Rivercrest School District

Rivercrest Homecoming T-Shirts orders are in! They are being passed out today. If you have any questions or are missing an item please email david.diagostino@smccolts.com. Thank you for your support of the Rivercrest Yearbook!

Don’t forget to share your Homecoming photos with us. Email socialcolt@smccolts.com before noon each day.

Today, our faculty dove deep into hands-on training tailored to their specific content areas. We’re proud to invest in the growth of our teachers!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Rivercrest Volleyball Team Shop! We've got something for everyone: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and pullovers. Order now and show your support: www.shoppinkink.com/collections/rivercrest-volleyball

All proceeds go towards supporting our team’s success and growth this season!

Mr. McClay is already proving to be a perfect fit for our Rivercrest family, and we cannot wait to see the incredible impact he will have in our classrooms and hallways. His mentor shared raving reviews about his talent, dedication, and passion for students. 🌟

Congratulations to Maggie Hensley on her acceptance to Ole Miss and Ouachita Baptist University.

Join us for parent-teacher conferences this week!
Thursday, September 18 from 4:30-7:30pm
Friday, September 19 from 8:00-11:00am

📝Elementary: Enter through the main entrance to pick up progress reports in the main hall. Teachers will be available in their classrooms.
📝Junior High: Enter through the junior high lobby to pick up progress reports. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet with you. If a specific teacher has requested a conference, a note will be attached to the progress report. Information regarding after-school tutoring, CTE pathways, and Success Ready pathways and diplomas will be available.
📝High School: Enter through the high school lobby to pick up progress reports and sign in. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet with you. Information regarding after-school tutoring, CTE pathways, and Success Ready pathways and diplomas will be available.

Attending parent-teacher conferences helps you stay informed about your child’s progress and shows them that their education is a priority!

Show your Colt spirit and support the Unified Cheer Team!

Pink Out shirts are on sale now - short sleeve $20, long sleeve $25. Order online here: https://www.shoppinkink.com/collections/rivercrest

Pink Out pep rallies and games are in October. More information coming soon!

Rivercrest School District is hiring a Transportation Supervisor/Mechanic. The completed application can be emailed to Stacy Slack (stacy.slack@smccolts.com) or dropped off at the Rivercrest Central Office.

Application: bit.ly/rsdapplication
Job Description: bit.ly/transportjobdesc
Questions: Contact Mike Cox at 870.655.0919

Congratulations to the following Juniors selected to be part of the 4-H Junior Leadership program in Mississippi County! Macy Bell Keely Bell Whitley Bell Madison Morgan Anaja Wilkerson  

Join us for Parent Teacher Conferences! Thursday, September 18: 4:30-7:30pm Friday, September 19: 8:00-11:00am Friday - No school for students

We are celebrating students who showed growth and/or proficiency on last year’s ATLAS tests! Assemblies will include special awards and prize drawings. Parents are welcome to attend and join in the celebration.

Letters were sent home this week for students receiving awards. We look forward to celebrating their success together!

See below for dates and times by grade level.

8th Grade: Wednesday, September 17 @ 1:30 pm
9th Grade: Thursday, September 18 @ 9:00 am
10th Grade: Thursday, September 18 @ Noon
11th Grade: Thursday, September 18 @ 1:30 pm

Extra support for K-8th grade students is on the way! Letters will go home on September 18 to families of students identified for tutoring at this time. Tutoring will begin on September 30. Questions? K-4: peyton.milligan@smccolts.com, 5-8: dixie.reeves@smccolts.com.

Rivercrest 9-12 Students & Parents: After-school tutoring will begin on September 30. Some students will receive letters in the mail to confirm registration for the personalized and targeted instructional time. There will also be an opportunity to sign up at Parent Teacher Conferences. Please contact cynthia.henderson@smccolts.com if you have any questions or are interested in participating in the sessions.

Help transform the Rivercrest Memorial Garden! The Rivercrest High School community is coming together to renovate this special space in honor of loved ones.

The project is being led by Cyndy Henderson. If you'd like to help, you can contact her at cynthia.henderson@smccolts.com. Let's create a beautiful, lasting tribute for everyone to enjoy!

Article/Photographs Source: The Osceola Times

Congratulations to Jessica Lang on her acceptance to Arkansas State University.

Congratulations to Maggie Hensley on her acceptance to Arkansas State University, Lyon College and the University of Central Arkansas.

Coach Sims and Coach Chipman represented Rivercrest Elementary at the Unified Champion School Conference in Little Rock on September 10. This is the second year Rivercrest has qualified as a Unified Champion School.

The Rivercrest Student Council is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive during Homecoming week on 9/25/25 from 11am to 3pm in the Junior High Gym. If you are interested in donating please use the link below to register or reach out to david.diagostino@smccolts.com to schedule your appointment. You can also win a $10 Amazon Gift card for registering.

Amazon Gift Card: rcblood.org/fall

Registration Link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=RivercrestHighSchool

When you sign in to donate on the 25th you can note which grade you are donating for and the class with the most donations will earn extra points towards their Homecoming week totals.

Complete information and documents: http://bit.ly/4mZqvEa