Rivercrest PreK was recently assessed by the state of Arkansas and received a 6 star Better Beginnings rating, which is the highest level of recognition. Better Beginnings was developed to ensure all children receive quality early childhood learning and is dedicated to providing better opportunities for the children of Arkansas. Our PreK team is committed to providing our youngest learners with the best possible start, and this rating is a testament to that dedication. Congrats, Rivercrest PreK!
Thanks to the Osceola/South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce for the generous donation of testing snacks for our students. A special thanks to Envirotech Vehicles and Mr. Maurice Phillips for their help in delivery!
Why should you consider choosing Rivercrest Elementary?
Qualified and Certified Teachers: At Rivercrest, we have highly qualified and certified teachers in every classroom. Our teachers are committed to creating a positive and engaging learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.
Continuous Above Average State Assessment Scores: We are proud to consistently receive above-average state assessment scores year after year. This demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality education and preparing our students for academic success.
Outstanding Parental Involvement Opportunities: We believe that parental involvement is essential for student success. That's why we offer a variety of opportunities for parents to get involved, including volunteering in the classroom and attending school events.
We invite you to come and experience the Rivercrest difference. Our commitment to academic excellence, qualified teachers, and outstanding parental involvement make us the perfect choice for your child's education.
Rivercrest School District is accepting applications for school choice through May 1, 2023. Go to bit.ly/chooserivercrest for application and information.
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ACT Aspire testing will begin next week on Tuesday, April 18 and continue through Friday for 7th-10th graders. High school students should bring their Chromebooks charged and ready for testing. Junior High students will use the Chromebooks provided in class. Attendance is important each day of testing!
7-12 students who want to eat breakfast, should report directly to the cafeteria upon arrival at school. Breakfast begins at 7:20. Students who are not eating breakfast should go directly to their first period class. ALL students should be in class by the 7:45 bell.
Seniors and parents - make a note of these important dates!! 🎓
Rivercrest FBLA Middle School competed in state competition on April 3 in Little Rock. Gabrielle Harris and Bryleigh McClain made it to the second round in multimedia and website design. Abigail Castling, Kaylee Wood and Whitleigh Luff also made it to the second round in the video game design challenge. Tracey Bell, FBLA sponsor, would like to thank all the students for their dedication. Also, a special thanks to Whitleigh Luffs' family for all of their help during the last two years at competition.
The Colts asserted their will over East Poinsett County on their way to an easy 17-2 victory.
Rivercrest put up eight runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower was led by Austin Elrod, Kevin Morris, Joe Louis Ralph, and Jaxon Kilburn, all knocking in runs in the inning.
Elrod led things off on the hill for Rivercrest . The righty lasted six innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out 11 and walking one.
The Colts socked one home run on the day. Morris put one out in the sixth inning.
Rivercrest racked up 14 hits on the day. Keiron Morris, Kilburn, Jacob Atchley, and Conner Vaughn each collected multiple hits for Rivercrest Colts. Atchley, Kilburn, and Morris each managed three hits to lead the Colts.
Ten runs in the fourth inning led the Lady Colts past Armorel 18-2 on Tuesday. Rivercrest's offense in the inning was led by Jessica Lang, Gracie Rinderer, Karlee Cullom, Chesnee Chandler, Mary Jo Booker, and Annabelle Chandler, all driving in runs in the frame.
The Lady Colts got on the board in the first inning when Booker singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. They put up ten runs in the fourth inning. The offensive firepower by was led by Lang, Rinderer, Cullom, Chandler, Booker, and Chandler, who all drove in runs.
Laynee Gardner earned the win for Rivercrest. Gardner lasted three innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out five and walking one. Maggie Hensley threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
The Lady Colts collected 12 hits. Booker and Chandler all managed multiple hits for Rivercrest Lady Colts Varsity. Chandler and Booker all had two hits to lead Rivercrest.
Check out the progress on the new baseball and softball complex! - photos.app.goo.gl/gmL4c6LYLQGrukSo9.
Rivercrest Lady Colts secured the victory thanks to 11 runs in the second inning. Molli Austin, Chesnee Chandler, Carleigh Williams, Mary Jo Booker, Raven Powell, and Taylor Routledge all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.
The Lady Colts pulled away for good with 11 runs in the second inning. In the second Austin singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs, Chandler singled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs, Williams singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run, Booker singled on a 3-2 count, scoring three runs, Powell singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run, Routledge grounded out, scoring one run, and Austin doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.
Crystal Sward walks it off in the bottom of the 5th with an RBI single.
Dakota Rinderer got the start. She allowed three hits and four runs over four innings, striking out four.
Rivercrest saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Booker and Austin each had multiple hits for Rivercrest Lady Colts Varsity. Austin and Booker each collected two hits to lead Rivercrest Lady Colts Varsity. Annabelle Chandler led with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with five stolen bases.
The Rivercrest Lady Colts grabbed an early lead on its way to an 11-2 victory over Gosnell on Thursday. Rivercrest scored on a single by Mary Jo Booker in the first inning and a double by Chesnee Chandler in the second inning.
The Lady Colts secured the victory thanks to six runs in the sixth inning. Chandler, Booker, Raven Powell, and Molli Austin all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.
Rivercrest evened things up at one in the bottom of the first inning. Booker singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.
The Lady Colts pulled away for good with one run in the second inning. In the second Chandler doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.
Rivercrest put up six runs in the sixth inning. Chandler, Booker, Powell, and Austin powered the big inning with RBIs.
Laynee Gardner got the victory. Gardner allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out four.
Rivercrest racked up 14 hits in the game. Booker, Annabelle Chandler, Chandler, and Karlee Cullom all managed multiple hits for Rivercrest Lady Colts Varsity. Booker went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Lady Colts in hits.
Rivecrest Colts wins contest against Manila, 7-2
Rivecrest Colts got things moving in the first inning. Ian McClain singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
Rivecrest Colts notched three runs in the second inning. Conner Vaughn, McClain, and Joe Louis Ralph each drove in runs during the inning.
Vaughn got the start for Rivecrest Colts. The lefthander surrendered two runs on four hits over four and a third innings, striking out eight.
Rivecrest Colts tallied 12 hits. Kevin Morris, McClain, and Austin Elrod all managed multiple hits for Rivecrest Colts. McClain and Morris each managed three hits to lead Rivecrest Colts. Ralph led Rivecrest Colts with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 12 stolen bases.
Congratulations to Rease Williams on her acceptance to Lyon College.
The Rivercrest baseball game scheduled for today, April 6 has been moved to OPAR (Osceola). The Colts will play Manila beginning at 4pm.
Calendar Reminder! Tomorrow, April 7 Rivercrest schools are dismissed for Good Friday.
Congratulations to Tristin Turner on his acceptance to Arkansas Northeastern College.
Don't miss your opportunity to 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧! Rivercrest School District is accepting applications for school choice through May 1, 2023. Go to bit.ly/chooserivercrest for application and information.
Powell's Walk-off Gives Lady Colts Varsity Victory Over Corning
The Lady Colts took Tuesday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 5-4 walk-off victory over Corning. The game was tied at four with Rivercrest batting in the bottom of the seventh when Raven Powell's sac fly scored one run.
The Lady Colts earned the victory despite allowing Corning to score three runs in the third inning.
Rivercrest got things started in the second inning. An error scored one run.
Katelyn Ostendorf took the win for the Lady Colts. The pitcher lasted three and a third innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out three and walking zero.
Dakota Rinderer started the game for Rivercrest. The hurler surrendered four runs on seven hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking zero. Mary Jo Booker led with two hits in three at bats.
Congratulations to Tyshawn Love on his acceptance to Arkansas Northeastern College.
