Rivercrest School District

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.

Congratulations to Jackson Ephlin on his acceptance to Arkansas State University.

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.

Elementary students and parents are invited to join us for RES Math & Science Space Night on Thursday, April 4 from 5:30-7:00pm in the cafeteria

Rivercrest Colts took the lead, 4-1, in the top of the second thanks to doubles by Conner Vaughn, and Joe Louis Ralph. Jaxon Kilburn pitched five innings in relief for the Colts. The reliever gave up three hits and zero runs while, striking out two and walking one. Ralph started on the mound for Rivercrest. The Colts collected 10 hits in the game. Vaughn led Rivercrest Varsity Colts with three runs batted in. The left-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Jacob Atchley went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits. Ralph collected two hits in four at bats. The Colts turned one double play in the game.

Reminder: Rivercrest Elementary will have Pre-K registration on Thursday, March 28 in the RES Parent Center from 8:30-11:00 am and 12:30-3:00 pm. Download registration paperwork at bit.ly/rivercrestprekregis or pick up a packet in the school office. Only completed packets with all documentation will be accepted for registration. Packets will not be accepted before March 28 at 8:30 am. Numbers will be handed out upon arrival and registration will take place in that order.

Due to unknown circumstances, students registered to take the ACT in Lepanto (EPC) on Saturday, April 13 will now test at Valley View.

Congratulations to Mercuriah Vance on her acceptance to Murray State University.

Rivercrest Colts took Friday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 5-4 walk-off victory over DeWitt Dragons. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the seventh when Jaxon Kilburn singled, scoring one run. The Colts will play Morrilton in the tournament championship at 4:30 tomorrow!

The Rivercrest Colts wins over Bauxite 7-1. Joe Louis Ralph stepped on the bump first for the Colts. The right-handed pitcher surrendered two hits and one run over five innings, striking out eight and walking none. Ralph, Keiran Morris, Ian McClain, and Conner Vaughn each collected one hit for Rivercrest. Joe Louis Ralph and Jayden Ralph each drove in two runs. Vaughn led the Colts with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Morris and Vaughn each stole multiple bases. Rivercrest ran wild on the base paths, piling up seven stolen bases for the game.

Dino & Jenna Pirani along with their sons, Jackson and Dean, presented Rivercrest High School a donation in the amount of $17,410.44 to support FFA. The check was proceeds from Pirani Farms planting and harvesting over 1300 bushels of soybeans planted on 26 acres of land surrounding Rivercrest School District. Dean and Jackson were a big part of the process, driving the tractors and grain buggies. The funds will support FFA students in future projects and competitions. The Pirani family hopes to see the Rivercrest Agri Program and FFA flourish in the future. 1371 Bushesl $17,410.44