Riverside Community School District

On National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we want our bus drivers to know how much they mean to our school community! 🚌

Your hard work commitment to keeping our students safe is appreciated today and every day. #WeRRiverside

More musical talent from Grandparents/Grandfriends Day at Riverside.

Thanks to all the Grandparents and Grandfriends who came to celebrate with our Riverside students. From the music talent, dancing, snacks, craft and all the fun, we are so grateful for so many visitors today! #WeRRiverside

We appreciate the support of Evans Seed, Ag Solutions, Tinik, Lewton Construction, and an anonymous donor for their generous contributions that helped provide snacks following the Grandparents and Grandfriends Day program. 💙

Riverside 9th graders had the opportunity to go on their first group college visit to Buena Vista University today! Over the next four years, our goal is for all of them to have the opportunity to check out a large university, a smaller state school, a private school, and a community college/trade school. The future is looking bright for the Class of 2029!

We are hiring for our summer cleaning crew! This opportunity offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule of 8 hours per day throughout the summer months. 🧹

The pay rate is $17.08 per hour.

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

#WeRRiverside

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!

Attendance Tip: A good night’s sleep sets the stage for a successful school day. Aim for regular bedtimes so students can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to learn! 😴 #WeRRiverside

Join us for Academic & Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 13th! Academic Awards and NHS Induction Ceremony will start at 5:30pm. Senior Scholarships/Awards will start at 7pm!

We did it again, Riverside! 2,282 + Underwood's 502 = AMAZING! Huge thanks to our community for showing up and giving back. 💙💛

April is Month of the Military Child! We are grateful for the military-connected students who bring their strength, character, and perspective to our classrooms each day. 💜 #WeRRiverside

Tonight's boys soccer game at Creston has been postponed to a date TBD

Power has been restored. Riverside Schools will start at 9:10AM this morning. Cereal will be served for breakfast at all buildings.

Se ha restablecido el suministro eléctrico. Las escuelas de Riverside comenzarán a las 9:10 a. m. esta mañana. Se servirá cereal en el desayuno en todos los edificios.

Parts of Oakland are without power this morning, April 24, 2026. RCC will be delayed until further notice.

The Riverside Community School District will welcome Alynn Coppock as their new Superintendent following a comprehensive national search conducted in partnership with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. The Board’s decision follows a thorough process that included stakeholder engagement, community input, candidate screening, finalist interviews, and on-site district visits designed to identify the leader best prepared to serve the Riverside community and guide the district into its next chapter. #WeRRiverside

Carson Elementary 4th graders were doing some Survivor Challenges in preparation for ISASP. #WeRRiverside

Thank you, Carson Methodist Church, for spending time with our students at Carson Elementary School. We appreciate you! #WeRRiverside

The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders put on quite a beach performance on Tuesday night. Thanks Ms. Schmitz for all your work to make this happen! #WeRRiverside

The 6th-12th Grade Yearbooks are sold out! Please reach out to Mrs. Flathers for more information at bflathers@riverside.k12.ia.us if you were unable to order before they sold out. Thanks to all who support our yearbook from purchasing a book to business ads. We are truly grateful for your support!