3rd Grade balloon parade
3rd grade students enjoyed another month with the United Way Lunch Buddies!!
I'm so thankful for my students!!❤️
This just in: Capt. Nautical, the Pirate Elf, who visits classrooms & leaves little gifts, made his 1st appearance today! Mrs. Rappold's 3rd graders were the 1st to be treated to blow pop suckers, ornaments to decorate, and Christmas pencils. Wonder where he will be tomorrow!💙❤️
Staff Spotlight Pt. 2 6. Best Co-workers why? My favorite past co-worker was Dawn Core. We grew up together, graduated from Riverside, lived out in the country on small farms, and we're Christian sisters who both love the Lord, and want to make a difference in the lives of others. She was such an inspiration to our school and a great mentor. My favorite present co-worker is Lori Roberts. She loves teaching the students, and helping out whenever and wherever she can. We share our struggles, and our joys in life and I am honored to call her my family. 7. What is it about Riverside that makes you want to stay a Pirate? I love Riverside. We have an amazing and supportive administration that not only cares about the students, but also the staff. If we need anything, they are there to help out any way they can. Our staff is pretty amazing as well. What completes us though is the students. Though challenging at times, we still love and appreciate them all. Last, but not least is our community. How awesome it is to have the support that we have from them. To sum it all up, we are a HUGE FAMILY with lots of love. 8. Anything else you would like to say? I would encourage you all to find out what your gifting is....what makes your heart flip-flop, and brings you joy.... and go after it. God has given us all special gifts to use here on earth to bring glory to Him. That's my challenge this season, especially with Thanksgiving Day approaching. If you have no where to go this year, consider serving somewhere. You just might find your JOY.
Doing Staff Spotlight a Day early this week. This week we Spotlight Ms. Longbrake. The internet is not big enough to hold all of the wonderful attributes this lady brings to our school and students. She is kind, patient, sweet, continuously thinking of others. She handles all issues with grace and dignity and treats everyone with great respect. She is the first to jump in and help, and smiles non stop. She get more hugs than anyone else on staff. We love you Ms. Longbrake and and not just this week but everyday we are grateful you are a Pirate. Thanks for being you. 1. Job title and description of what you do. I am the Library Para for all students and staff. I help Mrs. Roberts out when getting new books put into the system, taking out old, organizing and cleaning, scanning books in and out for our students and staff to enjoy, helping the keyboarding students as needed, and my favorite is reading a book and having those meaningful conversations with our students. I love hearing their stories and seeing the expressions on their little faces. Something else that we do here at Riverside which is very special and dear to us is to invite All senior citizens to come into the library, The 2nd Tuesday of each month to serve a meal to them, a little sweet treat, some entertainment, and to listen and love on them. It's from 11:30 to 1:00 and it's free. Another one of my favorites that I'm blessed to be a part of. I also cover recess and lunchroom duties. 2. How long with Riverside? I have worked at Riverside Local Schools for 21 years. 3. Family? I have 3 grown children....Remie, Rusty, and Christine. I am also a grandmother which brings me so much joy. 4. Hobbies? My hobbies are baking, especially at the holidays; flower gardening, and vegetable gardening where I am able to pick and preserve what I've grown; going strawberry picking and making jam; spending time in nature; I've recently gotten back to painting and sketching and finding a lot of joy in it again; spending time with family and friends. 5. Favorites (food, holiday, etc)? My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I am blessed and have much to be thankful for. I have fond memories of gathering around the table with family and sharing a meal. My grandparents lived on a dairy farm while I was growing up, when life seemed so much simpler. Our time together was special.
TOOTH FAIRY ALERT!!!
Miss Leah was soooo excited she just lost her 1st tooth and wanted to share with me!!! May we always find reasons to smile!! 💙❤️
Dick's Sporting Goods Coupon
Saturday, November 18, 2023: JH Basketball Scrimmages
10:00 am: JH Girls Basketball Scrimmage: Bradford at Riverside in the JH gym
10:00 am: JH Boys Basketball Scrimmage: Bradford at Riverside in the HS gym
There will be a Washington DC trip meeting for this year's 6th and 7th grader's on Wednesday November 29th at 6:30pm in the school's cafeteria. This is an information meeting to get details and a payment schedule. The DC trip will take place November of 2024.
Your School-Based Health Center will continue to be open during school breaks! To schedule an appointment with Riverside Community Health Center, contact 937-599-1411 or visit CHWP’s website at: CHWPcares.org, to schedule online! - New Patients Welcome!
CHWP will be closed for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. In case of an emergency, dial 911. To reach the on-call provider, contact 937-599-1411, option 7.
Students working on musical form with ribbons. Identifying AB, ABA, Verse/Chorus, and Rondo Form.
Congratulations to Riverside Head Football Coach Bryce Hodge. Coach Hodge has been selected as a Coach of the Week by the Cincinnati Bengals for Riverside's week 2 victory over Northeastern. The Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Week program awards outstanding high school coaches for their hard work and dedication, and their success on the field and in the community. As a Bengals Coach of the Week, presented by Paycor, Coach Hodge will be honored on the field at the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburg Steelers game on Sunday, November 26, 2023. The NFL Foundation and Paycor will also each be donating $1000 to the Riverside Local Schools football program ($2000 total).
Great Job Coach Hodge!
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!! Our annual Chili Cook-Off and Family BINGO Night sponsored by our Interact Club takes place tonight. All chili needs to be submitted no later than 5pm. To play BINGO, bring a canned food item for donation to our local food pantry. BINGO starts at 5:00.
The Lady Pirate golfers were honored at their awards banquet on Tuesday night.
Special Awards: Reaghan McDaniel-Lowest Average; Ava Klingler-Most Improved Average; Kirstyn Carpenter-Most Improved Golfer. Senior golfers Ava Klingler, Cassie May, and Emma Saylor were honored for their great leadership, dedication, and contributions to the girls' golf team.
Pictured: Coach Amy McDaniel, Reaghan McDaniel, Zoie Armbruster, Kirstyn Carpenter, Ava Klingler, Cassie May, Emma Saylor, Coach Rod Yoder
Also Pictured and honored at the TRC Fall Athletic Banquet: TRC Player of the Year-Reaghan McDaniel, and TRC 1st Teamers-Emma Saylor and Zoie Armbruster.
Congratulations Lady Pirates on a great season: Undefeated TRC league champions and SW District Qualifiers.
Riverside Athletes Honored at TRC Fall Banquet The TRC Fall Athletic Banquet was held at Milton-Union H.S. on November 8. The following athletes were recognized: Girls Golf: Player of the Year-Reaghan McDaniel; 1st Team-Emma Saylor, Zoie Armbruster. Coach of the Year: Rod Yoder
Boys Golf 1st Team-Jaxon Woods
Football: Defense: Nate Copas, Braylon Dunn, Michael Shockey Offense: Ayden Phelps, Travis Brooks, Ayden Clary, Dominik Stotler Special Teams: Isaac Bender Coach of the Year: Bryce Hodge
This week's Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Allen helps all of our students with the overwhelming jobs of student scheduling , scholarships, College Credit Plus, and testing. These jobs are instrumental to our student's success. Mrs. Allen handles them with smiles and humor and is very good at these roles. We are very blessed that Mrs. Allen is a Pirate. We do not know what we would do without her. Thanks for all you do, Mrs. Allen. 1. Job title and description of what you do. - Coordinator of Student Services. I am in charge of the following for grades 7-12: Scheduling, Testing, College Credit Plus, Scholarships, and Transcripts 2. How long with Riverside - 19 years 3. Family - I have a husband, 4 sons, a daughter-in-law, and 2 dogs. 4. Hobbies - I enjoy traveling, playing pickleball, watching baseball, and the beach 5. Favorites (food, holiday, etc) - Spending time with my family, eating grilled hot dogs, and Florida 6. Best Co-workers why? - Mrs. Fauley, Mrs Hess, Mrs Schrage, Mr Phelps, because we have a lot of fun together outside of school. What is it about Riverside that makes you want to stay a Pirate. - I like the small school setting where I get to know all the students and staff.
Yesterday my kinders celebrated Veterans' Day. Thank you to all who have served! 💙❤️
Monday was a big day for our Pirate of the Week, Miss Magnolia!! We celebrated her birthday, her parents came in for her Show & Tell AND she lost a tooth! We learned her horses that she treasures were the same ones her mom played with as a child and we enjoyed her fav cupcakes!❤️
The Student Council Advisors are so proud of how hard their members worked to help organize such a special event! The students started organizing duties and introductions two weeks ago. On the morning of the Veterans Day Assembly, they came to school ready to get to work as soon as the first bell rings to set up the gymnasium. Then we have members that greeted, sang in the choir or played in the band, served breakfast, read at the podium, and finally helped to tear down. Student Council would like to thank the Majesty Quartet for their special music, Don Klingler and his daughter Alyssa Hodge as guest speakers, and our Jr High Social Studies Teacher Jack Switzer for sending in a special message to his school as he continues serving in active duty.
