Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Meet Alan Pope. Alan drives Bus # 9. He has driven for Riverside Local Schools since 2022. We want to thank you for being such a reliable and dependable part of our daily routine. Rain or shine, early mornings or busy afternoons—you’re always there with a steady hand and a reassuring presence. Thank you for being someone we can count on, Alan!
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Meet Laura Dalton. She drives Bus # 7. Laura has driven for Riverside Local Schools since 2021. Help us thank Laura for always starting our mornings with a smile and a great attitude! Her cheerful greetings and positive energy brighten the day for everyone on the bus. Keep spreading that sunshine, Laura!
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Meet Dawn Smith. She drives Bus # 5. Dawn has driven for Riverside Local Schools since 2002. Her dedication and care in transporting the students safely each day is truly admirable. You help start and end countless days with a smile and create a safe space for all you transport. Thank you, Dawn!
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Meet Shane Pope. He drives Bus #4. Shane has been driving for Riverside Local Schools since 2015. He creates a positive and safe environment for the students, and that’s something we all truly appreciate. Thank you for being such an important part of their school day and for all the hard work you put in, Shane!
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Bonnie! Meet Bonnie Shaffer. She drives Bus # 3. Bonnie has been driving for Riverside Local Schools since 2022. Please help us take a moment to thank Bonnie for her efforts and care that she puts into ensuring we get to our destinations safely and on time. It means a lot to all that rely on your work every day. Thank you, Bonnie!
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Tonya! Meet Tonya Castallante. She drives Bus # 2. Tonya began driving for Riverside Local Schools in 2011. We feel safe and comfortable when riding with her and truly appreciate how she handles situations with care and patience. Thank you for keeping us moving safely and smoothly, Tonya!
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Meet Kayla Castallante. Kayla began driving for Riverside Local Schools in 2018. She drives Bus # 1. Her professionalism and friendly attitude make a big difference in our student's day. Your efforts don't go unnoticed, Kayla! Thank you for brightening our day!
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Thank you for your patience, your dedication, and for getting us where we need to go safely. Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day to our Transportation Staff! Transportation Supervisor Jason, Alan, Shane, Kayla, Tonya, Dawn, Bonnie, Laura and Deb. Stay tuned for more on each of our Transportation Staff.
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC PHYSICAL DAY AT MARY RUTAN HEALTH CENTER: MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025.
The athletic physicals will be performed free to Riverside students that will be entering grades 7-12 for the 2025/26 school year.
**FORMS ATTACHED**
1. Information and Permission Slip for the Physical Day
2. Physical Form: This is an EXAMPLE of medical history forms (3 pages) and the physical forms for the doctor to
complete (2 pages). Medical history must be updated on Final Forms before printing.
a. Please make sure the medical history forms are signed in the areas highlighted in yellow.
**These 5 pages must be printed, signed, and returned, along with the permission slip, to Athletic Director Rod Yoder or
Athletic Secretary Nicole Harshbarger by WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025.
*Mary Rutan will not perform the physical without these forms.
Contact AD Rod Yoder, ryoder@rlspirates.org, if you have any questions.
about 2 months ago, Rod Yoder
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: MAY 5-10, 2025*
There have been a lot of changes to the spring schedule because of cancellations/rescheduling, etc. Please make sure you use the current schedule that is attached for this week.
about 2 months ago, Rod Yoder
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: UPDATE*
Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball games, scheduled for today, Saturday, May 5, Covington at Riverside have been cancelled. No makeup date has been set at this time.
about 2 months ago, Rod Yoder
Karaoke Family Night is CANCELED due to lack of interest.
about 2 months ago, Parent Teacher Organization
High School Student Council held their last official meeting for the year to review goals and accomplishments, and to also celebrate the Seniors leaving in a couple of weeks with cake and singing!
about 2 months ago, Darcie Jenkins
Riverside Boys' Basketball Open Gym: Tuesday, May 6
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Middle School Boys Open Gym
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: High School Boys Open Gym
about 2 months ago, Rod Yoder
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: UPDATE*
Thursday, May 1, 2025
*Cancelled: Varsity baseball and varsity softball at Lehman
*Cancelled: JH home track meet
about 2 months ago, Rod Yoder
Flying R Winners! These ten students are our latest Flying R winners. Staff can nominate students for any good thing that they witness a student doing. All nominated students get their name , deed, and the staff member that nominated them, announced during their lunch period. Those names go into a random grid and once we get a row filled in, they win a big prize and we start all over again. These students each won a beach bag, beach towel, sunscreen, and a bag of treats. Congratulations to Elvis Purtee, Dillan Bowman, Kelsey Burt, Julia Meade, Ashley Roach, Morgan Shockey, Chance Magoto, Damien Smith, Westin Bower, and Gabe Steineman!
about 2 months ago, Kelly Kauffman
Parents, next week is Staff Appreciation week and we would love to deliver a thank you message to any teacher or staff member for you! Please use the link below and we will make sure that staff member receives the message. We have the absolute best staff so please make them feel loved next week!
https://forms.gle/MfQCXHcxq5PGumwn8
about 2 months ago, Riverside HS
EAB developed a Chronic Absenteeism Collaborative to help superintendents hardwire effective parent communications and reduce chronic absenteeism. For more information please visit eab.com/resources for more Attendance Checklist “Nudges”.
about 2 months ago, Gwen Heath
Talent Show is Friday! Good a luck to all performers. 😃
about 2 months ago, Cari Beth Noah
Morgan Shockey is stepping up to make a difference! She’s putting together a fundraiser to support education in foreign countries, and we couldn’t be more proud to support her.
Let’s rally behind her efforts and show what the power of community can do.
Every day, 98 million children in Africa miss out on an education simply because they can't afford basic school supplies—even something as small as a pencil. You can help make a difference! From April 28th through May 2nd, donate pencils to your homeroom or PLANK teacher to support children in need. And here’s the fun part—the class that brings in the most pencils will win a sweet prize: donuts or ice cream!
