Riverside Community School District

Reminder: At its July meeting, the Riverside Board of Education approved the official Facility Usage Agreement, which is required for outside organizations to host a for-profit event at our in a district facility. In addition to the usage agreement form, organizations will need to provide proof of insurance before the board meeting before the event. Fees for facility usage can be found at this site: https://tinyurl.com/249gxhzc All requests must be approved by the Board of Education. Our board meets on the third Monday of every month, so please plan ahead! Learn more about using our facilities at www.riversideschools.org/page/facility-usage-request-form.

High School Concerts tonight

Phase II of our PRIDE Capital Campaign is underway, and we’re calling on our school community to support us! 🌟 Planting natural grass on the high school football field has risen to the top of our list, as the current field conditions affect home field competitions. We’re $240,000 away from the funds needed to plant grass and update the grounds in time for the 2025-26 season. To learn more about our district’s needs and make a donation, visit www.goriversidepride.org.

Attention Alumni 🚨 We are hosting an Alumni Class Donation Contest as part of our Capital Campaign! Donate today and encourage your classmates to join in! 💙💛 Make your donation online today at: www.bit.ly/RiversidePride! If you're donating to your class campaign, please include your school and class year in the comments section of the donation.

The Oakland Elementary students are working to raise money for the All Kids Bike program so they can all learn how to ride bikes during PE class. If you are interested in donating, please see this link: https://tinyurl.com/2bgovrfg

Alumni and Friends- Dust off your instruments and join us for Alumni Pep Band next Friday!

It's FAFSA Awareness Week! Would you like to learn more about financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Go to icansucceed.org/financial-aid for more information!

Reminder: Our PK-5 Winter Concert is happening next Monday, December 16 in the Middle/High School Gym! ☃️ 🎵 6:00pm – Doors open 🎵 6:30pm – PK-2nd Grade Program 🎵 7:30pm – 3rd-5th Grade Program Join us for a wonderful evening of music! #WeRRiverside

Support your child’s attendance this school year! Keep your child engaged and on track by: 🌟 Checking in on their academic progress weekly 🌟 Maintaining a consistent bedtime and wake-up routine 🌟 When needed, seeking help from teachers and staff 🌟 Addressing challenges with support from school staff We’re here to help ensure your child is ready to learn every day! 🤝

The 6th grade, 7/8 grade band and choir holiday concerts were great tonight. #WeRRiverside

6th Grade and Junior High Concerts tonight!

Shoutout to our incredible computer science teacher, Cory Swotek, during Computer Science Education Week! Your efforts ignite curiosity and foster innovation in our students. Thank you for empowering them to reach new heights in technology! 💻✨#WeRRiverside #CSEdWeek

Congratulations to our Bennington place winners. Molly Allen 1st, Jersey Hilgenberg 2nd, McKenna Dorr 3rd, Veronica Schechinger 3rd, Hailey Harver 3rd, Danika Feigenbutz 4th

Congratulations to Molly Allen for Bennington's girl wrestler of the day!

Reminder: TODAY, December 8 is the last day to complete our Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) mid-year survey! 💡 If you have children in multiple buildings, completing a survey for each building is appreciated. However, if you’re short on time, completing just one survey for a building your child attends is still a big help. ✅ Middle/High School: https://bit.ly/4eNrFxx ✅ Carson Elementary: https://bit.ly/3ZbJnVC ✅ Oakland Elementary: https://bit.ly/3Z6Nank Thank you for supporting our schools and sharing your insights! 🌟

Let's take the next step in your career together! Riverside CSD is currently hiring for multiple teaching, coach & staff positions. 📣 Learn more and apply here: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment #WeRRiverside

Help our Oakland Elementary students learn how to ride a bike by supporting the All Kids Bike program. https://tinyurl.com/2bgovrfg

Advanced Construction students getting started at ABC Craft Championships in Des Moines.

Our Riverside PRIDE Capital Campaign is moving into its second year thanks to the incredible support of our community. Thank you for making these projects a success! We’re currently raising funds to plant natural grass on the high school football field in time for the 2025-26 season. Every dollar brings us closer to the high-quality facilities our students and competitors deserve. Can you help us reach our goal? 🏈 Learn more and contribute at www.goriversidepride.org.

State Dance Results: Lyrical: 4th place Pom: Division 1 Rating Way to make us proud! #WeRRiverside