Riverside Community School District

Thanks to the Oakland Fire Department for their quick response today at Riverside MHS to investigate the possible gas leak. We appreciated being able to keep our kids safe and your prompt arrival and mediation of the situation. #WeRRiverside

Art (Ms. Jennie Karros) and SEL (Ms. Stephanie Stephens) have been working with their students at CES on building a pair of Self-Affirmation Wings on What Lifts the Students Up? Stop at CES during conferences for a photo op and look at all the students hard work!

Your closets are full…and our Shoe Drive is almost here! 👟 Donate new or gently used shoes April 1–22 and help Riverside keep shoes out of landfills.

The order form for Vocal Jazz Championship t-shirts is now live!
Orders close Sunday!
https://rivjazzchamps26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The junior high student council visited OES to reach with our students. What a great experience for all! #WeRRiverside

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!

Today is the LifeServe blood drive at the high school from 9am - 1pm. Walk-ins are welcome! 30 minutes of your time can save 3 lives and help earn more scholarship money for two NHS seniors.

The Winter Sports Banquet is Monday, March 16th. The meal begins at 5:30, with the program to follow at 6:30. All proceeds benefit Riverside After Prom.

We are accepting nominations for the Riverside Hall of Fame! Nominate graduates, staff, teams & community members who have made an impact. 🌟

☑️ More information: https://tinyurl.com/HOF2026info
☑️ Submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/HOF2026app

#WeRRiverside

National Reading Month is a wonderful reminder of the impact that reading can have on a young person's life. This March, we're encouraging our students to dive into a good book and let their imaginations run wild! 📚#WeRRiverside

We’re not just giving away books… 👀

One of our door prizes for Lucky to Read Literacy Night is a
🥩 Dinner for Two at Texas Roadhouse!

Join us March 17 from 5:30–6:30 at Oakland Elementary for literacy BINGO, books, and fun. 🍀📚

2026 Charles Lakin Outstanding Teacher Awards Are OPEN!
Every spring since 2008, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation honors four area educators who go above and beyond for their students. This May, four more outstanding teachers will join their ranks and receive a $10,000 award!
Want to celebrate an incredible teacher in your school? Nominate an inspiring teacher today!

Deadline: March 31, 2026
Submit here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8T87FZX

Following the November 2025 election in which the proposed voted Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) was not approved, the Riverside Community School District partnered with the Donovan Group to conduct a post-election community survey.
The purpose of this survey was to better understand voter perceptions and inform future decision-making on facility planning, community priorities, and communication strategies as the Board of Education considers potential actions.
#WeRRiverside

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

We have some schedule adjustments for next week as we approach conferences! 🙂

➡️Tuesday, March 10 will have a 2:25pm dismissal, with parent-teacher conferences scheduled from 4:00-8:00pm.

➡️Preschool will have school on Wednesday, March 11.

➡️Thursday, March 12 will also have a 2:25pm dismissal, with parent-teacher conferences again taking place from 4:00-8:00pm.

➡️There will be no school for all students on Friday, March 13.

The Riverside School Board has engaged HYA, a nationwide consulting firm, to lead our search for a new Superintendent. HYA uses the results of this survey to work with your Board to build a Profile of the desired characteristics to look for in our next Superintendent. Please click the link and complete the survey by the end of the day on March 15, 2026.

https://tinyurl.com/275ghygl

Riverside CSD is hiring a part-time custodian to work Monday-Friday from 6-11pm. The starting wage is $16.55/hour, increasing to $19.21/hour after 90 days. 🧹

Apply today on our website: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment-opportunities

#WeRRiverside

Riverside CSD is currently seeking an assistant junior high boys track coach for the upcoming season. 🏃

This position is a great opportunity to support student-athletes, help build skills and teamwork, and make a positive impact on our track program.

Learn more and apply: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment

Today is International Women's Day. We extend our sincere appreciation to the women and girls in our community—from our classrooms to our hallways to our broader community—who inspire all of us at Riverside CSD. #WeRRiverside

2026 Charles Lakin Outstanding Teacher Awards Are OPEN!
Every spring since 2008, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation honors four area educators who go above and beyond for their students. This May, four more outstanding teachers will join their ranks and receive a $10,000 award!


Want to celebrate an incredible teacher in your school? Nominate an inspiring teacher today!

Deadline: March 31, 2026
Submit here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8T87FZX