Riverside Community School District

Empathy is the CKH Character Trait that we will focus on during the months of August and September with students during their weekly CKH lessons.

Why focus on Empathy?
Empathy builds positive classroom culture. Empathy empowers students to learn to understand each other to build trust and safety in the classroom.
Empathy strengthens communities. Empathy helps students strengthen their relationships with classmates, other students, and adults at school, and at home.
Empathy prepares your students to be leaders in their community. The best leaders understand the people they lead and are able to show they care.

FFA BBQ tonight. Mrs. Geer organized the games, and the Cody family provided the meal. #WeRRiverside

8th Grade students have been working together to create their social contract this week, and they did such a great job! The goal of the social contract is to create an agreement of behavior that students and teachers work to uphold throughout the classroom. To create the social contract students discussed the following four questions: How do you want to be treated by me the teacher? How do you want to be treated by each other? How do you think the teachers wants to be treated by you? How do you want to treat each other when there is conflict?

We're raising $160,000 for new playground equipment, benefiting both elementary and preschool children. 🛝

Every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful impact!

Join us in making this dream a reality: www.goriversidepride.org. #RiversidePRIDE

We want to keep families informed about our attendance guidelines so you know what to expect if your child misses school.

Here is the process we follow per semester:
➡️ 3 days absent – Call from a teacher
➡️ 5 days absent – Call from a teacher and a letter home
➡️ 10% absent – Letter home and notification to the county attorney
➡️ 15% absent – Barriers to Attendance meeting
➡️ 20% absent – Notification to the county attorney and possible legal action

Regular attendance is important for student success! 🌟

We're raising $160,000 for new playground equipment, benefiting both elementary and preschool children. 🛝 Every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful impact! Join us in making this dream a reality: www.goriversidepride.org. #RiversidePRIDE

On Women's Equality Day, we recognize the outstanding women who lead, teach, heal, create, and serve in our communities. Their talents and dedication make a lasting difference. 💪 #WeRRiverside

Senior Sunrise Success! Enjoyed seeing a lot of you there! Hope you all have a great year!

Our first day of 25-26 with students was a great one at Riverside! #WeRRiverside

Seniors first day! Class of 2026

Plan ahead for a successful year! 🗓️

The 2025-26 academic calendar is available on our website. From start dates to breaks and important events, everything you need to stay on track is just a click away. #WeRRiverside

We are grateful to Susan Bentley of SHE Couture, and Susan and Keith Bentley of Silver Creek Acres, Inc. for their generous donation to the Riverside Pride Capital Campaign.

Your support helps strengthen opportunities for our students and community. ❤️ #RiversidePRIDE

Our schools are coming alive this morning with new faces, old friends, and big dreams for the year ahead. We’re excited to welcome everyone back for the 2025-26 school year! 🤗 #WeRRiverside

Our buses will be out this morning! It's the first day of school. Be aware!

Save the Date - Family PE Week - Oct. 6-10

Congrats to Uriah Reed for being selected for a 2 year term on the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)! This is an exciting opportunity to bring a voice from Southwest Iowa smaller schools! The council meets with Governor, State Senators, and other State Officials. We tell students to get involved and this is an example of trying something new, getting out of your comfort zone and be part of change that will have an affect on future students. Uriah you are going to do some great things! Your hard work paid off! Congrats!

Our district is seeking a dedicated administrative assistant to join the School Counseling Department. This role supports the important work of helping students succeed every day.

Apply now: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment #WeRRiverside

Sponsor a plaque to contribute to our Riverside PRIDE campaign! 🌟

The plaques will be displayed near the football field at the Pigneri Athletic Complex to recognize those who support our facilities improvement efforts.

Donations in any amount are always accepted and appreciated! Learn more: www.goriversidepride.org

Congrats to Uriah Reed for being selected for a 2 year term on the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC)! This is an exciting opportunity to bring a voice from Southwest Iowa smaller schools! The council meets with the Governor, State Senators, and other State Officials. We tell students to get involved and this is an example of trying something new, getting out of your comfort zone, and being part of change that will have an affect on future students. Uriah you are going to do some great things! Your hard work paid off! Congrats!