Game Day!!
Congratulations to the 7-12 Students and Faculty of the Month! Evan Guy (7th), Deion Spears (8th), Anaja Wilkerson (9th), Braylon McClain (9th), Kamila Corona (10th), Devyn Stewart (11th), Hannah Nichols (12th), Tracy Towery (JH Faculty), and Hannah May (HS Faculty)
Mrs. Dina Carr’s class visited the Arkansas State University Museum on Friday. They learned amazing things about historic Northeast Arkansas at the museum and enjoyed the hands-on learning. Special thanks to our volunteer, Jackson Ephlin.
Congratulations to Mercuriah Vance on her acceptance to UT Martin.
Rivercrest Lady Colts defeated Manila Lady Lions 18-1 on Monday thanks in part to 13 runs in the first inning. The Lady Colts got on the board in the top of the first inning after Karlee Cullom singled, scoring one run, Katelyn Ostendorf drew a walk, scoring one run, Molli Austin drew a walk, scoring one run, Raven Powell singled, scoring two runs, Addison Woodward doubled, scoring three runs, an error scored one run, Ostendorf doubled, scoring one run, Chesnee Chandler singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. Rivercrest added one run in the second.
An error, a double by Powell, and an error helped Rivercrest extend their early lead in the third.
The Lady Colts accumulated 10 hits in the game. Powell led with three runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Chandler went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead in hits. The Lady Colts turned two double plays in the game. Rivercrest Lady Colts were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Taylor Routledge had the most chances in the field with three.
Ostendorf began the game for Rivercrest. She allowed four hits over three innings, striking out three.
Rivercrest easily dispatched Trumann on Friday, 12-1. A ground out by Jaxon Kilburn put the Colts on the board in the bottom of the first.
Rivercrest flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs on two hits to take a 7-1 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Ashtin Cagle that drove in two.
Kilburn opened the game. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and one run over four innings, striking out six and walking none.
The Colts' Cagle made the most of their chances at the plate. The number eight hitter led the team with two hits in three at bats. Ralph, Cagle, Ralph, Kilburn, Jacob Atchley, and McClain each drove in one run for Rivercrest.
Conner Vaughn paced the Colts with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Ralph stole two bases.
We are excited to have a new group of fourth grade students who accepted the challenge to read 100 books. They are now in the 100 Book Club. Congratulations!
Mrs. Cain's Fashion and Design class have been designing a photo backdrop that can be utilized by the students at Rivercrest High. They did a great job incorporating elements of design such as color, patterns and textures to create this beautiful design. Students feel free to take your picture in front of it whenever you have the chance!
The Colts opened the scoring in the top of the third thanks to two doubles.
Rivercrest first got on the board when Joe Louis Ralph doubled, scoring two runs.
Conner Vaughn homered to right field, scoring two runs in the top of the fourth.
Ralph stepped on the mound first for Rivercrest. The righty allowed two hits and one run over five innings, striking out four and walking one.
Ralph and Jaxon Kilburn were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for the Colts while hitting back-to-back. Ralph and Vaughn each drove in two runs. Gabe McLevain paced Rivercrest with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Rivercrest turned one double play in the game.
RSD wants to send a big shoutout to our amazing school librarians! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for their outstanding passion for literacy and dedication to our students.
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!
