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
28 days ago, Margo Shipp
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Calling all future Pirates! Preschool Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will open on March 2nd through Final Forms.
29 days ago, Erica Heitkamp
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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!!! ❤️💙
29 days ago, Mandy Cotterman
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
29 days ago, Margo Shipp
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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!

29 days ago, Riverside elementary
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: FEBRUARY 23-28, 2026*
30 days ago, Rod Yoder
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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
30 days ago, Gwen Heath
PIRATES for the Week of February 9th, 2026
about 1 month ago, Mandy Cotterman
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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!! ❤️💙
about 1 month ago, Mandy Cotterman
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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! 💙❤️
about 1 month ago, Mandy Cotterman
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PIRATES for the Week of 2/17/26
about 1 month ago, Mandy Cotterman
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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.  

about 1 month ago, Riverside Local Schools
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Thursday, February 19th, Riverside will be on a 2 hour delay with no morning Preschool.
about 1 month ago, Gwen Heath
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Congratulations to the February seniors of the month. Emma Strayer and Blaine Shoe.
about 1 month ago, Andy Phelps
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26-27 HS Football Cheer Tryouts. Sign-ups and packets are in the office.
about 1 month ago, Riverside HS
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**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!






about 1 month ago, Rod Yoder
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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!
about 1 month ago, Rod Yoder
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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

about 1 month ago, Gwen Heath
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**RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 16-21, 2026**
about 1 month ago, Rod Yoder
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Big shoutout to our Little Dribblers for performing at the Varsity Boys' basketball game last night! You all did an amazing job showing off your new skills!
about 1 month ago, Riverside elementary
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