Cossatot River School District

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the people who work their magic to make it all come together. Day in and day out, these superheroes serve up smiles and sustenance to keep our students and staff fueled for learning, teaching, and more!

Umpire would like to recognize Nurse Betty Ward for all you do. National School Nurse Day is celebrated on May 8th. You are a vital part of our school and we thank you from the bottom of our toes to the tips of our nose with all our heart.

Umpire would like to recognize Tawana Davis and Loretta Jewell as our National School Lunch Heroes. Umpire students and staff appreciate all you do.

**Attention CRES Parents/Guardians**

TONIGHT! Come out and enjoy an evening of music sure to put a smile on your face!

The Cossatot River High School Academic Banquet will be held on Monday, May 6, starting at 6:00 PM in the CRHS cafeteria to recognize top-performing students in grades 7-12. The event is by invitation only, so students who will be recognized will receive letters/invitations from their teachers this week which will include more details about the banquet. If you have any questions, please contact the CRHS main office.

Cossatot River High School students Austin Bailey and Ethan Youngblood were recently selected to participate in the 2024 Governor's Scholastic Honors Day. The Scholastic Honors Day honors the top graduates from public and private high schools throughout the state. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4. Congratulations, Austin and Ethan, on this prestigious honor!

Cossatot River Elementary would like to recognize Mrs. Richardson for Principal Appreciation Day!

Cossatot River Primary would like to recognize Mrs. Cowart for Principal Appreciation Day.

Umpire High School Students present "The Wildcat Greasers" on May 7th at 6:00 p.m. Please join Mrs. Shankles and Umpire High School as they sing, dance, and celebrate.

Umpire Elementary Kindergarten Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 9:00 a.m. in the Umpire Gymnasium. The graduation will be followed by the Umpire Elementary School Awards Assembly, ABC Graduation, and finally, Kindergarten Roundup for 24-25 school year.

The Cossatot Cubers had the opportunity to participate in the DFW World Cubing Competition in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 28th. Students got to meet and compete against world champion solver, Ryan Pilat as well as many other talented solvers. Not only did students compete, but they also volunteered and judged during tournaments. This was an amazing experience for all of them!

The Cossatot River High School Academic Banquet will be held on Monday, May 6, starting at 6:00 PM in the CRHS cafeteria to recognize top-performing students in grades 7-12. The event is by invitation only, so students who will be recognized will receive letters/invitations from their teachers this week which will include more details about the banquet. If you have any questions, please contact the CRHS main office.

Umpire bus driven by Kent Manley will be running late due to mechanical Issues.

Umpire Administrative Assistant, Yvonne Pate, was celebrated with gifts, food, and goodies on Wednesday, April 24th for Administrative Professionals Day. We are thankful for all you do.

Umpire students qualified for 1A State Track Championships which will be held on Monday, April 29th in Quitman. Haley Carter will compete in shotput. Baylee Carter will compete in both the 800 and mile. Brayam Salaices qualified in 2 mile. The 4 x 800 relay team of Delaney Ford, Lexi Miles, Kelley Mendez, and Baylee Carter ran their way into the state competition. Selena Garcia was listed as an alternate for the relay team. Wildcat Proud!

Congratulations to our CRE 4th grade Soft Seven winners from February and March!

This year's Special Olympics Track and Field event was on April 18, 2024 at Mena Bearcat Stadium. Everyone gave 100% and had an amazing time. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!! We are all very proud of you!! Ethan Ashcraft - Running Long Jump-1st place, Standing Long Jump-1st place Logan Ashcraft - Running Long Jump-2nd place, 400 Meter Run-2nd place Deziray Dollarhyde - 25 Meter Walk-1st place, Softball Throw-1st place, 800 Meter Run-3rd place Carter Hexamer - 100 Meter Wheelchair-2nd place, Tennis Ball Throw-3rd place Skyler Pannel l- Running Long Jump-2nd place, 200 Meter Run-2nd place

Cossatot River Primary Campus will be hosting a BOGO Free Book Fair on April 30th - May 3rd.

State Bound! CRHS track and field athletes are headed to state! Lilly Long, a freshman at CRHS, will be competing in the high jump event, while sophomore Gwen Bradshaw will compete in discus and shot put. Both athletes qualified for the state tournament having very high scores in the conference track meet last week. The 3A State Track Meet will be held on Tuesday, May 30, at Jessieville High School.