Rivercrest School District

🚍 Keeping Country Club Bus Riders Safe Together!

Dear Parents: Your partnership is essential in ensuring the safety of our students at the bus stop. Please take note of the following important announcements:

Afternoon Pick-Up:

🕒 Elementary students will arrive by 3:45 pm.

🕓 Jr High/High School students will arrive by 4:15 pm.

⏰ Please be on the parking lot and ready to pick up your child on time. Students not picked up promptly may risk losing their afternoon bus privileges.

Morning Drop-Off:

🚗 For safety, please do not drop off students on the parking lot. Students should be supervised until they board the bus.

🚌 The first buses will load at 6:55 am, followed by the second set at 7:30 am.

For smooth and safe traffic flow, please follow the guidance provided by Officer Collins and Mrs.Opal Lovens.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe. Let's work together to ensure a safe and smooth school year for all!

🏫OPEN HOUSE!
Tomorrow, August 7 from 5-7pm

✏️Elementary:
5pm-7pm in classrooms

✏️Junior High (7-8):
5pm Parent meeting in auditorium
5:15pm Teachers in classrooms
5:15pm Schedules in JH lobby

✏️High School (9-12):
5pm Parent meeting in cafeteria
5:15pm Teachers in classrooms
5:15pm Schedules in HS lobby
5:15pm Chromebooks in math hall

7-12 Parent Meeting Info: No matter where your student is on their journey — just starting 7th grade or getting ready to graduate — understanding graduation requirements, pathways, and diploma options is crucial.

✅ Learn how choices made in middle and early high school can open doors to Diplomas of Merit and Distinction
✅ Discover the steps your student needs to take to meet graduation requirements
✅ Get ahead of deadlines, pathways, and planning — whether you're just beginning or almost at the finish line

RHS counselor, Mrs. Christy Stewart will host an informational meeting during open house at 5:30 in the auditorium. This meeting is to inform parents of graduation requirements, diploma paths and success ready pathways.

Today we honor some incredible members of our Rivercrest team: Angie Cullum, LeeAnn Williams, Melissa Sims, Hunter Robinson, and Johnny Fleming (not pictured: Justin Ellis). These employees were honored with The Rivercrest Hero Award for their heroic actions last school year when they responded quickly to a student in cardiac arrest. Their fast action and teamwork made all the difference, and we are proud to call them Rivercrest Heroes. Thank you for showing what it means to put students first!

Kris Shinn is the President and CEO of Willing Ways, an Arkansas-based autism and behavior intervention consultancy. Inspired by raising his son with autism, Kris has spent over 20 years helping families, educators, and students with practical behavior strategies. He has been presenting to coops across the state this summer, and we are fortunate to have him as a support for our staff this year.

Thank you to Cross Bank for sponsoring lunch for our teachers and staff on their first day back!

Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Rivercrest Students
Rivercrest School District is a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school. This means every student receives free breakfast and free lunch No forms, no income requirements, no questions asked.

Meal Times:
RES Breakfast: Begins at 7:20 a.m.
Junior High/High School Breakfast: Begins at 7:15 a.m.

Help Your Child Start the Day Strong
We want every student to take part. A healthy breakfast fuels learning. Encourage your child to grab a tray and start their day with us, free, every day.

Help Us Keep Meals Free
You can help ensure Rivercrest continues offering free meals by keeping your child’s home address updated with the school.
If your family receives any state benefits (like SNAP or Medicaid), your child’s address must match those records. This helps the district receive state reimbursement, which keeps meals free for everyone.

The athletic department invites all athletes and their guardians to a meeting Thursday night, August 7 at 6:00 in the RHS auditorium to discuss heat safety, hydration, and concussion protocol.

PK-6th grade class lists for 2025-26 school year can be found on the district website under Students & Parents - Back to School: https://www.rivercrestcolts.org/page/backtoschool 🏫

Mark your calendars!
Rivercrest School District PK-12 Open House
August 7 @ 5 PM

Please help us stuff the bus! Drop off school supplies Saturday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Osceola Walmart.

Any 7th-12th grader interested in participating in cross country this year can contact Coach Dye for more information!

Seniors & Parents:
Class of 2026 Senior Composite Photos
September 10, 2025
Rivercrest Auditorium

Please share this post and tag a senior parent to help spread the word!

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS!
Rivercrest School District is looking for dedicated drivers to safely transport our students.

Positions Available: Morning routes, Afternoon routes, Substitute drivers

Pay: $50.00 per route

Route Length: Typically less than 1 hour each

Contact for more information:
870-655-8633
Reach out to Sam Littleton or Dixie Reeves for details.

Arkansas Bus Driver Requirements:
-Must be at least 21 years old
-Hold a valid Arkansas driver’s license
-Pass a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements
-Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam
-Clear FBI fingerprinting and background check
-Complete school bus driver training and certification course provided by ADE

Serve your community. Support our students. Drive a Rivercrest Bus!

Rivercrest Summer Enrichment ☀️ This week @ A New Beginning Center (Old School) Tuesday and Thursday 1-3 PM

Rivercrest School District – Cell Phone & Device Policy - 4.47 - Possession and Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices (Aligned with Arkansas Act 122 “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act”) Key Rules No cell phone or personal device use during the school day. Devices (phones, smart watches, earbuds, wireless headphones) must be turned off and stored in backpacks from the time students enter the building until dismissal. Use is only allowed if: Required in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or health plan. A true emergency threatens student or staff safety. A parent-approved student-tracking device has recording/listening functions disabled and is approved by the principal. During Testing No personal devices are allowed during state testing. Unauthorized use during testing may result in increased discipline. Consequences 1st Offense: Device confiscated, parent/guardian pickup. 2nd Offense: Device confiscated, lunch detention, parent/guardian pickup. 3rd Offense: Device confiscated, Saturday School, parent/guardian pickup. 4th Offense: Loss of privilege to bring devices for the semester; further violations may result in suspension. Refusing to surrender a device = insubordination (additional discipline). Important Notes Students bring personal devices at their own risk. The District is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices. Students have no expectation of privacy for confiscated devices.

Rivercrest School District announces that Coach Brett Hardin has been named Interim Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the Rivercrest Colts High School program for the 2025–2026 school year. He will also serve as Junior High Dean of Students. This transition follows recent health concerns for Coach Johnny Fleming, who has made the decision to step down from coaching duties. Coach Fleming remains a dedicated part of our district and will continue serving students as a Physical Education teacher. Coach Hardin will lead the program this year, and the district will assess coaching assignments at the conclusion of the season to determine future needs. We are grateful for the leadership of both Coach Hardin and Coach Fleming, and for the commitment of our entire Colts coaching staff.

Rivercrest Summer Enrichment ☀️ This week @ A New Beginning Center (Old School) Tuesday and Thursday 1-3 PM

2025 K-12 New Student Registration Thursday, July 24 8:00 - 11:00 and 12:30 - 3:00 Elementary & High School Offices To register a student you MUST have all of the following: ● Birth certificate, passport, or hospital verification ● Social Security Card ● Immunization Record ● Physical (PK & Kindergarten) ● Any student in grades 7-12 enrolling after June 1, 2025 and participating in any AAA activity must provide at least 2 current proofs of legal residence within Rivercrest School District upon enrollment. Kindergarten: Must be 5 years of age by August 1