
The ACT Aspire testing that was to begin tomorrow across the Mountain View School District has been postponed from tomorrow until Monday, April 12.
Again, the ACT Aspire testing that was to take place this week across our district, has been postponed until next week. Testing will now begin on Monday, April 12.
Thank You.

The ACT Aspire testing that was set to begin tomorrow in the Mountain View School District has been postponed. The testing will now begin on Monday, April 12.
Again, the ACT Aspire testing will now begin on Monday, April 12 all across the Mountain View School District.
Thank You.

The Mountain View School District will provide meals for students over Spring Break and can be picked up at the regular times and places on Friday, March 19.
Mt. View Elementary from 9-11:30,
Mt View Middle and High School at the teardrop from 9-11:30, Timbo from 1-3 PM And Rural Special from 1:30-2:30.

Rural Special schools will not be in session today so that students and staff may attend the Semi Final game of the state tournament vs Viola.
The game will be played at 10 am at Greers Ferry West Side.
This day will be made up on June 9th.

Rural Special schools will not be in session on Monday, March 15 so that students and staff may attend the State Tournament Semi-Finals vs. Viola at 10 a.m. The game will be played at Greers Ferry West Side. Go Lady Rebels!

Rural Special schools will not be in session on Monday, March 15 so that students and staff can attend the State tournament game vs. Viola. Game time is 10 AM at Greers Ferry West Side.

Rural Special schools will not be in session on Monday, March 15 so that students and staff may attend the State Tournament Semi Final game vs Viola at 10 AM at Greers Ferry West Side.

Rural Special schools will not be in session on Monday, March 15 so that students and staff may attend the State Basketball Semi-Final game vs. Viola at 10 am. The game will be played at West Side Greers Ferry.
Go Lady Rebels!

Rural Special Lady Rebels will play at ICC on Friday @ 4pm.
Tickets may be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/events/247676
Tickets are $5.00 per ticket +convenience fee.
Tickets are needed for ages 5 and up.
No paper tickets, tickets must be shown on a mobile device at the door.
AAA passes are allowed if capacity has not been reached.
Face Masks required.
Games are being livestreamed on Cougar Athletics YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsa8wNmKp_OsapWuozKdiQA/featured
#GoLadyRebels #Regionals2021

Lady Rebels will be playing in the 1A Regional Tournament at ICC next week. Tickets will be required and can be purchased online at 2pm the day BEFORE game day.
Tickets can be purchased here: https//gofan.co/app/school/AAA
· You will purchase your GoFan tickets using a computer, your tickets will be delivered to the email address you entered when purchasing. You can also download the GoFan mobile app (Apple phones only) and login using this email to access your tickets.
· This event is a mobile entry event--tickets must be presented on a smart phone for entry.
· Printed tickets will not be accepted.
· Admission will be charged for ages 5 and up.
· AAA passes will be accepted unless the venue has reached capacity in actual attendance or pre-sold tickets.
· Only the current year AAA passes and lifetime AAA passes will be accepted.

Lady Rebels will be playing in the 1A Regional Tournament at ICC next week. Tickets will be required and can be purchased online at 2pm the day BEFORE game day.
Tickets can be purchased here: https//gofan.co/app/school/AAA
· You will purchase your GoFan tickets using a computer, your tickets will be delivered to the email address you entered when purchasing. You can also download the GoFan mobile app (Apple phones only) and login using this email to access your tickets.
· This event is a mobile entry event--tickets must be presented on a smart phone for entry.
· Printed tickets will not be accepted.
· Admission will be charged for ages 5 and up.
· AAA passes will be accepted unless the venue has reached capacity in actual attendance or pre-sold tickets.
· Only the current year AAA passes and lifetime AAA passes will be accepted.

Monday, February 22 will be a virtual day in the Mountain View School District because of continued bad road conditions.
Students should log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome books. Teachers should work from home and all custodial staff should report to work at 8 AM.

Monday, February 22 will be a virtual day in the Mountain View School District because of continued bad road conditions. Students should log into their classes via Google classroom on their chrome books. Teachers should work from home.

The Mountain View School District will continue in a virtual learning format through Friday, February 19 due to winter weather.
Students should continue to log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome-books. Teachers should work from home.
Thank you.

The Mountain View School District will continue in a virtual learning format through Friday, February 19 due to winter weather.
Students should continue to log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome-books. Teachers should work from home.
Thank you.

In Observance of President’s Day, the Mountain View School District will not be in session today, February 15.
Thank You.

In observance of Presidents’ Day, the Mountain View School District will not be in session today, February 15.
Thank you.

Rural Special:
Home games for tomorrow against Jasper have been cancelled. Senior Night is postponed and will be reschedule to a new date when we have one. Everyone stay safe and warm!

Thursday, February 11 will be a virtual learning day in the Mountain View School District due to winter weather. Students should log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome books. Teachers should work from home.
Thank You.

Thursday, January 11 will be a virtual learning day in the Mountain View School District due to winter weather.
Students should log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome books and teachers should work from home.
Thank you.

Thursday, February 11 will be a virtual learning day for the Mountain View School District due to winter weather. Students should log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome books. Teachers should work from home.
Thank You.

Thursday, January 11 will be a virtual learning day in the Mountain View School District due to winter weather.
Students should log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome books and teachers should work from home.
Thank you.

Wednesday, February 10, will be a virtual learning day in the Mountain View School District due to winter weather. Students should log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome books. Teachers will work from home.
Thank you.

Wednesday, February 10 will be a virtual learning day in the Mountain View School District due to winter weather. Students should log into their classes on Google classroom via their chrome books. Teachers will work from home.

Considering the upcoming weather, Rural Special Elementary will be open today from 1:30-5pm to allow parents to stop by and pick up their child's Chromebook, paper packets, or other supplies they may need for the week. Please come to the front door of the elementary building, knock, and someone will meet you there. Thank you

Rural Special Basketball Updates:
Monday 2/1 - Clinton @ RS, Jr. Girls & Sr. Girls only @ 4:30
*Senior night is rescheduled for Feb. 12th - more details to come*
Tuesday 2/2 - RS @ ICC, All 4 Teams @ 4:30 *Note time change*
Thursday 2/4 - RS @ Mt. Vernon-Enola, Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys @ 5:00
Tuesday 2/9 - RS @ Nemo Vista, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys @ 5:30
Friday 2/12 - *Senior Night* Jasper @ RS, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys @ 5:30

Rural Special:
Home Access Center (HAC) has been updated and has a new link. To view your grades online, go to the following link:
http://hac20.esp.k12.ar.us/
Please note that with this new update, we CANNOT help with passwords. You will need to use the "Forgot My Username or Password" option.

From MVSD: Due to weather conditions, all schools in the MVSD will pivot to virtual/ remote learning tomorrow Monday, December 14th. There will be no onsite instruction for students. Teachers will be available to help students by phone or online from home.Buses will not run tomorrow.
Thank You and good evening.

Rural Special Rebel Basketball game update:
Games for Friday 12/4 at home have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
As of today 12/2:
Games Monday 12/7 at Norfork ,Tuesday 12/8 at Timbo and Friday 12/10 at Home, are being played as scheduled.

From MVSD: The Rural Special campuses K through 12, will pivot to digital learning for the week of November 30th through December 4th. This means all Rural Special students should log into their classes via Google classroom on their chrome books next week. There will be no on site learning at Rural Special next week.
Lunches for the week will be distributed from 1:30 PM until 3 PM Monday, November 30th behind the cafeteria.

Rural Special K-12 will be virtual on Friday Nov. 20th. Thanksgiving Break is Nov. 23rd- Nov. 27th return back to school Nov. 30th as planned. Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving Break.

Rural Special High School Basketball update due to COVID Quarantine:
Nov. 20 vs Shirley - Cancelled
Nov. 30 vs Marshall - Cancelled
Dec. 1 vs Concord - Cancelled
We will let you know of any other updates. Thank you for all your support and patience, have a Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe and healthy during the break.

Rural Special Basketball at Clinton for Thursday 19th, has been cancelled.

Celebrating our Veterans 2020
https://youtu.be/Tn5VSHvJ4Ys

Rural Special Basketball Updates (as of 11/10/2020 and subject to change):
Tonight - Rebels travel to Concord with Jr. Girls, Sr Girls & Sr. Boys starting at 5:00
Thursday - Games against Norfork have been cancelled due COVID quarantine of the Norfork teams.
Friday - Home Games against St. Joe with Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys starting at 5:00.
Monday - All Rebel teams will travel to Quitman with games starting 4:30.
Tuesday - Games against Calico Rock has been cancelled due to COVID quarantine of Calico Rock teams.
Thursday - Both Senior teams will travel to Clinton with games starting at 6:00.
Friday - Home games against Shirley with Jr. Girls, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys starting at 5:00.

Welch hits a 3 and Linville hits a 3 to increase the lead against the Lady Hornets. 41-22

Rural Special Basketball games tonight at HOME - Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls, Sr. Boys starting at 5:00. Tickets have been given to ball players. Here is the link to watch games from home - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmGBrlQBR85P2U73mgqFDqQ

Rural Special Basketball at Alpena, Tuesday Nov. 3rd - Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls & Sr. Boys starting at 5:00pm.
Based on the capacity that the Alpena gymnasium can hold, we will receive 75 tickets. The tickets will be available on Ticketleap app. These tickets are first come, first serve. Tickets will go on sale Monday morning Nov. 2nd. You will pay for the ticket on the app and download the ticket to your phone. No money or ticket will be exchanged at the door. They must be purchased ahead of time at the following link:
https://alpenaleopards.ticketleap.com/rural-special-at-alpena/

Rural Special - Thursday October 22nd
Homecoming @ 5:30
Meet The Rebels @ 6:30
More information and COVID Guidelines for both will be available on Tuesday.

New Breakfast and Lunch Menu website link
https://mountainviewschooldistrict.nutrislice.com/menu
You can check the above link and see what the lunch options will be.
K-2 is Rural Special Elementary
3-12 is Rural Special Middle School & High School

Thank you from the Rural Special Community. We are set! If you see Lissa Zajac please tell her thank you!! She and I have been working together for the last several weeks trying to get our school order ready. She’s been amazing working days off and even during her vacation just to make sure we get all the items we need (even those hard to get, elusive items). Thank you to Lissa and all the staff at Clinton Walmart.

Just a reminder:
In partnership with RS PTO and Save the Children (working with local organizations) most all school supplies will be purchased this year for our Rural Special students. Students will ONLY need to purchase the following items:
Backpack and ear buds or headphones
Parents are encouraged to help out with the following items please: Kleenex and hand sanitizer. We will have some of this, but we always use a lot as well.

From MVSD: The Mountain View School District will be having PreK-12 grade New Student Registration starting on Tuesday, August 4 and continuing on Wednesday, August 5th.
Registration will be from 8 AM until Noon and from 1 PM until 3 PM at the Mountain View Campus, Rural Special Campus and the Timbo Campus.
Rural Special new students should report to the office at RSHS.
Please call 870-363-4365 at Rural Special
WE PLEASE ASK THAT ONLY ONE PARENT/GUARDIAN COME WITH THE STUDENT FOR REGISTRATION DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS. Thank You.

New student registration is coming up! The Mountain View School District will be having New Student Registration starting on Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday August 5th. Registration will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the RS lunchroom. Please call 363-4365 to make an appointment. We ask that only one parent/guardian and student come to school during the registration.

Rural Special 2020 Graduation will be streamed live July 14th at 7:00 PM via Youtube and Facebook.
https://youtu.be/BIppxCPSG0Y
https://www.facebook.com/mvsdar/

Mountain View School District schools will be having graduation ceremonies in July. Here are the dates and locations. Rural Special Graduation will be on July 14 at 7:00 at the Mountain View football field. Timbo Graduation will be on July 16 at 7:00 at the Mountain View football field. Mountain View graduation will be on July 17 at 7:00 at the Mountain View football field. We will be providing more specific information in the coming weeks.

Rural Special: We will be handing out Kindergarten registration packets this Monday the 27th from 10:30-12:30!! Any child that is 5 by August 1st can start Kindergarten in the fall.
Senior Class of 2020 - Pick up your Cap & Gowns Monday 27th 10:30-12:30!
Reminder that Breakfast & Lunch pick up for the week is Monday 27th from 10:30-12:30. This is 5 lunches and breakfast for each child! Thank you Bridget, Marilyn and Emily for coming and putting these together every Monday!!

Rural Special: The next and last set of AMI work has been posted to the website. Thanks DeWyn Avey🤗 Paper copies will not be available this time as some paper copies still have not reached all students (district wide). Students may access them on a phone, tablet, computer etc. Smart phones and any other internet device can now connect to various WiFi hotspots around the county including the school parking lot. Work may be submitted via google drive (best way) or pictures may be taken and sent to your childs teacher’s email (2nd best option) or via text or messenger. Students may also choose to do them on a regular piece of paper. Drop off bins will be placed outside the high school front doors Mon-Thur 8am-1pm for drop off. Please have all work in an envelope or folder with the students name and teacher on the outside of it. But again, if possible please submit work electronically just to help keep down germs. Hope to see everyone tomorrow at Lunch Pickup.

RURAL SPECIAL, First and foremost we hope you are doing well and enjoying spring time in Arkansas. I know many of you have questions about AMI so hopefully this helps along with the live feed videos we’ve been doing. For Rural Special elementary there is a direct link on the school's website for your child to access their Google account where the AMI packets have been shared. If your child does not know their email address or password K-2 students need to talk with your child's classroom teacher to gain this information while 3rd-6th grade students need to contact Mrs. Avey or Mrs. Berry so that their passwords may be reset. All AMI packets have also been emailed and shared with every student in their Google accounts (k-6). Students requesting paper copies of the AMI packets will have two options for pickup days. Pickup will be Thursday from 11am-1pm with plastic tubs sitting outside the high school building. Packets will have each child's name clearly identified on them. The second option for obtaining AMI packets is Monday during breakfast and lunch pickup. At this time all submissions will be electronic. Students may turn in their work via their Google drive or students and parents may take a picture of the assignment with their smart phone or tablet and email the work to their teachers. High school students have the same options for paper packets; however those doing AMI electronically, packs have either been shared via Google or the teacher will be using Google classroom. More information can be found at www.RuralSpecial.com Thank you for your patience as we all work through this together.
Remember, most importantly take this time to enjoy some extra days with your children. If you find yourself or your child getting frustrated, set it to the side and come back to it later. Smile, laugh and make memories.
Respectfully
--
Shelia Mitchell, Elementary Principal
Rural Special Elementary
Fox, AR 72051

Rural Special -
Accelerated Reader is now available to you at home. Your student should know their username and password, but if they have forgotten, you can email me at davey@mvschools.net and I will get that info to you ASAP. Happy READing!!

RS - If you are watching the Arkansas PBS AMI this week, here is the website with resources for your student to access and use along with the videos.
https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arkansasami

RS - Due to COVID19, we will postpone the Jr & Sr Prom at Rural Special. A make up date will be announced later.

RS Students & Parents:
MVSD PROVIDING STUDENT MEALS WITH DISTRIBUTION AT LOCAL CHURCHES
MVSD
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020
The Mountain View School District is committed to ensuring our students are fed during this school closure. We will be providing prepackaged breakfast and lunch meals to local churches for distribution to students March 17 - March 20 from 10:30 to 12:30.
Meals may be picked up at:
Antioch Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Flatwoods Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
56 Baptist Church
Timbo Valley Assembly of God
Meals will be given out on a first come first serve basis.
Thank you to our local churches for all your help.

A huge thank you to Antioch Church, Rachelle Stewart, Heather Berry, and Lindsey Sutterfield for all your hard work today passing out the school lunches. Mr Barham and I also want to thank Mrs Bridgett and Mrs Marilyn for preparing lunches for this week. You all are amazing. We were glad to be able to serve our students and their needs today.

RS - Congratulations to the winners from the Northeast Arkansas Regional Science Fair Friday at ASU Jonesboro:
Junior High
Kendall Kocher - 1st in Environmental Science, Qualified for Broadcom Nationals, Association for Women Geoscientist Award, SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) Award, American Fisheries Society Aquatic Sciences Award
Jacob Morris - 1st in Physics and Astronomy, Qualified for Broadcom Nationals
Lailah Thomas - 1st in Behavioral and Social Sciences, Qualified for Broadcom Nationals
Jayden Berry - 2nd in Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical
Trevor Dodson - 2nd in Medical and Health Sciences
Emma Goins - 2nd in Environmental Science
Zack Ginn - 3rd in Physics and Astronomy
Valerie West - 3rd in Animal Science
Austin Thomas - Honorable Mention in Plant Science
Senior High
Echo Mitchell - 1st in Environmental Management,3rd overall (Qualified for International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles), SETAC(Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) Award, Stockholm Junior Water Prize (opportunity to compete at state and international levels), U.S. Air Force Outstanding Science and Engineering Award, Office of Naval Research Award, American Fisheries Society Aquatic Sciences Award
Gerrit Amos - 2nd in Environmental Science
Sierra Dodson - 2nd in Medical and Health Sciences
Emily Morris - 2nd in Energy and Transportation
Kealy Patrick - 2nd in Animal Science
Autumn Crow - 3rd in Environmental Science, NOAA Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award
Alex Garcia - 3rd in Behavioral and Social Science
Kalli Sutterfield - 3rd in Energy and Transportation
Brinley Morgan - Honorable Mention in Plant Science
Some students were not able to attend, but Mr. Ty Pitcock delivered and picked up projects for those students so they were still able to compete.

Rural Special Elem Quiz Bowl made it to the Elite 8 today (with a very young team). All classifications of schools across our Educational Cooperative were represented today. Proud of our kiddos. (And yes, of course we have to act goofy some) 😉. Mrs Hughes’ Mtn. View Yellow Jackets beat us and are still going strong representing our district. Good luck

The Mountain View School District will not be in session on Friday, March 13 and Friday, March 20.

Final
Lady Rebels 57
Alpena 62.
It’s been a great season. Proud of our girls.

End of the 3rd.
Rebels take the lead.
Rebels 48 Alpena 40

Half time at Lake Hamilton
Rebels 22 Leopards 26

Rural Special vs Alpena
End of the 1st Quarter
Tied at 12.

End of the 3rd quarter
Lady Rebels lead 29 to 27

Halftime at the State Tournament with the Lady Rebels: tied at 16

Live from Lake Hamilton
End of 1st quarter
RS 7 Hillcrest 6

RS Lady Rebels Regional Runner Up! They are moving on to state to play Hillcrest March 4th @ 7:00pm at Lake Hamilton High School. #GoRebels #StateBound #BriStong

Hard fought game. Couldn’t pull it out tonight. Final RS 44 WS 49
Lady Rebels play in the state tournament Wednesday at 7pm

3:30 left in the 4th
Rebels 37 Eagles 42

End of 3rd Quarter
Lady Rebels 28 WS Eagles 37

Half time at Bradford
Rebels 21 Eagles 26
Go Lady Rebels!!

Regional Finals
End of 1st quarter
RS 11 Westside 17

Lady Rebels win 55-29 over Midland!

Rural Special girls lead Midland after three quarters, 51-22.

Lady Rebels leading Midland at halftime of the regional tournament 28-19 in Bradford.

RS High School ACT Aspire Interim testing will be Monday (English & Science) & Wednesday (Math & Reading) starting at 8:50. Student be well rested and ready to do your best!

Rural Special Juniors are taking the ACT, Tuesday, February 25th. Be sure to be here at 8:00am.

Those of us at Rural Special would like to send our sincerest love and appreciation for all the thoughts and prayers. This week we began a week of healing by remembering Briley with posters, cards, and just sharing smiles and tears. Thank you to the Timbo Tigers last night for showing up at the basketball game with their Briley t-shirts. We live in an amazing area with many caring schools and people. Your love and prayers have definitely been felt.

The community and school will be hosting a fundraiser for the Morgan Family at the Tuesday Night game against Timbo. All Concession money, auction proceeds, and donations will go to them. Drop donations off for the auction at Rural Special School or bring them to the ball game. Time of auction will be announced later.
There is also an account set up at First Service Bank for the Morgan Family.

RS Rebels are in the Izard County tournament tonight at Calico Rock.
Jr Boys play Melbourne
Sr Girls play ICC
Sr Boys play Salem
Games can be heard online at:
https://radio.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KSAR

Super proud of our Rural Special students! Accelerated reader, citizenship, and grade awards were handed out today. 🤗 We had a great assembly and even talked about friendship, working together as a team, and the importance of never giving up! Had some great videos that kids loved. Thanks for sharing your kiddos with us. 🥰

RSHS - Everyone 7-12 is going to the career fair at Mountain View. We will leave around 8:15 and be back before lunch.

RSHS students enrolled and currently taking Animal Science are eligible for college credit through Ozarka at NO CHARGE!! See Mrs. Knapp on Monday 1-13, to check eligibility.

RS Rebels will be having games tonight at home. Games will start as soon as possible to finish as soon as possible because of weather concerns. Go Rebels!

Theatre Squared from Fayetteville was at Rural Special today to perform the Poe Show. Students then were able to take part in workshops offered by the instructors. Great opportunity for our students. The group said our kids were amazing and really bragged on their quick insight as well as their willingness to participate

RS - Tonight's basketball games against Quitman have been cancelled due to potential weather and are rescheduled for December 16th with 7th,JB,SG,SB playing.

Congratulations RSHS as being recognized as top 5% in student growth. Proud to be a part of our schools.
http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Public_School_Accountability/School_Performance/Reward_Schools_2019.pdf

Tune in today to KWOZ 103.3 to hear about our Veterans Program at Rural Special. It’s always an honor to visit Gary B at the radio station. He’s been a big part of Rural Special on several occasions

RS: The Pumpkin Patch was not just another field trip! Kindergarten and 1st grade learned about the Arkansas Frontier life and even did a few chores. There was also time for watching pig races, dinosaur digging, exploring the enchanted forest, playing on the tunnel slides and wheels, as well as mining for gems!! We had a great time and thank you PTO for helping pay for our trip!!

Stone Bank presentation of the new trophy case in dedication to J.T. Compton, with Mr. Barham and Mr. Howard.

Congratulations to our PeeWee Girls for sweeping all the games last night. 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade teams for the WIN!!

RS Flu Shot Clinic October 11th!!

Pastries for Parents will be October 15th! Make plans to join us for a fun morning. We’ll be doing activities in the classroom, and then we have an exciting assembly afterwards.

The first 9 weeks grading period ends next Friday, October 11th.

Rural Special FBLA District Conference tomorrow, bus leaves at 7am!

Good luck on Fall Festival tonight!!!!!