An announcement was placed on the Facebook page of Rivercrest School District Wednesday evening that said, "We'd like to welcome back to our Colt family our next district superintendent, Mrs. Sally Bennett! A 1976 graduate of Rivercrest High School, Mrs. Bennett has been the superintendent at Armorel for the past five years. She is highly-regarded on both the regional and state levels, and we look forward to our growth as a district under her leadership. Welcome to Colt Nation, Mrs. Bennett!" (https://www.facebook.com/rivercrestcolts1/)
"I'm extremely blessed to have been given the opportunity to return to my home district of Rivercrest as the Superintendent. However, this is somewhat bittersweet. The Armorel School District is a great district! The school board, administrators, faculty, and staff are all dedicated to providing the very best learning opportunities to ensure high levels of student achievement. The parent and community support is strong, and I consider myself very fortunate to have been a part of this district for the past five years." Bennett said when contacted by the CN. "Rivercrest is my home. I graduated from Rivercrest. My children graduated from Rivercrest, and my grandchildren will attend Rivercrest - with the oldest starting kindergarten next year. I am looking forward to serving in my local community! It is difficult to leave Armorel. I appreciate the support that I have been given through the years, and I will take some wonderful memories with me. I pray for the district's continued success in the years to come! Thank you!"
The Armorel School District Board of Education has called a special meeting for 5 p.m. on Monday.
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