We understand that the recent storms and flooding continue to impact many of our families. If you have been displaced or are experiencing any other circumstances that are hindering your child’s ability to return to school, please contact your school’s office. Absences directly related to the weather and flooding will not be counted against students. We are here to support you and ensure every student has what they need during this time.
Due to water-covered roads in some areas, bus routes may need to be modified tomorrow. If your home is located in an area still impacted by high water, it may be necessary for parents to meet buses at a safe, accessible location. Please be patient as we work to ensure the safety of all students and drivers. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility!
PROM INFO!!!
April 12, 2024
Senior Walk @ 6:00 pm - Rivercrest Auditorium (5:30 Senior line up)
Prom @ 7:00 pm - Wilson Theater
If there are any parents that want to help, please email gaylon.rainwater@smccolts.com.
8th Grade Survey of Ag students helped unload a food truck at The Helping Hands Center at FBC Frenchman today. This is a great new partnership that has helped support our back pack program this year and we look forward to continuing this in the future. We would also like to thank them for their donation to the tornado relief efforts our Rivercrest Cheerleaders are coordinating.
School WILL BE IN SESSION tomorrow, April 4. Also, Please watch for any possible traffic pattern changes if driveways become temporarily flooded due to rain.
There will be NO SCHOOL today, April 3, due to electrical issues.
EARLY DISMISSAL - To ensure the safety of our students, bus drivers, and staff school will be dismissed 2 hours early. The Rivercrest Elementary storm shelter will open at 2:30pm.
We will make up these two hours and the two hours from early dismissal on February 18 on Thursday, May 29.
Ella Gonzalez’s Big Day Propels Lady Colts Past Newport Varsity Greyhounds
Ella Gonzalez drove in seven runs on three hits to lead the Lady Colts past Newport Greyhounds 15-0 on Tuesday. Gonzalez doubled in the third scoring three, doubled in the second scoring two, and singled in the fourth scoring one.
Lady Colts jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Gonzalez grounded out, scoring one run, Emme Weldon doubled, scoring two runs, Molli Austin tripled, scoring one run, and Hannah Higgins singled, scoring one run.
A double by Gonzalez, a double by Weldon, and a single by Austin helped Rivercrest extend their early lead in the second.
They added three runs in the third. Gonzalez doubled to center field, making the score 12-0.
Katelyn Ostendorf earned the win for Rivercrest. The starter gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out five and walking two.
They piled up 13 hits in the game. Gonzalez and Austin each collected three hits for Rivercrest. Weldon and Addison Johnson each collected multiple hits for Lady Colts. Johnson stole three bases. Rivercrest stole five bases in the game.
Rivercrest School District is aware of the severe weather threat forecasted for tomorrow. We will be monitoring conditions closely and will adjust dismissal times if necessary to ensure student safety.
Our biggest concern is the afternoon bus routes, and we are prepared to make changes if needed. Please stay tuned for updates, and as always, the safety of our students remains our top priority.
The Rivercrest Unified Cheer team traveled to the Tournament of Champions in Benton, Arkansas to compete during Spring Break. Congratulations to the team on their 1st place win in their division. The team is coached by Coach Amber Chipman and Coach Heather Sims. Team members are 6th graders- Captain Londen Sanders, Aubrey Bennett, Audrey, Bennett, Greenleigh Ainsworth, Samantha Tucker and 5th graders- Trevonna Nickles and Da'Myiah Brown.
A team of RHS EAST students attended the EAST Conference in Hot Springs. They showcased the projects they worked on this year and learned what other EAST programs are working on. The event included 226 schools, 2,924 students, faculty, and administrators. These students did a fantastic job!
𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 - 𝗪𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗣𝗨𝗧!
This survey is part of a collaborative effort among Arkansas school districts to collect input from our stakeholders regarding the 4-day school week. Your responses will help us understand the impact of the 4-day week and demonstrate community support for maintaining local control of school calendars.
https://bit.ly/4daysurvey2025
The school is sadly mourning the untimely death of one of its students. Our hearts go out to family, classmates, and friends during this difficult time.
We understand that many may be struggling with this news, and we want to ensure that all staff and students have the support they need during this time. Grief counseling will be available starting Tuesday, and we encourage anyone who needs to talk to reach out to a teacher or Mrs. Stewart and make plans to see a counselor.
We extend our deepest condolences to all who are mourning this loss.
We’re rocking our wild and wacky socks today for World Down Syndrome Day! These are just a few fun snapshots from Mrs. Barber's room, but lots of love and support for inclusion and awareness!
Second grade students in Mrs. Bennett's and Mrs. Gilliam's classes had an amazing time learning about the solar system earlier this week! A big thank you to the 6th graders from Mrs. George's class for sharing their knowledge and making science so exciting!
Congratulations to Tenariah Rogers on her acceptance to the University of the Ozarks and Alcorn State University.
ATLAS scores are a useful tool to support learning and guide conversations with your child's teacher.
Teachers use ATLAS scores to identify the skills or standards in each subject in which students may need more support or are ready for more challenging work. They also use the results to monitor progress throughout the year. This helps teachers tailor their instruction to individual students. When students are in need of more intense support, teachers may create individualized plans to get students back on track. For a detailed Parent-Teacher Planning Tool to guide a discussion with your child's teacher(s), visit
atlasportal.org/families.html.
The Class of 2026 Student Council is bringing Easter fun to the elementary with Egg Your Yard. Let us hide colorful plastic eggs in your yard—$15 for 1 dozen or $25 for 2 dozen— so your little ones wake up to a magical Easter surprise on April 19th (order by April 8th)!! 🐥🌷 We deliver to Bassett, Joiner, Wilson, Osceola, Keiser, Carson Lake/Marie, Dyess, and Luxora ONLY.
Click the following link to order: https://forms.gle/eHNpeo88Juf4nmdL6
The Class of 2026 Student Council is bringing Easter fun to the Jr. High, High School, and Elementary with Bunny Bags filled with goodies—$2 for candy, $2 for a Kool-Aid Jammer, or $3 for both—by filling out an online form, delivered on April 17th (order by April 8th)! Help support our class and make this Easter extra special! 🐰🌸 Click the link below to order!
https://forms.gle/dKnSV4bmzGcysM4Q7
A Heartfelt Thank You to the Pirani Family for their donation of $15,764.00!
We are incredibly grateful to Dino Pirani and the Pirani family for their unwavering support of Rivercrest FFA and our agriculture department! For the second year in a row, they have generously donated crop revenue from farming the land around our school—an amazing contribution of $15,764.00 that will go 100% into the FFA fund.
This kind of dedication to our students and agricultural education makes a lasting impact. Thank you for investing in the future of our young leaders in agriculture!
