Congratulations to the 2013 Riverside Boys Cross Country Team, our 2025 Hall of Fame Team Honoree! 🎉
The team earned a fourth-place finish at the state meet in Fort Dodge, led by Head Coach Alex Oliver.
Their historic performance exemplified teamwork, determination, and Bulldog pride!
The team earned a fourth-place finish at the state meet in Fort Dodge, led by Head Coach Alex Oliver.
Their historic performance exemplified teamwork, determination, and Bulldog pride!
School board elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 4. Polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. This is an important opportunity to learn more about what’s happening in Iowa schools and make your voice heard. 🗳️
Candidates running for four-year terms:
➡️ Rebecca Schulz
➡️ Teresa Schnack
➡️ Charlene Dalby
➡️ JT Oltman
Find your polling location: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx.
Request an absentee ballot: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf
Early voting begins October 15 at the Pottawattamie County auditor’s office.
Candidates running for four-year terms:
➡️ Rebecca Schulz
➡️ Teresa Schnack
➡️ Charlene Dalby
➡️ JT Oltman
Find your polling location: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx.
Request an absentee ballot: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf
Early voting begins October 15 at the Pottawattamie County auditor’s office.
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.
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.
3rd graders in Mrs. Plagman's room did a quick write today to brainstorm what they already know about certain characters. #WeRRiverside
Future educators are taking their first steps in the classroom! Riverside seniors are serving as interns at Oakland Elementary, Carson Elementary, and Riverside Middle/High School.
Thank you to our staff for supporting students who dream of becoming teachers. 👏
Thank you to our staff for supporting students who dream of becoming teachers. 👏
Healthy students are more likely to attend school, stay focused, and remain engaged in their learning. 🍎
Help your child be ready for each school day by ensuring they get proper nutrition, plenty of sleep, regular exercise, and practice good personal hygiene.
If you have concerns about your child’s attendance or need support in overcoming barriers, please reach out to your school office. We’re here to help! 🤝
Help your child be ready for each school day by ensuring they get proper nutrition, plenty of sleep, regular exercise, and practice good personal hygiene.
If you have concerns about your child’s attendance or need support in overcoming barriers, please reach out to your school office. We’re here to help! 🤝
Join us in celebrating Richard and the late Sue Graves, 2025 Hall of Fame Employee Honorees. 🌟
From 1970 to 1999, the Graves shaped generations of students at Carson-Macedonia and Riverside. Richard served as a teacher, coach, and principal, while Sue inspired young learners as a kindergarten and 1st grade teacher.
Their dedication to students and our school community left a lasting legacy of care and excellence.
From 1970 to 1999, the Graves shaped generations of students at Carson-Macedonia and Riverside. Richard served as a teacher, coach, and principal, while Sue inspired young learners as a kindergarten and 1st grade teacher.
Their dedication to students and our school community left a lasting legacy of care and excellence.
On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor the knowledge, traditions, and resilience of Native American and Indigenous communities. This day provides an important opportunity for reflection and learning. #WeRRiverside
We're celebrating National School Lunch Week and the positive impact of school meal programs. Students who eat school lunch have better overall diet quality and improved academic outcomes.
Nutrition matters for student success! 🍎🌟#WeRRiverside
Nutrition matters for student success! 🍎🌟#WeRRiverside
Homecoming and a Birthday! An exciting day for students in Mrs. Karros's room. Go Bulldogs 💙💛!
Dressing appropriately reflects respect for the learning environment and ensures everyone feels comfortable and confident. ⭐
Common decency includes, but is not limited to, the following:
✅Shoes/sandals must be worn at all times.
✅Hats (billed and stocking) are prohibited, as are other headwear or head dressings that cause a distraction.
✅Gloves are not to be worn in school unless approved by administration or used for safety reasons within a class.
✅Midriffs, cleavage, and undergarments must be covered. Transparent clothing, tube tops, revealing tank tops, and spaghetti-strapped attire are unacceptable.
✅Pants must be worn at waist level. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be of “fingertip” length or longer. Revealing holes in clothing are unacceptable.
✅Clothing with reference to drugs, tobacco, or tobacco lookalike products, alcohol, or sex is unacceptable, as is clothing with profanity, suggestive pictures, or inappropriate, offensive or suggestive language.
✅Large coats, large jackets, and other outerwear that causes a distraction to education will not be allowed in the classroom.
✅Chains, spikes, or any hard objects (including tools, pliers, etc.) worn on the wrists, arms, waist, or legs are prohibited.
✅Anything gang related will not be allowed.
Students in violation will be asked to change to appropriate apparel or will be sent home. School attendance policies will be in effect during the student’s absence.
Common decency includes, but is not limited to, the following:
✅Shoes/sandals must be worn at all times.
✅Hats (billed and stocking) are prohibited, as are other headwear or head dressings that cause a distraction.
✅Gloves are not to be worn in school unless approved by administration or used for safety reasons within a class.
✅Midriffs, cleavage, and undergarments must be covered. Transparent clothing, tube tops, revealing tank tops, and spaghetti-strapped attire are unacceptable.
✅Pants must be worn at waist level. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be of “fingertip” length or longer. Revealing holes in clothing are unacceptable.
✅Clothing with reference to drugs, tobacco, or tobacco lookalike products, alcohol, or sex is unacceptable, as is clothing with profanity, suggestive pictures, or inappropriate, offensive or suggestive language.
✅Large coats, large jackets, and other outerwear that causes a distraction to education will not be allowed in the classroom.
✅Chains, spikes, or any hard objects (including tools, pliers, etc.) worn on the wrists, arms, waist, or legs are prohibited.
✅Anything gang related will not be allowed.
Students in violation will be asked to change to appropriate apparel or will be sent home. School attendance policies will be in effect during the student’s absence.
3rd-5th Grade Parents: Help our Riverside HS students earn volunteer hours AND benefit from free babysitting for our Math & Mischief Night on October 30! RSVP here to help us plan to entertain your younger children: https://forms.gle/tXXUUbmsuWj7zakm9
Strouf Tree Service is helping Riverside seniors grow their skills through work-based learning internships. Students are experiencing hands-on opportunities that prepare them for life after graduation.
Thank you, Strouf Tree Service, for supporting our program! 🌳
Thank you, Strouf Tree Service, for supporting our program! 🌳
Join us in welcoming Jen Carman as the new secondary counseling administrative assistant at Riverside High School! 🎉
Jen is a 1996 Riverside graduate, and she is excited to return and be part of our school community once again. She’s married to Dana Carman, mom to Kya and Gaven, and soon to be a grandma! Welcome back, Jen—we’re lucky to have you! 💙
Jen is a 1996 Riverside graduate, and she is excited to return and be part of our school community once again. She’s married to Dana Carman, mom to Kya and Gaven, and soon to be a grandma! Welcome back, Jen—we’re lucky to have you! 💙
2025 Homecoming parade in Oakland. #WeRRiverside
All School Homecoming Pep Rally. #WeRRiverside
We are proud to honor the late Hubert Merrill Houser, 2025 Hall of Fame Distinguished Graduate! 🎉
A Carson-Macedonia graduate of 1960, Hubert was a lifelong farmer and public servant. He spent decades serving his community and state as a school board member, county supervisor, state representative, and state senator.
His life embodied the spirit of service and commitment to others.
A Carson-Macedonia graduate of 1960, Hubert was a lifelong farmer and public servant. He spent decades serving his community and state as a school board member, county supervisor, state representative, and state senator.
His life embodied the spirit of service and commitment to others.
It’s almost game time, Bulldogs! As always, we cannot wait to see our stands full of our fans tomorrow night. 🏈
All Riverside students get in free thanks to our generous community donors—just show your student ID at the gate!
A quick reminder for our students:
➡️ PreK-5th grade students should sit with parents in the stands
➡️ 6th & 7th grade students may sit in the student section if they follow expectations
➡️ No pickup football games or being under the bleachers/baseball fields during the game
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Bulldogs tomorrow night! 🎉
All Riverside students get in free thanks to our generous community donors—just show your student ID at the gate!
A quick reminder for our students:
➡️ PreK-5th grade students should sit with parents in the stands
➡️ 6th & 7th grade students may sit in the student section if they follow expectations
➡️ No pickup football games or being under the bleachers/baseball fields during the game
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Bulldogs tomorrow night! 🎉
Congratulations to Brooke Flathers, 2025 First Interstate Bank Teacher of the Year! #WeRRiverside
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.
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.
