Riverside Community School District

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!

Thanks to Coca-Cola for their continued sponsorship of Riverside. #WeRRiverside

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! 🌍

10,000 pairs and counting, possibly a new all-time record! 👟🎉 Final collection until 4:00 PM TODAY.

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! 🤗

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. 👟💛

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! 👏

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

Riverside High School art students are creating urban scapes in Ms. McPhillips art class. #WeRRiverside