Riverside Community School District

Please join us in welcoming Rachel Comstock to Carson Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year! 🍎

We look forward to the positive impact she will have in the classroom as an elementary teacher. #WeRRiverside

Please join us in welcoming Kayla Tiffey as a special education teacher at Carson Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year! 🍎

Kayla brings a student-centered approach focused on building strong relationships and creating a supportive classroom where every learner can grow and succeed. We are excited to have her as part of the Riverside Community School District!

Tonight we honored 5 Riverside retirees before the school board meeting. Best wishes to all of them! #WeRRiverside

Please join us as we celebrate the careers & contributions of our 2026 retirees on May 18 at 6pm in the Carson Elementary School Commons! 🎉

We are proud to recognize:
⭐️ Darrell Frain
⭐️ Jeff Karros
⭐️ Liz Graves
⭐️ Jennifer Wolff
⭐️ Lester Wolff

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On National Speech Language Pathologist Day, we want to take a moment to recognize:

⭐ Katie Collins
⭐ Keri Jahnke
⭐ Liz Johnson

Their passion for helping our students grow and communicate with confidence is something we treasure deeply. We’re incredibly grateful for the work they do!

Tomorrow's boys soccer substate game at Red Oak has been moved up to a 5:15 pm start time. Tickets can be purchased online via the IHSAA: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

As we celebrate our board members this month, I couldn't help but snap this picture. Mark Jeppesen supports Riverside students in whatever way needed. Thanks, Mark!

Today's Riverside graduation ceremony will be live on the following link!

https://www.kjan.com/kjan-video-network/rstn-riverside-tv/

Interested in 3-year-old preschool? 🧸 Preschool runs M, T, Th, F from 8:10 to 11:00am, with flexible childcare options.

Children must be 3 by Sept. 15 & potty trained.

Express interest here: https://tinyurl.com/RCSDpreschool #WeRRiverside

✨Congratulations to our 2026 graduates who have earned an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC)! ✨ These students have earned certifications in the areas of Welding, Electronics and Industrial Systems, Certified Nurse Aide, Sports Officiating, Hand Tool Identification & Safety, Wildland Fire, Coaching Authorizations, and more! Way to go, Bulldogs!

Congratulations to our 2026 Riverside preschool graduates. #WeRRiverside

We are looking for individuals to help lead and support our student-athletes during the 2026-27 school year! Applications are now open for the following coaching and sponsor positions:

➡️ Jr. High Head Football Coach
➡️ 2 Jr. High Boys Basketball Coaches
➡️ Jr. High Boys Wrestling Coach
➡️ Jr. High Girls Wrestling Coach
➡️ Wrestling Cheer Sponsor
➡️ Basketball Cheer Sponsor

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

Students in Mrs. Wolff's class had the opportunity to virtually meet their penpals from Texas today. #WeRRiverside

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓🎉


We are so proud of our seniors and all they have accomplished. Commencement will be held Sunday, May 17, at 2:00pm as we celebrate this important milestone with our graduates, families, staff, and community. #WeRRiverside

As we observe School Board Recognition Month, we thank Mark Jeppesen for his service to District 5! ✨

His dedication to students, staff, and families plays an important role in shaping a positive future for our schools. Thank you, Mark, for your commitment! #WeRRiverside

As we wrap up the 2025-26 school year, please note that Wednesday, May 20 will be the last day of school for students. Dismissal will be at 12:25pm. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer break! ☀️ #WeRRiverside

Students in Mrs. Schwartzkopf's physics class are learning the difference between constructive and destructive interference to explain why cheese melts inconsistently in the microwave on chips. #WeRRiverside

Congratulations to the 2026 NHS inductees! #WeRRiverside

So many of our Riverside students earned academic awards tonight. So much to be proud of. #WeRRiverside