Riverside Local Schools

Where in the World Day- Specials are going outside for a "Torch Relay" and talking about the Summer Olympics 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

Sam King is the 2023-2024 Outstanding Art Student. Sam has been in art since he was in junior high and all through out high school. Sam was identified as Talented and Gifted in Fine Art after his freshmen year of art. Sam is one of the most gifted drawers that I have ever had. You talk about a person who sees well, you are talking about Sam. His ability to work with precision and accuracy was evident from his first projects in art and just grew in his four years of high school art. He was meticulous in his pursuit to make sure picture was drawn correctly with the point of view he was working from. Sam’s attention to detail is something special and it really came out in his portraits. Sam loves to draw people and he often wanted to draw people he knew. The drawing he did last year of Riverside teachers on Mount Rushmore was an amazing testament to his ability to work with portraits. It has been a real joy watching him grow in his ability throughout high school. We wish him the best as he moves on to Ohio Northern University in the Fall.

Good luck and thank you Trainer Nate! The Riverside students and staff said goodbye to our athletic trainer Nathan Wicker on Friday, May 3. Nate has been our trainer for three years. He is returning to Cedarville University to become a physician's assistant. Trainer Nate has done a fantastic job as our athletic trainer and the Pirates will really miss him. Good Luck Trainer Nate!

More Olympic fun in Music!

***RIVERSIDE PIRATES BASEBALL SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT INFO* The Riverside Pirates play Tri-Village in the first round of the Division IV sectional baseball tournament on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The game will be played at Riverside H.S. **TICKET INFO** -Tickets can be purchased online prior to the game. -Cash will also be accepted at the gate. -NO PASSES ARE ACCEPTED -ADULTS: $8; STUDENTS: $5 -You will pay or have your online ticket scanned in your vehicle as you enter the school from County Road 24 South or Moore Street. -Online Tickets: www.ohsaa.org/tickets; BASEBALL; DIVISION IV GO PIRATES!

*RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS AT MARY RUTAN HEALTH CENTER* For all Riverside students in grades 6-11 who are planning to play any sport at Riverside during the 2024/25 school year, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 will be our annual physical day at Mary Rutan Health Center. Students can be transported by a Riverside bus (will leave at 10:30 am) or they can drive themselves for their physical between the times of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. This athletic physical will be good for the entire 2024/25 school year. Information for the physical is attached. Students must have their permission slip and athletic physical forms/medical history from Final Forms turned in by Friday, May 17, 2024 to Rod Yoder or Angie Shoe.

**REMINDER** *RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS FOR THE 2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR* The Riverside Health Center will be administering athletic physicals for Riverside athletes for the 2024/25 school year. Riverside athletes that will be in grades 7-12 for the 2024/25 school year can get a physical between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm during the week of May 10th to 17th. The physicals will be free during this time. You must schedule your physical time by calling the 937-585-5981, option 8 for the Health Center This is a new number due to problems with Community Health & Wellness answering system. *You must bring the signed OHSAA PPE Physical Form with you for the physical. This can be printed from Final Forms (5 pages: Pages 1-3 are medical history; Pages 4-5 are the pages to be completed by the physician.

Learning about the Olympics and Music of Opening Ceremonies. Made flags and marched into Olympic Fanfare.

Staff Spotlight day. Today we highlight Mrs. Barch, she works with a wide range of little Pirates. She floats to where she is needed. She always steps up when needed. Our students love her and she always has a smile for them. We are blessed for her to be part of our Pirate family. Thank you Mrs. Barch for all you do. :-) -Bio 1. What is your job title and description of what you do? I’m a paraprofessional in the elementary. I see a range of grade levels from kindergarten up to sixth grade. I get to travel to a lot of different classrooms and help out wherever is needed. I also do lunch and recess duties. 2. How long with Riverside? I started working at Riverside the end of September of last year. Before that I worked at Honda for several years. 3. Family? I’m married to my hard working husband Austin Barch. Together we have two sons. Gabriel is a second grader and Gavin will start preschool next school year. We currently have four fur babies as well. 4. Hobbies? It’s baseball season! I really enjoy watching Gabe play baseball. I enjoy spending time outside with the kids and with our dogs. I also love to go thrifting! 5. Favorites? I love Halloween time. I like all the fall weather colors and all the fun activities we can do with the family. I also love rewatching Avatar the Last Airbender when I can! It’s my favorite show to watch! 6. Best co-workers? Im thankful for all the other Paraprofessionals I get to work with. They are always super friendly and are great about giving advice. What is it about Riverside that makes you want to stay a Pirate? I love that I’m able to work at the same school my children attend. The staff is always super kind and helpful. I love getting to see the students grow each and every day. Making them smile means everything to me!

***REMINDER*** *RIVERSIDE LADY PIRATES SOFTBALL SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT INFO* The Riverside Lady Pirates play the Triad Cardinals in the first round of the Division IV sectional softball tournament on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The game will be played at Riverside H.S. **TICKET INFO** -Tickets can be purchased online prior to the game. -Cash will also be accepted at the gate. -NO PASSES ARE ACCEPTED -ADULTS: $8; STUDENTS: $5 -You will pay or have your online ticket scanned in your vehicle as you enter the school from County Road 24 South or Moore Street. -Tickets Go on Sale: May 4, 2024 at 4:00 pm -www.ohsaa.org/tickets -Softball -Division IV -Thursday, May 9, 2024 -DeGraff Riverside vs. North Lewisburg Triad -GET TICKETS GO LADY PIRATES!

Riverside held there annual dodgeball tourney Monday during school. Eight high school teams and six junior high teams battled it out all day long. The Pinkies won the High School division. The Ducks came away with the Junior High title. Both teams are pictured below.

A couple of our bus drivers and the remnants of Prom. 💃🏽🕺🏼. May the force be with you!

Congratulations to our May Seniors of the Month, Cassie May and Dylyn Burchett!

RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: MAY 6-11, 2024

From the desk of Nurse Sam:

Elementary talent show is tomorrow!! Please have students wear a blue shirt tomorrow to school ❤️ Families of performers - you are welcome to come in, but must check in the office first with your ID. Please see information below.

*RIVERSIDE PIRATES H.S. TRACK & FIELD: TRC LEAGUE MEET INFO* The Riverside Pirates will compete at the TRC league track & field meet on Thursday, May 9 (5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, May 11 (10:00 a.m.) at Miami East High School. **TICKET INFO** -ADULTS: $9; STUDENTS & SENIOR CITIZENS: $6 -Only TRC League Passes Accepted -Tickets are good only for the date purchased -Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.miamieast.k12.oh.us/domain/259 or at the gate using CASH ONLY GO PIRATES!

*RIVERSIDE LADY PIRATES SOFTBALL SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT INFO* The Riverside Lady Pirates play the Triad Cardinals in the first round of the Division IV sectional softball tournament on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The game will be played at Riverside H.S. **TICKET INFO** -Tickets can be purchased online prior to the game. -Cash will also be accepted at the gate. -NO PASSES ARE ACCEPTED -ADULTS: $8; STUDENTS: $5 -You will pay or have your online ticket scanned in your vehicle as you enter the school from County Road 24 South or Moore Street. -Tickets Go on Sale: May 4, 2024 at 4:00 pm -www.ohsaa.org/tickets -Softball -Division IV -Thursday, May 9, 2024 -DeGraff Riverside vs. North Lewisburg Triad -GET TICKETS GO LADY PIRATES!

High School Student Council held their last meeting this week and celebrated the senior members graduating with a luncheon, pictures, and games. We thanked all of the members for their hard work for the year putting on the dances, Senior Nights, the Veterans Day Assembly, and hosting a school wide fundraiser. Students involved in student council have a chance to share their leadership skills, organizational skills, public speaking skills, creativity, and work ethic. The family members of these students are greatly appreciated for bringing the kids early to set up for events, picking up kids late after dance tear down, and for donating supplies, decorations, or food for dances and meetings. The meetings and activites were run by the officers: President - Hailey Noggler, Vice President- Dylyn Burchett, Secretary - Kristina Plank, Activities Coordinator - Gage Stevenson, Advisors - Mrs. Marks and Mrs. Jenkins. The pictures below are from the meeting held on Tuesday, April 29.

Happy School Principal's Day to our fearless leaders, Mrs. Kauffman - HS Principal, Mr. Hodge - Elem Principal, and Mr. Meyer - Asst Principal. (This is our reminder to take time today to say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day!) Thank you, Principals, for your outstanding leadership and for creating an environment where students can thrive. Your dedication and commitment have made a positive impact on our school community. These Principals create welcoming and safe school cultures for Riverside students, staff, and families. We are grateful for your visionary leadership. #ThankAPrincipal #SCHOOLPRINCIPALSDAY