Rivercrest Colts Defeat Manila Behind Strong Performance From Jayden Ralph
Jayden Ralph struck out 11 batters as the starter led Rivercrest past Manila 3-2 on Thursday. Ralph allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings while walking one.
Rivercrest was the first to get on the board in the third when an error scored one run.
Isaiah Hernandez provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led the Colts with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Lexx Latham and Hernandez each collected two hits for Rivercrest. Evan McClain paced the Colts with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Ashton Harris stole two bases. The Colts ran wild on the base paths, accumulating five stolen bases for the game.
Rivercrest took tonights's district tournament game in dramatic fashion and punched their ticket to regionals, with a 3-2 walk-off victory over Newport Greyhounds. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the seventh when Katelyn Ostendorf singled, scoring one run.
Both teams were strong in the circle. Rivercrest pitchers struck out 11.
The Lady Colts jumped into the lead in the bottom of the seventh when Hannah Higgins tripled, scoring two runs, and Ostendorf singled, scoring one run.
Ostendorf began the game for Rivercrest. The pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking none.
Higgins went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Ostendorf and Higgins each collected two hits for the Lady Colts.
Congrats to the Rivercrest Sr. Boys Track Team as they finished 2nd overall with score of 129.5.
They qualified in several events for the State Track Meet @ Ashdown on Tuesday.
Special shoutout to Tekylun Sanders & Zane Robinson on leading the charge for the Colts!
#ColtPride
Thank you to the American Red Cross and all of the students, staff, and community members that participated in our Blood Drive! We appreciate the support and your commitment to helping others.
We’re excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students to Kinder Camp!
This fun, four-day experience is designed to help children feel comfortable and confident as they get ready for their first year of school. Students will meet their teachers, explore classrooms, practice daily routines, and begin building friendships. Our goal is to make the transition to kindergarten a positive one for both students and families, and we can’t wait to begin this journey together. While attendance is optional, it’s the perfect head start for your little learner!
Register online: forms.gle/zgEpuEmWuKsv5aEZ9
*Please note that students must be registered for camp by May 22nd. Participants must be upcoming Rivercrest Kindergarten students and must also be registered for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
The 3A-3 District Baseball and Softball Tournaments start Thursday, April 30 at Walnut Ridge. Go Colts!
Show What You Know! 📚
ATLAS Testing is here for our 9th–10th grade Colts!
📅 April 29 – May 6
Encourage your child to:
✔️ Get plenty of rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Stay focused and give their best effort
Students can earn raffle prizes for their hard work! 🎟️
Let’s support our Colts every step of the way!
ATLAS Testing is here for our 9th–10th grade Colts!
📅 April 29 – May 6
Encourage your child to:
✔️ Get plenty of rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Stay focused and give their best effort
Students can earn raffle prizes for their hard work! 🎟️
Let’s support our Colts every step of the way!
Work Hard, Play Hard—Water Park Reward! 💦
ATLAS Testing is here for our 7th–8th grade Colts!
📅 April 29 – May 6
Encourage your child to:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Give their best effort each day
Big effort = a chance to win a trip to the water park! 🌊
Let’s support our Colts!
ATLAS Testing is here for our 7th–8th grade Colts!
📅 April 29 – May 6
Encourage your child to:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Give their best effort each day
Big effort = a chance to win a trip to the water park! 🌊
Let’s support our Colts!
Work Hard, Play Hard! 💦
Rivercrest Elementary students in grades 3rd–6th can earn a Water Park Reward by giving their best effort on ATLAS testing!
📅 May 6–15
Let’s encourage them to do their best! #ColtPride
Rivercrest Elementary students in grades 3rd–6th can earn a Water Park Reward by giving their best effort on ATLAS testing!
📅 May 6–15
Let’s encourage them to do their best! #ColtPride
Do Great, Celebrate—Field Day! 🎉
ATLAS Testing is April 28–May 8 for our K–2 Colts!
Encourage your child to:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Try their very best each day
Great effort = Field Day fun! ☀️
Let’s cheer on our Colts!
ATLAS Testing is April 28–May 8 for our K–2 Colts!
Encourage your child to:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Try their very best each day
Great effort = Field Day fun! ☀️
Let’s cheer on our Colts!
Rivercrest School District is proud to recognize Amy Castling and Leslie Roller for earning Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credentials.
A CALT is a highly trained reading specialist with a master’s degree, extensive coursework, and more than 700 hours of supervised clinical practice. These professionals are certified through the Academic Language Therapist Association and are trained to provide diagnostic, explicit, and multisensory instruction for students with dyslexia and related reading challenges.
What this means for Rivercrest families:
• Students receive targeted, research-based dyslexia intervention, aligned to the science of reading
• Instruction is individualized and progress-monitored, not one-size-fits-all
• Services meet Arkansas state requirements for dyslexia intervention and support
• Our CALTs are qualified to serve as independent dyslexia therapists, expanding support options for families
Having two CALT-certified therapists on our team is a significant step forward in ensuring every student has the support they need to grow.
This is a valuable resource for Rivercrest, and we are grateful for the expertise and dedication Amy and Leslie bring to our students every day.
A CALT is a highly trained reading specialist with a master’s degree, extensive coursework, and more than 700 hours of supervised clinical practice. These professionals are certified through the Academic Language Therapist Association and are trained to provide diagnostic, explicit, and multisensory instruction for students with dyslexia and related reading challenges.
What this means for Rivercrest families:
• Students receive targeted, research-based dyslexia intervention, aligned to the science of reading
• Instruction is individualized and progress-monitored, not one-size-fits-all
• Services meet Arkansas state requirements for dyslexia intervention and support
• Our CALTs are qualified to serve as independent dyslexia therapists, expanding support options for families
Having two CALT-certified therapists on our team is a significant step forward in ensuring every student has the support they need to grow.
This is a valuable resource for Rivercrest, and we are grateful for the expertise and dedication Amy and Leslie bring to our students every day.
📣 Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!
Launch week is May 19-22! During that week you will begin to receive messages and updates from your child’s school right inside the Rivercrest SD app. To get ready, go ahead and download the app today!
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches & more
EARLY DISMISSAL: Tuesday, April 28
To ensure the safety of our students, bus drivers, and staff, school will be dismissed at 2:00 pm today due to the threat of severe weather.
To ensure the safety of our students, bus drivers, and staff, school will be dismissed at 2:00 pm today due to the threat of severe weather.
Thank you to our bus drivers! We appreciate what you do for our students!
Reminder! Sign up for the Red Cross Blood Drive hosted at Rivercrest on Wednesday, April 29 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. You will be eligible for a $15 gift card from the Red Cross! Additionally, our School Store will be set up selling merchandise at 20% off for anyone who gives blood!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=RivercrestHighSchool
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=RivercrestHighSchool
ATLAS Testing Update for Families!
ATLAS Summative scores are available the same day your child completes testing. You can access results as soon as they are released in the Family Portal: atlasportal.org/families.html
To view your child’s scores, use the access code provided at the start of the school year. If you need another copy of your access code, please contact your child’s school office.
Why this matters:
These scores give a snapshot of your child’s progress and help guide instruction, support, and future opportunities. We know students are much more than a test score. At the same time, ATLAS results are directly tied to our school letter grade. Strong performance and growth allow us greater flexibility in making local decisions that best serve our students. Growth matters.
Important reminders:
-Students in grades 3–8 who score at Level 1 in Math are required to participate in math intervention support, per state requirements.
-ATLAS scores are one factor used when considering placement in advanced classes for grades 6–8, per state guidance.
-Any student scoring Level 1 in ELA is required to complete additional dyslexia screening before the end of the school year, if not already tested, per state requirements.
We have positive incentives in place to recognize students who give their best effort and demonstrate growth. We are proud of the hard work our students are putting in.
We encourage you to review your child’s results and reach out to your school with any questions. Working together, we can support every student’s success.
ATLAS Summative scores are available the same day your child completes testing. You can access results as soon as they are released in the Family Portal: atlasportal.org/families.html
To view your child’s scores, use the access code provided at the start of the school year. If you need another copy of your access code, please contact your child’s school office.
Why this matters:
These scores give a snapshot of your child’s progress and help guide instruction, support, and future opportunities. We know students are much more than a test score. At the same time, ATLAS results are directly tied to our school letter grade. Strong performance and growth allow us greater flexibility in making local decisions that best serve our students. Growth matters.
Important reminders:
-Students in grades 3–8 who score at Level 1 in Math are required to participate in math intervention support, per state requirements.
-ATLAS scores are one factor used when considering placement in advanced classes for grades 6–8, per state guidance.
-Any student scoring Level 1 in ELA is required to complete additional dyslexia screening before the end of the school year, if not already tested, per state requirements.
We have positive incentives in place to recognize students who give their best effort and demonstrate growth. We are proud of the hard work our students are putting in.
We encourage you to review your child’s results and reach out to your school with any questions. Working together, we can support every student’s success.
We are ready to see our students show off everything they’ve learned this year.
We have scheduled specific testing windows to ensure every student has the best environment to succeed. Please check the graphic below (or see our district website or app) for a full list of testing dates.
We are so proud of the hard work our students and teachers have put in this year. Let’s finish strong!
Congratulations to Jaxon Seaton on his acceptance to Arkansas Northeastern College.
Thanks to the generous donation from Paul Marsh in honor of his granddaughter, Hannah Gray, all of our seniors will enjoy a lemonade at graduation practice on May 13. We are deeply grateful for this thoughtful gift and for the generosity shown in celebrating our seniors. This fundraiser has now concluded.
Tomorrow, April 23, will be the last day of spring tutoring! Please help us spread the word.
