Join us for the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming Queen & King tonight at 7:00 PM!

Please join us in congratulating Josh Kallsen, 2025 Hall of Fame Distinguished Graduate! 🎉
Josh, a 1997 graduate, turned his passion for service and innovation into a career co-leading PowerTech, a company known for excellence in electrical services and community support.
From his volunteer work to his entrepreneurial leadership, Josh continues to exemplify Bulldog pride and dedication to giving back!
Josh, a 1997 graduate, turned his passion for service and innovation into a career co-leading PowerTech, a company known for excellence in electrical services and community support.
From his volunteer work to his entrepreneurial leadership, Josh continues to exemplify Bulldog pride and dedication to giving back!

Thanks to the parents who have shown up to engage in Family PE week! Check out the pictures from the week thus far at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4WMAfJJHcPSDqbqU6

Every Riverside student will enjoy free breakfast on Wednesday, October 8, thanks to Wendell and Janell Hotze! This generous gift is part of our homecoming week celebration. 💙💛
We are grateful to the Hotze family for making this possible! #WeRRiverside

Scoular is providing work-based learning opportunities to our seniors this semester!
Students are building real-world experience and exploring career paths. We’re grateful for Scoular’s support of our program and our students! 🌽
Students are building real-world experience and exploring career paths. We’re grateful for Scoular’s support of our program and our students! 🌽

Come celebrate Homecoming 2025 at the Parade this Friday at 2:00 PM in Oakland!
Show your spirit, cheer on the floats, and be part of the excitement!
Show your spirit, cheer on the floats, and be part of the excitement!


On Tuesday, November 4, residents of Riverside CSD will consider approving a voted Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL).
This is a voter-approved levy that generates funds a school district can use for infrastructure and equipment repairs, purchases, and improvements. Riverside is among just 15% of Iowa school districts without a voted PPEL in place.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/riversideppel2025
This is a voter-approved levy that generates funds a school district can use for infrastructure and equipment repairs, purchases, and improvements. Riverside is among just 15% of Iowa school districts without a voted PPEL in place.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/riversideppel2025

🎃👻 Make sure you plan to attend Math & Mischief Night coming to CES on Oct. 30, 5:30–7:00 PM! You can look forward to trunk-or-treating, a light meal, and hands-on math fun for grades 3–5. 🧮🍬 Need a free babysitter for your younger children? Let us know on the RSVP form!👉 https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeVOz3eziU.../viewform...

Kindergartners working with Mrs. Henry are clapping syllables in words-an important first step toward hearing the individual sounds that make up words. These early listening skills build the foundation for learning letter-sound relationships and becoming confident readers!

On National Coaches Appreciation Day, we thank our athletic coaches for teaching students that challenges are opportunities to grow. Through your guidance, our student athletes learn resilience, determination, and the satisfaction of working hard for their goals.
Your lessons extend far beyond the game! 🚀
Your lessons extend far beyond the game! 🚀

It’s National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day! We’d like to recognize the individuals who empower our teachers to deliver the best possible learning experience for students.
At Riverside CSD, Jen Perkins is our Director of Teaching & Learning/Instructional Coach. She leads, mentors, and inspires her colleagues.
Thank you, Jen, for your commitment to helping our teachers and schools thrive! 🙌
At Riverside CSD, Jen Perkins is our Director of Teaching & Learning/Instructional Coach. She leads, mentors, and inspires her colleagues.
Thank you, Jen, for your commitment to helping our teachers and schools thrive! 🙌

We are grateful to Kevin & Niki Ford for their generous donation of $20,000 to the #RiversidePRIDE Capital Campaign! 🎉
Your gift will strengthen our schools and provide an outstanding learning environment for our students that will last decades to come! #WeRRiverside
Your gift will strengthen our schools and provide an outstanding learning environment for our students that will last decades to come! #WeRRiverside

Riverside seniors are gaining hands-on experience through work-based learning internships this semester.
One of our incredible partners is Riverside Mechanical. Students are learning valuable skills in the field while preparing for future careers.
Thank you for investing in our students! 🔥
One of our incredible partners is Riverside Mechanical. Students are learning valuable skills in the field while preparing for future careers.
Thank you for investing in our students! 🔥

A strong routine at home helps build consistent school attendance. When families focus on structure, such as regular bedtimes, preparing for the next day, and promoting a positive mindset, students come to school ready to learn, grow, and thrive! 🌟 #WeRRiverside

The JH Student Council met for the first time last week to organize homecoming activities, to discuss future plans for the year for 6th-8th graders, and to put together some shoutouts for 6th-8th grade that you will see in the attached graphic! Happy Homecoming Week!

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

2025 Homecoming Parade Information:
Oakland, Iowa
Line-up 1:40 PM
Parade Starts 2:00 PM
I will send out detailed line-up information later this week.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Oakland, Iowa
Line-up 1:40 PM
Parade Starts 2:00 PM
I will send out detailed line-up information later this week.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

During Fire Prevention Week, we want to make sure all our families are prepared for fire emergencies. 🚒
✅ Create and practice a home fire escape plan
✅ Install smoke alarms on every level of your home
✅ Keep space heaters at least three feet from flammable items
✅ Never leave candles burning unattended
✅ Have your heating equipment inspected annually
Get more safety tips: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-preparedness.html
✅ Create and practice a home fire escape plan
✅ Install smoke alarms on every level of your home
✅ Keep space heaters at least three feet from flammable items
✅ Never leave candles burning unattended
✅ Have your heating equipment inspected annually
Get more safety tips: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-preparedness.html

Congratulations to Bentley Rone for earning Academic All-State recognition from the Iowa Girls Coaches Association!
Her dedication to academics and athletics sets a strong example for all. Great job, Bentley! 🏐👏 #WeRRiverside
Her dedication to academics and athletics sets a strong example for all. Great job, Bentley! 🏐👏 #WeRRiverside

Congratulations to Madison Kelley, named Academic All-State by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association!
This award honors student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. Way to go, Madison! 📚🏐 #WeRRiverside
This award honors student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. Way to go, Madison! 📚🏐 #WeRRiverside

