Rivercrest High School (Arkansas)


Rivercrest High School is a comprehensive public high school located in unincorporated Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States, in proximity to Marie and with a Wilson postal address. It is the only high school administered by the Rivercrest School District and houses the district's administrative offices.
It is one of six public high schools in Mississippi County. 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.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement 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.

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 4A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors play within the 4A Region 3 Conference and participate in football, golf, cross country, swimming, basketball, cheer, and track.
Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, FCCLA, Band, Student Council, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni