Riverside Local Schools

Please see the attached parking map for this season's home football games. We thank you in advance for your cooperation to help keep traffic flowing smoothly and ensuring safe and convenient parking for all. We truly appreciate your patience and teamwork during our construction projects. We hope you will join us in cheering on our Pirates as they kick off on the new turf field!

RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: 2025/2026 PASS INFORMATION
*ADULT ATHLETIC PASS: $150 (checks payable to: RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT)

*STUDENT PASS: FREE
This pass is for all Riverside students currently in preschool through 12th grade. See Mrs. Harshbarger in the main office to get your pass. You must show your pass at the gate at all athletic events.

RIVERSIDE SENIOR CITIZEN PASS: FREE
This pass is for our senior citizens 60 years old and older.

***All of these passes are good for all Riverside HOME ATHLETIC events during the 2025/2026 school year with the exceptions of TRC or OHSAA tournament games.

For information or to obtain a pass, contact:
Rod Yoder: Athletic Director: ryoder@rlspirates.org; 937-726-6974
Nicole Harshbarger: Athletic Director's Administrative Professional: nharshbarger@rlspirates.org; 937-585-5981, ext. 4300

RIVERSIDE MEET THE TEAMS: FALL 2025
Meet the Riverside Fall Athletic Teams will be this Friday, August 29. Introductions will begin around 6:15 pm in front of the home stands on Veterans' Field before the Pirates take on Northeastern in varsity football.
Information is attached for order of introduction, etc.

High School Student Council held their opening meeting today with advisors Mr. Phelps and Mrs. Jenkins. This group of kids volunteer their time to organize special events for their classmates and the community. The next meeting will be September 9th to begin organizng Homecoming festivities.

Wonderful weather for Mrs. Sumans Media Arts students to get out and have fun taking photos during class on Monday morning.

The Lady Pirates traveled to Lakeland Golf Course on Monday and defeated Miami East by a score of 224-236. Reaghan McDaniel was the match medalist with a 39. Lei Hurley shot a personal best 53; Adalynn Calaway had a 62, Whitney Leatherman shot a 70, and Grace Owen shot a 72. The Lady Pirates are now 3-2 in TRC league play.

RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: AUGUST 25-30, 2025

PTO Gently Used Book Fair!

On Saturday, Riverside XC was back in action at the Northwestern Warrior Cross Country Classic. In the HS Boys race there were 140 runners, Aidan Fout was 83rd with a time of 22:05.20. In the HS Girls race there were a 115 runners, Kristen Thompson was 89th with a time of 30:49.80 and Maggie Beaty was 107th with a time of 35:41.00. Riverside will be back in action on Tuesday at the Kiwanis Logan County Meet.

All transportation changes must be submitted to the school office by 1:00 p.m. to avoid transportation mishaps. Requests made after 1: 00p.m. may not be granted. Thank you for your help in this matter.

This is a reminder that we do not tolerate berating our Riverside coaches, either in person or on social media. This behavior is a direct violation of our Spectator Policy, which every parent received at the mandatory OHSAA/Riverside meeting.

Our coaches and players deserve a safe environment to compete. We understand that disagreements with coaches or referees can happen. However, as a community, we must handle these situations in a way that builds everyone up, rather than tears them down. This kind of behavior is why it's becoming so difficult to find willing coaches and officials—and a serious shortage of officials exists within the OHSAA.

We expect our students to be kind and respectful to one another, and we ask the same from all members of our Pirate Community. Remember that you are role models for our students, teaching them how to handle challenging situations with good sportsmanship.

Go Pirates!

The Riverside Boys Golf team hosted Troy Christian at Cherokee Hills Thursday evening and fell 176 to 180.   Hayden McCully was match medalist with a 37.  Hayden Sanford 46, David Gross 48, Syler Clark  49, Zane Armbruster 59 and Daniel Esh 59.  Karston Duckro 59.

The Riverside Lady Pirates traveled to the Arrowhead Golf Course on Thursday to play the Fort Loramie Redskins. Fort Loramie won the match by a score of 190-229. Lady Pirate Reaghan McDaniel was the match medalist, shooting a 38. Also for the Lady Pirates, Adalynn Calaway shot a 60, Lei Hurley shot a 63, Whitney Leatherman had a 68, and Grace Owen shot a 74.

4th grade student, Alex Blair, recently won the Best Mullet contest at the Logan County fair. He needs all our help in his next venture. Please click the link below and vote for him. Voting ends August 27th.

https://www.mulletchamp.com/mullets/alex-blair-natural-perm/

INFORMATION: VARSITY FOOTBALL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025
RIVERSIDE AT ANSONIA: 7:00 PM
The gates at Ansonia will open at 5:45 pm. Friday will be Military Night at the game.
Tickets can be purchased with cash at the gate or online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ansonia

Ticket prices are:
- adults: $7
- students (K-12): $5
- seniors (62 & older): $5

Last night was first Cross Country Meet of the Season. The Ben Logan Early Bird 2 miles. It was a stormy start with a few delays. Running in the rain the majority of the time.

For the Boys Team:

Aidan Fout 13:57.00
Brendan Lattimer 18:37.00

For the Girls Team:

Kristen Thompson 19:01.00
Maggie Beaty 22:36.40

PIRATE Shout Out for Shannon Marshall!! THANK YOU for your generous donation to the PIRATE Cove Treasure Stores!!! Our kiddos are going to love buying these gems! 💙❤️

PIRATE Shout Out to the person who donated these awesome crafts for the PIRATE Cove Treasure stores!! Our kiddos L❤️VE them!! Although there wasn't a gift tag letting us know who these were from, please know you are truly appreciated!! THANK YOU!! 💙❤️

PIRATE Shout Out for Remi F., Aubrey S., and Michelle Miller!! We are POPPIN' with excitement over your generous donation for the PIRATE Cove Treasure stores!! THANK YOU!!! 💙❤️