Riverside Community School District

Students are learning how to hit objects with paddle by hitting a balloon back and forth in PE. #WeRRiverside

January is Thank You Month! We want to take this opportunity to recognize our phenomenal teachers and staff. Thank you for creating welcoming classrooms, fostering curiosity, and helping our students reach their potential! 🙏 #WeRRiverside

We’re committed to breaking down barriers to mental health care. That’s why we’ve partnered with Hazel to offer bilingual therapy in over 30 languages, ensuring all students at Riverside can connect with a licensed therapist who understands their culture and language.

In therapy, your child will gain essential tools to succeed in school and in life, such as:

✓ Improving communication
✓ Building confidence
✓ Enhancing coping skills
✓ Fostering healthy relationships

All students—regardless of immigration status—can access virtual therapy at no cost to families.

It’s easy to get started: getstarted.hazel.co


#BilingualTherapy #StudentSupport #Telehealth #MentalHealthSupport #HazelHealth #OnlineTherapy

Strong routines at home lead to success in school! 😃

A consistent bedtime and morning routine helps your child arrive rested, focused, and ready to learn. Making school attendance a priority means more time for learning, growth, and connection.

Remember, learning happens when you're here!

1st graders are building their skills in counting forward and backward by tens through a math game. #WeRRiverside

Tuesday, January 20, is the last day to take our facilities needs survey! 📣

We’re inviting all district residents to share their input to help shape the future of Riverside Schools. The Board of Education will use your feedback to determine solutions that will maintain a high-quality educational experience for our students.

Take the survey today: https://dgsurveys.com/r/Riverside26

All Riverside staff engaged in a table top safety exercise facilitated by our SROs, Cpl. Ferguson and Deputy Freeburg. #WeRRiverside

Preschoolers in Mrs. Henderson's class are learning about pets. Students are enjoying sharing information about their own pets at home. #WeRRiverside

Today we honor the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His leadership during the Civil Rights movement created change that continues to influence our society and our world. 🌎 #WeRRiverside

Thanks Riverside community by using pumps 3 and 4 at Taylors. $221.69 came back to the school this month. #WeRRiverside

Riverside 7-12 students engaged in a presentation today by Chris Sandy from Choices Matter. After the presentation, students had the opportunity to experience inhibited walking and driving through goggles and VR. What a powerful experience for our students. #WeRRiverside

Preschool will be in session Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during the week of January 19.

We appreciate your attention to this adjusted schedule! #WeRRiverside

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 19. 📝

Preschool will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

#WeRRiverside

The Riverside Community School District encourages all district residents to complete a survey to help us identify potential solutions to our most pressing infrastructure needs. The survey will be open through January 20, and takes just a few minutes to complete. 📝

Your feedback is an important part of the planning process for the future of our schools. Make your voice heard!

Take the survey: https://dgsurveys.com/r/Riverside26

Every student deserves a therapist they can relate to.

That’s why Riverside has partnered with Hazel to offer bilingual therapy in 30+ languages. This ensures that all students can be matched with a licensed therapist who understands their culture and language.
In therapy, students will gain essential tools to succeed in school and in life, including:
✓ Improve communication and confidence
✓ Enhance coping skills
✓ Build healthy relationships
Learn more about how to get your students started: hazel.co
#BilingualTherapy #StudentSupport #MentalHealthSupport #HazelHealth #Telehealth #OnlineTherapy

Congratulations to Dalton Schechinger, senior on the Trojan swim team, tonight for senior night in Atlantic. #WeRRiverside

The Junior Class is selling Puffin pastries to raise money for Prom. Please consider ordering a tasty treat and helping the junior reach their budget goals. Please contact either the HS or a Junior for purchasing options. Sales end January 23rd. https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/Dashboard/cf1a1339-16a1-45e9-8563-326bb16eab5c?dd=JJs2XWTuJfrCo7gtR3X1Iu5/Ae1eEIwqqLwGFy/PEVk

Are you interested in becoming a Bulldog for the 2026-27 school year? 🐾

✅ The deadline to apply is March 1.
✅ A separate application must be submitted for each child.
✅ Open enrollment paperwork only needs to be completed once—it does not need to be submitted every year.

Apply now: https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline

Riverside Community School District's High School is preparing to welcome the Choices Matter program, brought to you by the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau. Chris Sandy - Motivational Speaker / Enduring Regret, Inc. will share his journey — a powerful reminder of how one impaired driving decision changed his life and the lives of others. His message will encourage students to reflect on the consequences of their actions and embrace safe driving as a way to protect themselves, their friends, and their future. #ChoicesMatter #IowaTrafficSafety #ChrisSandy #RiversideCommunityHS #TeenDriverSafety #SmartDecisionsIA

Last Friday at our Quarterly Advisory Meeting, we celebrated December's Top Dawgs. December was focused on responsibility, and these students all exhibited those traits. Great job Liam S, Sara K, Izzy W, Finley M, Daizy A, Rylee Z, and Bradyn C[not pictured]!