We’d like to take a moment to recognize Tyler Johannsen, the assistant principal of our Middle/High School! 🌟
Mr. Johannsen also serves as the assistant coach for our football and wrestling teams. We’re grateful to have an AP who is very present in the day-to-day lives of students. Thank you for all the ways you serve our community! 🙏
Staff shout out!
Come cheer on our talented student-athletes and show your support in the stands on April 8! While you're there, help us make a difference by bringing non-perishable food items to Fill the Truck for our local food pantry. See you there! 🏅💙#WeRRiverside
Being present on a daily basis helps children feel better about school—and themselves! 🤗
By maintaining consistent attendance, students have access to the skills and knowledge they need to thrive well into the future. 🚀
#LearningHappensWhenYoureHere #WeRRiverside
Attention, families! Monday, April 21 will now be a regular school day instead of the previously scheduled professional development day for staff.
We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to seeing our students in class as usual! 💙 #WeRRiverside
National Library Week is the perfect time to embark on a new literary adventure! 📘✨
We encourage students and families to visit the local library this week. Get more information here: https://eckelslibrary.com. #WeRRiverside
Staff shout out!
We are halfway through our Amira Reading Challenge. Continuing the learning at home helps students meet their goals and helps their classroom win a field trip to Eckels Library!
Staff Shout Out!
Throughout their time in our schools, our students have opportunities to engage in a wide range of STEM-focused experiences—including robotics! This gives them access to technology while developing their communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
We’re proud to highlight these efforts during National Robotics Week! 🤖
Senior MaeLei Blackburn had this to say about one of her teachers:
"Ever since freshman year, Ms. Long-Birdsall always made me feel included. She was a big reason I got into reading and writing, which are things I never imagined I would like as much as I do." 🌟
#WeRRiverside
Today, we’re recognizing Jamie Meek for her outstanding attendance as K-12 HAL and MTSS Coordinator at Riverside CSD! 🌟
“Jamie is always at school and is running between all three buildings to help students and staff,” said a colleague. “Many nights, she works late into the evening to make sure students are getting the things they need to succeed.”
Thank you, Jamie, for showing up every day—ready to make an impact! 💪
We have exciting progress to share on the PRIDE Campaign! 🎉
Thanks to generous donations from local farmers, volunteers, and businesses, we’ve been able to reduce our Phase II fundraising goal from $870,000 to $566,000! Contributions of time, materials, and labor have led to major savings for the district, showing the power of community support.
We’re now working to raise the remaining $220,000 to complete the campaign.
Learn more about our district’s needs and donate: www.goriversidepride.org.
Staff Shout Out!
Iowa Select Books donated to Riverside Oakland Elementary School. There is a matching Spanish book for every English book! Doug Bates, an alumni of Oakland schools, nominated our school to get these books. He works for Iowa Select. #WeRRiverside
April 21 will now be a student school day to make up the time we have missed due to weather and cold this winter! Looking forward to seeing our students on this day! #WeRRiverside
Speak Up is an anonymous and confidential reporting tool for students, parents, and community members. It allows you to safely report concerns about direct threats, suspicious activity, or changes in behavior. Your Voice. Your Safety. Speak Up. Learn more: www.speakuppc.com
ISASP testing is this week! Please make sure your child:
✅ Gets a good night's sleep
✅ Eats a nutritious breakfast
✅ Charges their Chromebooks fully each night
✅ Arrives to school on time
Let’s approach testing week ready to shine! 🌟#WeRRiverside
Teacher Shout Out!
Riverside FFA members presented information to 3rd graders about farm safety, and then others showed the students their tractors that they drove to school today. #WeRRiverside
