Riverside will work to notify the community but must protect the confidentiality of their students and staff. Each week the district will provide a Community Update.
Vaccination Update:
Pottawattamie County Public Health hosted a Closed POD (Point of Dispensing) for Priority Group 1B who received Pfizer vaccine as a 1st shot to administer the 2nd shot on Saturday February 27, 2021. Many Riverside staff were included and have received the 2nd shot. It has caused some staff absenteeism today due to side effects.
Those staff who have not been vaccinated have been given information to schedule their 1st vaccination shot at an upcoming Closed POD (Point of Dispensing) for Priority Group 1B.
Those staff who received Moderna vaccine as a 1st shot will be scheduled to have the 2nd shot administered Saturday March 6 2021. Many additional Riverside staff will be included and will receive the 2nd shot. We will prepare for some additional staff absenteeism on Monday March 8, 2021 due to potential side effects.
Getting vaccinated is encouraged for all staff at the Riverside School District. An informal survey has indicated that 92% of all staff are willing to get vaccinated.
Pottawattamie County Public Health and Riverside Community School District can confirm:
There ARE NO additional students and staff this week placed in quarantine due to primary exposure or testing positive for COVID-19.
Total Student/Staff Positive COVID-19 Cases (Since the Beginning of School)-- 60 -- 7.8%
Total Student/Staff Positive COVID-19 Cases (Current)-- 0 -- 0.0 %
Total Student/Staff Absent (Positive/Primary Contact)-- 0 -- 0.0%
Number of Students/Staff that could return this week -- 0
Remote Learners:
Grade PK-5 -- 8
Grade 6-12 -- 17
We have had a total of four hundred thirty-nine (439) students and staff since the beginning of the year that have been out and ALL have returned to school.
Total Count
Student (approx.) 640
Staff Count (approx.) 128
No students or staff members with major symptoms or a Positive COVID-19 diagnosis are attending school or will be allowed to attend school or participate in activities.
We will continue implementing strict mitigation protocols.
As of today (3-1-2021), Pottawattamie County has recorded 5% Positive tests in the last 7 days
You can access this information at:
COVID-19 in Iowa-Positive Case Analysis
NEW--CDC Operational Strategy-Return to School
CDC Guidance--Four Important Ways to Slow the Spread
Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you.
Avoid crowds. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.
Get vaccinated when able
The following documents will help answer some of the questions you may have about how decisions are made related to quarantine and keeping schools open.