Riverdale School District
Home of the Rams
RHS Students, Families, and Community,
Homecoming is NEXT WEEK! In addition to all our sporting events, which can be found HERE, we have several Homecoming activities planned for the end of next week:
- Thursday, Sept. 17 -
6:00 PM coronation, cheer routine, and powderpuff boys volleyball in the RHS gym
~7:30 PM powderpuff girls football on athletic field, followed immediately by 20-minute fireworks show
Boosters will have Chick-Fil-A, walking tacos, and pizza concessions available.
- Friday, Sept. 18 -
**One-hour district-wide early dismissal**
3:30 PM parade in downtown Port Byron
7:00 PM Homecoming football game vs. Rockridge - Come cheer on the state-ranked RAMS (#7) as they take on the Rockets (#6)!
- Saturday, Sept. 19 -
7:00-10:00 PM Homecoming Dance in the RHS gym
Tickets are $15/student and must be bought in advance. Out-of-town guest forms are available in the office.
Ticket sales close on Friday, Sept. 18 @ 1:00 PM.
Gym floor-friendly shoes (no dress shoes or heels). Bags are subject to search.
Please contact us if you have any questions about these upcoming Homecoming activities.
FYI--You can find our daily announcements HERE and other general information HERE.
#GoRams
#RamsWinTogether
PTO's 6th annual Fall Fest is coming around the corner! Please join us on Friday, October 2nd, from 4:30-6:30 in the HS parking lot.
-Dress in a costume for trunk-or-treating (don't forget your bag/bucket
-Take a hayrack ride
-Buy dinner at the Riverdale Boosters concession stand
-Buy raffle tickets for your chance to win some fun prizes and experiences
-Buy a Pulse 84 drink from 4:30-6:00
-Take fun photos in our photo stations
Reminder: Picture Day is Tomorrow, Sept. 9!
Order cards will go home with students tomorrow after their photo session.
Doesn't matter if it's Game Day or Ag Day, it's always a Good Day to be a RAM! Have a great weekend and GO RAMS!
AG DAY is all set up and ready for students! Thank you to the Saddoris Family and all of the volunteers who are helping today!
Our first PTO meeting of the school year will be this evening at 6 PM in the elementary school library! We hope to see you there!
First grade working hard during literacy centers.
5th grade students learned which "house" they will be in throughout the school year at the annual kick off event.
Students will take on leadership roles, recognize each other's efforts, and discuss important topics each week at house meetings.
School Picture Day is September 1st! All students will come home with flyers for ordering this week.
Rams are 1-0 to start the season!
Last night's weather-postponed football game will resume today at 2:00 PM. The Rams are currently up 7-0 with 3:25 left in the first quarter!
-Booster will have concessions
-No admission gate
-Cheer and Dance teams will be performing
-Band will not be performing due to scheduling conflicts
Come out at 2:00 PM today and help our Rams finish the job against the Princeton Tigers!
#GoRams
#RamsWinTogether
Dear Varsity Football Families and Supporters,
Tonight’s varsity football game has been postponed until tomorrow afternoon (Saturday).
We are working to finalize an official crew and will share the rescheduled kickoff time as soon as officials are secured.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and flexibility. We hope you will join us again tomorrow afternoon to cheer on the team!
GO RAMS!!
Tonight’s varsity football game has been postponed until tomorrow afternoon (Saturday).
We are working to finalize an official crew and will share the rescheduled kickoff time as soon as officials are secured.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and flexibility. We hope you will join us again tomorrow afternoon to cheer on the team!
GO RAMS!!
We had a great 1st day at RES! We look forward to having a full week with all of our students next week!
Game day prep is underway! Come out and support our students as we kick things off tonight at 7:00pm
Mark Your Calendars! The Riverdale PTO has great things planned for 2026-27!
Come see the Riverdale 6th-8th grade Jr. Theatre production of Annie Jr. this Friday! Shows at 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm in the middle school auditorium.
Don't miss out on the sports physical being offered on August 23rd from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the Riverdale High School Gym!
Hey Riverdale Families! 👋
Help us kick off the new school year with a message for our hard-working teachers! We are putting together a welcome-back video montage to show our staff, and we’d love for your children to participate!
Here’s what to do:
1️⃣ Record a video (15 seconds or less): Have your child complete one of these sentences:
• "Dear Teachers, thank you for..."
• "My advice for teachers this year is..."
2️⃣ Keep it clear: Film horizontally (landscape mode) in a bright, quiet room.
3️⃣ Submit: Send your clip to jatemple@riverdaleschools.org by August 10th.
Thank you for helping us bring a little extra joy and laughter to our staff! 💙
Help us kick off the new school year with a message for our hard-working teachers! We are putting together a welcome-back video montage to show our staff, and we’d love for your children to participate!
Here’s what to do:
1️⃣ Record a video (15 seconds or less): Have your child complete one of these sentences:
• "Dear Teachers, thank you for..."
• "My advice for teachers this year is..."
2️⃣ Keep it clear: Film horizontally (landscape mode) in a bright, quiet room.
3️⃣ Submit: Send your clip to jatemple@riverdaleschools.org by August 10th.
Thank you for helping us bring a little extra joy and laughter to our staff! 💙
Welcome Back, Riverdale Elementary School Families!
We are so excited to kick off another wonderful school year. Please review the important dates, hours, and preparation details below to help your family get ready for the days ahead.
🗓️ Office Reopening & New Registration
Monday, August 3rd
Regular Office Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM for any general questions.
New Family Registration: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Elementary Gym.
What to bring: Please remember your child’s birth certificate, proof of residency verification, and any new immunization forms.
🏫 Back-to-School Conferences
Get ready for the year ahead, see the classroom, and connect with your teacher!
Wednesday, August 19th: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20th: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Scheduling Note: Teachers will reach out to you directly to schedule your specific conference time once class rosters are finalized during the week of August 10th.
✏️ The First Days of School
Friday, August 21st: First day of school for Kindergarten through 5th Grade (K–5)
Monday, August 24th: First day of school for Pre-K
We can’t wait to see you all soon and make this an amazing school year together!
We are so excited to kick off another wonderful school year. Please review the important dates, hours, and preparation details below to help your family get ready for the days ahead.
🗓️ Office Reopening & New Registration
Monday, August 3rd
Regular Office Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM for any general questions.
New Family Registration: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Elementary Gym.
What to bring: Please remember your child’s birth certificate, proof of residency verification, and any new immunization forms.
🏫 Back-to-School Conferences
Get ready for the year ahead, see the classroom, and connect with your teacher!
Wednesday, August 19th: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 20th: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Scheduling Note: Teachers will reach out to you directly to schedule your specific conference time once class rosters are finalized during the week of August 10th.
✏️ The First Days of School
Friday, August 21st: First day of school for Kindergarten through 5th Grade (K–5)
Monday, August 24th: First day of school for Pre-K
We can’t wait to see you all soon and make this an amazing school year together!