Acorn students achieve high reading scores

Submitted by Tammy L. Young

Over the past two years, Ouachita River School District students have strived to achieve the highest STAR Reading score possible on two consecutive STAR Assessments

ORSD Literacy & Math Coach Sherri Wright stated, “We are very proud of these students’ accomplishments and their hard work. Know that we have others working to obtain this status.”

Congratulations to the following students for achieving this goal:

Brown family recognized at annual spring game

(Photo courtesy of Mena Public Schools)

Mena football played their spring scrimmage at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium on Tuesday, May 23. The 2023 season will honor the memory of Nature Brown. 2023 would have been Nature’s senior season. The Brown family was recognized at halftime and were given a football signed by the entire team.

The Mount Ida Lions baseball team showing off their trophy at the 2023 AHSAA Centennial State Baseball Championships in Class 1A. The Lions took runners-up in the championship game. For seven of the team members, it was their first and only time to go to state in high school as they have graduated.

(Photo courtesy of coach Michael White)

Fryar named head coach of West AllStar Girls Soccer

Submitted by Tyler Broyles

Reggie Fryar has been named the head coach of West coaching staff for the AHSCA AllStar Girls Soccer Game. Please join us in congratulating Coach Fryar on this prestigious achievement!

CRSD is expected to have two girls on the team, with more information to come later. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m., Friday, June 23, at UCA.

Earlier this spring, Fryar was voted as CRSD’s overall district teacher of the year.