Riverside Community School District

Support the #RiversidePRIDE campaign as we raise funds for a new greenhouse & playground equipment!

Every contribution, no matter the size, benefits our students, families, and community. 💛

Learn more about our plans: www.goriversidepride.org #WeRRiverside

Please see this information about our Holiday Clothing Swap. This has been organized to ensure all elementary students have an opportunity to wear fancy holiday clothes for the Winter Concert. Check it out! #WeRRiverside

National School Bus Safety Week is the perfect time for families to review bus stop safety with their children. Remind them to stay back from the curb, never chase after the bus, and always make eye contact with the driver before crossing.

Thank you for reinforcing these important habits! 🚌

For those who are excited to follow our volleyball team through the postseason, the state tournament lands on Election Day (or November 4). We want you to be prepared. We would be ecstatic if the Bulldogs qualify for state, but we also want you to have the information you need to vote early in the event you are traveling that day and are unable to vote at the polls. 🗳️

Vote EARLY in-person at the Pottawattamie County Auditor’s Office beginning October 15, or request an absentee ballot by mail by October 21. You can do so here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf.

The football playoff apparel store closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM. Don't forget to order!

https://riversidestatefootball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

All Riverside residents should have received a postcard explaining the upcoming Voter PPEL. Please check out the following link to explain the tax impact in more detail than is listed on the postcard. https://tinyurl.com/25jtdyum

The football playoff apparel store closes tomorrow (10/19/25) at 11:59 PM. Order at the link below: https://riversidestatefootball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Sponsor a plaque to contribute to our Riverside PRIDE campaign! 🌟

The plaques will be displayed near the football field at the Pigneri Athletic Complex to recognize those who support our facilities improvement efforts.

Donations in any amount are always accepted and appreciated! Learn more: www.goriversidepride.org

Students know about mental health and safety concerns among their peers before adults do. Safe+Sound Iowa offers free, secure, anonymous tools for students to share concerns or threats of violence without worry.

We’re seeking an elementary teacher associate to support students with special needs at Carson Elementary. Pay varies based on qualifications, with rates ranging from $14.43 to $20.13 per hour. Positions include an individual insurance package.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply today: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment

Thanks to Pottawattamie County Conservation, Riverside seniors are gaining experience in natural resources and conservation.

Work-based learning is helping students connect passion with career paths! 🍁

During Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the role of empathy in building strong communities. When we take time to understand others' perspectives & feelings, we create more supportive environments.

Let's practice empathy together! 🤗 #WeRRiverside

Thank you to Oltman Show Pigs for partnering with us in our work-based learning program! 🐷

Our students are gaining valuable, hands-on experience that will prepare them for future careers.

Mr. Swotek's robotics class planned and designed a costume, and made choreography for a Drone. They had to put them together while trouble shooting along the way to understand the physics and forces behind what drives a Drone and how to make them still operable with something attached to them. #WeRRiverside

The Riverside Community School District is committed to transparency in the management of public funds. The district follows state laws, rules, and regulations that outline how money should be spent and which funds can be used for which specific purposes. Please reach out if you have any questions and we would be happy to answer them. sanderson@riverside.k12.ia.us

Being at school every day matters! Consistent attendance helps students build strong routines, keep up with learning, and feel connected with their classmates. 🌟

Families, please join us as we make attendance a top priority this school year! #WeRRiverside

Riverside is hiring for multiple coaching and sponsor positions for upcoming seasons! These roles are a great way to support our students, strengthen our programs, and make a difference through athletics and activities. 🏅

Current openings include:

➡️ High School Softball Head Coach
➡️ High School Baseball Assistant Coach
➡️ JVR Baseball Head Coach
➡️ Boys Soccer Head Coach & Assistant Coach
➡️ Middle School Boys Track Assistant Coach
➡️ Middle School Wrestling Assistant Coach
➡️ Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
➡️ Special Olympics Coaches
➡️ Wrestling Cheer Sponsor
➡️ Esports Sponsor
➡️ Baseball Field Prep
➡️ Softball Field Prep

If you're passionate about working with students and supporting extracurriculars, apply now: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment

On Tuesday, November 4, Riverside CSD residents will consider approving a voted Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL).

Early voting begins October 15 at the Pottawattamie County auditor’s office.

➡️ Request an absentee ballot: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf

➡️ Find your polling location: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

Polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm on election day (Tuesday, November 4).

Healthcare careers come to life through Riverside’s work-based learning program! 🩺

We are grateful to Jennie Edmundson Hospital for welcoming our seniors into internship experiences that prepare them for future success. 🌟