
Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Oden High School CTE Instructor & SkillsUSA Advisor: Barry Norman
Thank you, Mr. Norman for all you do to prepare students for life!
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The Acorn Senior Girls will hit the road this Friday, February 21, 2025, weather permitting, as they travel to JC Westside to take on Hector in the 2A-4 District Tournament semifinals. Let’s rally behind our Lady Tigers as they compete for a spot in the championship! Go Acorn! 🏀💪


The dates and times for the Senior High District Tournament will be announced as soon as we receive confirmation. Please note that scheduling is subject to weather conditions. We appreciate your patience!


🌟 Get Ready for Read Across America Week at AES🌟
We're gearing up for a week of fun, creativity, and of course, lots of reading! Join us March 4th-7th as we celebrate the joy of books with themed dress-up days that bring the magic of stories to life. 📚
✨ Earn tickets for each day you participate!
Students can collect tickets for dressing up and earn a chance to win exciting prizes. Let's make the magic of books come alive this week! 📚🎟️
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ATTN: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff and Community
Ouachita River School District - Acorn and Oden campuses will be open and in regular session today, Wednesday, February 19th - 7:45 AM - 4:13 PM.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner
ORSD Superintendent


ATTN: ORSD Students, Parents, Staff & Community
Due to weather developments, Ouachita River School District is closely monitoring conditions and the forecast for this evening through Wednesday, February 19th. A decision about Wednesday, February 19th will be posted on the ORSD social media page and shared via ORSD text messaging system by 5:30 AM or sooner.
Respectfully,
Jerrall Strasner
ORSD Superintendent


Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Acorn High School CTE Instructor & FBLA Advisor: Makaila Goodner
Thank you, Mrs. Goodner for all you do to prepare students for life!
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We are waiting on the rescheduled date and times! Due to weather! But here are the current standings after Mondays first round of 2A-4 district tournament



Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Oden High School CTE Instructor & FBLA Advisor: Stephanie Olmstead
Thank you, Mrs. Olmstead for all you do to prepare students for life!
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ORSD will be closed tomorrow, February 18th, due to inclement weather. District officials will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions throughout the day tomorrow and will evaluate the situation for Wednesday, February 19th.


ORSD is closely monitoring the developing winter weather forecast and its potential impact on school tomorrow, Feb. 18th. District officials are in close communication with local emergency management agencies to assess the situation and make a timely decision regarding school closures for Tuesday , February 18th. When a decision regarding school closure is made, it will be communicated through Facebook and SMS messaging. ORSD appreciates the community's patience and understanding as we navigate this weather event.

The Oden Senior Timberwolves and Senior Lady Timberwolves are gearing up for an exciting showdown at the 1A-7 Senior District Tournament! They’ll hit the road to Nevada High School on February 18th, ready to compete at their best. The action kicks off at 5:00 PM with the Senior Lady Timberwolves facing the Umpire Wildcats, followed by the Senior Timberwolves taking the court at 6:15 PM. Come out and support our teams as they battle for victory—let’s go, Timberwolves!



The Acorn Senior Tigers are gearing up for an exciting showdown as they head to JC Westside to compete in the 2A-4 Senior District Tournament. The Acorn Senior Tigers will hit the court on Monday, February 17, at 8:30 p.m., facing off against the Mountainburg Senior Dragons in a high-stakes battle for a spot in the semifinals.
The Acorn Senior Lady Tigers will make their tournament debut on Tuesday, February 18, at 4:00 p.m. They'll take on the winner of the Hector Wildcats vs. JC Westside Rebels matchup with a trip to the championship game on the line.
Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they fight for district dominance. Let's go, Tigers!



Ouachita River School District is happy to celebrate the National School Resource Officer Day. Thank you, Officer McPherson & Officer Lewis, for your unwavering dedication to protecting our students and staff. Your commitment goes beyond safety—you provide a caring and supportive presence throughout the school day and at extracurricular activities. We truly appreciate everything you do to keep our school community safe and supported!


The Acorn Senior Tigers are gearing up for an exciting showdown as they head to JC Westside to compete in the 2A-4 Senior District Tournament. The Acorn Senior Tigers will hit the court on Monday, February 17, at 8:30 p.m., facing off against the Mountainburg Senior Dragons in a high-stakes battle for a spot in the semifinals.
The Acorn Senior Lady Tigers will make their tournament debut on Tuesday, February 18, at 4:00 p.m. They'll take on the winner of the Hector Wildcats vs. JC Westside Rebels matchup with a trip to the championship game on the line.
Come out and cheer on the Tigers as they fight for district dominance. Let's go, Tigers!



The Oden Campus appreciates everything, Officer Brandon, does for us and for keeping us safe! Thank you!


Thank you, Officer Mac, for everything you do to keep us safe! We appreciate you!


Both Acorn Senior Teams are traveling to Dierks to take on the Outlaws on February 14, 2025, with games beginning @ 530 pm.


Champions are crowned! What an incredible night for the Acorn JR Lady Tigers and the Acorn JR Tigers! Both teams claimed the top spots as your 2A-4 Junior Basketball District Tournament Champions!
Acorn High School hosted the 2A-4 Junior Basketball District Tournament and the battles for the Junior Girls and Junior Boys District Tournament Championships were played out tonight on the Mike Jackson Court in the Acorn Gymnasium.
The Acorn Junior Lady Tigers took home the 2A-4 District Tournament Championship trophy tonight with a thrilling, hard fought overtime victory over Danville JR Lady Little Johns and also claimed the title as your undefeated 2A-4 Junior Girls Basketball Conference Champions!
In a riveting battle to the end going into overtime, the Acorn Junior Tigers claimed victory as the 2A-4 District Tournament Champions over the Mountainburg JR Dragons and claimed the title finishing 3rd in 2A-4 Junior Boys Basketball Conference play!
Thank you to our incredible coaching staff for your leadership and mentorship of these athletes and students - Coach Chris Ledbetter, Coach Ricky Dollar, Assistant Coach James Spradlin!
Congratulations to the Acorn Junior Lady Tigers, Acorn Junior Tigers and Coaches! We are proud of you!
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Ouachita River School District Celebrates CTE Month
Acorn High School CTE Instructor & FFA Advisor: Jim Pennington
Thank you, Mr. Pennington for all you do to prepare students for life!
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