The countdown to a new school year is on, and we can't wait to welcome our Raider families back to campus!
Open House is the perfect opportunity to:
📚 Meet your teachers
🏫 Explore classrooms
🤝 Connect with staff
🎉 Get excited for an amazing 2026-2027 school year!
Open House Schedule:
📍 Riverview High School (RHS) & Riverview Junior High School (RJHS)
🗓️ Monday, August 3
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Riverview Intermediate School (RIS)
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Riverview Primary School (RPS)
🗓️ Thursday, August 6
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
We hope to see all of our Raider families there as we kick off another year of learning, growth, and success. It's going to be a fantastic year!
Small school atmosphere... Big school opportunities. 💜🖤

Riverview School District is excited to welcome Mr. Justin Law to our team for the 2026-2027 school year! Mr Law will be teaching Business classes at RHS.
A lifelong White County resident, Mr. Law brings a wealth of life experience and a heart for serving students. After spending 25 years in the manufacturing industry, where he worked his way from an hourly employee into management through hard work and dedication, he answered the call to education.
During the past two years, Mr. Law has served the Searcy School District in several roles, including paraprofessional, bus driver, long-term substitute teacher, and substitute bus driver. His diverse experiences have prepared him well for building positive relationships with students and helping them succeed.
Mr. Law and his wife, Meredith, have two children and are deeply rooted in the White County community. He is excited for the opportunity to invest in the students and families of Riverview School District, and we are thrilled to have him as part of our Raider Family.
Please join us in giving Mr. Justin Law a warm Raider welcome!
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.

Riverview School District is proud to welcome Coach Tim Jones home as our new Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year!
A 2005 graduate of Riverview High School, Coach Jones has always been proud to call himself a Raider. After 17 years in education and coaching, he is returning to the place where his own journey began, bringing with him a wealth of experience, leadership, and a passion for developing student-athletes.
Coach Jones believes in pursuing excellence every day and is committed to helping our student-athletes grow both on and off the court. His focus on hard work, character, teamwork, and continuous improvement will be a tremendous asset to our girls basketball program and the entire Riverview community.
There is something special about welcoming one of our own back home. We are excited to have Coach Jones investing in the next generation of Raiders and continuing the proud tradition of Riverview athletics.
Please join us in giving Coach Tim Jones a warm Raider welcome home!
💜 Once a Raider, Always a Raider.
Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.

As the first day of school gets closer, we want to remind our families that Riverview School District will once again provide ALL school supplies for every student in Kindergarten through 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year!
That means there's no need to shop from a traditional school supply list. ✏️📚
✅ Families only need to send:
🎒 A backpack
🎧 A pair of headphones
We're proud to invest in our students and help make back-to-school season a little easier for our families. We can't wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 10 for another great year at Riverview!
Small school atmosphere... Big school opportunities. 💜🖤

We can't wait to welcome our newest Riverview Raiders to Riverview Primary School tomorrow for the first day of Kindergarten Camp! 💜🖤
If you haven't signed your child up yet, it's not too late! We'd still love to have your kindergartener join us.
✔️ No registration? No problem! Just bring your child tomorrow morning.
✔️ Can't attend both days? That's okay! Students are welcome to attend even if they can only make one of the two days.
Kindergarten Camp is a fun opportunity for our incoming kindergarten students to meet their teachers, explore the school, learn classroom routines, and build confidence before the first day of school.
We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2039 and begin this exciting journey together. See you tomorrow, future Raiders!
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities. 🖤

At Riverview, we're committed to providing a small school atmosphere with big school opportunities, and our students continue to demonstrate what can happen when hard work, dedicated educators, supportive families, and a caring community come together.
We're proud to celebrate:
🎓 An increase in our graduation rate from 81% to 90% — more students are crossing the finish line prepared for their futures.
📚 Outstanding growth by our youngest Raiders — our Riverview Primary students made tremendous gains on the 2026 ATLAS Summative Assessment, with significant improvements in both English Language Arts and Mathematics from last year.
These accomplishments are more than numbers. They represent countless hours of learning, teaching, encouragement, and perseverance.
While we celebrate these successes, we know our work continues. Every day, we remain focused on helping every Raider grow, achieve, and reach their full potential.
Thank you to our incredible students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and community for being part of this journey.
Together, we're growing stronger every year. 💜🖤


At Riverview School District, we are committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed. Beginning this month, we'll be sharing a visual summary following each Board of Education meeting to highlight key actions, district updates, student achievement, and other important information.
We hope this new format makes it easier to stay connected with the work being done to support our students and schools.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Riverview School District and our Raider family! 💜🖤

Riverview School District is excited to welcome Mrs. Brittany Johns as our RHS Head Volleyball Coach, Assistant Softball Coach, and Riverview Intermediate School Physical Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year!
Mrs. Johns brings more than 10 years of experience in education and over 15 years of coaching volleyball and softball. She believes athletics are about much more than wins and losses—they're about building character, accountability, discipline, and confidence while creating a team culture where every student feels valued and supported.
Known for her energy, passion, and commitment to student success, Mrs. Johns is dedicated to helping young people grow both on and off the court and field. Her goal is to develop not only skilled athletes, but also strong leaders who are prepared for success in life.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Johns a warm Raider welcome! We are excited to have her leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication helping our students excel in the classroom, in athletics, and beyond.
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.


Riverview School District is excited to welcome Mrs. Jesica Krousey to our team for the 2026-2027 school year!
Mrs. Krousey joins Riverview as our Junior High School Counselor and District Testing Coordinator. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Arkansas State University and brings more than eight years of experience in education.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Krousey has served as a teacher, leadership team member, GT committee member, and mentor for new educators. She is passionate about supporting students, building meaningful relationships, and creating positive school environments where every child can thrive.
As someone who lives in and cares deeply about our community, Mrs. Krousey is excited to partner with our students, families, and staff to help every Raider feel supported, connected, and successful. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, running, trips to the beach, and spending time with her husband and their two daughters.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Krousey a warm Raider welcome! We are excited to have her leadership, compassion, and dedication as part of the Raider Family.
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.


🎉 Welcome to the Raider Family, Mrs. Katie Wells! 💜🖤
Riverview School District is excited to welcome Mrs. Katie Wells to our team for the 2026-2027 school year! Mrs. Wells will be teaching PreK at Riverview Primary.
Mrs. Wells brings 15 years of teaching experience and a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She is passionate about creating a positive, engaging learning environment where every student feels supported, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.
This year is especially exciting for the Wells family, as her three children will also be joining the Riverview School District. We are thrilled to welcome not only a talented educator, but an entire family into the Raider community.
Outside of school, Mrs. Wells enjoys spending time with her family, especially making memories together at the beach.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Wells a warm Raider welcome! We are excited to have her as part of the Raider Family and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students.
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.


Riverview School District is excited to welcome Ms. Kelsey Conrad to our team for the 2026-2027 school year! Ms. Conrad will be teaching English and Yearbook at RHS.
Ms. Conrad is an English teacher, writer, and lifelong reader who is passionate about helping students discover the power of books and storytelling. She finds great joy in watching students connect with literature, build confidence in their writing, and develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Conrad enjoys creative writing, reading fantasy novels, and spending time with her family. We are excited for our students to benefit from her enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to helping every learner grow.
Please join us in giving Ms. Conrad a warm Raider welcome! We are thrilled to have her as part of the Raider Family.
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.

Riverview School District is excited to welcome Ms. Mary-Grace Weatherford to our team for the 2026-2027 school year! Ms. Weaherford will be teaching 3rd grade at Riverview Intermediate School.
Originally from Columbia, Tennessee, Ms. Weatherford now calls Searcy home. She graduated from Harding University and began her teaching career this past January. During her preparation to become an educator, she completed her student teaching in 1st grade at Riverview's Kensett campus and also gained experience teaching 2nd grade at Harding Academy.
Ms. Weatherford is passionate about creating a positive learning environment where every child feels encouraged, supported, and inspired to grow. We are excited to have her join the Riverview family and know she will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.
Please join us in giving Ms. Weatherford a warm Raider welcome! We are excited to have you as part of the Raider Family.
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.

The Riverview School District Board of Education has approved the schedule of regular board meetings for the 2026-2027 school year.
Board meetings are held monthly at 7:00 PM in the Riverview Fine Arts Center located at 800 Raider Drive, Searcy. Community members are always welcome to attend and stay informed about the important work taking place in our district.
If you wish to address the Board during the public comment period, please remember to sign in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
We encourage our families, staff, and community members to stay engaged as we continue working together to provide a small school atmosphere with big school opportunities for every Raider.
📌 Save this schedule for future reference, and we look forward to seeing you throughout the year!

Riverview School District is excited to welcome Ms. Sarah Stiefel to our team for the 2026-2027 school year!
Throughout her career, Ms. Stiefel has been dedicated to helping students develop a love for reading and writing. She has served in a variety of roles—including librarian, English Language Arts teacher, literacy interventionist, and nonprofit director—working with learners from preschool through adulthood.
Her passion for literacy and commitment to student success make her a wonderful addition to the Riverview team. We are excited for our students to benefit from her knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm for learning.
Please join us in giving Ms. Stiefel a warm Raider welcome! We are excited to have her as part of the Raider Family.
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.


Riverview School District is excited to welcome Ms. Hailey Collett to our team for the 2026-2027 school year!
Ms. Collett is a recent graduate of Harding University, where she earned her degree in Middle Level Education with concentrations in Math, English, and Language Arts. Originally from Searcy, she is excited to begin her teaching career at Riverview as a 4th grade math teacher.
When she's not in the classroom, Ms. Collett enjoys spending time with her family and friends. We are thrilled to have her join our team and know she will make a positive impact on the lives of our students.
Please join us in giving Ms. Collett a warm Raider welcome as she begins this exciting new chapter!
💜 Small School Atmosphere... Big School Opportunities.

🌟 Become a Riverview Raider Substitute! 🌟
Looking for a flexible way to earn extra income while making a real difference in the lives of students?
Riverview School District is looking for caring, dependable individuals to join our team as substitute teachers and Cooks through our partner, ESS. Whether you're a retired educator, college graduate, stay-at-home parent, or simply someone who enjoys working with children, substituting is a rewarding way to support our students and schools.
Our substitutes play an important role in ensuring learning continues when our teachers are away. Every day you step into a classroom, you're making a positive impact on the future of our students.
📅 Substitute Hiring & Training Event
Wednesday, July 23
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Riverview High School Library
810 Raider Drive, Searcy, AR 72143
Please bring two forms of identification for your I-9 paperwork.
At Riverview, we're proud of our small school atmosphere with big school opportunities, and we'd love for you to be part of our Raider family!
To get started, visit ESS.com to complete your application before attending the event.
If you've ever thought about becoming a substitute teacher, now is the perfect time. We need great people who are willing to invest in the next generation of Raiders. We hope to see you on July 23!

