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Rivercrest High School (Arkansas)

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School type
  
Public comprehensive

CEEB code
  
042685

Teaching staff
  
19.08 (on FTE basis)

Phone
  
+1 870-655-8111

Colors
  
Grey, Red

Status
  
Open

NCES School ID
  
050004501204

Grades
  
7–12

Mascot
  
Colt

Address
  
1700 State Hwy 14, Wilson, AR 72395, USA

District
  
So. Miss. County School District

Similar
  
Rivercrest Junior High School, Osceola School District, East Poinsett County S, Arl High School, Manila High School

Profiles

Rivercrest High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Wilson, Arkansas, United States. It is one of six public high schools in Mississippi County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Southern Mississippi County School District. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 to students in the communities of Wilson, Tyronza, Joiner, Birdsong, Dyess, Frenchmans Bayou, Bassett, Keiser, Osceola, Manila, Etowah, Blytheville, Luxora, Victoria, Lepanto, Driver, and Marie.

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Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Rivercrest High School is accredited by the ADE and is accredited as a charter member of AdvancED (formerly North Central Association).

Extracurricular activities

The Rivercrest High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Colt with red and gray serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Rivercrest Colts compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors play within the 3A Region 3 Conference and participate in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (girls only), swimming (girls only), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, and track (boys/girls).

  • Football: The Rivercrest Colts football teams have won two state football championships (1985, 2010).
  • Golf: The girls golf teams won its first and only state championship in 2011.
  • Basketball: The boys teams have won two state basketball championships (1990, 2011). The girls teams have won three state championships (1974, 1978, 1980).
  • Track and field: The boys track and field teams have won three state championships (1993, 2010, 2011).
  • Clubs and traditions

    Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Band, Student Council, and Quiz Bowl.

    Notable people

  • Ann Clemmer (1976)—Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Saline County
  • Cortez Kennedy—Former professional football player; inductee, NFL Hall of Fame.
  • References

    Rivercrest High School (Arkansas) Wikipedia