Rivercrest School District

SENIOR RECOGNITION Saturday, February 8 at 1:30pm Games will follow senior recognition. Lady Colts vs. ICC Colts vs. ICC

The 3A-3 District Basketball Tournament at Gosnell for your Colts starts next week!

While studying the architecture and construction career cluster, RJHS career development students used popsicle sticks and rubber bands to make mobile cars and catapults.

Congrats to RHS Platinum and Gold WorkKeys Award winners. WorkKeys assessments measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace. Students were celebrated with lunch at K-Pot in Jonesboro for their outstanding scores and were exposed to a new cultural experience.

Please note these changes to the school calendar! February 15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8pm February 16: Students will be in session. This is an inclement weather make-up day.

Students in Mrs. Elder's art classes are working on a pottery project in which they will create cell phone amplifiers. Once completed students will glaze the projects and they will be fired in the kiln.

The Children's Dental Group visited with K-2 students today to discuss the importance of brushing teeth and having good dental health.

The Colts overcame a 12 point 4th quarter deficit to grab the road win at Osceola 71-68. The Colts were down 4 with 53 seconds left when Fran Robinson nailed a 3 to pull Rivercrest to within one. Buddah Harris gave the Colts a lead on the next possession. After a Jayden Young steal, Young scored on a putback to set the final score. Young led the Colts with 19. Buddah Harris poured in 16. Cavonta Washington scored 12. Rivercrest improved to 23-2 overall and finished the undefeated in conference with a 12-0 record. GO COLTS!

Seniors and Parents of Seniors: If you need help filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), do not miss this opportunity on February 15. If you have questions, contact Sara Creecy.

Catch our Junior Colts in 3A-3 Conference Tournament action on Saturday, February 3 at Harrisburg.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧: James Simpson 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧: Jered Robertson 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭: James Simpson, Jered Robertson, William Beckett, Elijah Wynne, Hayley Gore, Lexus Willwerth, Addyson Norvell, and Delaynee Gardner Not Pictured: Kinsley Weathers

The Colts edged out Harrisburg on the road 57-54. Fran Robinson led the Colts with 19. Jayden Young had 11 and Koby Turner added 10. Rivercrest improves to 22-2 overall and 11-0 in conference. The Colts are the outright 3A-3 conference champions.

Jostens Ring Ceremony was held yesterday for students who ordered senior rings. This event is hosted by our Jostens rep and gives students the chance to check out their senior rings for the first time and show them off to their classmates! #classof2024 #classof2025

The Colts won a big one at Corning 63-49. Buddah Harris led the Colts with 16 points and stifling defense. Jayden Young netted 15 and Koby Turner poured in 13. Rivercrest is 21-2 overall and 10-0 in conference.

Congratulations to Emily Pierce on her acceptance to Henderson State University.

Due to missed inclement weather days, progress reports will not be published today, January 31. They will be available on Thursday, February 15 - Parent Teacher Conference day. This will allow students and teachers to catch up on instruction/assessment.

It's book fair time at Rivercrest Elementary! Shop during school hours February 6-9.

The Colts move to 20-2 overall and 9-0 in conference after beating Piggott 66-35. Jayden Young led with Colts with 15. Fran Robinson and Kash Span added 14 and 12. GO COLTS!

Students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th attended a prom safety presentation with a hands-on activity provided by the Instructor Aaron Schenk. Students participated in activities in the Breath Alcohol Testing/Sobriety Checkpoint vehicle, affectionately known as the BAT Mobile. This vehicle is an important tool in the state's arsenal to combat drunk driving and is incredibly high-tech.

Superintendent Mike Cox presented 6th-grade student Fox Forrester a framed Osceola Times newspaper article highlighting his significant role in bringing the first speedcubing competition to Northeast Arkansas and showcasing his impressive cubing skills.