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

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!

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! 🌍
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! 🤗
⭐ 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! 👏
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
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





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

Students in Mrs. Houser's math class did a scavenger hunt to prepare for ISASP testing. #WeRRiverside



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!

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
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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. 💻
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. 💻

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.

