Riverside BPA shines at Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference
On February 23rd and 24th, the Riverside BPA chapter attended the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference at the Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. 29 students competed in various competitions. Kara Klingler, Riverside BPA member, led the conference as the Ohio BPA 2025-2026 President. The following members who attended were Josh Caldwell, Eva Dodds, Allison Estep, Lilly Huber, Makayla Hurley, Lei Hurley, Grady Jenkins, Eli Kindle, Kara Klingler, Gillian Knight, Valerie Knight, Madelyn Lemly, Keira Manahan, Hayden McCully, Reaghan McDaniel, Brody Orsborne, Maddy Parker, Chloe Purtee, Aairka Robinson, Zoey Ransbottom, Courtney Richmond, Ashley Roach, Aairka Robinson, Emilee Robinson, Victoria Seeley, Morgan Shockey, Gabe Steineman, Makenzie Stotler, Kristen Thompson and Lilly Zwiebel.
The following are going to the BPA National Leadership Conference that will be in Nashville, TN in May.
· Hayden McCully - Payroll Accounting
· Gabe Steineman and Brody Orsborne - Banking and Finance
· Makayla Hurley - Advanced Word Processing
· Chloe Purtee - Basic Office Systems and Procedures
· Josh Caldwell & Victoria Seeley - Advanced Office Systems and Procedures
· Lilly Huber & Maddy Parker - Legal Office Procedures
· Kara Klingler & Emilee Robinson - Small Business Management Team
· Lei Hurley - Human Resource Management
· Zoey Ransbottom - Health Administration Procedures
The following made the top 10 and to stage for their competitions:
· Morgan Shockey - Economic Research Individual
· Ashley Roach - Integrated Office Applications
· Valerie Knight - Basic Office Systems and Procedures
· Allison Estep / Grady Jenkins / Eli Kindle / Gillian Knight - Administrative Support Team
Gillian Knight received recognition for having the winning T-shirt design for the State Leadership Conference. Her shirt was worn by over 2,200 BPA SLC attendees.
Kara Klingler was elected as the 2026-2027 BPA State Leadership Conference Vice President.
Lindsay Wyan and Michelle Suman, BPA Riverside Advisors, are very proud of the hard work and preparations that all the students have done. It was months of work to prepare for these events.
On February 23rd and 24th, the Riverside BPA chapter attended the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference at the Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. 29 students competed in various competitions. Kara Klingler, Riverside BPA member, led the conference as the Ohio BPA 2025-2026 President. The following members who attended were Josh Caldwell, Eva Dodds, Allison Estep, Lilly Huber, Makayla Hurley, Lei Hurley, Grady Jenkins, Eli Kindle, Kara Klingler, Gillian Knight, Valerie Knight, Madelyn Lemly, Keira Manahan, Hayden McCully, Reaghan McDaniel, Brody Orsborne, Maddy Parker, Chloe Purtee, Aairka Robinson, Zoey Ransbottom, Courtney Richmond, Ashley Roach, Aairka Robinson, Emilee Robinson, Victoria Seeley, Morgan Shockey, Gabe Steineman, Makenzie Stotler, Kristen Thompson and Lilly Zwiebel.
The following are going to the BPA National Leadership Conference that will be in Nashville, TN in May.
· Hayden McCully - Payroll Accounting
· Gabe Steineman and Brody Orsborne - Banking and Finance
· Makayla Hurley - Advanced Word Processing
· Chloe Purtee - Basic Office Systems and Procedures
· Josh Caldwell & Victoria Seeley - Advanced Office Systems and Procedures
· Lilly Huber & Maddy Parker - Legal Office Procedures
· Kara Klingler & Emilee Robinson - Small Business Management Team
· Lei Hurley - Human Resource Management
· Zoey Ransbottom - Health Administration Procedures
The following made the top 10 and to stage for their competitions:
· Morgan Shockey - Economic Research Individual
· Ashley Roach - Integrated Office Applications
· Valerie Knight - Basic Office Systems and Procedures
· Allison Estep / Grady Jenkins / Eli Kindle / Gillian Knight - Administrative Support Team
Gillian Knight received recognition for having the winning T-shirt design for the State Leadership Conference. Her shirt was worn by over 2,200 BPA SLC attendees.
Kara Klingler was elected as the 2026-2027 BPA State Leadership Conference Vice President.
Lindsay Wyan and Michelle Suman, BPA Riverside Advisors, are very proud of the hard work and preparations that all the students have done. It was months of work to prepare for these events.
The Elementary Bookfair starts on March 9 and runs through March 13. We need some fabulous volunteers to help run it during the week. You can access the volunteer sign up by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GcEXaC_jt1EjPvSRsn3C1Y0PssRDjaQZUklpNZVOw6k/edit?usp=drive_link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GcEXaC_jt1EjPvSRsn3C1Y0PssRDjaQZUklpNZVOw6k/edit?usp=drive_link
Calling all future Pirates! Preschool Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will open on March 2nd through Final Forms.
Today was our first day for inside recess in the new fieldhouse! It's a beautiful facility and my kinders enjoyed the opportunity to run a round and play on a snowy day!!! ❤️💙
The Bookfair is coming! Again, this year, the elementary is hosting a Literati Bookfair. Our theme this year is Treasured Tales and we are looking forward to a lot of pirates and treasures for the week of March 9-13. Until then, you can shop at our on-line bookfair. Follow the link and look for more bookfair information to come.
https://literati.com/store/?school=riverside-elementary-school-de-graff-oh
https://literati.com/store/?school=riverside-elementary-school-de-graff-oh
Riverside Elementary has implemented an updated policy 5112 for kindergarten entrance requirements according to the House Bill 114.
Children who turn 5 years old on or before August 26th are eligible to register for kindergarten for the upcoming school year.
If your child meets this requirement, we encourage you to begin the registration process as soon as possible. Please contact the school office if you have any questions about eligibility or required documents.
We look forward to welcoming our newest students!
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: FEBRUARY 23-28, 2026*
Cornerstone Archery will be starting its Winter Session on February 24th in the small gym at Riverside Schools. Updates to the registration will be going out this week so stay tuned! If you know of child in grades 4 through 12 that you think would enjoy this, please send them the link to registration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGRNMq4lSgFpAlHtyKT2NJ0w-A9Fc3Gf5yjQAcNLmpwOy5kw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116570253864110100891
PIRATES for the Week of February 9th, 2026
PIRATE Shout Out to Kathy Stotler for your generosity towards the PIRATE Treasure Cove stores. It may seem CHEESY to say, but we are so grateful for you and appreciate your gift! THANK YOU!! ❤️💙
PIRATE Shout Out for Stacy and Kim Myers!!! Thank you for these little gems!!! It was so sweet of you to donate to our PIRATE Cove Treasure stores! "Nut-things butter" than kiddos learning to save money for goodies they want. We appreciate you! 💙❤️
PIRATES for the Week of 2/17/26
Our winner of the t-shirt contest for Right-to-Read Week is Finn Harbour! The shirts designed by Finn are on-sale until Tuesday February 24. If you would like to order one, please send in cash or a check (made payable to Riverside PTO with Literacy Shirts in the Memo Line) along with the order form to school by Tuesday. These shirts can be worn during Right-to-Read Week which is March 9-13.
Thursday, February 19th, Riverside will be on a 2 hour delay with no morning Preschool.
Congratulations to the February seniors of the month. Emma Strayer and Blaine Shoe.
26-27 HS Football Cheer Tryouts. Sign-ups and packets are in the office.
**RIVERSIDE H.S. BASKETBALL POSTSEASON INFORMATION**
*SCHEDULE FOR SW DISTRICT TOURNEY GAMES*
Varsity Girls: Saturday, February 21, 2026: 2:00 pm @ Versailles H.S. vs. Fairlawn
Varsity Boys: Monday, February 23, 2026: 6:00 pm @ Troy H.S. vs. Twin Valley South
Brackets for boys and girls are attached
TICKET INFO: Tickets are $10/Adults; $5/Students
www.ohsaa.org/tickets
For Girls: Select
*Basketball-Girls
*Division 7
*Scroll down to Saturday, February 21 and select Sidney Fairlawn vs. DeGraff Riverside
For Boys: Select (Boys tickets will become available on February 18 at 8:00 am)
*Basketball-Boys
*Division 6
*Scroll down to Monday, February 23 and select Twin Valley South vs. DeGraff Riverside
GO PIRATES!
*SCHEDULE FOR SW DISTRICT TOURNEY GAMES*
Varsity Girls: Saturday, February 21, 2026: 2:00 pm @ Versailles H.S. vs. Fairlawn
Varsity Boys: Monday, February 23, 2026: 6:00 pm @ Troy H.S. vs. Twin Valley South
Brackets for boys and girls are attached
TICKET INFO: Tickets are $10/Adults; $5/Students
www.ohsaa.org/tickets
For Girls: Select
*Basketball-Girls
*Division 7
*Scroll down to Saturday, February 21 and select Sidney Fairlawn vs. DeGraff Riverside
For Boys: Select (Boys tickets will become available on February 18 at 8:00 am)
*Basketball-Boys
*Division 6
*Scroll down to Monday, February 23 and select Twin Valley South vs. DeGraff Riverside
GO PIRATES!
Riverside junior bowler Cooper Crouch qualified for the SW District Division 2 district tournament. Cooper will bowl on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00 am at Beaver-Vu-Bowl in Beavercreek.
Great Job Cooper!
Great Job Cooper!
Amazing job this weekend! These students are working hard and it shows. Next meet this weekend at Bradford HS.
Northeastern Meet held on 2/14/26
Liam Shoe 1st
Layla Jordan 1st
Evelyn Osborne 1st
Maggie Beaty 2 new PRs
**RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 16-21, 2026**
