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
Don't forget to visit the Scholastic Book Fair at Oakland Elementary School when you come for your conference this week!
Please help us get our food pantries stocked back up! Bring your items to the football game on Friday, September 26. #WeRRiverside
This week’s schedule reminder:
➡️ Tuesday: 2:25pm dismissal for parent-teacher conferences
➡️ Thursday: 2:25pm dismissal for parent-teacher conferences
➡️ Friday: No school
Thank you for planning ahead! 🙌 #WeRRiverside
➡️ Tuesday: 2:25pm dismissal for parent-teacher conferences
➡️ Thursday: 2:25pm dismissal for parent-teacher conferences
➡️ Friday: No school
Thank you for planning ahead! 🙌 #WeRRiverside
Reminder: Preschool will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. 🗓️ #WeRRiverside
We are looking for snow removal for the 2025-2026 school year.
Specs for the Job:
Removal of all snow and sanding from the parking lots of all schools and the bus barn
Bus Barn-708 Glass Street, Oakland IA
Oakland Elementary School-708 Glass Street, Oakland IA
Middle-High School-18997 Hwy 59, Oakland, IA
Carson Elementary School-330 Pleasant Street, Carson, IA
Scoop or Snow Blow and apply ice melt at entrances and sidewalks at each building
Will consider multi-year bids
Contact Terresa Grobe for snow removal specifications at tgrobe@riverside.k12.ia.us or 712-484-2291
Specs for the Job:
Removal of all snow and sanding from the parking lots of all schools and the bus barn
Bus Barn-708 Glass Street, Oakland IA
Oakland Elementary School-708 Glass Street, Oakland IA
Middle-High School-18997 Hwy 59, Oakland, IA
Carson Elementary School-330 Pleasant Street, Carson, IA
Scoop or Snow Blow and apply ice melt at entrances and sidewalks at each building
Will consider multi-year bids
Contact Terresa Grobe for snow removal specifications at tgrobe@riverside.k12.ia.us or 712-484-2291
Join us for our next public meeting this Wednesday! Learn more about our facility needs and how a voted PPEL would help us address them.
The meeting starts at 5:30pm in the Carson Elementary Commons.
More info: https://bit.ly/riversideppel2025
The meeting starts at 5:30pm in the Carson Elementary Commons.
More info: https://bit.ly/riversideppel2025
