Kindergarten students are investigating math tools during the first week of school. #WeRRiverside





It’s only the 4th day of school and Mr. Dorr’s Woodworking students are already planning their first project-kitchen utensils! They’re learning hands-on skills while building employability traits like teamwork, safety, self-direction and problem-solving.


Thank you to our families for partnering with us to reduce chronic absenteeism! 🌟
When students are in school consistently, they are more connected, engaged, and successful. Together, we are making a lasting impact. 💪 #WeRRiverside
When students are in school consistently, they are more connected, engaged, and successful. Together, we are making a lasting impact. 💪 #WeRRiverside

August is National Truancy Prevention Month, and we want to emphasize how important good attendance is for student success! Here are some tips:
✅ Establish consistent bedtime and morning routines
✅ Prepare clothes and backpacks the night before
✅ Schedule appointments outside of school hours (when possible)
✅ Talk with your child about the importance of attendance
When students attend school regularly, they build strong relationships, stay on track academically, and feel more connected to their school community. If you need support, please contact your child's school office!
✅ Establish consistent bedtime and morning routines
✅ Prepare clothes and backpacks the night before
✅ Schedule appointments outside of school hours (when possible)
✅ Talk with your child about the importance of attendance
When students attend school regularly, they build strong relationships, stay on track academically, and feel more connected to their school community. If you need support, please contact your child's school office!

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.
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
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! 🌟
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
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
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!

House File 782 mandates that all Iowa public schools restrict students’ personal electronic devices during instructional time. Riverside CSD has developed policies to comply with this mandate and will limit the use of personal devices in the 2025-26 school year. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to a focused, distraction-free year ahead!

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

