Cossatot River School District

Mena Walmart and Union Bank picked a great day to provide CRE with donuts and breakfast burritos! We have a fun filled day planned at Magic Springs and need all the fuel we can get! Thank you so much for thinking of us and for your continued support...We are truly grateful!

Eagles Advance in State Soccer Tournament! The Cossatot River Eagles defeated the Eureka Springs Highlanders with a score of 5-1 in the first round of the state tournament on Thursday (5/9/24) in Harrision. The Eagles advance to the second round and will take on the Episcopal Wildcats today (5/10/24) at 4:00 PM. State Tournament Location: Anstaff Soccer Complex, 202 Old Stonewall Rd, Harrison, AR 72601 BOYS BRACKET - https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/soccer/brackets/5251 TICKETS may be purchased here: https://gofan.co/event/1513827?schoolId=AAA Good luck Eagles!! Take state!!

Congratulations to our CRE May Star Students! The Word of the Month is "Responsibility." Back Row (L-R): Colt Cirkles, Max Watkins, Averiona Burkett, Madelyn Ashcraft, AmberLee Jeanes, Chloe Sherrouse, and Leo Pena Front Row (L-R): Blayze McCoy, Natalee Mink, Penelope Roberts, and McKayla McDaniel

A huge thank you to Vandervoort First Baptist Church for providing us with such an amazing lunch!

Umpire Teachers and Staff would like to thank the following for all the food, gifts, and gracious words of appreciation this week. Thank you:: Janet Terrill, Tiffany Carter, and Royce/Yvonne Pate for delicious deserts. Janet Terrill for amazing salads. Sara and Cory Carter for cooking homemade burgers. First State Bank and Jaclynn O'Neal for donuts. Vandervoort First Baptist Church and Janet Watkins for delivering a wonderful sandwich tray. Daniel and Danielle Kitchens for homemade gumbo. Lova Cook and Debbie Boswell for caseroles and deserts. We are humbled and grateful for all your support.

Umpire Elementary School held their 1st Annual Talent Show during Fun Day on May 8th. Kindergarten performed a dance routine to Danny G. The Cowboy Dance. What a group of future performers. We are proud of you!

Umpire Teachers and Staff would like to thank Pafford EMS for the delicious cookies for Teacher Appreciation Week. We thank you for supporting Cossatot River School District.

Seven 2nd grade students from CRPS recently qualified to compete in the SoftSeven Math competition at Stigler, Oklahoma. Each student scored at least 2000 points in addition and the team placed 2nd overall. Kei’shae Goss scored over 4000 points and placed 2nd individually. Team members include: Clyde Craig, A.J. Lowrey, Kei’shae Goss, Liam Walker, Jaxen Shouse, Xander Leach, and Kamden Baker.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to Paula Jewell and First Financial Bank for treating the teachers and staff at CRHS to donuts this morning!

Cossatot River High School Semester Test Information: EXEMPTIONS: Students in grades 7-10 who were in attendance and took that Atlas Exam with a charged Chromebook and did not have to borrow one are exempt from the semester tests. Juniors who have taken the ACT do not have to take semester tests. NON-EXEMPTIONS: Students who do not meet the guidelines above must take their semester tests. Students who are required to take their semester tests but do not show up will receive a zero on each missed semester test. The semester test counts for 1/5 of a student's semester grade per course. Please call the main office at CRHS if you have any questions regarding semester exams for your child. Semester Test Schedule: Tuesday, May 14 - Odd Classes (1,3,5,7) Wednesday, May 15 - Even Classes (2,4,6) Thursday, May 16 - Make-up day

CRHS Athletics Announcement: An athletic signing day event will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The event will be held to recognize CRHS senior athletes who will be signing letters of intent to play sports on the college level. The signing event will begin at 4:00 pm. The 2023-2024 CRHS Athletic Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 as well, with food served beginning at 5:30 pm and the athletic recognition and awards starting at 6:00 pm. Tyson Foods will be providing the main dish of grilled chicken. We are asking the athletes to provide sides, desserts, and drinks as listed below. All BOYS BASKETBALL team members are asked to bring a can of pork n beans. These will need to be brought to the high school no later than Tuesday, May 14. All GIRLS BASKETBALL team members are asked to bring a container of potato salad, this does not have to be homemade, store bought is great. All BASEBALL and SOFTBALL team members are asked to bring a package of Hawaiian rolls. All SOCCER team members and VOLLEYBALL team members are asked to bring a dessert. Desserts do not have to be homemade, store bought is great. All CHEERLEADERS and FOOTBALL team members are asked to bring drinks. Drinks can be a 2-liter bottle or a 12 pack of cans. **If your athlete plays more than one sport they are only responsible for bringing one item. Thank you for your support, Cossatot River Athletic Department

Congratulations to our CRE April Star Students! The Word of the Month was "Respect." Back Row (L-R): Jase Richardson, Jasmine Dunn, Chyanne Fields, Lillian Carter, Jozelynn Dyer, Ellah Davis, and Kaden Erwin Front Row (L-R): Honesty Joream, Avery Watkins, Ava Rogers, and Xander Broyles

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week....the theme of this week is "Light the Way...End the Stigma Today!!" Mental Health is essential to overall good health. This week aims to raise awareness about mental health issues, provide resources for support and foster open conversations. Together we can break the stigma and prioritize mental health well-being! Below are resources you may find helpful: Signs of Stress and Anxiety: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ol73JNIK46iTM1KwZcVVZYQPez7P-Ep5/view 988 Suicide and Crisis Line (English): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1seKGDJLehdp86IyK8BH7teN6ksJxsSmC/view 988 Suicide and Crisis Line (Spanish): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1viBW9m0_sMx_7ytn2HMIw6zu4PrLoQSB/view

**Attention CRES**

Thank you, Martin Marietta, for providing us with such an AMAZING breakfast! We are truly grateful for your continued support!

Thank you, DMESC, for all the goodies and all you do. We are truly blessed with the best co-op!

We are so blessed to have Macy Richardson at Cossatot River!

Ms. J's CRE art students did a great job on their modeling clay & painting projects!

Happy Nurse's Day to Cossatot River Primary nurse Deianeria Wise.

Look who was selected as the 2024 Arkansas Rural Education Association Teacher of the Year/South!! Thank you, Bethany Brantley, for all you do for our students/district!