Just a reminder that students and families are invited to participate in the Healthiest State Initiative’s 15th Annual Walk tomorrow! Make sure to wear a good pair of walking shoes. Riverside will join thousands of Iowans participating in 30 minute walks across the state!
🎃👻 Save the date! Math & Mischief Night is coming to CES on Oct. 30, 5:30–7:00 PM! Trunk-or-Treating, a light meal, and hands-on math fun for grades 3–5. 🧮🍬 RSVP here to help us plan for food/treats!👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVOz3eziUI61K2sUFNdecBqKRQdvoc9l1-xL0BRR7GXbJsEg/viewform?usp=dialog
🎓 Seniors and families, get ready -- the FAFSA officially opens this Wednesday, October 1st! It's time to secure financial aid for college! 💰
There will be a 12:25pm dismissal on October 10 for homecoming. Come enjoy the parade in Oakland at 2:00pm! 🎉 #WeRRiverside
To mark Coffee Day, 4th grade students published and shared their Personal Narratives. The highlight? Hearing their fictional coffee shop names announced when their “orders” were ready—an engaging twist that made author sharing extra fun.
Homecoming 2025 Parade Entry Form! Please complete the form at the link below to enter a float or group in the 2025 Homecoming Parade. The Parade will be in Oakland on Friday, October 10th at 2:00 pm. https://forms.gle/PAt8jVB1QgzkFQbH6
Riverside schools are celebrating strong results in the 2024-25 Iowa School Performance Profiles! 🎉
Riverside Middle/Senior High School earned a “Commendable” rating, and both elementary schools earned “Acceptable” ratings. Highlights include:
➡️ Chronic absenteeism at 9%, compared to the state average of 16%
➡️ 72% proficient in mathematics, compared to the state average of 71%
➡️ 76% proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 74%
➡️ 97% work-based learning readiness, compared to the state average of 45%
➡️ 93% college credit readiness, compared to the state average of 70%
We are proud of our students, staff, and community, and we look forward to building on this momentum. 📊
Riverside Middle/Senior High School earned a “Commendable” rating, and both elementary schools earned “Acceptable” ratings. Highlights include:
➡️ Chronic absenteeism at 9%, compared to the state average of 16%
➡️ 72% proficient in mathematics, compared to the state average of 71%
➡️ 76% proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 74%
➡️ 97% work-based learning readiness, compared to the state average of 45%
➡️ 93% college credit readiness, compared to the state average of 70%
We are proud of our students, staff, and community, and we look forward to building on this momentum. 📊
Homecoming 2025 Parade Entry Form! Please complete the form at the link below to enter a float or group in the 2025 Homecoming Parade. The Parade will be in Oakland on Friday, October 10th at 2:00 pm. https://forms.gle/PAt8jVB1QgzkFQbH6
Family PE Week - October 6-9th
Congratulations to Riverside alumna Kenna Ford, Class of 2021! 🎓
Kenna graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan in May with her BSN, RN degree, passed her NCLEX exam in August & is now working as a registered nurse at CHI Family Medicine in Council Bluffs. We are so proud! #WeRRiverside
Kenna graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan in May with her BSN, RN degree, passed her NCLEX exam in August & is now working as a registered nurse at CHI Family Medicine in Council Bluffs. We are so proud! #WeRRiverside
Please help us get our food pantries stocked back up! Bring your items to the football game tonight! #WeRRiverside
The Riverside CSD hosted a community forum on September 24 to share information about our upcoming VoterPPEL, which will be on the ballot on November 4. Please view this video as a brief summary of this meeting. https://youtu.be/qe40Vz8oEHo
Today, our seniors showed us what it means to be future-ready at our "I Applied" event! 💪✨
With support from staff, these students took charge of their next chapter - collectively completing 74 tasks toward life after high school! 🚀
✅ Applied to colleges and trade schools
✅ Reached out to military recruiters
✅ Researched and applied for scholarships
✅ Refined resumes
✅ Signed up to retake the ACT
✅ Took meaningful steps toward what's next
...and more!
We’re so proud of the Class of 2026 for leaning into this opportunity and putting in the work to make their goals a reality. 💙 The future is looking bright! 🔥
With support from staff, these students took charge of their next chapter - collectively completing 74 tasks toward life after high school! 🚀
✅ Applied to colleges and trade schools
✅ Reached out to military recruiters
✅ Researched and applied for scholarships
✅ Refined resumes
✅ Signed up to retake the ACT
✅ Took meaningful steps toward what's next
...and more!
We’re so proud of the Class of 2026 for leaning into this opportunity and putting in the work to make their goals a reality. 💙 The future is looking bright! 🔥
Our incredible paras are spent yesterday afternoon in training, finding ways to make sure EVERY student has what they need to succeed. Whether supporting academics or behaviors, their impact is felt in every classroom and every hallway. Their role is vital to our district!
If you notice something unusual or concerning that could impact school safety, please share that information with a teacher, counselor, or administrator.
When we communicate openly, we protect everyone! 💪 #SeeSayDay #WeRRiverside
When we communicate openly, we protect everyone! 💪 #SeeSayDay #WeRRiverside
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Our next public meeting focused on our school facility needs and the Physical Plant & Equipment Levy on the ballot this November!
Join us at 5:30pm in the Carson Elementary Commons. Hear from district leaders and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Learn more about the PPEL: https://bit.ly/riversideppel2025
Join us at 5:30pm in the Carson Elementary Commons. Hear from district leaders and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Learn more about the PPEL: https://bit.ly/riversideppel2025
These two students are certified volleyball officials for the state of Iowa. They obtained their certification through the Ref Reps program used in Mrs. Graves' officiating class.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, residents will consider approving a PPEL for the Riverside Community School District. If it’s approved, the voted PPEL will be in place through 2036 at a rate of $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
The Student Council has finalized the dress-up days for the 2025 homecoming week and we’re excited to share the fun! We look forward to seeing all students and staff show their school spirit!
We are collecting your gently used, clean holiday best! Please consider donating to our free of charge holiday clothing swap. Let's make sure all our Riverside students have something amazing to wear during our upcoming Winter concert! #WeRRiverside
