Rivercrest School District

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

Shout out to these young ladies who volunteer to pick up trash at recess. Your kindness doesn't go unnoticed!

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬- 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰. **Pictures are due Friday, March 29.** Help us get the word out by tagging a senior parent! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝: A maximum of 5 "growing up" or baby pictures and 1 senior picture. The senior picture can be from a photographer or the composite picture from the yearbook (we have the composite pictures). 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝: Pictures can be submitted by email - kristy.graham@smccolts.com or leeann.graham@smccolts.com 𝐎𝐑 physically sent to Kristy Graham or LeeAnn Graham to be scanned. *Please send original pictures or use your phone to take a picture of printed photos. Screen shots taken of a picture on a phone will be low quality and may appear very blurry in the slideshow. 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Contact kristy.graham@smccolts.com or leeann.graham@smccolts.com

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our new baseball and softball complex!

Taylor Routledge collected four hits in five at bats, as Rivercrest Lady Colts defeated Manila Lady Lions 19-4. Routledge doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the fourth inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the third inning. The Lady Colts jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the second inning after Mary Jo Booker doubled, scoring one run, Carleigh Williams singled, scoring one run, Maggie Hensley doubled, scoring two runs, Chesnee Chandler singled, scoring one run, and Molli Austin doubled, scoring one run. Rivercrest scored eight runs on seven hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Booker grounded out, scoring one run, Williams tripled, scoring one run, Brooklyn Moore doubled, scoring one run, Chandler drew a walk, scoring one run, Austin drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Booker singled, scoring one run, and Routledge singled, scoring one run. Katelyn Ostendorf stepped in the circle first. Rivercrest surrendered five hits and four runs over four innings, striking out six and walking two. The Lady Colts accumulated 21 hits in the game. Booker, Moore, and Chandler each drove in runs. Raven Powell, Hensley, Gonzalez, and Williams each collected multiple hits.

Congratulations to Zoe Gann on her acceptance to Cottey College.

We are thrilled to announce that once again Rivercrest Pre-K has achieved 6-star certification with Better Beginnings, showcasing our commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education.

Rivercrest color guard will be hosting tryouts for the 2024-2025 season beginning with a clinic afterschool on April 2, 3, and 4 from 4:00 to 5:30 where we will teach the basics of spinning a flag and a short routine. Tryouts will be held on Friday, April 5. Everyone that will be in 8th through 12th grade next school year is welcome to try out, even if you don't play an instrument. To get a tryout packet or more information, email ashlie.books@smccolts.com or stop by Mrs. Benson's room (189 in the high school). Completed packets will need to be turned in before tryouts.

Rivercrest East is representing RSD well at #EASTcon2024!

Please join us for a very special ribbon cutting ceremony on Today, March 14 at 4:30 pm at the new Rivercrest Colts Baseball & Softball Complex!

Go Colts!