Ouachita River School District

ITS GAME DAY!!! Get ready for an exciting showdown as the Acorn Senior Lady Tigers take on the Alpena Lady Leopards in the semi-finals of the 2A-1 Regionals Tournament! Join us in Hackett this Friday, February 28th, 2025, at 4 PM for an action-packed game that will determine who advances to the championship. Don't miss this thrilling matchup—come cheer on your Lady Tigers to victory!

Get ready for an exciting showdown as the Acorn Senior Lady Tigers take on the Alpena Lady Leopards in the semi-finals of the 2A-1 Regionals Tournament! Join us in Hackett this Friday, February 28th, 2025, at 4 PM for an action-packed game that will determine who advances to the championship. Don't miss this thrilling matchup—come cheer on your Lady Tigers to victory!

ORSD - Acorn and Oden Parent Teacher Conferences THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 Acorn Elementary School (K-6 grades) Teachers will schedule conference appointments Acorn High School (7-12 grades) CAP Advisors will schedule conference appointments Ode Maddox Elementary School (K-6 grades) Notes will be sent for scheduled conference appointments Oden High School (7-12 grades) Class Sponsors will schedule conference appointments #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE #AHStigersSERVE #OESwolvesSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE

Acorn Lady Tigers Win Over Ozark Catholic Lady Griffins in Round 1 of 2A-1 Regional Tourney The Acorn Lady Tigers clinched a decisive victory over the Ozark Catholic Lady Griffins in the 2A-1 Regional Tournament with a winning score of 64 to 31, thereby securing their spot in the state tournament next week. The Acorn Lady Tigers showcased their determination, talents and skills both on offense and defense. The next game in this week’s regional tournament for the Lady Tigers is Friday, February 28th at 4:00 PM at Hackett Gymnasium.

🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀 The Acorn Senior Lady Tigers are hitting the road to Hackett for the 2A-1 Regional Tournament, where they’ll face off against the Ozark Catholic Lady Griffins at 4:00 PM! Come out and show your support as they battle for a spot in the next round! 🎉🔥 🎟️ Get your tickets online here: https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA Let’s go, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤 #TigerPride #RoadToRegionals #AHStigersSERVE

Here is the Live stream Link for the Polk County Spelling Bee! https://www.youtube.com/live/nlLxObDF7ng?feature=shared

ORSD - Acorn Elementary School - grades 3rd - 6th ATLAS Interim Testing the week of March 4-7, 2025 ATTN: Acorn Elementary School Parents and Students, The ATLAS Interim Testing scheduled next week will be an opportunity for your child to demonstrate their abilities, growth and progress gained from interim testing last fall. The assessment data collected is valuable in helping to determine the interventions and supports for your child to receive the assistance they need. The assessment is a valuable preparation tool for the ATLAS Summative Test later this spring. From the interim testing experiences, your child will be familiar with the testing procedures and content. We value the continued support and partnership with you in your child’s education and encourage daily attendance, being punctual, and exerting full effort during testing. The testing results are a reflection of the hard work of your child and teachers, contributing to our school’ annual report card. Thank you for discussing the importance of the assessments with your child! #orsdlifeprep #AEStigersSERVE

ORSD - Ode Maddox Elementary School - grades 3rd - 6th & Oden High School - grades 7th - 10th ATLAS Interim Testing the week of March 4-7, 2025 ATTN: Ode Maddox Elementary and Oden High School Parents and Students, The ATLAS Interim Testing scheduled next week will be an opportunity for your child to demonstrate their abilities, growth and progress gained from interim testing last fall. The assessment data collected is valuable in helping to determine the interventions and supports for your child to receive the assistance they need. The assessment is a valuable preparation tool for the ATLAS Summative Test later this spring. From the interim testing experiences, your child will be familiar with the testing procedures and content. We value the continued support and partnership with you in your child’s education and encourage daily attendance, being punctual, and exerting full effort during testing. The testing results are a reflection of the hard work of your child and teachers, contributing to our school’ annual report card. Thank you for discussing the importance of the assessments with your child! #orsdlifeprep #OESwolvesSERVE #OHSwolvesSERVE

🌟 Friendly Reminder! 🌟 Join us for an exciting Family Night for 3rd-6th graders! 🦎🐄🌌 📅 Date: Thursday, February 27th ⏰ Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM We’ve got some awesome activities lined up! ✅ Meet reptiles and other creatures with park interpreters from Queen Wilhelmina & Cossatot River State Parks ✅ Dive into an interactive lesson about cow parts (what we eat & use!) with Claire Williamson from Polk County 4H. ✅ Explore the amazing inflatable planetarium with Brian & Lisa Schuller from DMESC 🌠 There will be a snack and tons of fun! 🍿 Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there! 👋 #aestigersserve

Come out and support the Senior Acorn Lady Tigers as they head to Hackett on Wednesday, February 26th, to take on the Ozark Catholic Griffins in the 2A-1 Regional Tournament! Tip-off is at 4 PM as the Lady Tigers battle for a coveted spot in the semifinals. Don’t miss the action—let’s show our team the support they deserve!

Evelyn Leonhart, another exceptional reader from Mrs. Bohlman's class, shared a very special book with the principal. You have awesome reading skills, Evelyn!

Come out and support the Senior Acorn Lady Tigers as they head to Hackett on Wednesday, February 26th, to take on the Ozark Catholic Griffins in the 2A-1 Regional Tournament! Tip-off is at 4 PM as the Lady Tigers battle for a coveted spot in the semifinals. Don’t miss the action—let’s show our team the support they deserve!

Acorn SR Lady Tigers Crowned District & UNDEFEATED Conference Champions The Acorn SR Lady Tigers faced off against the Mountainburg SR Lady Dragons in the finals of the 2A-4 District Basketball Tournament held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Johnson County Westside Gymnasium. The Lady Tigers led the Lady Dragons by 20 points during the 2nd half and with a final score of 76-66, the Acorn Lady Tigers were crowned the 2A-4 District & UNDEFEATED Conference Champions! Congratulations, Acorn Lady Tigers and Lady Tigers Head Coach Chris Ledbetter, Assistant Coach James Spradlin and Tigers Head Coach Ricky Dollar! #orsdlifeprep #AHStigersSERVE

It's GAME DAY! The Acorn Lady Tigers are ready to take the court in a thrilling battle for the 2A-4 District Championship Title. Join us tonight at JC Westside at 4:30 PM to cheer on the Lady Tigers as they fight against the Lady Dragons for victory! Don't miss this exciting matchup—come support your team as they aim for the championship!

Join us this Saturday, February 22nd, at 4:30 PM at the JC Westside Gym to cheer on the Acorn Senior Lady Tigers as they face off against the Mountainburg Dragons in the 2A-4 District Championship game. Don't miss the action as our Lady Tigers battle for the title of District Champions! Your support can make all the difference—let's pack the gym and show our team what community pride looks like!

🏀 GAME DAY ALERT! 🏀 The Acorn Senior Lady Tigers are on the hunt for victory as they travel to JC Westside to battle the Hector Wildcats in the 2A-4 District Tournament Semifinals! Tip-off is set for 4:00 PM, and a spot in the finals is on the line! Come out, bring the energy, and cheer on your Lady Tigers as they fight for the win! Let’s pack the stands and show our support! 🐯🔥 #GoLadyTigers #TigerPride

Acorn Elementary is honored to host the Polk County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The event will take place in the Acorn Elementary School Gymnasium. We look forward to welcoming participants and spectators for a morning of academic excellence and friendly competition.

ORSD - Acorn High School - grades 7th - 10th ATLAS Interim Testing the week of February 25 - 28, 2025 ATTN: Acorn High School Parents and Students The ATLAS Interim Testing scheduled next week will be an opportunity for your child to demonstrate their abilities, growth and progress gained from interim testing last fall. The assessment data collected is valuable in helping to determine the interventions and supports for your child to receive the assistance they need. The assessment is a valuable preparation tool for the ATLAS Summative Test later this spring. From the interim testing experiences, your child will be familiar with the testing procedures and content. We value the continued support and partnership with you in your child’s education and encourage daily attendance, being punctual, and exerting full effort during testing. The testing results are a reflection of the hard work of your child and their teachers, contributing to our school’s annual report card. Thank you for discussing the importance of the assessments with your child! See attached schedule and information to be prepared for testing week! #orsdlifeprep #AHStigersSERVE

Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month Acorn High School CTE Instructor & SkillsUSA Advisor: Ricky Dollar Thank you, Mr. Dollar for all you do to prepare students for life! #orsdlifeprep #AHStigersSERVE

❄️ 5th Grade Science Fun! ❄️ Yesterday, our awesome 5th grade science teacher took advantage of the freezing weather to bring science to life with an exciting hands-on experiment—Ice Marbles! 🧊🌨️ Using nothing but balloons, water, and the cold winter air, her class created stunning ice marbles that were as beautiful as they were educational. The students loved watching the water freeze into colorful, icy orbs, and it was a perfect way to explore the science behind freezing temperatures and crystal formation. This winter wonderland project brought smiles, sparked curiosity, and gave everyone a chance to see science in action. Big thanks to Mrs. Hollin for turning a chilly day into a magical learning experience! 🧑‍🔬✨