Riverside Community School District

We will have a 2 hour late start on Thursday, 2/6/25 due to the ice.

Does your family live outside of our attendance area? You can still join our amazing school community through the state’s open enrollment program! The deadline to apply is March 1. ⌛ Learn more: http://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment #WeRRiverside

Riverside is the #6 seed and will face Wilton in the first round of State Duals! The dual begins at 10:45 am at Xtream Arena in Coralville!

The Riverside CSD will have a 1:00 Dismissal today, 2/5/25, due to inclement weather.

Several new classes have joined the Alumni Fundraising Challenge—and the competition is heating up! 🔥 Class totals continue to grow as our alumni rally to make a lasting impact on our schools and community. Top Leaderboard Update: 1️⃣ Oakland Class of 1981 2️⃣ Carson Macedonia Class of 1982 3️⃣ Riverside Class of 2024 Every donation gets us closer to improving our facilities and grounds for current and future students. Show your PRIDE and contribute here: www.goriversidepride.org. Thank you for your continued partnership in shaping our schools for future generations!

This February, we’re celebrating Career & Technical Education Month! 🛠️🎉 Our students are prepping for future careers through meaningful partnerships that provide real-world experience. Tomorrow’s opportunities begin today in our classrooms and community! #WeRRiverside

Join our team as a substitute paraprofessional to support our students and staff! 📢 This position requires a high school diploma. Pay Rate: ✅With a degree: $11.50 per hour ✅Without a degree: $10.75 per hour If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives, apply today! www.riversideschools.org/page/employment

Our Riverside Boys Wrestling team qualified for State Duals tonight! #WeRRiverside

Riverside boys wrestling has qualified for State Duals! Order your state duals t-shirt by 8 am tomorrow (Feb. 5)! https://riversideboysdualstatewrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congratulations to the Riverside HS Jazz Band on their 1st place finish at the Morningside Jazz Festival! Special shoutout to Perrin (bass guitar) who was awarded the overall outstanding musician of the day in class 1A! #ItsAGreatDayToBeABulldog #WeRRiverside

IGHSAU State Wrestling is Thursday & Friday in Coralville for our 4 state qualifiers! Visit the IGHSAU State Wrestling Tournament Central for meet schedules, ticket info, Xtreme Arena guidelines, etc: https://ighsau.org/news/wrestling-state-tournament-central/

Join us in fundraising for essential capital improvements to our facilities and grounds through the Riverside PRIDE campaign! Every donation, large or small, makes a difference and positively impacts our students, families, and community. 💛 Learn more about our plans at www.goriversidepride.org.

There’s lots to do at Riverside CSD! Our activities calendar will show you all the upcoming concerts and sporting events. You can view our calendar via the link below. 👇 www.riversideschools.org/o/rcsd/events?view=list-all #WeRRiverside

We're excited to announce that Riverside CSD has been awarded a $40,000 STEM BEST Grant, which will help fund the Capital Campaign’s greenhouse project. 🌱 The @Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Department of Education is awarding 29 STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) grants nationwide to enhance hands-on learning opportunities for students. Annie Brooke, Riverside Ag Teacher and FFA Sponsor, said, “This grant will help us build our greenhouse, where students will develop skills in sustainability, chemical application, agricultural technology, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. The greenhouse will extend learning beyond the typical classroom, creating an interactive space that we hope to share with the entire school and community.” Thanks to Annie for your dedication to ag education and leadership in securing this grant! Learn more about the grant and STEM BEST Program: educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem-best

Donate toward the Oakland Elementary School playground structure and help us reach our goal of $160,000! 🙌 The equipment would benefit both elementary and preschool students. The addition of the project to Phase II has been made possible through the campaign’s partnership with the Riverside Principal’s Cabinet. Want to support this effort? All donation amounts are accepted and appreciated. Get started: www.goriversidepride.org

We’re looking for full-time paraeducators to join our team! 🙌 Starting hourly pay is $13.90 with an increase to $16.46 after a probationary period. For those with paraprofessional certification, starting hourly pay is $14.56 with an increase to $17.12 after a probationary period. Life, disability, and single medical insurance benefits are included! Make a difference in the lives of students every day. Apply now! 👇 www.riversideschools.org/page/employment.

A big shoutout goes to Gina Kroon and Jake Weis during National School Counseling Week! 🙌 Ms. Kroon counsels our 6th-12th grade students, while Mr. Weis works with our students at Carson and Oakland Elementary. Thank you both for helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically!

Riverside hosts regional duals for the first time in school history tomorrow at 6 pm! The winner advances to State Duals in Coralville on Saturday. All tickets must be purchased through the IHSAA using the below link. No passes are accepted. https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

We had so much fun kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! Alongside this year’s heart heroes, we’re learning about healthy hearts and life lessons like staying active, asking for help, resting well, and being kind. Bonus: your student will get a free wristband for signing up using the AHA Schools app or using the link below. OES = http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11261&pg=company&company_id=483488 CES = http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11261&pg=company&company_id=483487

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