A big thank you to First National Bank in Osceola for blessing our teachers and staff with baskets full of supplies, snacks, and cups! We appreciate your support!
Final Reminder: Application still open for Summer EBT
This is one last push for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program. Families can still apply. Deadline is August 25, 2025.
Benefit: $120 per eligible child
Summer EBT Call Center: 1-833-316-2421
This is one last push for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program. Families can still apply. Deadline is August 25, 2025.
Benefit: $120 per eligible child
Summer EBT Call Center: 1-833-316-2421
Thank you to Keiser Chapel for their generous donation to the backpack food program for our junior high and high school students, coordinated by Katy Dunlap. We also extend our gratitude to Laura Wilson at BRS for the new bags.
Rivercrest School District is seeking a dedicated elementary paraprofessional to join our team! Why join us? Enjoy a 4-day work week. Be part of a family-oriented work environment. Work with amazing students.
If you’re passionate about helping students succeed and want to make a difference in a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application at bit.ly/jointhecolts.
The 2026 school year is off and running! Don't lose out on any of this year's memories by ordering your 2026 Rivercrest High and Junior High Yearbook now! You can order your yearbook at the discounted rate of $40 from now through September 30th. You can order using the QR code, going to JOSTENS.COM/ESYBK, or by paying with cash or check at the High School or Junior High offices.
Rivercrest School District will accept bids for 10 tailgating spots for the 2025-2026 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 23 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!
• 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 23 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!
Your 2024-2025 Rivercrest 7-12 Yearbooks are in!
Please reach out to Ms. Henderson to pick them up. She can be reached at: cynthia.henderson@smccolts.com.
If you did not order a 2024-2025 Yearbook and want one, do not worry. We have extras you can buy for $25. You can pay via cash or check in person.
Now Hiring – Cafeteria Worker at Rivercrest School District!
Looking for a job that matches your kids' schedule? Join our Rivercrest Cafeteria Team!
Position Highlights:
Parent-friendly hours – work while kids are in school
Summers & holiday breaks off
4-day work week
Starting salary: $15,394 (148 days, 6 hrs 15 min/day)
Experience counts – previous food service experience considered
Benefits: retirement, sick days, and more
Apply today! Contact Rhonda Green
Email: rhonda.green@smccolts.com
Or call for more information: Phone: 870-655-8633
Looking for a job that matches your kids' schedule? Join our Rivercrest Cafeteria Team!
Position Highlights:
Parent-friendly hours – work while kids are in school
Summers & holiday breaks off
4-day work week
Starting salary: $15,394 (148 days, 6 hrs 15 min/day)
Experience counts – previous food service experience considered
Benefits: retirement, sick days, and more
Apply today! Contact Rhonda Green
Email: rhonda.green@smccolts.com
Or call for more information: Phone: 870-655-8633
We are beginning a new project this year and need the help of our alumni! If you are a Rivercrest alumni and served in the military, please fill out the attached form. We are so thankful and proud of all Colts who have served and want to be able to recognize them. If you have any questions, contact Elea Robertson at elea.robertson@smccolts.com.
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Day 2 of Back-to-School PD = Great Food, Great Team, Great Start
Rivercrest School District treated all faculty and staff to food trucks as a thank-you for their hard work and dedication. Good food, great people, and another productive day of learning in the books. A great kickoff to what’s sure to be a great year!
Congratulations to the new Rivercrest Jr. High Volleyball team. Wishing you a great season!
Serenity Brown
Jessie Burks
Aubrey Dobbins
Tinley Elder
Jacey Goldman
Raygan Hauk
Angela Hernandez
Allyson Marshall
Harmoni Orr
Callie Raper
Lindey Toler
Carly Vasquez
Juliet Wakham
Rivercrest School District
2025-26 Bus Routes
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2025-26 Bus Routes
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🚍 Keeping Country Club Bus Riders Safe Together!
Dear Parents: Your partnership is essential in ensuring the safety of our students at the bus stop. Please take note of the following important announcements:
Afternoon Pick-Up:
🕒 Elementary students will arrive by 3:45 pm.
🕓 Jr High/High School students will arrive by 4:15 pm.
⏰ Please be on the parking lot and ready to pick up your child on time. Students not picked up promptly may risk losing their afternoon bus privileges.
Morning Drop-Off:
🚗 For safety, please do not drop off students on the parking lot. Students should be supervised until they board the bus.
🚌 The first buses will load at 6:55 am, followed by the second set at 7:30 am.
For smooth and safe traffic flow, please follow the guidance provided by Officer Collins and Mrs.Opal Lovens.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe. Let's work together to ensure a safe and smooth school year for all!
Dear Parents: Your partnership is essential in ensuring the safety of our students at the bus stop. Please take note of the following important announcements:
Afternoon Pick-Up:
🕒 Elementary students will arrive by 3:45 pm.
🕓 Jr High/High School students will arrive by 4:15 pm.
⏰ Please be on the parking lot and ready to pick up your child on time. Students not picked up promptly may risk losing their afternoon bus privileges.
Morning Drop-Off:
🚗 For safety, please do not drop off students on the parking lot. Students should be supervised until they board the bus.
🚌 The first buses will load at 6:55 am, followed by the second set at 7:30 am.
For smooth and safe traffic flow, please follow the guidance provided by Officer Collins and Mrs.Opal Lovens.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe. Let's work together to ensure a safe and smooth school year for all!
🏫OPEN HOUSE!
Tomorrow, August 7 from 5-7pm
✏️Elementary:
5pm-7pm in classrooms
✏️Junior High (7-8):
5pm Parent meeting in auditorium
5:15pm Teachers in classrooms
5:15pm Schedules in JH lobby
✏️High School (9-12):
5pm Parent meeting in cafeteria
5:15pm Teachers in classrooms
5:15pm Schedules in HS lobby
5:15pm Chromebooks in math hall
7-12 Parent Meeting Info: No matter where your student is on their journey — just starting 7th grade or getting ready to graduate — understanding graduation requirements, pathways, and diploma options is crucial.
✅ Learn how choices made in middle and early high school can open doors to Diplomas of Merit and Distinction
✅ Discover the steps your student needs to take to meet graduation requirements
✅ Get ahead of deadlines, pathways, and planning — whether you're just beginning or almost at the finish line
Tomorrow, August 7 from 5-7pm
✏️Elementary:
5pm-7pm in classrooms
✏️Junior High (7-8):
5pm Parent meeting in auditorium
5:15pm Teachers in classrooms
5:15pm Schedules in JH lobby
✏️High School (9-12):
5pm Parent meeting in cafeteria
5:15pm Teachers in classrooms
5:15pm Schedules in HS lobby
5:15pm Chromebooks in math hall
7-12 Parent Meeting Info: No matter where your student is on their journey — just starting 7th grade or getting ready to graduate — understanding graduation requirements, pathways, and diploma options is crucial.
✅ Learn how choices made in middle and early high school can open doors to Diplomas of Merit and Distinction
✅ Discover the steps your student needs to take to meet graduation requirements
✅ Get ahead of deadlines, pathways, and planning — whether you're just beginning or almost at the finish line
RHS counselor, Mrs. Christy Stewart will host an informational meeting during open house at 5:30 in the auditorium. This meeting is to inform parents of graduation requirements, diploma paths and success ready pathways.
Today we honor some incredible members of our Rivercrest team: Angie Cullum, LeeAnn Williams, Melissa Sims, Hunter Robinson, and Johnny Fleming (not pictured: Justin Ellis).
These employees were honored with The Rivercrest Hero Award for their heroic actions last school year when they responded quickly to a student in cardiac arrest. Their fast action and teamwork made all the difference, and we are proud to call them Rivercrest Heroes.
Thank you for showing what it means to put students first!
Kris Shinn is the President and
CEO of Willing Ways, an Arkansas-based autism and behavior intervention
consultancy. Inspired by raising his son with autism, Kris has spent over 20 years helping families, educators, and students with practical behavior strategies. He has been presenting to coops across the state this summer, and we are fortunate to have him as a support for our staff this year.
Thank you to Cross Bank for sponsoring lunch for our teachers and staff on their first day back!
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Rivercrest Students
Rivercrest School District is a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school. This means every student receives free breakfast and free lunch No forms, no income requirements, no questions asked.
Meal Times:
RES Breakfast: Begins at 7:20 a.m.
Junior High/High School Breakfast: Begins at 7:15 a.m.
Help Your Child Start the Day Strong
We want every student to take part. A healthy breakfast fuels learning. Encourage your child to grab a tray and start their day with us, free, every day.
Help Us Keep Meals Free
You can help ensure Rivercrest continues offering free meals by keeping your child’s home address updated with the school.
If your family receives any state benefits (like SNAP or Medicaid), your child’s address must match those records. This helps the district receive state reimbursement, which keeps meals free for everyone.
Rivercrest School District is a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school. This means every student receives free breakfast and free lunch No forms, no income requirements, no questions asked.
Meal Times:
RES Breakfast: Begins at 7:20 a.m.
Junior High/High School Breakfast: Begins at 7:15 a.m.
Help Your Child Start the Day Strong
We want every student to take part. A healthy breakfast fuels learning. Encourage your child to grab a tray and start their day with us, free, every day.
Help Us Keep Meals Free
You can help ensure Rivercrest continues offering free meals by keeping your child’s home address updated with the school.
If your family receives any state benefits (like SNAP or Medicaid), your child’s address must match those records. This helps the district receive state reimbursement, which keeps meals free for everyone.
The athletic department invites all athletes and their guardians to a meeting Thursday night, August 7 at 6:00 in the RHS auditorium to discuss heat safety, hydration, and concussion protocol.
