Rivercrest School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Assistant Principal, Classroom Teacher, English-Spanish Tutor, and Bus Drivers.
If you are interested in a 4-day week, competitive pay, and a family oriented work environment, please submit your application at bit.ly/jointhecolts.
We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible paraprofessionals at Rivercrest School District. Your dedication, kindness, and unwavering support make an impact on the lives of our students every single day.
Cadet Challenge, JROTC's Physical Fitness Test, was conducted at Rivercrest HS during March. The purpose of this event is to test cadets physical ability for endurance, speed, strength and flexibility. It demonstrates how an exercise program can improve one's health, appearance and self-confidence. The five events are curl-ups (sit-ups), shuttle run, V-sit reach, one mile run and pullups or flex-arm hang. Congratulation to Annabelle Tucker (1st), Devyn Stewart (1st), Emarion Lewis (2nd), Tenariah Rogers (2nd), Deion Spears (3rd), Gabriella Ashley (3rd), Jordyn Grice (4th), Jared Hall (4th), Lainey Townson (5th) and Devante Stewart (5th).
Congratulations to Zoe Gann on her acceptance to Arkansas State University and Wiliams Baptist University.
Rivercrest Lady Colts sweep Corning in double header.
In the first game Ella Gonzalez collected three hits in three at bats, as the Lady Colts defeated Corning 10-2. Gonzalez singled in the second inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Rivercrest opened the scoring in the first after Molli Austin tripled, scoring three runs. They scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. Taylor Routledge doubled, scoring one run, Gonzalez singled, scoring two runs, Chesnee Chandler was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Austin singled, scoring one run. Katelyn Ostendorf opened the game. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out five.
The Lady Colts tallied 11 hits in the game. Austin led with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Karlee Cullom collected two hits in three at bats. Brooklyn Moore stole three bases. The Lady Colts stole five bases in the game.
In the second game the Lady Colts beat Corning 10-0. Rivercrest got on the board in the second inning after a wild pitch scored two runs. They added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Molli Austin singled, scoring two runs, Raven Powell doubled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run. Laynee Gardner stepped in the circle first. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out six and walking one. Rivercrest collected 12 hits in the game. Taylor Routledge led with three hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Austin, Powell, Carleigh Williams, Routledge, and Mary Jo Booker each drove in one run. Brooklyn Moore collected two hits in four at bats.
Forty Rivercrest students participated in an ACT bootcamp today in preparation for tomorrow’s exam.
JUNIORS - ACT testing is tomorrow, April 3. Testing groups have been posted to Google Classroom and signs will be by the testing room doors. Please locate your testing group and remember to bring your CHARGED Chromebook with you in the morning.
Mrs. Pittman's eighth grade students showcased their creativity by completing choice projects over books they have read this school year. Students made posters, dioramas, playlists, book trailers, comic strips, maps, or trading cards. They had to show their learning by including a summary of the book while identifying characters, setting, and plot.
Rivercrest won thanks in part to seven runs in the fourth inning. Conner Vaughn singled, scoring one run, lan McClain singled, scoring two runs, Jaxon Kilburn doubled, scoring two runs, a passed ball scored one run, and Jacob Atchley singled, scoring one run.
Kilburn led things off on the hill for the Colts. They allowed zero hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking none.
Rivercrest collected 13 hits in the game. McClain led with two runs batted in. They went 2-for-4 on the day. Keiran Morris collected two hits in three at bats. Jayden Ralph, Ashtin Cagle, Ralph, Morris, and Vaughn each stole multiple bases. Rivercrest stole 12 bases in the game.
Go Colts!
Carleigh Williams collected three hits in three at bats, as the Lady Colts defeated Harrisburg 15-0. Williams hit an inside the park home run in the third inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the second inning.
Rivercrest won thanks in part to eight runs in the fourth inning. Ella Gonzalez tripled, scoring two runs, Chesnee Chandler singled, scoring one run, Williams singled, scoring two runs, Karlee Cullom doubled, scoring one run, and Brooklyn Moore singled, scoring two runs. A double by Gonzalez put the Lady Colts on the board in the bottom of the first. Five more Colts runs crossed the plate in the third inning to extend the lead to 7-0. Chandler singled, scoring one run, Raven Powell hit a double scoring three runs, and Williams hit a solo inside the park home run.
Laynee Gardner stepped in the circle first for Rivercrest. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out five and walking none.
The Lady Colts amassed 16 hits in the game. Gonzalez drove the middle of the lineup, leading with four runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Powell, Cullom, Taylor Routledge, Chandler, and Moore each collected multiple hits. Rivercrest was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Gonzalez had the most chances in the field with five.
Mark your calendars! 7th-8th Grade Awards Day - Friday, April 5 at 1:00. 9th-12th Grade Awards Day - Friday, April 5 at 1:30 in the auditorium.
Students attended the 2024 Women’s Event: Work + Life hosted by Arkansas Northeastern College. Participants learned how to manage professional responsibilities while maintaining healthy personal lives.
Go Colts!
Mrs. Barber's class enjoyed building houses for their Peeps today!
Members and staff of the Rivercrest Bands were recognized yesterday with commemorative rings in celebration of their 2023 4A ASBOA State Championship. This is the first state championship in the school's history for the band program. Check out the season highlight video created by Junior Jude Tucker that was shown at the event: youtu.be/tmlT_nHC5OI?feature=shared.
Game Day! 🥎
RHS hosted TI 84 calculator training for our Juniors yesterday in preparation for the Junior ACT exam we will have here on campus April 3rd! Thank you to Ms. Allen from the Crowley's Ridge Educational Co-op for coming to train our students. Understanding how to use this calculator is an important part of the math portion of the ACT exam.
Calendar Reminder! Good Friday - No School
Rivercrest students attended the Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day at Nettelton High School. The career event helps students learn about job opportunities in the area.
