Senate File 2435 focuses on keeping Iowa students in school and engaged. Here’s what our families should know:
📚 A student is considered chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of school days in a grading period, about two days each month. Our district must define, address, and support students who struggle with attendance.
✅ All absences, excused and unexcused, are counted toward chronic absenteeism.
🚨 A student is considered truant if they miss 20% or more school days without a valid reason. This could lead to official notifications to parents and even county authorities.
👥 What Happens Next: If a student misses 15% of school days, we’ll arrange a meeting with the student, a parent/guardian, and school officials to find solutions.
If participants fail to comply with the absentee prevention plan, they must be referred to the county attorney for potential civil enforcement.
Let's work together to support success this school year by ensuring students attend school regularly!
Learn more about SF 2435: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/student-services/prevention/attendance-chronic-absenteeism
Thank you to the Carson-Macedonia Class of 1982 for their generous donation to our Riverside PRIDE capital fundraising campaign.
The alumni came together to contribute to the future of our district and make a lasting difference in our community. Thank you for setting a great example of school pride!
Learn more about our campaign at www.goriversidepride.org.
Big thank you to Debra and George Volz, Marianne Pilling, Coralee & Jared Bernard Family, and The Blooming Barn-Malvern, IA for helping support our Capital Campaign! We appreciate your support! 🌟 #WeRRiverside
Help us replenish our local food pantry at the home football game on Friday! #WeRRiverside
Fire Prevention Week is a great time to check on the safety of older family members. Keep your loved ones safe by…
✅ Making sure smoke alarms are easy to hear.
✅ Creating an escape plan that accounts for mobility needs.
✅ Posting emergency contact numbers nearby.
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REMINDER: Monday, October 7, is a professional development day. No school for students—we’ll see them again on Tuesday! 🙂 #WeRRiverside
Our instructional coaches, Jen Perkins and Joni Houser, play a key role in improving classroom instruction and student success by guiding and mentoring our teachers.
On National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day, we want to thank them for their leadership, support, and dedication! 🙌 #WeRRiverside
On World Teachers Day, we express our appreciation for the Riverside CSD teachers who go above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences for our students. Thank you so much for all you do! 💫 #WeRRiverside
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, October 7. We’ll see our students again on Tuesday! #WeRRiverside
Help fill the shelves of our local food pantry. #WeRRiverside
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month and always, we recognize and celebrate our differences while remaining committed to an inclusive learning environment that helps all students thrive.
Thank you for supporting this important mission! ❤️ #WeRRiverside
Family PE Week
Who: Students & Families (Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc.)
When: Oct. 8-11 - See schedule on what time to attend
Where: Oakland & Carson Elementary
Why: To help families, schools and communities understand the importance of physical education
Today we hosted our first annual "I Applied!" event at Riverside High School. Seniors had an opportunity to take time during the school day with adult support available to work on:
- Applications for 2 year colleges, 4 year colleges, and trade schools
- Researching and reaching out to apprenticeships
- Communicating with military recruiters
- Job applications
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Scholarships
- and so much more!
We kept an overall tally for every task completed thus far... As of today, these seniors have collectively taken 46 steps towards their future! The future is certainly looking bright for the Class of 2025! 💙💛
Students at Carson Elementary School participated in Iowa's Healthy State walk this afternoon. Thanks to their families for showing up to join us. #WeRRiverside
Oakland Elementary School participated in the Iowa Healthy State walk this morning. Thanks to all the families that showed up to join their kids for the walk. #WeRRiverside
Why We Chose Riverside ✨ featuring The Hilgenbergs!
They said, 'We chose Riverside for its positive, accepting, and welcoming environment.' They feel that everyone has a home here, and it’s a really great feeling.
We are thrilled to have your family here!
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Our hard-working custodians do an amazing job providing a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff!
On National Custodian Day, we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them. 🙌🌟 #WeRRiverside
Students in Ms. Fernandez's Spanish classes are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with different activities! They have learned important figures through a quiz game that included taking a selfie with our Bulldog as an image of union and community.
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Mrs. Allen's business students attended "A Day in the Life of a Business Student" at Northwest Missouri State today!
October is National High School Activities Month!
Through the first half of the fall season, all three of our fall sports are state-ranked in at least one poll. Marching Band also begins their competition season this Saturday at the Clarinda Band Jamboree!
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