The Governor announced today there are an additional five cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas. As a result, all schools
in Pulaski, Jefferson, Grant and Saline Counties will be closed until March 30th. The Governor indicated that these
schools would be using AMI days in conjunction with Spring Break the week of the 23rd.
The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education allows for schools to apply for approval of an Alternative
Methods of Instruction (AMI) plan for emergency or exceptional circumstances such as a contagious disease
outbreak, inclement weather, or utility outage, that prevents students from physically attending school on
campus. Riverview School District has approval for 10 AMI days if they are needed. We will begin working with our
teachers to get AMI packets ready to send home by next week.
At this time, the Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall have sole authority to close
public school campuses throughout the state for reasons related to COVID-19. We are staying in contact with the
state about any changes for Riverview School District and our next steps if there should be a change. We will update
our website (riverviewsd.org) and Facebook page with notifications of any changes.
The Arkansas Department of Health is still stressing the following steps to help prevent the spread of the virus:
· Staying home when they are sick or have a fever.
· Frequent hand washing with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available, using an alcoholbased
hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
· Advising persons to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Following the school's routine cleaning and disinfection program.
· Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
· Urging students and staff to get a flu shot during the flu season.
· Providing adequate supplies for good hygiene.
If you have questions about children who may be exhibiting symptoms, Arkansas Children’s Hospital asks you to
contact them at 1-800-743-3616.
Our custodial staff are ensuring all classrooms and frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected
Riverview School District will continue to monitor student and employee illness, and guidance provided to us by the
Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Secondary and Elementary Education.
Please know we take the health of our students and staff very seriously. We appreciate your continued trust in
allowing us to serve your children.
8th grade students enjoy a little friendly competition while playing Quizlet Live to review the Reconstruction to the Early 1900’s time period in Arkansas History.
Landscape drawn by Christina Lawrence, KES 6th gr student. Great job!
Lady Raider softball gets a big home win today vs Joe T Robinson 11-10. Congratulations to our girls!
Great job by our Jr. High band in the concert tonight. They always do a fabulous job and shows why Riverview has one of the best bands in the state!
Happy 87th Birthday Mr. Fred. Thank you for keeping Kensett Elementary safe and directing traffic every day. 🎂
Reading is a beautiful gift to share.
RKES 5th & 6th grades Skype with Martin Shannon, author of The Bone Line.
💜KES sixth grade science, sunshine, solar ovens, and s’mores. 💜
Jr High Art Club finishing their canvas paintings!
Mr. Sanford's math classes practicing integer operations using a number line outside!
Read Across America week at KES. Thank you guest readers for sharing your love for reading.
London’s father came to visit with KES students today to talk about being motivated and working hard in school. He plays for the NFL, Caroline Panthers. 🏈
Ms Garners 8th grade SOAR “Students On Academic Rise” class works hard every week to improve their reading skills!
Be Kind!
KES 2nd gr. students enjoyed a story by Dr. Beth Patterson.
KES 5th gr. enjoyed learning at the Museum of Discovery.
Coach White is taking his 8th grade math classes to the teachers lounge and using the vending machine to connect the algebra topic of inputs and outputs of functions to a real life concept.
Come on out to Jimmy John’s on Monday, March 16th from 5-7 to support your local high school!
Let them know when you order that you are with Riverview, and RHS will receive 15% back in donations.
Riverview track athletes learning how to pole vault today.
