Rivercrest School District

Mark your calendars! Rivercrest School District Open House for grades PK-12 will be held Thursday, August 8 from 5 :00-7:00 pm.

Join us for Summer Fun at the Luxora Community Center in July! Sessions will be from 10am until noon on Tuesday, July 23 through Friday, July 26. Location: A New Beginning Mentor and Help Center (old elementary school campus).

Registration for new students will be held Friday, August 2 from 8:00-11:00 and 12:30-3:00. Please check in at the elementary (K-6) or high school (7-12) office. This is for any new student or approved school choice student. In order to enroll your student, you will need the following items: -Birth Certificate -Shot Record -Social Security Card -Two Proofs of Residency (actual bill showing physical address: rent, utilities, etc. School choice students are not required to provide proof of residency.) -Physical (Kindergarten students)

Join us for Summer Fun at the Luxora Community Center in July! Sessions will be from 10am until noon. Location: A New Beginning Mentor and Help Center (old elementary school campus). July 16 - Character Counts July 17 - Mind Twister: Unlocking Fun Through Logic Challenges! July 18 - Promoting Positivity July 19 - Be a Buddy-Not a Bully

Rivercrest teachers attended the SREB National Conference - Making Schools Work this week in Nashville, Tennessee. Teachers and administrators learned strategies to advance school improvement efforts and raise student achievement.

The Osceola Health Department will offer a Back to School immunization clinic on Tuesday, July 30 from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm. Call to schedule an appointment (not required) or have your child's immunization records checked: 870-563-2521.

PK-8th grade supply lists

Congratulations to Weston Slack for being selected Mississippi County Ag Student of the Month!

Summer School Bus Schedule!

PARENTS & GUARDIANS: We need your feedback! Please take a moment to complete our district needs survey. It is completely anonymous and participation is optional. The information is used for planning for our school. Thank you! bit.ly/rsdneedsassessment

Fourth-grade students who conquered the 100 Book Challenge enjoyed an exciting trip to Ultimate Air in Jonesboro! Not only did they meet their individual goals, but collectively, they’ve read an astounding 9,220 books this year! We are so proud of their dedication and love for reading. Keep up the amazing work, readers. #ReadingChampions #FourthGradeSuccess #9200Books

Congratulations to Rivercrest graduate James Simpson who has been selected as an Arkansas Times Academic All-Star. He was one of a few selected for this honor. Check out his article and the full publication here: https://issuu.com/arkansastimesvisitorsguide/docs/at_0524_de/32

Congratulations to Rivercrest JH/HS Students & Faculty of the Month for March and April! March: Daniel Weaver (7), Zoey Myrick (8), Macy Bell (9), Addison Woodward (10), Cara Haney (11), Mercuriah Vance (12), Morgan Lawrence (JH), and Carin McClung (HS) April: Alexis Hernandez (7), Huge Gonzalez (8), Cameron Boettcher (9), Makhi Diggs (10), Abby Kemp (11), Stephan Elrod/Addie Pittman (JH), and Ashlie Benson (HS) May Faculty: Brooke Brewer (JH) and Sonya Dry/Leslie Roller (HS)

As a reward for meeting their Accelerated Reading goal, fifth grade students made and raced cars.

Incredible achievement alert! These amazing fourth graders didn't just meet the 100 Book Challenge goal—they absolutely crushed it by reading 200 books this school year! Their hard work and love for reading have far exceeded our expectations. Keep up the fantastic work! Pictured: Julie Brewer , Garrett Wells, and Sarah Brewer #BookChallenge #ReadersAreLeaders

Congratulations to these fourth graders for meeting the 100 Book Challenge! Their hard work and dedication have paid off, and we're incredibly proud of them! Way to go, readers! #100BookChallenge #ReadingChampions

Mark your calendars! Thursday, May 30 is the last day of school. This will be a half day - students will be dismissed at 12:00.

The graduation ceremony will be held on Cortez Kennedy Field this evening. Friday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm *In the event of a pop up shower, the ceremony could be delayed until 6:15. Entrance Times: 5:00 Tickets 1-119 Early Entrance 5:15 Tickets 120-722 Early Entrance 5:30 Public Entry - No ticket required Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1RgFUdbG5A

Rivercrest School District is accepting applications for a Mid-Level Counselor, Elementary Teacher, Paraprofessional, and English-Spanish Tutor. Please submit your application at bit.ly/jointhecolts.

It's a busy week for our seniors! Thank you to First Baptist Church Keiser for hosting the Class of 2024 Baccalaureate this evening, and special thanks to Rhonda Hodges for your encouraging message to the graduates! Next up..graduation!!