Riverside Local Schools

Thank You to Our Wonderful Science Teachers! Mrs. Fauley and Mrs. Wooten Thank you for sparking curiosity, encouraging discovery, and making the wonders of the world come alive in your classroom. Your passion for science and dedication to your students inspire us to question, explore, and never stop learning. We appreciate everything you do!

RHS Boys' Basketball: Important Announcements *Tuesday, May 6: Boys' Basketball Open Gym 4:30-6:00 pm: Middle School 6:00-7:30 pm: High School *Wednesday, May 7: Boys' Basketball Meeting: During Plank Time The Riverside Boys' Basketball coaching staff will be having a meeting for all boys in grades 7-12 for the 2025/26 school year interested in playing basketball next season.

Shoutout to Our Incredible 1st Grade Teachers - Mrs. Easton and Mr. Knight Thank you for your patience, creativity, and care. You’re not just teaching the basics—you’re building confidence, sparking curiosity, and shaping hearts. Your impact lasts a lifetime, and we’re so grateful for all you do!

Thank You to Our Incredible Math Teachers! Mr. Bodenmiller, Mrs. Perkins, and Mr. Phelps Thank you for helping us make sense of numbers, patterns, and problem-solving. Your dedication to teaching us how to think logically and persevere through challenges makes a lasting difference. We truly appreciate the hard work, patience, and passion you bring to the classroom every day!

We would like to give a HUGE shoutout to our Intervention Team - Ellie Johnson, Jenny Withrow, Lauren Blake, Erin Burch, Kellea Wilkinson and Angie Longmire These dedicated professionals go above and beyond every single day to support students with unique learning needs, providing individualized instruction, advocacy, and unwavering encouragement. Your patience, empathy, and creativity transform lives. Whether it’s helping a child find their voice, master a new skill, or build confidence, your impact is immeasurable. Thank you so much for all you do!

We would like to give a HUGE shoutout to our Intervention Team - Katie Hodge, Darcie Jenkins, Christine Schrage, Alonzo Stotler and Haley Meyer These dedicated professionals go above and beyond every single day to support students with unique learning needs, providing individualized instruction, advocacy, and unwavering encouragement. Your patience, empathy, and creativity transform lives. Whether it’s helping a child find their voice, master a new skill, or build confidence, your impact is immeasurable. Thank you so much for all you do!

Thank You to Our Amazing English Teachers! Mrs. Fleming, Ms. Dunham, and Mrs. Lentz Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, sharpening our writing skills, and teaching us to think critically and express ourselves clearly. Your passion, patience, and dedication make a lasting impact every single day. We appreciate everything you do!

Taking a moment to give a big THANK YOU to our incredible 5th and 6th grade teachers - Mrs. Lump, Mrs. Walls, Mrs. Otting and Ms. Shelton! To the teachers who challenge, encourage, support, and inspire every single day — your dedication does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you more than we can say!

Thank you to our wonderful Highpoint Teachers! Mrs. Wyan, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Hodge, and Mrs. Suman We would like to celebrate the heart of Highpoint here at Riverside! Your dedication, kindness, and commitment to our students make a lasting impact every single day. Thank you for inspiring minds, nurturing hearts, and helping our school shine. We are so grateful for each of you!

Feeling extra thankful for the incredible Kindergarten teachers who make early learning such a positive experience. Huge thanks to Ms. Cotterman and Ms. Borchers—your kindness, patience, and dedication mean so much. We appreciate you more than words can say!

Rain can't dampen our spirits! ⛳️ We're taking our field day practice indoors and teeing off with some exciting golf action. Let the fun continue, no matter the weather!

Thank You to Our Amazing Specials Teachers! Mrs. Crockett, Mr. Huber, Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Noah, Ms. Steinke, Mrs. Roberts, and Mr. Truster. We want to give a special shout out to the heart and soul of creativity, movement, and imagination in our school—our specials teachers! From sparking artistic expression to keeping us active and opening worlds through books and music, you make every day brighter. Thank you for everything you do!

We are beyond grateful for the incredible heart, patience, and dedication Mrs. Bell and Ms. Purtee bring to the classroom every single day. Thank you for nurturing not just young minds, but kind hearts and confident spirits. We appreciate you more than words can express!

K-6 Students please wear tennis shoes each day :) Thank you! 😊

*RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE UPDATE: MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025* Varsity Baseball today at Lehman is still being played. Varsity Softball today at Lehman has been cancelled.

Please join us in congratulating our Class of 2025 in choosing their What's Your E? Employ, Enlist, or Enroll? Thank you to speakers, Ben Vollrath with the Logan County Chamber of Commerce and Kurt Seeley of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory.

Congrats to Intervention Specialist teacher, Christine Schrage, for being chosen as the 2025 Quest Teacher of the Year from Riverside Local Schools. #pirateproud

Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Meet Jason Bell. He is our Transportation Supervisor, along with our Operations Manager. Jason has been with Riverside Local Schools since 2010. We thank you for all the hard work, leadership, and dedication you bring to our team. Your ability to keep everything running smoothly, solve problems with calm efficiency, and support the team through challenges does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Jason!

Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Meet Christina Shaffer. She has been a Transportation Aide for Riverside Local Schools since 2024. Christina, your presence on the bus makes such a difference—you help create a safe, calm, and welcoming environment for the kids, and that means so much.