Staff Shout Out!
Meet MaeLei Blackburn! MaeLei will be attending Iowa Western Community College with a major in Elementary Education! You can learn more about MaeLei here!
https://sites.google.com/riverside.k12.ia.us/rhs-senior-spotlight/home/maelei-blackburn?authuser=0
Meet Madeline Sparr! After graduation, she will be attenting cosmetology school! You can learn more about Madeline here!
https://sites.google.com/riverside.k12.ia.us/rhs-senior-spotlight/home/madeline-sparr?authuser=0
AJ Kremkoski is our next Senior Spotlight! AJ will be heading to San Diego State University as an undecided major and to continue dancing! Learn more about AJ here!
https://sites.google.com/riverside.k12.ia.us/rhs-senior-spotlight/home/aj-kremkoski?authuser=0
Mr. Dan plays a critical role in our school community; however, the role we love to see him play is with our students. He takes the time to listen, celebrate, and encourage when our students need it most. Thanks, Mr. Dan, for being such an integral part of our Riverside community! #WeRRiverside
We will be reviewing nominations next month. Keep those nominations coming! #WeRRiverside
Get ready for some action on May 10 with the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run event! 🙌
This event gives youth the chance to showcase their baseball and softball talents, with the opportunity to earn a spot at the 2025 MLB World Series Championship! Participants will compete in age divisions of 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14, with the age cutoff date set for November 15, 2025.
A huge shoutout to the Riverside Optimist Club for bringing this event to life!
Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/mr34njy2
Meet Holly Hering, our next Senior Shout Out honoree! 🌟
“Ms. Long-Birdsall made an impact on me by teaching me life skills in speech, and her room is a place I feel welcome.”
Thank you, Ms. Long-Birdsall!
#WeRRiverside
🌟 Mark your calendars for Academic & Senior Awards Night starting at 5:30pm on May 14th! 🌟#WeRRiverside
Do you have or know a child who will be 3 years old by September 15? We would love to see them join our 3 year old preschool program. Check out the amazing opportunities they will have: https://tinyurl.com/22n7ulwc
#WeRRiverside
A solid routine at home can lead to consistent school attendance. When families prioritize structure—like setting bedtime, preparing for the day ahead, and encouraging positivity—students arrive ready to learn, grow, and thrive! 😃
#LearningHappensWhenYoureHere #WeRRiverside
Meet Jayden Bates! After graduation, Jayden will be attenting South Dakota State University. She will be majoring in Animal Science Pre-Vet and minor in Ag Business. Learn more about Jayden here! https://sites.google.com/riverside.k12.ia.us/rhs-senior-spotlight/home/jayden-bates?authuser=0
Families are invited to attend Riverside Elementary Field Day on Monday, May 12. #WeRRiverside
Give your child a strong start with engaging learning, new friendships, and fun-filled discovery! Our 3-year-old preschool program fosters creativity, social skills, and early literacy. 🎉
The program is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Below are the schedule options:
✅AM Preschool only: $125/week
✅AM Preschool with childcare before: $135/week
✅AM Preschool with childcare before & after: $150/week
Need care on Wednesdays? All-day childcare on Wednesdays is $32/day.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/RBulldogPS
We extend our thanks to the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly every day:
✅Lori Nisely, OES Secretary
✅Terresa Grobe, CES Administrative Assistant
✅Jeff Karros, CES Administrative Assistant
✅Penny Anderson, MHS Secretary
✅Bonni Hering, MHS Counselor Secretary
Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and families!
Senior Carter Escritt had this to say about one of his teachers:
“Mrs. Karros has helped me throughout all of my problems in life. She has helped me to get to the point where I am.”
Thank you, Mrs. Karros! 🌟
#WeRRiverside
Riverside students took pride in our campus today by cleaning up, sprucing up, and fixing up throughout the grounds on Earth Day! #WeRRiverside
48 freshmen headed out on a group visit to Buena Vista University today! This is just the beginning -- over the next few years, they’ll be checking out a variety of college campuses as they're thinking about what's next. Big public schools, small private schools, trade schools, and everything in between... we’re exploring it all! The future is lookin' bright for the class of 2028!
#EarthDay brings people together with one common goal: protecting the planet we all call home. This day reminds us that what we do now shapes the future. 🌍
Let’s take care of the Earth—today and every day! 🤝 #WeRRiverside
Looking for a safe, fun, and enriching environment for your child this summer? Our summer childcare program offers engaging activities, social connection, and peace of mind for parents. 😃
The program runs 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. The cost is $75 for 1-3 days/week, and $140 for 4-5 days.
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/SummerRCC
