Cossatot River School District

Kindergarten Graduation at Umpire! Umpire Kindergarten celebrated graduation last week with a fun party and a sweet ceremony! We are so proud of these little Wildcats and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they’ll do as they continue their journey. Their futures are looking bright!

📣 Exciting News! 🧸✏️ The DeQueen Mena ESC Early Childhood Program, in partnership with Cossatot River Schools, is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Better Chance Preschool Program — now serving children 6 weeks to 5 years old! 🕒 This program offers: ✅ 178 days of care per year, from 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM ✅ Trained, caring staff in a safe and supportive environment ✅ Classrooms for infants, toddlers, and Pre-K 📍 Spaces are limited — apply today! 📧 For more info, contact: kelli.parson@dmesc.org brittany.price@dmesc.org tammy.hudson@dmesc.org 📍 Help us spread the word — share with families who might qualify! 📣 ¡Noticias emocionantes para las familias! 🧸✏️ El Programa de Educación Infantil Temprana de DeQueen Mena ESC, en colaboración con las Escuelas de Cossatot River, ¡ahora está aceptando solicitudes para el programa preescolar Arkansas Better Chance — que ahora atiende a niños desde las 6 semanas hasta los 5 años de edad! 🕒 Nuestro programa ofrece: ✅ 178 días de atención al año, de 7:30 AM a 3:00 PM ✅ Personal capacitado y atento en un ambiente seguro y solidario ✅ Aulas para bebés, niños pequeños y Pre-Kínder 📍 ¡Los cupos son limitados — solicite hoy mismo! 📧 Para más información, comuníquese con: kelli.parson@dmesc.org brittany.price@dmesc.org tammy.hudson@dmesc.org 📍 ¡Ayúdanos a correr la voz — compártelo con familias que puedan calificar!

Way to go, CRES students with PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the 4th nine weeks! 🎉 These students didn’t miss a single day—showing up on time, ready to learn, and finishing the year strong! 💪📚 We’re incredibly proud of their dedication and the support from their families. Being here every day takes commitment, and it doesn’t go unnoticed! Keep shining, CRES! 🌟 #CRESProud #PerfectAttendance #FourthNineWeeksFinishStrong

Eagles Soccer State Finals Fan Bus and Ticket Information The Cossatot River Eagles will take on the Episcopal Wildcats in the 3A State Championship Soccer Game on Saturday, May 24, 2025! The match will be held on the campus of UCA in Conway starting at 10:00 AM. We will be taking a fan bus for any CRHS students who would like to attend the game and cheer the eagles to victory! FAN BUS INFORMATION: Our fan bus will leave at 6:00 AM from CRHS on Saturday morning. Any students interested in going must return a signed permission form to the CRHS office by THURSDAY (5/22) at noon. Forms may be picked up in the CRHS office, or printed using the link below. Students also much purchase their ticket to the game online prior to boarding the fan bus. --PRINTABLE PERMISSION FORM (CRHS Students Only): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VepKtDNZSdvX3o_OXNPeCpWa53Zvn7-c/view?usp=sharing TICKET INFORMATION: There will be no cash sales of tickets at the gate. All attendees must purchase tickets to the game online prior to entry. Tickets may be purchased at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/3613939?schoolId=AAA

Congratulations, Umpire Class of 2025! We are so proud of our Umpire Seniors for graduating last week! This special group of students celebrated their achievements surrounded by family, friends, and our school community Check out the photos from graduation, including the moment they held up signs sharing where they will be attending college next year — a bright future ahead for each of them! Way to go, Wildcats!

**ATTENTION Eagle Fans** Here's the link to purchase tickets online... ahsaa.org/tickets Hope to see you there! Go Eagles! 🦅 ⚽️

🦅⚽️ Go Eagles! ⚽️🦅

Congratulations to our Boys Soccer Team! They claimed a Round Two victory in the state tournament today and are now headed to the Semifinals! 🏆 📅 Game Time: Tomorrow at 12:00 PM 📍 Opponent: Cave City Let’s show our support—Good luck, Eagles! 🦅⚽️

The CRHS Athletic Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A meal for our student athletes and their parents/guardians will be served beginning at 5:30 PM, with athlete recognition and awards beginning at 6:00 PM. All athletes have been advised by their coaches of what they can bring to contribute to the banquet meal (see the list below). All items need to be delivered to CRHS by Tuesday morning. Volleyball: Pork-n-Beans Basketball (Girls): Potato Salad Basketball (Boys): Desserts or Drinks Football: Hawaiian Rolls Soccer (Girls): Desserts Soccer (Boys): Water Baseball & Softball: Drinks If you have any questions, please contact your child's coach.

🎉📚 Big congratulations to William Jeanes, a superstar third grader who just joined the 200 Point Club in our reading program! 🌟 William has been working hard, reading book after book and crushing those tests to earn points — and now he’s hit the amazing milestone of 200 points! 📖💪 We are so proud of your dedication and love for reading, William! 🌠✨ #ReadingRocks #200PointClub

Springtime Beauty Thanks to Ms. A’s Class! At the start of spring, Ms. A’s class at Umpire Elementary got their hands dirty pruning and caring for the flowers in front of the elementary building. Now, thanks to their hard work and green thumbs, those flowers are blooming beautifully! Check out these before-and-after shots of their garden efforts — what a difference a little care can make!

1st and 2nd graders enjoying ice cream sundaes as a reward for have 50 or more AR points.

Hard Work Deserves a Special Treat! Umpire Elementary students were treated to a special lunch as a way to celebrate and honor their hard work decorating the elementary hallway. Their creativity and effort have made our school even more welcoming and fun! Way to go, Wildcats!

Umpire Field Day Fun! Umpire Schools had an action-packed Field Day filled with exciting games and activities that challenged both the body and mind! From relay races to brain teasers, our students gave it their all while having tons of fun. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day a success — it was a great way to wrap up the year with teamwork, laughter, and Wildcat spirit!

🦅⚽️ ATTENTION SOCCER FANS ⚽️🦅

Congratulations to Cossatot River High School senior Riley Dunn for earning the prestigious Governor’s Award for Music Excellence. Only 100 seniors in the state are presented this award yearly. The award is based on 5 criteria—Musicianship, Teamwork, Dedication, Character, and Attitude. Riley is a three year member of the Cossatot River High School Choir, Noteworthy. He is also a two year member of the CRHS auditioned choir, Encore. This year he also served as choir president.

Congratulations to Cossatot River High School choir senior, Dani Atchley, 2025 recipient of the Rachel Norman Memorial Choir Scholarship. Dani will be attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and majoring in elementary education. Dani is a six year choir member at CRHS. Pictured is Dani (left) with CRHS choir director, Susan Brewer.

Sports physicals to be held at CRHS on Thursday, May 22, 2025! Who should attend? CRSD students who will be in grades 7-12 for the 25-26 school year that plan to play sports. This includes any Umpire students who may need sports physicals. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the sports physical. When? Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM Where? Cossatot River High School Questions? Contact Coach Barrett (dakota.barrett@cossatot.us), Coach Lyle (blyle@cossatot.us), or Coach Pope (cwhite@cossatot.us) with any questions you may have.

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Attention Umpire! Beta Club Car Wash Postponed!! Due to expected weather conditions, Umpire Beta Club is postponing the car wash originally scheduled for Friday, May 17th. The event will be rescheduled for the fall. Thank you for your support and understanding! Stay tuned for the new date!