Riverside Community School District

ACCEPTED! What a wonderful day of auditions! The students were an exceptional representation of Riverside. We will have four students representing the Bulldogs in the Iowa All-State Chorus: Cassi Peterson, Soprano I Emma Kroon, Alto I Sydney Dellinger, Alto I Kort Rieken, Bass I

Riverside was represented well by five choir members during All-State Choir Auditions. Results will be posted later today. We are so proud of their months of hard work and dedication to representing Riverside at the highest level of music competition in the state of Iowa.

Consider opening an account through Arbor Bank, with a current interest rate of 3.15%. Through this account, Arbor Bank will match 10% of the interest earned on this account each calendar quarter. $348.19 has been donated to Riverside since March of this year. Growing this program means growing that donation!

If our community approves the Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL) November 4, the district would use these funds for:

➡️ Making projected repairs in line with our 2024 facility study
➡️ Purchasing buses to update and maintain our fleet
➡️ Rotating our Chromebooks for students/ staff to ensure we keep devices up to date
➡️ Adding more educational technology throughout our schools
➡️ Providing telehealth mental health supports for students

The voted PPEL would have a rate of $1.34, resulting in an increase of approximately $120.61 per year (or $10.05 per month) on a residential home with an assessed value of $200,000 in our community.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/riversideppel2025

Congrats to our transportation department on a great job during today’s bus inspections! 🚌✅

Thank you to Nick Bates for his continued work in keeping our fleet well-maintained and up to code. We appreciate the dedication to student safety and reliability every day! #WeRRiverside

During Red Ribbon Week and always, remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, reach out to a school counselor, trusted teacher, parent, or other adult.

Recovery is possible, and support is available. We're here for you! 🤝

On Tuesday, November 4, Riverside CSD residents will consider approving a voted Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL).

Early voting begins October 15 at the Pottawattamie County auditor’s office.

➡️ Request an absentee ballot: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf

➡️ Find your polling location: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

Polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm on election day (Tuesday, November 4).

Custom Comfort is giving Riverside seniors opportunities to learn practical, career-ready skills through work-based learning internships.

Thank you for supporting our students and our program! 👏

There were two stadium chairs left in the bleachers after the home football game vs. Central Decatur. Call or stop by the MHS office to claim them!

The fall blood drive is less than 1 week away. So far we have only filled 24 out of our 50 available slots. By signing up, you could save 3 lives and provide more scholarship money for 2 NHS seniors!

Today is Unity Day! We believe every student deserves a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Let's stand together against bullying by treating one another with kindness and respect.

Show your support by wearing ORANGE today! 🧡 #WeRRiverside

Sophomores kicked off the first group college visit of the school year with a trip to Northwest Missouri State University today! 🌟 Students had the chance to explore campus, ask questions, and continue to imagine their future beyond high school.  At Riverside, it's our mission to ensure every student graduates having the opportunity to experience visits to a private college, a larger university, a smaller state school, and a community college/trade school. These experiences help students see what’s possible and start building their path forward. 💡 A huge THANK YOU to our anonymous donors who made this trip possible. Your generosity helps open doors and shape futures! 💙

Our Music Department’s Thrill On The Hill is back! Join the band and choir this Saturday and Sunday night at Impact Hill for thrills including the haunted house, escape room, face painting, games, and bake sale! Admission is $10. See you there!

Volleyball, XC, and football begin their postseason this week! Find all ticket information for each event below.

Wed, 10/22 - Regional Volleyball at Riverside vs. Underwood:
https://tinyurl.com/457ec6h8

Thurs, 10/23 - SQM Girls & Boys XC at Guthrie Center:
Cash only. $5 for single person vehicle, $10 for multiple person vehicle

Fri, 10/24 - Playoff Football at Riverside vs. BGM
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

Are you wondering the tax impact of our upcoming VPPEL? Please see this document for further clarification: https://tinyurl.com/24bkp4nx

Preschool families: Due to no school on Monday, there’s a change in this week’s schedule. Classes will be held Tuesday through Friday. 🌟 #WeRRiverside

It’s National Principals Month, and we’d like to express our appreciation to Middle School/High School Principal Nick Kroon and Elementary Principal Katie Chamberlain.

Thank you for all you do for our school community! 🙏 #WeRRiverside

If you have questions about the Voter PPEL. Check out our new website with information about the upcoming election and a property tax calculator: https://www.riversideschools.org/page/voter-ppel

Thanks to our Riverside staff for engaging in professional development today. We appreciate all you do to learn to do better for our kids each and every day. #WeRRiverside