Riverside Community School District

First graders are learning to attend to precision in math. Using a warm-up routine: Notice and Wonder, students practiced communicating about math before engaging with math. Great discussions between students on how to record a length that's not quite 4 cubes, but more than 3!

Courage is the CKH Character Trait that we will focus on during the month of March with students during their weekly CKH lessons.

Why focus on Courage?
Courage encourages engagement. Courage helps students raise their hand, participate, try new things, and voice their opinions.
Courage builds self-confidence. Courage is the choice to act. By doing something, students increase their belief in themselves and their ability to do difficult or challenging things.
Courage can help reframe a negative. When something does not go as planned or a student gets upset about a mistake or failure, courage can help reframe the event in a positive light.

We’re proud to recognize School Social Work Week! The social workers serving our schools play a key role in supporting the mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of our students.

We are so grateful for their dedication! 🙏 #WeRRiverside

Make plans to visit the Book Fair at Carson Elementary School during parent/teacher conferences next week. Check out the site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/riversidecommschdistrict

5th - 12th grade band concert tonight featuring the music of John Williams. #WeRRiverside

Our technology support team is being divided into two positions to better serve our district’s needs. One role will focus on the educational side of technology integration, and the other will focus on technical support and infrastructure. 💻

➡️The education technician position will support classroom technology and instructional tools. Applicants should send an application, cover letter, and resume to sanderson@riverside.k12.ia.us. The job description can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xOq9od5qyWSqCBcCLpaNf7NF3BBgLm5V/edit

➡️The IT support position will focus on technical services and system support for the district. For IT support specifications and bid information, visit our website: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/notice-for-bidders

Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! 📚✨

Books have the power to teach, inspire, and transport us to places we have never imagined. Take a moment to pick up your next great book today! #WeRRiverside

This week's staff wellness challenge included students. Each team member was challenged with talking about the challenge with a group of students and then challenge them to a healthy habit, which included squats, meditation, push ups, healthy eating, etc. #WeRRiverside

26 Riverside students took 39 events to the District Individual Speech contest on Saturday, February 28th. 23 students are taking 32 events to the State contest in two weeks! Congratulations to all of the performers.

Division I Rating:
Ava Burton- Poetry & Solo Musical Theatre
Caitlin Fox- Prose
Cassi Peterson- Public Address & Solo Musical Theatre
Clara Martens- Storytelling
Connor Nilan- After Dinner
Daizy Allen- Review
Emma Kroon- After Dinner & Solo Musical Theatre
Finley Meek- Solo Improv. & Spontaneous Speaking
Kayler Kallsen- Poetry & Videocasting
Kort Rieken- Radio News
Lily Taylor- Literary Program & Storytelling
Mattie Haines- Solo Improv.
McKhennah Renshaw- Videocasting
Meg Haines- Review
Mireysi Echevarria Perez- Poetry
Olivia Kinser- Original Oratory
RayLynn Sutton- Prose
Rex Shanno- Spontaneous Speaking
Ryker Terwilliger- Review
Sam Bernard- Radio News
Sydney Dellinger- Poetry & Solo Musical Theatre
Yasari Perez-Diaz- Prose & Radio News
Yezzie Terwilliger- Literary Program & Storytelling

Division II Rating:
Aiden Duede- Public Address
Katelynn Rouse- Poetry
Kort Rieken- Public Address
McKhennah Renshaw- Radio News
Rex Shanno- Original Oratory
Rylie Beller- Review
Sam Bernard- Original Oratory

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6th-12th Grade Yearbooks: Sales are now open! Order by going to yearbookforever.com. There are a limited number available so order before it is too late!

Kids Heart Challenge donations are due tomorrow! Please remember to send your students to school with their collection envelopes or make your final online donations. Make one more push for donations tonight and ask donors if their companies match donations. We’re having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts!

It’s Career & Technical Education Month! We’re committed to equipping students with hands-on skills & real-world experience that prepare them for rewarding careers.

Our students are exploring diverse pathways to success! ⚙️ #WeRRiverside

Staff took time to "B" together today 💙 From Bunco to basketball, bags to bingo, staff from every building came together for some well-deserved connection. Thanks to the Superintendent Advisory Council for placing value in camaraderie and team culture! 🐾💛

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

During Public Schools Week, we want to express our gratitude to our entire Riverside community!

Our schools thrive because of the dedication of our educators, the commitment of our staff, and the support of families and community partners who believe in quality public education. 🌟

Are you looking for a school district where students can reach their full potential? Don't miss the March 1 open enrollment deadline!

Learn more: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment

The spring NHS blood drive is coming up. We have switched over to LifeServe, so all blood that is donated remains in Iowa, with most blood going to Atlantic or Council Bluffs. Please consider signing up to donate. The drive is Tuesday, March 10th, from 9:00-12:45. Be a hero and save up to 3 lives with your donation. Click this link to sign up for a time. https://bit.ly/4ceaQ1i

Mr. Evarola brought together math and friendly competition as students learned about imaginary numbers in Algebra!