Rivercrest School District

Today was Pajama Day for RSD! Students in grades K-12 received bracelets promoting a drug free lifestyle. Ateam members Carleigh Williams, Morgan Macklin, Makiyah Robinson, Marcus Slayton, Paris Vasquez, and Adrianna Grant, helped grades 7th and 8th test their ability to walk and drive while wearing drunk goggles. The simulation proved the negative effects of drugs and alcohol. This week Ateam members Keely and Macy Bell, Anaja Wilkerson, and Whitley Bell, have been busy decorating doors for Red Ribbon Week.

After reading Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, Mrs. Mofield’s class made their own perfect pizzas! The book was a donation from Economics Arkansas.

McGruff(Cavanta Washington) and Ateam members, Addy Norvell, Carmen Shumpert, Koby Turner, Marcus Slayton, Annie Vinson, Damiya Barbee, Taylin Whitfield, Kalia Johnson, and Kyleigh Routledge, visited elementary students, encouraging them to stay drug free. McGruff and the Ateam gave out drug free cups and bookmarks. It was Ghost Day at RJHS and RHS. Ateam members, Annie Vinson, Braden Ellis, Mackenzie Franklin, Arianna Wood, Maria Hildebrand, Landon Harris, and Makiyah Robinson, portrayed death by drugs and alcohol and explained their stories over the intercom.

Congratulations to Candon Starnes on his acceptance to the University of Arkansas.

Kickoff to Drug Free Across America started today with students in all red! Ribbons were passed out and 9th-12th graders watched “7 Days: The Opioid Crisis In Arkansas.” ATeam members, Amarion Lofton and Wyatt Lancaster, ran sound and passed out flyers after each presentation.

Congratulations to Alicia Ramirez on her acceptance to Arkansas State University.

Congratulations to Candon Starnes on his acceptance to Arkansas State University.

Intro to Supply Chain and Logistics students went to Denso today to take a facility tour and learn how Denso's production control and how product flow works at their site. Thank you to everyone at Denso for taking the time to talk with our class today.

Congratulations to Hannah Short on her acceptance to the University of Memphis.

The Rivercrest Elementary Scholastic Book Fair is November 1-4 in the elementary library. You can shop online at bit.ly/resbookfair22.

Please join us for Title I Family Math and Literacy Night - The Great Pumpkin. Rivercrest Elementary School Cafeteria Tuesday, October 25 5:30-6:30pm The first 100 parents receive a Rivercrest tumbler!

Good luck to the Rivercrest Marching Band as they compete today in the Paragould-McDonald's Marching Invitational at Paragould High School. The band will take the field at 3:24pm to perform. Come out and show your support!

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBCN80mCUa2yIohywWas4g IT’S GAMEDAY and your Colts will make the short trip to Gosnell to battle it out against the Pirates in an important 4A-3 conference showdown. Currently, 3 teams from the 4A-3 conference are in a 3-way tie for second place and Rivercrest and Gosnell are two of those teams. The third team is Blytheville who was upended by Gosnell last week 26-20. With that win, the Pirates improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in conference. The Colts scored early and often last week on their way to a 57-28 rout over Highland. Rivercrest is now 4-3 and 3-1 in conference. For the Pirates, senior QB Reid Shelton has completed 61.8% of his passes for 1,099 yards and 11TDs. Most of those have gone to junior wideout Cam Williams who leads all of 4A with 687 receiving yards and has 8TDs. Big 6’4” 245lb senior tight end Taderian Partee has hauled in 11 passes for 258yds and 7TDs. Senior running back Floyd Williams has rushed for 692yds and 12TDs. Williams will line up some at QB and is considered one of the top defensive backs in the state. Williams ran a 4.4 forty at one of the camps he attended and has multiple D1 offers. On defense, LB Mason Moore leads Gosnell and the state in tackles with 105. Partee has notched 81 tackles & 8 sacks, and LB Sid Lara has 71 tackles. For your Colts, sophomore QB Cavonta Washington has completed 74.1% of his passes for 913yds and 12TDs. Junior WR Michael Rainer has 27 catches for 517yds and a 4A-leading 9TD receptions. Senior Jaden Stovall has 21 catches for 207yds and 3 scores. Junior RB Koby Turner has rushed for 759yds and 14TDs and is averaging 9.6 yards/carry. On defense, Marcus Slatyon has tallied 85 tackles & 16TFL; Wyatt Lancaster has 67 tackles, 15 TFL, 10 QB hurries, and 6 sacks; and Trent Kimbrough has 60 tackles, 18 TFL, and 2.5 sacks. Rivercrest leads the all-time series 19-12-2, but at Gosnell, the series stands at an even 7-7-2. Make your way to Gosnell tonight to cheer on the red and gray. GO COLTS!

As one of their community service projects the Rivercrest High School and Junior High School chapters of the National Honor Society are collecting non-perishable food items. Collections will take place until Thanksgiving break, and will be donated to local families in need. Donations can be dropped off in Brandey Nash's office at RJHS or Carin McClung's classroom at RHS. NJHS and NHS advisors are Carin McClung and Elea Robertson.

We are having a SALE! Pre-order your 2023 Corral Yearbooks (Grades 7-12) for $40 until October 31! That is a savings of $5! Bundle and save! Purchase an in stock 2022 Corral and pre-order your 2023 Corral for $75. Sale is current until October 31, that is a savings of $15!! Contact Mrs. McClung, carin.mcclung@smccolts.com, or any staff member, Maryjo Booker, Kyleigh Routledge, Emma Brooks, Madalyn Gibson, Hayley Gore, Tristin Holt, Myles Lewis, Addy Norvell, Taylor Routledge, and Carleigh Williams.

Congratulations to Ashley Sullivan and Hailey Lambert on their acceptance to Arkansas State University.

Congratulations to Hannah Short on her acceptance to Arkansas State University.

Reminders: Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 20 4:30pm - 7:30pm. There will be no school for students on Friday, October 21.

Free virtual event tonight! Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading psychologist Dr. Sufna John and learn about free resources. Join at bit.ly/ADE-Family. For easy access, download the free Zoom app at https://zoom.us/download, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.

Rivercrest Junior High attended the FBLA District Conference on October 12 in Jonesboro. Congratulations to the FBLA officers that were inducted at the conference.