Families investing in their children’s education is one of the most important parts of building a community where people want to live, raise their children, and thrive. But we also know that working, raising a family, and juggling school and everyday life is not always easy. Sometimes every family can use a little encouragement and a little step up.
That is what Neighbor by Neighbor is all about.
Our goal is simple: recognize families, encourage student success, increase parent involvement, and connect our local businesses and community with the families they serve.
This is just the first of many Neighbor by Neighbor Family Packs we will give throughout the year!
A very special thank you to NEXT Power for its $20,000 investment in Rivercrest families, and to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who are already joining us.
And there is room for EVERYONE to be a Neighbor. No donation is too small. A restaurant gift card, family meal, movie tickets, an oil change, home improvement gift card, family experience, event tickets, or financial contribution can all make a difference.
Want to help? Take a look at the flyer below to see how you can become part of Neighbor by Neighbor.
One student. One family. One neighbor at a time.
Parents and families, please be aware of a temporary change to our afternoon pick-up traffic pattern due to construction on campus.
📍 For today, August 13, and tomorrow, August 14:
We will have two designated entrances—one for HS/JRHS (Between JRHS and Baseball Fields) and one for Elementary (Regular Entrance and Exit).
Vehicles will follow a clockwise traffic pattern when entering campus.
Please follow the traffic flow and exit only at the designated exit locations.
⚠️ This change is temporary and will only be in place for these two days.
We will return to our original traffic pattern on Tuesday, August 18.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work around the ongoing campus construction. We appreciate your help in keeping afternoon pick-up safe and orderly for everyone!
Rivercrest School District will accept bids for 10 tailgating spots for the 2026 Colts Football season.
-Numbered Spots: 1–10
-Location: 8 spots on the home side, 2 spots on the visitor side
-Bidding will be conducted online. The highest bidder will choose their spot first, the second-highest bidder will choose second, and so on until all spots are assigned.
-Each winning bid includes: Season passes for 5 people to all Junior High and High School games. Additional guests beyond 5 must pay the regular $5 admission per game.
-Bid Submission Deadline: Submit bids to the Superintendent’s Office or through the online form by Friday, August 14 at 2:30 p.m. Bids will be opened at 2:30 p.m., and winners will be notified immediately.
All proceeds benefit the Rivercrest School District athletic fund.
Thank you for supporting our COLTS!
Please use caution when entering our school drives. Our new safety gate equipment is being installed.
The gates are open and clear, but the new middle gate poles are now in place and covered with safety tape. Please drive slowly and watch for the new equipment.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
Schedules:
Have your class schedule? Go to your 1st period class.
Don’t have your class schedule? Schedules will be handed out in the high school lobby.
Chromebooks:
Didn’t pick up your Chromebook at Open House? You will be contacted to come and get it by Mrs. Graham. Please do not go to her office to retreive it.
Google Accounts:
Students have new email addresses and passwords this year. Account info cards were handed out with devices at Open House. Students who did not pick up account info will be contacted by Mrs. Graham with their new information.
We can't wait to see you!!
To purchase a new tag you will need to bring:
* Vehicle Registration
* Proof of insurance
* Valid driver's license (If it is a hardship license - the letter has to be brought in also.)
* $5
❤️ THIS is community. THIS is Rivercrest. ❤️
A huge THANK YOU to our community partners, businesses, organizations, and individuals who sponsored almost 200 door prizes for our faculty and staff during Back-to-School Week!
This is where it all starts, with the people who put their hearts into teaching, supporting, and caring for our students every day. Rivercrest is thankful for a certified, qualified, and dedicated staff who continually go above and beyond.
Thank you to:
Kennemore Home Improvement • Gary Larue • 1st National Bank • White’s Mercantile • Life Aesthetics • Nucor Steel • Nucor-Yamato Steel • Whitton Farms • Rivercrest Band Boosters • Rivercrest FFA • Rivercrest FBLA • Jeffery Slack • The Sophisticated Stitch • You Baking Me Crazy, Kin Atkinson • Massage by Allie • Kagome • Gunn’s Fresh Market - The Local GOAT Fireworks - Me & My Sister
Thank you for investing in the people who invest in our students every day! ❤️🤍🩶
OPEN HOUSE for K-12 students and parents from 5:00-7:00 pm.
FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION @ RES from 5:00-6:30 pm. Open to any family with Rivercrest students. There is no income requirement, and no financial information will be collected.
School starts August 11. There’s still time to enroll at Rivercrest!
At Rivercrest, we believe every student deserves opportunities to succeed.
Here’s what you’ll find:
• 6-Star Preschool, with 90% of our preschool students entering Kindergarten ready to learn
• Certified, qualified teachers in every classroom
• Small teacher-to-student ratios that allow for personal attention
• On-staff Reading Specialists dedicated to helping every student become a confident reader
• A strong K-2 foundation, including a dedicated weekly Science Lab and additional paraprofessional support in every Kindergarten and 1st grade classroom
As students grow, so do their opportunities.
Our award-winning band program begins in 6th grade and has produced state champions two years in a row. Students can also participate in volleyball, soccer, cheer, football, basketball, baseball, softball, trap shooting, drama, choir, National Honor Society, and many other activities.
Rivercrest also offers outstanding Career and Technical Education programs, including:
• Plant Science
• Power, Structural & Technical Systems
• Early Childhood Pre-Educator
• Marketing
• And more
Students can earn college credit while still in high school through Concurrent Credit and Advanced Placement courses. Approximately 20% of our graduates earn an Associate Degree or a Certificate of General Studies before graduating from Rivercrest High School.
Whether your child is just beginning preschool or preparing for college and a career, Rivercrest has opportunities to match every interest and every goal.
Enroll today and become part of the Colt Family!
📅 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 11
There’s still time to enroll. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Colts!
Students arriving after 7:40 AM will receive a bagged breakfast so they don't miss out!
We know a good breakfast helps our students start the day strong and this schedule ensures every student is fed and ready to learn when our instructional day begins at 7:42 AM.
Let's make this a great start to the school year!
MORNING ARRIVAL
Security gates open at 7:00 a.m.
Student drop off begins at 7:15 a.m., when staff supervision begins.
Breakfast is served from 7:20 to 7:42 a.m.
Instruction begins at 7:42 a.m. Students arriving after this time will receive a grab-and-go breakfast before heading to class.
AFTERNOON DISMISSAL
RES security gate reopens at 2:50 p.m.
RHS security gates reopen at 3:30 p.m.
Student dismissal begins at 3:53 p.m.
SECURITY GATES
Security gates are open for morning arrival beginning at 7:00 a.m. and reopen at 2:50 p.m. for afternoon dismissal.
During the instructional day, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:50/3:30 p.m., the security gates remain closed to help protect our students and staff.
Visitors arriving during school hours should use the camera and call button system at the gate. Office staff will assist you with campus access.
TRAFFIC FLOW
Our traffic patterns are the same as last year. Please see the full traffic map below.
Families with students at both campuses: Drop off and pick up your 7th through 12th grade student in the high school traffic lane on the baseball field side, then continue around the football field to the elementary parent line. For the safety of all students, high school students may not be dropped off at the elementary campus to walk across the bus loading zone or student parking lot to the high school. Please use the designated high school drop off area.
7th through 12th Grade Parent Pick Up: Use the high school traffic lane on the baseball field side only. Please do not use the elementary side or gym side. There are no supervised walking paths through the student parking lot or bus loading areas. For afternoon pickup, please do not park in the high school staff parking lot. Students should never cross two lanes of traffic to reach a vehicle.
Elementary and Pre-K: Use the designated elementary parent line. The bus lane in front of the elementary school is for buses only. If your student arrives after 7:42 a.m., please park in visitor parking, walk your child across the bus lane, and sign them in at the office. There is no marked crossing, so students must be accompanied by a parent.
High School Student Drivers: Student drivers should use the student parking lot and designated student driving lanes, highlighted in blue on the traffic map. For everyone's safety, student drivers must yield to bus traffic until all buses have exited campus. Student drivers may not use the back entrances or exit through the Rivercrest Elementary entrance. Student driver dismissal begins at 3:53 p.m. We appreciate our student drivers helping us keep traffic moving safely by following the designated routes and exercising patience during dismissal.
Help Us Keep Everyone Safe
Follow the designated traffic routes shown on the map.
Help us keep students safe by using only the designated parent traffic routes and leaving bus lanes and gym-side traffic areas clear.
Be patient during the first few days of school as everyone settles into the routine.
Thank you for partnering with us to make arrival and dismissal safe and efficient. We can't wait to welcome our Colt family back for another great year. Go Colts!
PreK Preview Night (Open House) Wednesday, August 5 @ 5:30pm
K-12 Open House - Thursday, August 6 - 5:00-7:00pm
First Day of School - Tuesday, August 11
