Riverside Community School District

We are excited to announce Suzy Karros as the district’s new elementary principal and director of special education, pending board approval! 🎉

We look forward to the leadership and support she will bring to students, staff, and families in this new role. #WeRRiverside

We are excited to highlight the new greenhouse and the opportunities it will create for hands-on learning and student experiences for years to come! 🌱

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the PRIDE Capital Campaign and to the Iowa STEM BEST Program grant for helping make this project possible!

Oakland Elementary School is hiring a K-2 special education teacher for the 2026-27 school year! 🍎

We’re looking for someone committed to supporting young learners and helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally each day.

To learn more and apply, visit https://www.riversideschools.org/page/employment.

Our 4th-8th Grade Youth Volleyball Camp sign-ups are now open! Sign-up with the camp form for the grade your athlete will be entering next year. Please return the completed form and payment to Coach Brooke Flathers by May 15th!

Class of 2026 senior field trip day to the zoo.

During School Board Recognition Month, we recognize Teresa Schnack for her dedication to serving District 3! 💙

Her thoughtful contributions and commitment to our students, staff, and families make a meaningful difference across our district. Thank you, Teresa! #WeRRiverside

The Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder launches May 8 to help families locate free meal sites in their communities. The map will be updated weekly throughout May, with a full list of Iowa sites expected by the end of the month.

Families can find a site by calling 2-1-1 or 1-866-3HUNGRY, texting “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744, or visiting the USDA Summer Meals Site Finder at https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder.

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Military Appreciation Month is a meaningful reminder of the courage and commitment that makes our nation strong. 🇺🇸

To the military members and families connected to our school community: we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful for you! #WeRRiverside

Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Wolff's 5th grade classes were able to travel to Botna Bend Park on Friday, May 1st. They were able to learn about erosion, forestry, wildlife, and soil quality that is all native to Iowa.

The Riverside School Board extends our sincere appreciation to the teachers who make a difference in our schools each day. 👏

We are grateful for the care, knowledge & encouragement you bring to your classrooms. Thank you for the important role you play! #WeRRiverside

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage our students, families, and staff to lean on one another and take advantage of the support available to them in our schools.

We are stronger together! 🤝 #WeRRiverside

The Riverside FFA banquet was tonight. so great to see all our amazing kids doing such great things. #WeRRiverside

Riverside Community School District Theater Department will participate in the 2026 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school’s achievements for its November production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, JR.

Produced by Des Moines Performing Arts as the culmination of a year-long education initiative, the Showcase will be held at the Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. and will recognize a total of 110 adjudicated schools from across the entire state.
Emma Kroon will participate in the Triple Threat Award program with other advanced performing students. In addition to a special performance at the showcase, students will audition for theater camp scholarships and the opportunity to represent Iowa at the Jimmy Awards, or National High School Musical Theatre Awards, in New York City this summer.

Sydney Dellinger and Clara Martens will represent Riverside by performing in a collaborative Opening Medley led by a guest Broadway music director and choreographer.

Riverside will also be recognized with the following awards and honors:
Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role- Emma Kroon & Sydney Dellinger
Special Recognition in a Principal Role- Clara Martens & Kayler Kallsen
Distinguished Scene- “Poor, Unfortunate Souls”

Tickets to the Showcase, which start at $15, will go on sale on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10 AM at DMPA.org, the Des Moines Civic Center Ticket Office, and by phone at 515-246-2300.

The Awards Showcase will be live-streamed at IowaPBS.org as part of a collaboration with Iowa PBS. Iowa PBS will also broadcast a highlights special of the event later this summer on dates to be announced.

Integrity is the CKH Character Trait that we will focus on during the month of May with students during their weekly CKH lessons.

Why focus on Integrity?
Integrity generates trust. When we are honest and follow through on promises, we gain the confidence of our team; Trust allows us to collaborate and achieve more together.
Integrity encourages self-assessment. Integrity requires our regular self-assessment to align behaviors with our goals and self-beliefs.
Integrity is essential in leadership. Great leaders decrease anxiety and build strong teams when they are honest, consistent, and responsible.

On National School Nurses Day, we recognize someone who makes a real difference in the lives of our students: Meridith Martens.

She brings clinical knowledge, patience, and a compassionate presence to our schools every day. Thank you! 🩺 #WeRRiverside

Congrats to Riverside's Darrell Frain for being recognized as one of the 2026 WIC Legends tonight at the WIC conference track and field meet. #WeRRiverside

We are grateful to Charlene Dalby, Board Vice President, for her continued service & leadership during School Board Recognition Month! 💛

Her work representing District 2 reflects a strong commitment to student success & community engagement. Thank you, Charlene! #WeRRiverside

Riverside students did great at the WIC art show.
12 students, 14 awards!

Honorable Mention
Olivia Kinser
Bentley Rone
Amaiya Less
Mireysi Echevarria Perez
Victor Alfonso
Makenna Dorr
Owen Kinney
Megan McDaniel

Outstanding Work
Olivia Lund (x2)
Ana Wilson
Ella Reed
Ryleigh Garrison
Megan McDaniel

Field Day - Riverside Elementary

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨❤️

Our incredible educators bring so much to our schools, and the difference they make is felt by students, families, and colleagues alike.

Let’s show them how thankful we are this week! #WeRRiverside