Riverside Community School District

In support of our boys basketball schedule, the School Board meeting on Monday, February 16, will begin earlier than usual. The meeting will start at 5:00pm and take place in the Carson Elementary Media Center.

Go Bulldogs! 🏀 #WeRRiverside

Today, we take a moment to recognize Cpl. Ferguson and Deputy Freeburg.

Each day, they work to ensure our schools remain a safe and welcoming place for all students. We truly appreciate everything you do. Happy National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day! 🌟

7 State Qualifiers & District CHAMPS 3 straight years! Hering 106: 🥉 Applegate 113: 4th Danker 120: 🥉 K. Carrigan 126: 🥇, SQ R. Shanno 132: 🥇, SQ Anderson 138: 🥇, SQ Branan 144: 🥉 Houser 150: 🥇, SQ Gordon 157: 🥇, SQ M. Shanno 165: 🥇, SQ Allen 175: DNP Hackett 190: 🥇, SQ Bell 215: 4th Manzer 285: DNP #RivWrestling

There will be no kindergarten on April 15 as we host Kindergarten Round Up for incoming students. We look forward to welcoming families and sharing more about the school experience ahead! 🎒 #WeRRiverside

Happy Valentine's Day to our students, families, and staff! Today is a great reminder to show appreciation for the people in our lives. ❤️ #WeRRiverside

After finishing their unit on Jazz music, the 5th grade got to watch the High School Jazz Ensembles perform live! #WeRRiverside

7th graders in Ms. Kallsen's room spend Fridays writing and analyzing quick writes. #WeRRiverside

6th graders are working on their algebra skills today. #WeRRiverside

Preschool will be in session Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the week of February 16.

There will be no preschool on Friday next week. 📅 #WeRRiverside

Boys Wrestling hosts the Class 1A, District 9 tournament this Saturday! The top two in each weight will advance to the State Tournament next week. Tickets are purchased via the IHSAA at the link below ⬇️ https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

Support Riverside’s 2025-26 yearbook and advertise your business at the same time!

Yearbook ad spaces are now available:

⭐ $35 for 1/8 page

⭐ $65 for 1/4 page

⭐ $105 for 1/2 page

⭐ $200 for full page

Interested or have questions? Contact Brooke Flathers at bflathers@riverside.k12.ia.us to reserve your spot!

Want to be a Bulldog for 2026-27? 🐾

✅ Apply by March 1
✅ One form per child
✅ Only submit once—no need to reapply each year

Start here: https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline #WeRRiverside

Thanks Riverside for supporting our school by using pumps 3 and 4 at Taylor's. They donated $231.21 this month. #WeRRiverside

In support of our boys basketball schedule, the School Board meeting on Monday, February 16, will begin earlier than usual. The meeting will start at 5:00pm and take place in the Carson Elementary Media Center.

Go Bulldogs! 🏀 #WeRRiverside

February is Dental Health Month—a perfect time to brush up on healthy habits for the whole family! 🪥🦷

Here are some tips to get you started: https://dentistry.uic.edu/news-stories/tips-for-good-oral-hygiene-and-healthy-smiles/ #WeRRiverside

Our amazing paraprofessionals at OES stepped in today to help sanitize all the things our PK–2 students touch. 🧼🧸 Grateful for their teamwork and care as we work to reduce student illness and get everyone back to what matters most—learning together. 💙📚

Thanks to our custodial staff and paras for showing up today to sanitize our buildings to ensure we are ready for our kids tomorrow. #WeRRiverside

Riverside will not have school on Tuesday, February 10 due to illness.

La escuela de Riverside no abrirá sus puertas el martes 10 de febrero debido a una enfermedad.

Did you know? Students can earn a volunteer cord to wear at graduation! 🎓

High schoolers can complete community service hours through a variety of student volunteer opportunities in our community and school. By logging the required number of hours, seniors will receive a special cord at graduation recognizing their service and dedication.

Learn more and find opportunities here:
https://www.riversideschools.org/page/student-volunteer-opportunities

22 Riverside students competed at State Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday, February 7th.

Results were as follows:

Solid Division 1 rating:
Musical Theatre -- Emma Kroon, Sydney Dellinger
Short Film -- Kayler Kallsen, Perrin Towne, Carly Akers, Courtney Kvaal

Mixed Division 1 rating:
Group Mime -- Cassi Peterson, Olivia Kinser, Sam Bernard, Meg Haines, Daizy Allen

Mixed Division 2 rating:
Group Improv -- Emma Kroon, Sam Bernard, Clara Martens
Group Improv -- Meg Haines, Mattie Haines, Kayler Kallsen, Daizy Allen
Short Film -- Finley Meek, Aiden Duede

Solid Division 2 rating:
Short Film -- McKhennah Renshaw, Rylie Beller, Ava Burton, Stephanie Mosqueda-Cruz
Radio Broadcasting -- Sophia Timberman, Piper Albert, Megan McDaniel