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

Acorn SR Teams will compete in the Nashville Bankers' Classic SR Tournament Monday, Dec. 9th at 6:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14th at 4pm& 515 p.m.

Acorn JR teams are traveling to Waldron to compete in their Annual Arvest Invitational Basketball Tournament!

Edit to previous Post CORRECTION OF GAME ORDER. SR Girls will play the first game, followed by the Senior Boys.

Acorn Homecoming Court is set to walk on December 6th @ 5 pm. Senior high teams will play directly following the crowning of the Queen!

ORSD Recognizes Employees of the Month for Oden Campus November 2024 Crystal Hill Colby Kennedy Contratulations, Crystal & Colby! #orsdlifeprep #OMESwolvesSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE

Acorn Campus: The Hatfield route will be late in picking up students this morning. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Acorn Schools' Music Department Presents Christmas Concerts AHS Band Concert - 7th - 12th Grades Thursday, December 5th 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym 143 Polk Rd 96 Mena, AR 71953 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!

2024-2025 Acorn Homecoming Royalty Court Friday, December 6th Acorn Gymnasium 5:00 PM Homecoming Ceremony

Kindergarten through 4th Grades will present This Old Gingerbread House Christmas Music Thursday, December 19th 6:00 PM Mike Jackson Court - Acorn Gymnasium Please come and enjoy the Christmas experience!

Acorn Senior Basketball Teams will be in action in the Booneville SR Tournament! December 2nd, 4th & 7th.

Acorn December Archery Schedule

“On November 21st Acorn Elementary Quiz Bowl team competed in the DMESC Bi-County Quiz Bowl Tournament.”

2024 Acorn Homecoming Week December 2nd - 6th, 2024 See attached flyer for dress-up days. Let's show our school spirit! AHS Homecoming Dance Friday, December 6th 8-10 PM Acorn Cafeteria AHS 9th - 12th Grade Students ONLY $10 per student - pay by Thursday, December 5th to AHS Office 2024 AHS Homecoming Queen & Maids Queen: Sydney Holliday Maid of Honor: Lexi Bradley Senior Maids: MaryClaire Laing & Hailee Shores Junior Maids: Tori Squires & Kylee Johnson Sophomore Maids: Josey Dollar & Lanee Shaddon Freshmen Maids: Addi Ledbetter & Chloe Blair Congratulations to our 2024 AHS Homecoming Queen, Maid of Honor and Maids!

Acorn Schools' Music Department Presents Christmas Concerts AHS Band Concert - 7th - 12th Grades Thursday, December 5th 7:00 PM Mary Davis Gym 143 Polk Rd 96 Mena, AR 71953 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!

ATTENTION: COMMUNITY MEMBERS To access the parking area near the Acorn campus track for walking, running, training, etc..,please use the drive to the left of the Acorn Gymnasium for entering and exiting. Follow the road behind the gym to park near the track entrance/exit gate. Thank you!

Oden Campus: Join us for a delightful evening on December 11th with holiday cheer for our Santa Supper, Elementary Musical, and the live Nativity Play! This festive event promises a magical experience for the entire family, featuring a delicious supper in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Then enjoy listening to our elementary students sing your favorite Christmas songs! Afterward, immerse yourself in the timeless story of the Nativity, beautifully brought to life by our wonderful students. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season, make lasting memories, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of Santa himself! We look forward to sharing this special evening with you and spreading the joy of the holidays.

ACORN CAMPUS : Important Notice: Mandatory Scoliosis Screening Dear Parents and Guardians, On December 4, 2024, the school nurse will be conducting mandatory scoliosis screenings for all 8th-grade students and 6th-grade female students. Please be on the lookout for more information, which will be sent home in your child’s backpack. If you do not wish for your student to participate in the screening, please send a letter or contact the school by phone to opt out. Thank you for your attention to this important health matter. Sincerely, Amanda Bennett, LPN Ouachita River School District/ Acorn School Nurse 479-394-2348 ext 304

ACORN SR TIGERS & SR LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL Post-game highlights - November 15th Acorn Home Game @Acorn vs Haworth SR Girls & SR Boys Acorn vs Haworth SR Girls Lady Tigers 83 Lady Lions 20 Top Scorers Victoria Squires - 15 pts Kimberly Cline - 14 pts KaitLynn Ledbetter - 13 pts Chanity Hall - 10 pts Cruizzers Player of the Game - Kimberly Cline Coach Ledbetter: I felt like the girls finally shot the ball the way that we are capable of shooting it. We put 4 great quarters together of solid defense and offense. Acorn vs Haworth SR Boys Tigers 55 Lions 61 Top Scorer Kaden Carter - 23 pts Cruizzers Player of the Game - Eilam Holland

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, November 25th. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd.