food box to families who have signed up.
Pick up times are as follows
Acorn cafeteria- 10:00 - 11:00 am, please use the Acorn Elementary car rider line
Oden cafeteria- 10:30 - 11:30 am, please use the circle drive by the Oden School sign in front of high school
We ask that no one get out of their vehicle. All you will need to do is state the parent/guardian named on the order form.
Thank you for allowing us to assist you in meeting the needs of your families.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
AHS is celebrating successes in the middle of all the uncertainty. We are so proud to announce that Makenna Goss is the recipient of a $3,200 scholarship from the National Honor Society. She was recognized out of thousands of NHS seniors across the country. Way to go, Makenna!
Seniors,
I am very sorry this national pandemic has happened on your senior year. I wanted to send this message in order to encourage you at a time that I know most of you need it. Know as soon as things are back to normal, ORSD will do everything in our power to honor you all for your dedication, accomplishments, and achievements. I look forward to your graduation and proms! I don't know when that will happen yet but Lord willing, we will have those events as soon as possible. Right now the best thing to do is to stay at home and distance ourselves for one another in order to slow down the spread of this serious virus.
Again, I am very sorry that this has happened to you all on your senior year. That is certainly not fair, but life is not always fair, as you know. What matters the most is how we treat each other during this tough time in our nation. Please know I am proud of you and how you have conducted yourselves this year. Now is the time we need you the most to do what is right. Please stay safe. I am praying for you all daily. Hang in there!
Respectfully,
Jerrall A. Strasner
Superintendent of Schools
Ouachita River School District
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
1-479-394-2348
Julia Cook will be reading one of her stories on Facebook @JuliaCookonline each Monday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. CST. She is also going to do a mini lesson/activity with each book.
From AT&T:
https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
See our posted News Article for the whole post from AT&T
ORSD Announcement
Prom has been POSTPONED until further notice. We will keep everyone posted as new information is presented.
ORSD Family,
As you know, the Governor has suspended school until April 17th, 2020. Details as to the AMI learning to be used April 6th through the 17th is yet to be determined. Until then, spring break is next week. Please be safe. Jerry Strasner Superintendent ORSD
FREE access Junior Library Guild Digital Online Reading Platform!
With JLG Gold Standard eBooks for Elementary, Middle School and High school students, JLG Digital gives you and your readers unlimited access* to read books online from any device.
There is no limit to the number of users who can access the books, so tell your home-bound students to click to their hearts' content! Titles enter and exit the digital stream regularly, so there are always new picks available.
Enter the school-level book stream of your choice:
ElementaryUsername: JLGELM Password: JLGFREE
Middle SchoolUsername: JLGMID Password: JLGFREE
High SchoolUsername: JLGHI Password: JLGFREE
JLG Digital Home: https://jlg.ipublishcentral.com.
*Acorn High School*
Cheer tryouts have been postponed until further notice.
ODEN CAMPUS MESSAGE:This message is for the Oden Campus. AMI Day #4 is for Tuesday, March 17. AMI Day #5 is for Wednesday, March 18. AMI Day #6 is for Thursday, March 19. AMI Day #7 is for Friday, March 20. Feel free to contact William Edwards if you have any questions.
On a much needed POSITIVE note, congratulations to ORSD Board Member Mrs. Annette Hays!
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Acorn 7-8 yr old baseball team needs a coach. If you are interested contact James Spradlin at 216-4658 ASAP.
Message from AAA and a reminder that campuses will be CLOSED to students and student athletes until 03-30-2020:
**Acorn High School**
AMI packets, Virtual Arkansas AMI packets for Virtual Arkansas students only, music department choir CDs for spring musical, and Mrs. McGee's science/spanish students info are all available outside of the Acorn High School Office.
Mr. Taylor encourages everyone to follow health guidelines and make the best of the time they have with their family. "Enjoy your break and stay safe. "
5th and 6th Science Classes - Engineering projects are available for pick up today until 3:00 to work on at home during AMI days. If your have not taken yours home, try to pick it up if possible. Good luck and have fun!!!! Ms. Nance
ORSD Family,
If you are needing us to provide your child meals this Tuesday through Friday please call or text Mrs. Rose at 479-216-6302 today in order for us to get a good count. Acorn and Oden meals can be picked up from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in our cafeterias. Thank you!
The Before and After School Program at Acorn will be postponed until further notice
Oden Campus,
Students of Oden Schools will need to attend school tomorrow in order to receive new AMI packets. If you have questions please call the Principal's Office.
Respectfully,
Jerry Strasner