If you have a child entering kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year, be sure to attend the Kindergarten Roundup event at Oakland Elementary School on Wednesday, May 15!
Explore the school, meet the teachers, and see what kindergarten is about!
✅ Last names A-K: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
✅ Last names L-Z: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Learn more at www.riversideschools.org
We're hiring an Elementary School Administrative Manager! We are looking for someone that has strong organizational and time management skills to help support our PK-5 Principal where needed.
Apply today at: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment #WeRRiverside
We want to give a warm welcome to Sheyenne Smith! ✨ Sheyenne is originally from the Riverside community and was inspired to teach special education after working in the elementary special education room as a senior in high school. Sheyenne moved to Nebraska for college and to start her teaching career. She is excited to return and support students through their challenges and also be their number-one fan throughout their successes!
We are excited to have you!
🚨 Reminder: TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 is an early out day. #WeRRiverside
On National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we recognize the vital role our bus drivers play in our students' educational experience.
THANK YOU for keeping our students safe and sound to and from school! 🚌 #WeRRiverside
📣 Please take our Conditions for Learning Survey, which asks questions about safety, school rules and expectations, and how everyone gets along in school. If you have more than one child in school, please complete this survey with only one child in mind. At the end of the survey, if you would like, you will have an opportunity to complete another survey reflecting on your other student(s).
Take the survey here: bit.ly/iowafamily2024
With the support of our community, we are making facility improvements to forge bright futures for our students as we move into Phase II of our Riverside PRIDE capital campaign. 🌟
Through donations from individuals, families, and businesses, we’re making the facility improvements we need to support a safe and high-quality environment for our students. We’re committed to continue building the legacy of Riverside Schools!
See how you can make your impact: www.goriversidepride.org
Join us on May 4 at Riverside HS for MLB's Pitch, Hit, & Run event hosted by the Riverside Optimist Club.
This is a free event series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Participants will compete in either 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14 age divisions, with the Age Cut-off set on November 15, 2024. They will be tested, and their measurements will be recorded for points. Based on their scores, they will advance from our Local Event to a Team Championship and then to the Finals hosted at the World Series.
Thank you, Riverside Optimist Club, for hosting this event!
Sign-up today: https://bit.ly/RiversideMLBEvent
Stem Night drawing winners from OES
1--Alex Linson
2--Ashlynn Hebing Margot Henry
3--Mrs Byers class
4--Jaylee Easton Joseph Bernard
REMINDER: Riverside will be hosting our first ever Grandparent and Grandfriend's Day this spring on May 1, 2024!
We are excited to include a program of what our students have been learning and let grandparents eat with their grandchildren at their respective school! If students do not have a grandparent to help take part they may ask you as their parent or even a family friend to be in attendance. OES will be performing at 9:30am and CES will be performing at 12:30pm, both at Carson Elementary!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Ms. Biggs at kbiggs@riverside.k12.ia.us.
Shout out to Jill Kadel and the ISU Extension for organizing the recent STEM Festival.
The following businesses participated: Pottawattamie Public Health, Henry Well Co./MidAmerican Drilling, Farm Bureau, Keast Motors, Megan Swotek, Jennie Edmundson, ISUEO -East Pottawattamie, ISUEO – Monarchs on the Move, First Interstate Bank, Eckles Library, Katelyn Biggs, PBS, Arbor Bank, Myrtue Hospital, Pottawattamie County Conservation, Mid American Energy, NRCS, Bonnie Kramer – TAG, AEA, Oakland Fire Department, Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office (Bomb Team), and East Pott. Hot Shots 4-H Club.
Riverside Optimist were gracious enough to volunteer to serve the meal, and Southwest Iowa STEM Hub assisted with greeting people at the door.
On #EarthDay, let's celebrate all the incredible things that make our planet so special! From towering mountains to sparkling oceans, vibrant rainforests to bustling cities, Earth is a treasure trove of wonder. Let’s do what we can to protect it! 🌎 #WeRRiverside
Did you miss Mr. Riverside on Saturday? Here is recorded version of the event for your viewing pleasure.
If you would like to donate to the Riverside Quiz Bowl team you can send a check to school with Quiz Bowl in the memo line. You can also send a donation using Venmo to the Riverside Booster Club @Riverside-BoosterClub with the subject line Quiz Bowl.
https://youtu.be/B_qL3B6-NfE?si=B5m4t8AtVLb272Eq
Just a few days remaining to get your shoes donated for this year's drive! Cut off will be April 22 at 3:00 PM.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all our volunteers as we recognize #PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek! From coordinating events to assisting in classrooms, your contributions make a huge difference in the lives of students, staff, and the community.
⭐#WeRRiverside
Come on out and see our Golfers as they host Missouri Valley on Monday, April 22nd starting at 4:00
Come on out and support the Bulldogs soccer team as they host AHSTW on Tuesday, April 23rd with girls starting at 5:00 as boys follow.
Mr. Riverside, AC Roller, was crowned last night at the MHS. From talents to swim wear, these guys had it all. Great fundraiser for our Quiz Bowl team for Nationals. #WeRRiverside
🌟 Meet Dalton Smith, our next Senior Shout Out honoree! 🌟
Dalton is very appreciative of Cole Chapin for being a great role model, both as a teacher and coach.
Thank you, Mr. Chapin!
#WeRRiverside
National Occupational Therapist Month is a time to recognize the incredible contributions of OTs in enhancing quality of life and facilitating meaningful participation in daily activities. We appreciate all they do in our schools and community! #WeRRiverside
