We can’t say goodbye to March without recognizing National Nutrition Month!
At Riverside CSD, our kitchen staff does incredible work to make sure students have access to healthy, balanced meals each day. Join us in thanking them for their commitment to student health and wellbeing! 🍎
At Riverside CSD, our kitchen staff does incredible work to make sure students have access to healthy, balanced meals each day. Join us in thanking them for their commitment to student health and wellbeing! 🍎

Our 4th-8th Grade Youth Volleyball Camp sign-ups are now open! Sign-up with the camp form for the grade your athlete will be entering next year. Please return the completed form and payment to Coach Brooke Flathers by May 15th!


MSHS 2026 PE Badminton Champions!!

The JH Student Council hosted an afternoon of fun last Friday for 6th-8th grade students. They participated in dodgeball, kickball, and movies!
We would like to invite community members to join us on March 30 for in-person focus groups facilitated by HYA.
We know that strong school districts are built on strong community involvement. This is a wonderful opportunity for our local leaders, volunteers, and families to share their perspectives on our search for the next Superintendent.
No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
We know that strong school districts are built on strong community involvement. This is a wonderful opportunity for our local leaders, volunteers, and families to share their perspectives on our search for the next Superintendent.
No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!

Riverside Child Care will be closed on Friday, April 3, and will reopen on Monday, April 6. 🗓️
If you would like your child(ren) to attend on Monday, please contact Lori Hay at lhay@riverside.k12.ia.us to make arrangements. #WeRRiverside
If you would like your child(ren) to attend on Monday, please contact Lori Hay at lhay@riverside.k12.ia.us to make arrangements. #WeRRiverside

It’s almost time for our annual Shoe Drive! Clean out those closets and help your classroom compete while keeping shoes out of landfills.

We are proud to celebrate Rachel Comstock as she reaches an exciting milestone in her journey to becoming an educator! 🎓
Rachel will complete her student teaching on March 27, marking the final step in her teacher preparation program through the TPRA program! #WeRRiverside
Rachel will complete her student teaching on March 27, marking the final step in her teacher preparation program through the TPRA program! #WeRRiverside

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
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


Thanks to our FFA students for coming to CES to teach our elementary students about farm safety. #WeRRiverside



2026 Charles Lakin Outstanding Teacher Awards Are OPEN!
Every spring since 2008, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation honors four area educators who go above and beyond for their students. This May, four more outstanding teachers will join their ranks and receive a $10,000 award!
Want to celebrate an incredible teacher in your school? Nominate an inspiring teacher today!
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Submit here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8T87FZX
Every spring since 2008, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation honors four area educators who go above and beyond for their students. This May, four more outstanding teachers will join their ranks and receive a $10,000 award!
Want to celebrate an incredible teacher in your school? Nominate an inspiring teacher today!
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Submit here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8T87FZX

We would like to invite community members to join us on March 30 for in-person focus groups facilitated by HYA.
We know that strong school districts are built on strong community involvement. This is a wonderful opportunity for our local leaders, volunteers, and families to share their perspectives on our search for the next Superintendent.
No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
We know that strong school districts are built on strong community involvement. This is a wonderful opportunity for our local leaders, volunteers, and families to share their perspectives on our search for the next Superintendent.
No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!

Make plans to attend the Riverside STEM Festival. April 8 5:30-7:30 at the Oakland Community Building. A light meal will be provided! #WeRRiverside

Please see the flyer for information about Kindergarten Round Up which is coming up at Riverside on April 15. Please reach out to Lori at OES (712) 482-6296 with questions. #WeRRiverside


6th-12th Grade Yearbooks: Sales are now open! Order by going to yearbookforever.com. There are a limited number available so order before it is too late!

The Board of Education has approved the 2026-27 academic calendar! 🗓️
To view the full calendar, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nYfWWRr6-Mbyx9zZj3fUdit2ZsgHVG_migUMFz2EaEs/edit?tab=t.0
#WeRRiverside
To view the full calendar, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nYfWWRr6-Mbyx9zZj3fUdit2ZsgHVG_migUMFz2EaEs/edit?tab=t.0
#WeRRiverside

Carson Elementary School is hiring an administrative assistant to support our students, staff, and families! This position plays an important role in keeping our school running smoothly each day. 🏫
Learn more and apply: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment
Learn more and apply: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment

We are excited to announce that Riverside will be sharing our boys and girls soccer programs with AHSTW moving forward. This partnership creates a great opportunity to expand participation, build strong relationships between our schools, and enhance the overall experience for our student-athletes. We are thrilled to welcome AHSTW students to our teams and look forward to a successful season together. All home events will be hosted at Riverside, and we can’t wait to see our communities come together in support of our athletes. #WeRRiverside

We are excited to welcome Kendra Kuck as our new secondary health/physical education teacher beginning in the 26-27 school year! 🏃
We can’t wait to have Kendra join our team & look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students & school community. #WeRRiverside

This is a reminder that personal devices and mobile hotspots are not permitted at school. 💻
Using district-issued technology helps ensure a safe, secure, and consistent learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your cooperation and support! #WeRRiverside
Using district-issued technology helps ensure a safe, secure, and consistent learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your cooperation and support! #WeRRiverside

