Calling all business and industry partners of Riverside!
Our career and technical education teachers are going through a comprehensive local needs assessment of our programs and offerings. If you own a business or industry, we would love and appreciate your feedback as we plan for our programming the next two years.
Please follow this LINK (https://forms.gle/YVZ2DvgZxKibrS588) to access the survey. It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thanks in advance for your support and help in this process.
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February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! We encourage all students planning to attend college to explore their options. 🎓
The best place to start is by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Even if you don’t think you qualify, you might be surprised at the options available to you!
Need help? Speak with a school counselor or visit https://www.fafsa.gov.
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! We encourage all students planning to attend college to explore their options. 🎓
The best place to start is by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Even if you don’t think you qualify, you might be surprised at the options available to you!
Need help? Speak with a school counselor or visit https://www.fafsa.gov.
The Girl's State Wrestling Tournament begins tomorrow at Xtreme Arena in Coralville for Jersey, Hailey, and McKenna! All information, including schedules, tickets, arena policies, brackets, etc. can be found on the IGHSAU's Tournament Central page:
https://ighsau.org/2026-wrestling-tournament-central
https://ighsau.org/2026-wrestling-tournament-central
Kindness is the CKH Character Trait that we will focus on during the month of February with students during their weekly CKH lessons.
Why focus on Kindness?
Kindness boosts positive emotions. Acts of kindness create neural pathways that enhance feelings of well-being and the natural flow of feel-good endorphins and neurotransmitters.
Kindness is self-replicating. When we perform an act of kindness, it is likely to encourage others to act in a similar way.
Kindness reduces stress and anxiety. Kindness promotes positive relationships with other people. Anything that helps you to build bonds with other people helps decrease anxiety.
Why focus on Kindness?
Kindness boosts positive emotions. Acts of kindness create neural pathways that enhance feelings of well-being and the natural flow of feel-good endorphins and neurotransmitters.
Kindness is self-replicating. When we perform an act of kindness, it is likely to encourage others to act in a similar way.
Kindness reduces stress and anxiety. Kindness promotes positive relationships with other people. Anything that helps you to build bonds with other people helps decrease anxiety.
Congrats to the Boys Wrestling team, Class 1A State Duals Qualifiers! They will compete in Coralville on Saturday!
Boys Wrestling has qualified for State Duals for the 2nd straight year! Shirt orders close at midnight TONIGHT! Order at the link below:
https://riversidestatewrestling2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
During National School Counseling Week, we’re expressing our appreciation for those who listen, guide, and support our students through every stage of their educational journey:
⭐Gina Kroon, 6th-12th Grade School Counselor
⭐Stephanie Stephens, Elementary School Counselor
Your dedication to helping students succeed—academically, emotionally, and socially—makes our school community stronger. Thank you for everything you do! 🙏
⭐Gina Kroon, 6th-12th Grade School Counselor
⭐Stephanie Stephens, Elementary School Counselor
Your dedication to helping students succeed—academically, emotionally, and socially—makes our school community stronger. Thank you for everything you do! 🙏
Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is kicking off at Riverside Elementary! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others and have fun. Get a head start by signing up today and join the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge by getting active together as a family for 60 minutes a day! Visit our school page at OES = http://www2.heart.org/goto/oakland or CES = http://www2.heart.org/goto/riversidecarson or download the AHA Schools app!
Riverside Wrestling hosts Regional Duals tomorrow at 6 pm! The winner of the Regional Final will advance to the State Dual Tournament in Coralville on Saturday. All tickets must be purchased online via the IHSAA, no passes are accepted at the gate:
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
6th-12th Grade Yearbooks: Sales are now open! Order by going to yearbookforever.com. There are a limited number available so order before it is too late!
It's Groundhog Day! The question on everyone's mind: will we see six more weeks of winter or get an early start to spring? 🌷
Tell us your prediction! 👇 #WeRRiverside
Tell us your prediction! 👇 #WeRRiverside
We’re proud to celebrate the success of our Riverside graduates! 🎓
If your graduate has reached a major milestone—whether in college, a career, military service, community involvement, or another accomplishment—we’d love to hear from you.
Please email a photo and a brief description of what they’ve been up to since graduation to sanderson@riverside.k12.ia.us.
Thank you for helping us highlight the amazing things our Riverside graduates are achieving! 🌟
If your graduate has reached a major milestone—whether in college, a career, military service, community involvement, or another accomplishment—we’d love to hear from you.
Please email a photo and a brief description of what they’ve been up to since graduation to sanderson@riverside.k12.ia.us.
Thank you for helping us highlight the amazing things our Riverside graduates are achieving! 🌟
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
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
5-2-1-0 Feature: February
Do you have a question?
Are you interested in substitute teaching at Riverside? We will pay the fee for the course. Please reach out to Terresa Grobe (tgrobe@riverside.k12.ia.us) for information on how to enroll. #WeRRiverside
🎗️Tonight, we are proud to recognize Coaches vs. Cancer Night, a nationwide initiative in partnership with the American Cancer Society. This program brings coaches, athletes, and communities together in the fight against cancer — a disease that has touched nearly every family in some way.
Through Coaches vs. Cancer, we honor survivors, remember loved ones we’ve lost, and raise awareness and funds to support cancer research, patient services, and hope for a cure.
If you would like to donate to the cause:
Venmo: Riverside-CvC-1
We're seeking a head baseball coach for the 2026 season to lead our student athletes on and off the field! ⚾️
This is a great opportunity for a positive leader who’s passionate about sportsmanship, skill development, and team growth.
Learn more and apply: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment
This is a great opportunity for a positive leader who’s passionate about sportsmanship, skill development, and team growth.
Learn more and apply: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment
It’s National School Choice Week—a time to celebrate the power families have in choosing the right educational fit for their children! 😀
At Riverside, we’re proud to offer a supportive, student-centered environment where every learner is known, challenged, and encouraged.
If you're considering your options for the 2026-27 school year, we invite you to learn more about what makes Riverside a great place to learn and grow. Open enrollment applications are due by March 1.
Start your journey with us: https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline
At Riverside, we’re proud to offer a supportive, student-centered environment where every learner is known, challenged, and encouraged.
If you're considering your options for the 2026-27 school year, we invite you to learn more about what makes Riverside a great place to learn and grow. Open enrollment applications are due by March 1.
Start your journey with us: https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline
Thanks to Jennie Karros and the Elementary Principal's Cabinet for hosting the elementary art show tonight! What a great turnout. #WeRRiverside
