STUDENT PASSES: All Riverside students, PK-12, will be admitted free to all Riverside home athletic events. Students need to pick up their pass from Nicole Harshbarger in the main office. during the school day. Students must present their pass at the gate for entry.
**ADULT PASSES: Adults can purchase a pass for all Riverside home athletic events for the 2026/27 school year for $150.
**SENIOR CITIZEN PASSES: Our Riverside fans that are 60 years old and older can obtain a FREE senior citizen pass for all Riverside home athletic events. These passes are lifetime passes.
**Riverside passes cannot be used at TRC and OHSAA tournament games.
**Passes can be obtained/purchased from Athletic Secretary Nicole Harshbarger or AD Rod Yoder.
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The Riverside Lady Pirates played West Jefferson in girls golf. The Lady Pirates lost to the Roughriders by a score of 251-239, but shot 27 strokes below their previous team low. Adalynn Calaway shot a personal best 49. Lei Hurley shot a 64, Whitney Leatherman had a 66, and Demi Gonzalez shot a 72. The Lady Pirates are back in action at the Covington Invitational on Monday, August 10 at 8:30 am.
Attention Riverside Families!
As we look forward to welcoming everyone back for an exciting new school year, please remember to complete all necessary medical forms, medication permissions, and immunization exemptions before the first day of school. Making sure these updates are turned in early helps us keep our school community safe, healthy, and ready to learn from day one!
📍 Where to Find Your Forms
On the District Website: Visit the https://www.riverside.k12.oh.us/page/nurse-updates or find them under the parent/student menu.
On the School App: Open the app and head straight to the Documents section.
To help us keep your children safe and healthy this year, please take note of our back-to-school prescription medication guidelines. If your student needs scheduled prescription medication during the school day, you will need to submit a completed Prescription Medication Administration Form along with the medication in its original pharmacy container.
📅 Drop-Off Deadlines
By Open House: Please bring all forms and medications to the office no later than Monday, August 17th.
This Week: You can check in medications (including inhalers, EpiPens, and seizure rescue meds) Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Emergency Action Plans: To ensure your child's safety and well-being, we require an Emergency Action Plan for students with a current medical diagnosis that may need medical interventions during the school day. This includes conditions such as asthma, seizure disorders, anaphylaxis (severe allergies requiring an EpiPen), cardiovascular disorders, bleeding disorders, and diabetes.
Additionally, if your child has specific food sensitivities or intolerances (such as gluten or dairy), please ensure a Special Dietary Needs Form is completed and signed by your medical provider so we can safely accommodate them.
New this year: We are pleased to provide select over-the-counter (OTC) medications directly in our District Nurse's office to keep your child comfortable and focused on learning.
To ensure your child can receive these items, please complete the permission section in FinalForms. Simply place a checkmark next to the specific medications you authorize to be administered.
Our stocked options include:
Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
Antacid (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment and Hydrocortisone cream
Cough drops
Benadryl
Sending Medication from Home:
If you prefer to supply your own over-the-counter medications, please ensure they arrive in their original, unopened packaging. All personal supplies must be accompanied by a completed Parent/Guardian Provided OTC Medication Form.
I am so excited to join the Riverside community as your new District Nurse! I look forward to meeting many of our wonderful students and families at the upcoming Open House. Please note that the nurse's office has moved to a brand-new location inside the main office. Feel free to stop by, say hello, and ask any questions you may have—I am here to help!
Robin Fitchpatrick, BSN, RN
Riverside will be hosting our fall Meet The Teams Night on Friday, August 14, 2026. We will begin introducing our fall teams at 6:15 in front of our home stands. More information is attached.
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Come back to where it all began and join us for Riverside Pirates Alumni Cheer Night on Friday, September 18, 2026!
*Reminder that the Fall Athletic meeting and Fall Team Meetings are WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026: 6:30 PM IN THE
AUDITERIA. These meetings are required for all Riverside athletes & parents in grades 7-12 who are playing a sport this
fall.. *Meeting Info is Attached*
*VERY IMPORTANT FOR ATHLETES TO DO BY JULY 31*
1. Make sure you have a current physical; you must have a current physical to practice.
2. You must log into your Final Forms account. There are athletic forms that the athlete and parent need to sign
before you can practice.
GO PIRATES!
Cheer on our volleyball players with a personalized message they'll see on game day!
For $25, you can purchase a sign featuring your athlete and include a short, encouraging message. These signs are a fun way to celebrate and motivate our team throughout the season!
Important Details:
💙 Cost: $25 per sign
📅 Order forms are due to Angie Shoe by August 3, 2026
Thank you for supporting our athletes—we can't wait to fill the gym with encouraging messages this upcoming season! 🏐🎉
