Riverside Community School District

Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Wolff's 5th grade classes were able to travel to Botna Bend Park on Friday, May 1st. They were able to learn about erosion, forestry, wildlife, and soil quality that is all native to Iowa.

The Riverside School Board extends our sincere appreciation to the teachers who make a difference in our schools each day. 👏

We are grateful for the care, knowledge & encouragement you bring to your classrooms. Thank you for the important role you play! #WeRRiverside

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage our students, families, and staff to lean on one another and take advantage of the support available to them in our schools.

We are stronger together! 🤝 #WeRRiverside

The Riverside FFA banquet was tonight. so great to see all our amazing kids doing such great things. #WeRRiverside

Riverside Community School District Theater Department will participate in the 2026 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school’s achievements for its November production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, JR.

Produced by Des Moines Performing Arts as the culmination of a year-long education initiative, the Showcase will be held at the Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. and will recognize a total of 110 adjudicated schools from across the entire state.
Emma Kroon will participate in the Triple Threat Award program with other advanced performing students. In addition to a special performance at the showcase, students will audition for theater camp scholarships and the opportunity to represent Iowa at the Jimmy Awards, or National High School Musical Theatre Awards, in New York City this summer.

Sydney Dellinger and Clara Martens will represent Riverside by performing in a collaborative Opening Medley led by a guest Broadway music director and choreographer.

Riverside will also be recognized with the following awards and honors:
Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role- Emma Kroon & Sydney Dellinger
Special Recognition in a Principal Role- Clara Martens & Kayler Kallsen
Distinguished Scene- “Poor, Unfortunate Souls”

Tickets to the Showcase, which start at $15, will go on sale on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10 AM at DMPA.org, the Des Moines Civic Center Ticket Office, and by phone at 515-246-2300.

The Awards Showcase will be live-streamed at IowaPBS.org as part of a collaboration with Iowa PBS. Iowa PBS will also broadcast a highlights special of the event later this summer on dates to be announced.

Integrity is the CKH Character Trait that we will focus on during the month of May with students during their weekly CKH lessons.

Why focus on Integrity?
Integrity generates trust. When we are honest and follow through on promises, we gain the confidence of our team; Trust allows us to collaborate and achieve more together.
Integrity encourages self-assessment. Integrity requires our regular self-assessment to align behaviors with our goals and self-beliefs.
Integrity is essential in leadership. Great leaders decrease anxiety and build strong teams when they are honest, consistent, and responsible.

On National School Nurses Day, we recognize someone who makes a real difference in the lives of our students: Meridith Martens.

She brings clinical knowledge, patience, and a compassionate presence to our schools every day. Thank you! 🩺 #WeRRiverside

Congrats to Riverside's Darrell Frain for being recognized as one of the 2026 WIC Legends tonight at the WIC conference track and field meet. #WeRRiverside

We are grateful to Charlene Dalby, Board Vice President, for her continued service & leadership during School Board Recognition Month! 💛

Her work representing District 2 reflects a strong commitment to student success & community engagement. Thank you, Charlene! #WeRRiverside

Riverside students did great at the WIC art show.
12 students, 14 awards!

Honorable Mention
Olivia Kinser
Bentley Rone
Amaiya Less
Mireysi Echevarria Perez
Victor Alfonso
Makenna Dorr
Owen Kinney
Megan McDaniel

Outstanding Work
Olivia Lund (x2)
Ana Wilson
Ella Reed
Ryleigh Garrison
Megan McDaniel

Field Day - Riverside Elementary

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨❤️

Our incredible educators bring so much to our schools, and the difference they make is felt by students, families, and colleagues alike.

Let’s show them how thankful we are this week! #WeRRiverside

Students are learning how to sew on machines with Ms. Rasmussen. They are making pillows. #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

Thanks to the Riverside softball team for helping the Optimists with the Pitch, Hit, and Run this morning.

Today is #SchoolLunchHeroDay! Behind every nutritious meal our students enjoy is this hardworking team:

🍎 Jackie Moore
🍎 Janice Hackett
🍎 Kim Blay
🍎 Lisa Feigenbutz
🍎 Saedy Cope
🍎 Shelly Geyer

Thank you for being such a valued part of our school community! #WeRRiverside

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Happy National College Decision Day to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Today, seniors in Riverside and across the country are committing to the next chapter of their lives. We look forward to seeing everything they accomplish as they take the next step! #WeRRiverside