Rivercrest School District

Thank you to the American Red Cross, current and retired staff, current students and alumni, and all those that participated in our Blood Drive this week. It was a great success and we look forward to doing it again in the near future!

Mrs. Conley’s first graders are having fun working on fact fluency within 10 while playing the game Capture Squares.

Congratulations to Maggie Hensley on her acceptance to the University of Alabama.

We’re Hiring: Transportation Mechanic / Transportation Director

Salary & Benefits:

$44,379 – $62,355 (based on experience and supervisory ability)
Additional $14,300 for candidates with a CDL or willing to obtain one to drive a bus route.
4-day work week schedule with holidays and weekends off
Full Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and health benefits package

Located in Mississippi County, AR, Rivercrest is proud to serve our students, families, and community with excellence.

Apply today and be part of a team that keeps our students safe and moving forward. Contact Mike Cox at 870-655-0919 for more information.

Application: bit.ly/rsdapplication
Job Description: bit.ly/transportjobdesc

📣 We’re Hiring: Secondary Paraprofessional 📣
Rivercrest School District is seeking a Secondary Paraprofessional to support our students and teachers.

Salary & Benefits:

$20,560 – $22,766 (based on experience)
178-day contract, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4-day school week that matches your child’s schedule
Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and full health benefits package

Why This Job?

Family-friendly schedule, perfect for parents with children in Rivercrest
Work in a supportive team environment
Enjoy holidays and summers off with your children

📍 Located in Mississippi County, AR, Rivercrest is proud to invest in our students, staff, and community.

👉 Apply today to join the Rivercrest family and make a difference in students’ lives.

A Hispanic Heritage celebration was held in the Rivercrest Library yesterday honoring our Hispanic families of Rivercrest. They celebrated with a game of Guess Who, mini piñata making, and authentic Hispanic cuisine.

Rivercrest Homecoming T-Shirts orders are in! They are being passed out today. If you have any questions or are missing an item please email david.diagostino@smccolts.com. Thank you for your support of the Rivercrest Yearbook!

Don’t forget to share your Homecoming photos with us. Email socialcolt@smccolts.com before noon each day.

Today, our faculty dove deep into hands-on training tailored to their specific content areas. We’re proud to invest in the growth of our teachers!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Rivercrest Volleyball Team Shop! We've got something for everyone: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and pullovers. Order now and show your support: www.shoppinkink.com/collections/rivercrest-volleyball

All proceeds go towards supporting our team’s success and growth this season!

Mr. McClay is already proving to be a perfect fit for our Rivercrest family, and we cannot wait to see the incredible impact he will have in our classrooms and hallways. His mentor shared raving reviews about his talent, dedication, and passion for students. 🌟

Congratulations to Maggie Hensley on her acceptance to Ole Miss and Ouachita Baptist University.

Join us for parent-teacher conferences this week!
Thursday, September 18 from 4:30-7:30pm
Friday, September 19 from 8:00-11:00am

📝Elementary: Enter through the main entrance to pick up progress reports in the main hall. Teachers will be available in their classrooms.
📝Junior High: Enter through the junior high lobby to pick up progress reports. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet with you. If a specific teacher has requested a conference, a note will be attached to the progress report. Information regarding after-school tutoring, CTE pathways, and Success Ready pathways and diplomas will be available.
📝High School: Enter through the high school lobby to pick up progress reports and sign in. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet with you. Information regarding after-school tutoring, CTE pathways, and Success Ready pathways and diplomas will be available.

Attending parent-teacher conferences helps you stay informed about your child’s progress and shows them that their education is a priority!

Show your Colt spirit and support the Unified Cheer Team!

Pink Out shirts are on sale now - short sleeve $20, long sleeve $25. Order online here: https://www.shoppinkink.com/collections/rivercrest

Pink Out pep rallies and games are in October. More information coming soon!

Rivercrest School District is hiring a Transportation Supervisor/Mechanic. The completed application can be emailed to Stacy Slack (stacy.slack@smccolts.com) or dropped off at the Rivercrest Central Office.

Application: bit.ly/rsdapplication
Job Description: bit.ly/transportjobdesc
Questions: Contact Mike Cox at 870.655.0919

Congratulations to the following Juniors selected to be part of the 4-H Junior Leadership program in Mississippi County! Macy Bell Keely Bell Whitley Bell Madison Morgan Anaja Wilkerson  

Join us for Parent Teacher Conferences! Thursday, September 18: 4:30-7:30pm Friday, September 19: 8:00-11:00am Friday - No school for students

We are celebrating students who showed growth and/or proficiency on last year’s ATLAS tests! Assemblies will include special awards and prize drawings. Parents are welcome to attend and join in the celebration.

Letters were sent home this week for students receiving awards. We look forward to celebrating their success together!

See below for dates and times by grade level.

8th Grade: Wednesday, September 17 @ 1:30 pm
9th Grade: Thursday, September 18 @ 9:00 am
10th Grade: Thursday, September 18 @ Noon
11th Grade: Thursday, September 18 @ 1:30 pm

Extra support for K-8th grade students is on the way! Letters will go home on September 18 to families of students identified for tutoring at this time. Tutoring will begin on September 30. Questions? K-4: peyton.milligan@smccolts.com, 5-8: dixie.reeves@smccolts.com.