Riverside Community School District

Senior Emily McDaniel has this to say about one of her teachers: “Ms. Long-Birdsall helped me with speech. She also helped me with writing stories.” Thank you, Ms. Long-Birdsall! 🌟 #WeRRiverside

Ready to make a difference in students' lives? Join our team as a paraeducator! 🌟 Certification courses are starting soon—take the first step toward this rewarding role! 📚 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/paracourses #WeRRiverside

Mrs. Brooke's animal science class took today! We visited Jamie Evan’s to learn about border collies and how they are used for herding since we are learning about sheep and goat production in class!

Students in Mrs. Flather's room are working on small groups to ensure they have evidence to support their claims. #WeRRiverside

The football field project is still going strong! Shout out to Chris Fox and Brad Forristall for hauling 250 ton of sand to mix into our soil. Thanks to our Riverside village for making this project happen! #WeRRiverside

Riley Rowe is our next Senior Shout Out honoree! 🌟 “Ms. Brandon made me a really great musician,” Riley says. “She showed me that you can’t always just quit. You’ve got to keep trying." Thank you, Ms. Brandon, for all of your wonderful support! #WeRRiverside

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Weather's classroom are learning how to build words using letter tiles. #WeRRiverside

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we’re focusing on the power of proper nutrition to enhance our students' learning. Good nutrition provides the essential energy kids need to perform their best in school. 🍏✨ Here are some tips for families: www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids

Come cheer on our talented student-athletes and show your support in the stands on April 8! The girls track meet starts at 4:30pm. 🏅💙 While you're there, help us make a difference by bringing non-perishable food items to Fill the Truck for our local food pantry. Let's combine the spirit of competition with the power of giving. See you there! #WeRRiverside

The school board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar last night at the board meeting. You can find it on our website: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vL2B2nAwzIwvu9-BPPStsFFj-I2M2L7pkWqA4US_rMY/edit?tab=t.0

Music in Our Schools Month is a time of celebration at Riverside CSD, where students explore their musical potential by learning various instruments and participating in school performances. 🎵 We are immensely grateful for our community's involvement and continuous support. Seeing you at concerts brings joy to our student performers! 😄

Students in K-2nd grade have been learning how to ride their bikes. Mr. Johnson added the pedals so students are using their balance skills to now pedal their bikes. #WeRRiverside

Yearbook sales are open! Make sure to order at www.yearbookforever.com before they sell out!

Are you passionate about basketball and eager to inspire the next generation of athletes? We are looking for dedicated individuals to fill the roles of: 👉 Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 👉 Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Bring your skills, enthusiasm, and love for the game to help our teams succeed both on and off the court! Apply today: www.riversideschools.org/page/employment

Good luck to our students participating in the Western Iowa Conference High School Instrumental Festival and Junior High Honor Band, taking place at 12:00pm today at Riverside High School! 🎶#WeRRiverside

Meet Senior A.C. Roller! 🌟 “Mr. Johannsen is a great role model and coach,” he says. “He is always consistent, and that makes the people around him follow his lead. Jojo for Prez!" #WeRRiverside

2nd graders in Mrs. Vorthmann's classroom have learning how to best support their partners when reading. #WeRRiverside

Meet Ethan Vlcek, our first Senior Shout Out honoree! 🌟 "Mr. Chapin helped a lot during junior high,” he says. “He kept me in baseball when I wanted to quit and motivated me enough to keep playing." Thank you for sharing, Ethan! #WeRRiverside

Next week is Spring Break! There will be no school for students March 24-28. Have a great break, everyone! 😎 #WeRRiverside

Help your student continue learning at home with our Amira Spring Break Reading Challenge for K-5 students! Track your Amira reading from March 24-April 18 and earn individual rewards while helping your class compete for the OES & CES field trip prize to Eckles Library.