Riverside Community School District

It's Groundhog Day! The question on everyone's mind: will we see six more weeks of winter or get an early start to spring? 🌷

Tell us your prediction! 👇 #WeRRiverside

We’re proud to celebrate the success of our Riverside graduates! 🎓

If your graduate has reached a major milestone—whether in college, a career, military service, community involvement, or another accomplishment—we’d love to hear from you.

Please email a photo and a brief description of what they’ve been up to since graduation to sanderson@riverside.k12.ia.us.

Thank you for helping us highlight the amazing things our Riverside graduates are achieving! 🌟

We’re committed to breaking down barriers to mental health care. That’s why we’ve partnered with Hazel to offer bilingual therapy in over 30 languages, ensuring all students at Riverside can connect with a licensed therapist who understands their culture and language.

In therapy, your child will gain essential tools to succeed in school and in life, such as:

✓ Improving communication
✓ Building confidence
✓ Enhancing coping skills
✓ Fostering healthy relationships

All students—regardless of immigration status—can access virtual therapy at no cost to families.

It’s easy to get started: getstarted.hazel.co


#BilingualTherapy #StudentSupport #Telehealth #MentalHealthSupport #HazelHealth #OnlineTherapy

5-2-1-0 Feature: February

Do you have a question?

Are you interested in substitute teaching at Riverside? We will pay the fee for the course. Please reach out to Terresa Grobe (tgrobe@riverside.k12.ia.us) for information on how to enroll. #WeRRiverside

🎗️Tonight, we are proud to recognize Coaches vs. Cancer Night, a nationwide initiative in partnership with the American Cancer Society. This program brings coaches, athletes, and communities together in the fight against cancer — a disease that has touched nearly every family in some way. Through Coaches vs. Cancer, we honor survivors, remember loved ones we’ve lost, and raise awareness and funds to support cancer research, patient services, and hope for a cure. If you would like to donate to the cause: Venmo: Riverside-CvC-1

We're seeking a head baseball coach for the 2026 season to lead our student athletes on and off the field! ⚾️

This is a great opportunity for a positive leader who’s passionate about sportsmanship, skill development, and team growth.

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

It’s National School Choice Week—a time to celebrate the power families have in choosing the right educational fit for their children! 😀

At Riverside, we’re proud to offer a supportive, student-centered environment where every learner is known, challenged, and encouraged.

If you're considering your options for the 2026-27 school year, we invite you to learn more about what makes Riverside a great place to learn and grow. Open enrollment applications are due by March 1.

Start your journey with us: https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline

Thanks to Jennie Karros and the Elementary Principal's Cabinet for hosting the elementary art show tonight! What a great turnout. #WeRRiverside

Save the date for Riverside Oakland Elementary's "Lucky to Read" literacy night. BINGO, prizes, early reading skills, and some good green fun! We hope to see you on Monday, March 17 from 5:30-6:30 at OES.

Congratulations to the Riverside OPEN Tournament Champions! - CES Physical Education

Kindergarten students began the day with a class greeter welcoming everyone to school, followed by sharing Good News. Even in kindergarten, classrooms at Riverside intentionally build relationships and a sense of belonging using CKH's practices. 🩵

Preschool will be in session Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the week of February 2–6.

Please note there will be no preschool on Friday, February 6. 📅 #WeRRiverside

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

As educators, we understand the importance of ensuring every student has access to the mental health support they need to thrive.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Hazel Health to break down barriers to care, offering bilingual therapy in over 30 languages – at no cost to families. Any student at Riverside can connect with a licensed therapist who understands their culture and language, regardless of immigration status.
In therapy, students gain essential tools to succeed both in school and in life, including:
✓ Improving communication
✓ Building confidence
✓ Enhancing coping skills
✓ Fostering healthy relationships
Learn more: hazel.co

#BilingualTherapy #StudentSupport #Telehealth #MentalHealthSupport #HazelHealth #OnlineTherapy

Pizza and Poetry was the theme for our 4th graders and their guests today at Carson Elementary School. #WeRRiverside

Riverside will HOST regional duals for the second straight year on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Bulldogs will face the winner of I35 vs. Earlham, with the winner of the regional final advancing to State Duals!

We’re hiring a 6th-12th grade PE/health teacher! If you’re an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about student wellbeing and fitness, we’d love to hear from you! 🏫

Apply on our website: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment #WeRRiverside

Upcoming event at the Carson Community Center! Riverside Student Art Show will be on Thursday, January 29th from 6 to 8 pm. Come down to see all the talented young artist's work and consider purchasing a piece to hang on your walls! Proceeds go towards the Principal's Cabinet which in turn is used towards events and projects at the Riverside School System.