Let's give a huge thank you to Larry and Wendy Hackett of Larry Hackett Construction, Inc. for their $10,000 donation to the Capital Campaign! We are incredibly appreciative of your generosity! ✨ #WeRRiverside
October is National Principals Month! In honor of this special month, we would like to shine a spotlight on the hard-working principals leading Riverside CSD:
✨ Jason Crum, CES & OES Principal
✨ Nick Kroon, MHS Principal
Thank you for making a positive difference in the lives of students!
Check out the first Riverside Newsletter of the 24-25 school year at this link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1413/rcsd/4915477/August_September_2024_Newsletter_.pdf
Mark your calendar for these upcoming schedule changes!
October 22, 23, and 24 will have early dismissals at 2:25pm, with October 22 and 24 designated for Parent Teacher Conferences and October 23 for PD. There will be no school on October 25.
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Today, our first-year FFA members will be attending Greenhand Fire-Up at Atlantic High School. We hope our aspiring leaders have a great time! 🙌 #WeRRiverside
Riverside CSD is proud to participate in Family PE Week! ⛹️
From October 7-11, parents and relatives have the opportunity to join their children in fun, engaging activities that get the body moving.
Learn more: https://openphysed.org/familieslovepe #WeRRiverside
Why We Chose Riverside ✨ featuring Christie and Molly!
They have said, "Riverside is the best decision we ever made." Molly was immediately welcomed by students and staff, and it was 100% the right choice for their family.
We are thrilled to have your family here!
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Senate File 2435 focuses on keeping Iowa students in school and engaged. Here’s what our families should know:
📚 A student is considered chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of school days in a grading period, about two days each month. Our district must define, address, and support students who struggle with attendance.
✅ All absences, excused and unexcused, are counted toward chronic absenteeism.
🚨 A student is considered truant if they miss 20% or more school days without a valid reason. This could lead to official notifications to parents and even county authorities.
👥 What Happens Next: If a student misses 15% of school days, we’ll arrange a meeting with the student, a parent/guardian, and school officials to find solutions.
If participants fail to comply with the absentee prevention plan, they must be referred to the county attorney for potential civil enforcement.
Let's work together to support success this school year by ensuring students attend school regularly!
Learn more about SF 2435: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/student-services/prevention/attendance-chronic-absenteeism
Thank you to the Carson-Macedonia Class of 1982 for their generous donation to our Riverside PRIDE capital fundraising campaign.
The alumni came together to contribute to the future of our district and make a lasting difference in our community. Thank you for setting a great example of school pride!
Learn more about our campaign at www.goriversidepride.org.
Help us replenish our local food pantry at the home football game on Friday! #WeRRiverside
REMINDER: Monday, October 7, is a professional development day. No school for students—we’ll see them again on Tuesday! 🙂 #WeRRiverside
Fire Prevention Week is a great time to check on the safety of older family members. Keep your loved ones safe by…
✅ Making sure smoke alarms are easy to hear.
✅ Creating an escape plan that accounts for mobility needs.
✅ Posting emergency contact numbers nearby.
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Big thank you to Debra and George Volz, Marianne Pilling, Coralee & Jared Bernard Family, and The Blooming Barn-Malvern, IA for helping support our Capital Campaign! We appreciate your support! 🌟 #WeRRiverside
Our instructional coaches, Jen Perkins and Joni Houser, play a key role in improving classroom instruction and student success by guiding and mentoring our teachers.
On National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day, we want to thank them for their leadership, support, and dedication! 🙌 #WeRRiverside
On World Teachers Day, we express our appreciation for the Riverside CSD teachers who go above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences for our students. Thank you so much for all you do! 💫 #WeRRiverside
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, October 7. We’ll see our students again on Tuesday! #WeRRiverside
Help fill the shelves of our local food pantry. #WeRRiverside
Family PE Week
Who: Students & Families (Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc.)
When: Oct. 8-11 - See schedule on what time to attend
Where: Oakland & Carson Elementary
Why: To help families, schools and communities understand the importance of physical education
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month and always, we recognize and celebrate our differences while remaining committed to an inclusive learning environment that helps all students thrive.
Thank you for supporting this important mission! ❤️ #WeRRiverside
Today we hosted our first annual "I Applied!" event at Riverside High School. Seniors had an opportunity to take time during the school day with adult support available to work on:
- Applications for 2 year colleges, 4 year colleges, and trade schools
- Researching and reaching out to apprenticeships
- Communicating with military recruiters
- Job applications
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Scholarships
- and so much more!
We kept an overall tally for every task completed thus far... As of today, these seniors have collectively taken 46 steps towards their future! The future is certainly looking bright for the Class of 2025! 💙💛
