Riverside High School’s Class of 2027 has defended its Powderpuff football title for a second straight year, capping off an event that its media arts students had a hand in from the very first week of school.
Every media arts class at Riverside High School opened the 2026-2027 school year by designing T-shirts for their own grade level, then voting to select the winning design that would represent their class all year — including on the field at Powderpuff. The winning T-shirts were created by Olivia Hemsath (Freshman-Purple), Eva Dodds (Sophomore-Pink), Molly Carman (Junior – Red), and Kara Klingler (Senior – Black). The senior t-shirt voting was very close; Demi Gonzalez senior t-shirt design was used for our Referees and Announcer.
This year’s Powderpuff game was organized start to finish by Mrs. Michelle Suman’s Creative Events & Media class. Students lined up referees and an announcer for game night, then promoted the event across the building with flyers and class T-shirt sales. On game day, the same students staffed concessions and ticket sales at the gate, putting weeks of planning into action in front of a packed crowd.
The night opened with a JV matchup between the freshman and sophomore classes, which battled to a tie. In the varsity game, the junior and senior classes faced off, with the Class of 2027 seniors defeating the juniors 21-0.
It’s the second consecutive Powderpuff championship for the Class of 2027, who won the title last year as juniors and successfully defended it this year as seniors.
“I am very proud of my students who worked together to create a memorable event for the school. It teaches them how to create an event from start to finish. It was a fun night under the stadium lights.” – Mrs. Suman
Every media arts class at Riverside High School opened the 2026-2027 school year by designing T-shirts for their own grade level, then voting to select the winning design that would represent their class all year — including on the field at Powderpuff. The winning T-shirts were created by Olivia Hemsath (Freshman-Purple), Eva Dodds (Sophomore-Pink), Molly Carman (Junior – Red), and Kara Klingler (Senior – Black). The senior t-shirt voting was very close; Demi Gonzalez senior t-shirt design was used for our Referees and Announcer.
This year’s Powderpuff game was organized start to finish by Mrs. Michelle Suman’s Creative Events & Media class. Students lined up referees and an announcer for game night, then promoted the event across the building with flyers and class T-shirt sales. On game day, the same students staffed concessions and ticket sales at the gate, putting weeks of planning into action in front of a packed crowd.
The night opened with a JV matchup between the freshman and sophomore classes, which battled to a tie. In the varsity game, the junior and senior classes faced off, with the Class of 2027 seniors defeating the juniors 21-0.
It’s the second consecutive Powderpuff championship for the Class of 2027, who won the title last year as juniors and successfully defended it this year as seniors.
“I am very proud of my students who worked together to create a memorable event for the school. It teaches them how to create an event from start to finish. It was a fun night under the stadium lights.” – Mrs. Suman
Mrs. Wyan and Mrs. Suman took 75 BPA Students to the Fall Region 16 BPA Conference at Vandermark Farms in Sidney. They spent the day meeting fellow BPA members from Region 16, attending a Region 16 meeting (two of our members, Morgan Shockey and Chloe Purtee, are officers), and listening to BPA alumni speak. They also got to spend time with fellow Region 16 members, exploring what Vandermark Farms had to offer. As a Region 16 group, they gave a check for the money they raised to Special Olympics at the meeting.
On Saturday, the Riverside Cross Country team travelled to the Ohio Caverns for their meet. At this hilly meet, Kristen Thompson got her PR and Brenden Lattimer had a season best time in a 5K. Congrats to both members of the team. The next meet will be Thursday, October 1st at Milton Union.
**RIVERSIDE J.H. VOLLEYBALL MATCH INFORMATION**
*Saturday, September 26 @ Ridgemont: The match will be played at Ridgeway Activities Complex, 162 Hale Street
*Monday, September 28 @ Lehman: The match will be played at the Piqua North Campus, 503 West North Street, Piqua
*Saturday, September 26 @ Ridgemont: The match will be played at Ridgeway Activities Complex, 162 Hale Street
*Monday, September 28 @ Lehman: The match will be played at the Piqua North Campus, 503 West North Street, Piqua
**RIVERSIDE LADY PIRATES: GOLF**
Riverside Junior Adalynn Calaway earned 1st team honors in the TRC golf league for the 2026 season. Golfers earn points during the season in all of the league matches and the season ending tournament. Points are earned based on the place they finish in each match. Bella Batdorf, from Covington, was the TRC Player of the Year and the Bethel Bees won the league championship.
Congratulations Adalynn.
Riverside Junior Adalynn Calaway earned 1st team honors in the TRC golf league for the 2026 season. Golfers earn points during the season in all of the league matches and the season ending tournament. Points are earned based on the place they finish in each match. Bella Batdorf, from Covington, was the TRC Player of the Year and the Bethel Bees won the league championship.
Congratulations Adalynn.
**RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 3, 2026**
📣🌸 MUM PICKUP REMINDER! 🌸📣
If you ordered mums from the Riverside Cheerleaders, pickup is TODAY from 6:00–8:00 PM! 🎀💙❤️
📍 Front Entrance of the School
🚗 Pickup will be DRIVE-THROUGH STYLE! Please stay in your vehicle, and we’ll bring your mums out to you. 🌸🎀
Thank you for supporting our Riverside Cheerleaders! 🏴☠️📣💙❤️
A HUGE thanks to our Riverside Teacher Association & the Ohio Education Association (OEA)! They secured $2,700 in grants to support our kids-$1,350 for hygiene items & GRACE weekend meal packs, & $1,350 to stock our clothing closet. We appreciate all you do for our school family!
**RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 21-26, 2026**
Reminder that JH/HS pictures are tomorrow.
🏈 Support Riverside HS Football! 🏈
The HS Football Team is selling mums! If you would like to place an order, please contact a football player or call the school office.
⏰ The last day to order is Friday, September 25th, so don’t wait!
These beautiful mums are a great way to support our players and show your Pirate pride! You won’t want to miss out!
The HS Football Team is selling mums! If you would like to place an order, please contact a football player or call the school office.
⏰ The last day to order is Friday, September 25th, so don’t wait!
These beautiful mums are a great way to support our players and show your Pirate pride! You won’t want to miss out!
Cub Scout information night is tonight at 6 pm in the cafeteria. This will be for grades K-5!
Riverside celebrated our 2026 Homecoming Court on Friday night! We hope everyone enjoyed the festivities with PowderPuff still to come.... Join us on Wednesday to cheer on the girls playing flag football!
Elementary Picture Day is Thursday September 24th
This will include grades Pre-k through 6th!
This will include grades Pre-k through 6th!
Kindergarten pitch activity- using our high and low voices with animals in conversation. 🎵
Our Interact Club is hosting a community food drive to support students and families right here in our community. We’re partnering with G.R.A.C.E. Be sure to check out the attached flyer to see the requested items. The winning first period class will get a donut party!
Students are learning about PITCH in music- using our voices high and low to create a story with characters in different voices. 🧸
The second graders wish the pirates good luck!! Go Pirates!!!!
RIVERSIDE CHEERLEADING CRAFT & VENDOR EVENT!
Come out and support the Riverside Cheerleaders at our Craft & Vendor Event! ❤️💙🤍
🗓️ Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Riverside Auditorium
SHOPPERS — COME SHOP & SUPPORT!
Looking for something unique? Come check out a variety of local vendors and crafters offering handmade items, gifts, food, and so much more! Bring your friends and family, do some shopping, grab a bite to eat, and help support our cheerleaders! We will also be having a raffle!
VENDORS — WE WANT YOU!
Are you a small business, crafter, artist, baker, direct seller, or local vendor? We would love to have you join us! Come showcase your products and connect with our community.
Vendor setup begins at 9:00 AM
Event runs 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Vendor registration is available through the QR code on our flyer or at https://forms.gle/V3oLUR1yGPP7iFqa9
Every vendor and shopper helps make this fundraiser a success for our Cheerleading program!
Tag a vendor who should join us and share this post with your friends! 👇
Come shop local. Support small businesses. Support Riverside Cheerleading!
Come out and support the Riverside Cheerleaders at our Craft & Vendor Event! ❤️💙🤍
🗓️ Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Riverside Auditorium
SHOPPERS — COME SHOP & SUPPORT!
Looking for something unique? Come check out a variety of local vendors and crafters offering handmade items, gifts, food, and so much more! Bring your friends and family, do some shopping, grab a bite to eat, and help support our cheerleaders! We will also be having a raffle!
VENDORS — WE WANT YOU!
Are you a small business, crafter, artist, baker, direct seller, or local vendor? We would love to have you join us! Come showcase your products and connect with our community.
Vendor setup begins at 9:00 AM
Event runs 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Vendor registration is available through the QR code on our flyer or at https://forms.gle/V3oLUR1yGPP7iFqa9
Every vendor and shopper helps make this fundraiser a success for our Cheerleading program!
Tag a vendor who should join us and share this post with your friends! 👇
Come shop local. Support small businesses. Support Riverside Cheerleading!
Even the staff gets excited for HoCo Spirit Week. Go Pirates!!
