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
about 5 hours ago, Stephanie Anderson
Alynn Coppock
Carson Elementary 4th graders were doing some Survivor Challenges in preparation for ISASP. #WeRRiverside
about 9 hours ago, Stephanie Anderson
survivor challenge
survivor challenge
survivor challenge
survivor challenge
Thank you, Carson Methodist Church, for spending time with our students at Carson Elementary School. We appreciate you! #WeRRiverside
about 10 hours ago, Stephanie Anderson
Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Methodist Church
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
about 11 hours ago, Stephanie Anderson
Music Concert
Music Concert
music concert
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!
1 day ago, Brooke Flathers
yearbooks
Thanks to Coca-Cola for their continued sponsorship of Riverside. #WeRRiverside
1 day ago, Stephanie Anderson
coca-cola sponsorship

The 6th-12th Grade Yearbooks are selling out fast this year! There are only 5 available to purchase, so place your order before it is too late! You can order by going to yearbookforever.com. The students on the yearbook staff have been hard at work to showcase the amazing year this has been!

1 day ago, Brooke Flathers
yearbook staff
Today is Earth Day—and a great reminder that our planet is something truly worth protecting.

We're proud to be part of a community that understands the importance of environmental stewardship and the role each of us plays in preserving the world for generations to come.

Happy Earth Day, Riverside CSD! 🌍
1 day ago, Stephanie Anderson
Earth Day
10,000 pairs and counting, possibly a new all-time record! 👟🎉 Final collection until 4:00 PM TODAY.
1 day ago, Jen Perkins
Shoe Drive Update
On Administrative Professionals Day, we want to recognize the outstanding individuals who keep our schools and district running smoothly:

⭐ Lori Nisely, Oakland Elementary Secretary
⭐ Jen Carman, Secondary Counseling Admin Assistant
⭐ Teresa Grobe, Board Secretary
⭐ Jeff Karros, Carson Elementary Secretary
⭐ Penny Anderson, MHS Secretary

We are so grateful for you all! 🤗
1 day ago, Stephanie Anderson
Administrative Professionals Day
Riverside, we’re chasing history 👀 The record was set by this year’s juniors… back when they were 3rd graders! Can 2026 beat it?! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY. 👟💛
2 days ago, Jen Perkins
Shoe Drive Update
Riverside Community School District is excited to welcome Maddie Brenneis to Carson Elementary School as a new elementary teacher for the 2026-27 school year! 🍎

Maddie is looking forward to building relationships with students, supporting their growth, and creating a positive classroom environment.

Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the Riverside community! 👏
2 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
New Hire
Join us in congratulating Suzy Karros on her new role as elementary dean of students and director of special education beginning in the 2026–27 school year!

Suzy has been a valued member of our district & we are thrilled to see her step into this important role. #WeRRiverside
2 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
Congrats Suzy Karros
Riverside High School art students are creating urban scapes in Ms. McPhillips art class. #WeRRiverside
2 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
urban scapes
urban scapes
urban scapes
urban scapes
urban scapes
We are pleased to welcome Ryan Doran as our new secondary special education teacher for the 2026-27 school year! 🎉

Mr. Doran’s commitment to student success & wellbeing will make a positive impact in our classrooms & across our school.

Welcome, Mr. Doran! #WeRRiverside
2 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
Welcome Ryan Doran
Students in Mrs. Houser's math class did a scavenger hunt to prepare for ISASP testing. #WeRRiverside
3 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
scavenger hunt
scavenger hunt
scavenger hunt

Riverside is on 🔥 with 1,144 pairs collected and counting! Only 2 days left to donate, so let’s finish strong! 💪👟

OES classroom race update: Ravlin’s 2nd is holding the lead, Weathers’ kindergarten is in 2nd, and Shellberg’s 1st is right behind in 3rd. Keep those shoes coming before time runs out!

3 days ago, Jen Perkins
Shoe Drive Update
As we wrap up our final project for the Riverside Pride Capital Campaign, we wanted to be sure to thank our community, families , staff and donors (both financial and in-kind) that were able to make this happen for Riverside! We appreciate you all! #WeRRiveride
https://youtu.be/rL65vKmsUYU
3 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
Capital Campaign
ISASP testing for students in grades 3-11 begins tomorrow, April 20! 📝

Please help your child get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time, ready to do their best.

Students should also make sure their Chromebooks are fully charged and ready for testing. 💻
4 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
ISASP Testing
If you're worried about your or a friend's safety, report it anonymously to Safe+Sound Iowa. We're available 24/7 to help students who are at risk or in crisis get the support they need. Learn more at SafeandSoundIowa.gov.
5 days ago, Stephanie Anderson
Safe and Sound