Riverdale School District
Home of the Rams
Today at RES we celebrated "9-2-5 Dolly Day"
Students in 4th grade were caught having a little math fun playing "trashketball" while reviewing math concepts this week!
Fifth grade students painted kindness rocks, as part of Millie Moo week!
Students in 3rd grade had a wonderful trip to the Antique Farm and Tractor Show!
Reminder: Today is a half day for students!
Thanks to everyone who helped make Homecoming 2026 a positive and memorable experience for our students!
As students return to campus tomorrow morning, in recognition of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the one-year anniversary of Millie DeClercq's passing, the Millie Moo Foundation has proclaimed Sept 21-26 “Millie’s MOOvement Week!”
Millie “Moo” DeClercq was a precious six-month-old girl from Hillsdale who was full of joy and love. Last September, Millie was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. She fought bravely but lost her battle on September 22, 2025. Although Millie’s life was far too short, the love and joy she brought into the world continues to live on through the Millie Moo Foundation, established by her family and friends. The foundation supports and walks alongside children and families affected by childhood cancer.
All students and staff received a Kindness Pack at the end of last week to help celebrate Millie’s life and spread kindness throughout our school and community. There will be daily kindness activities, along with a passport challenge for students to complete throughout the week! Students should wear their gold Millie Moo wristband throughout the week.
Tuesday, September 22 — GO GOLD 4 KIDS! RHS will “Go GOLD 4 KIDS” on Tuesday! Please wear your Riverdale GOLD on Tuesday to show your support for children battling cancer and their families. As you arrive at school Tuesday morning decked out in GOLD, Interact will have a table where you can enter drawings for Pulse 84 and Cherry Flamingo gift cards!
The week will wrap up with the foundation’s “One More Walk” in downtown Port Byron on Saturday morning. “Chalk the Walk” will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a group walk down Main Street at 11:00 a.m.
RHS and our Rotary-Interact Club are excited to partner with the Millie Moo Foundation to honor Millie’s life and legacy while spreading kindness, raising awareness, and showing our support for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Let’s make Millie’s MOOvement Week a week of kindness, compassion, and making a difference—one small act at a time!
RHS Students and Families,
After last night's big win, a little rain won't keep us from enjoying our Homecoming Dance TONIGHT from 7-10 PM!
1. Basic concessions (drinks and candy) will be available tonight at the Homecoming Dance (Thanks to Boosters for restocking concessions after a busy Friday night!). We have found in previous years that students appreciate having this opportunity to purchase some refreshments at the dance. Most items are $2.
2. Also, once pictures and dinner are done in your dress shoes, please bring some soft-soled shoes that are both gym-floor-friendly and more comfortable for dancing. Dress shoes are not allowed because they cause significant damage to our *new* gym floor.
3. Out of town guests must bring a photo ID to get into the dance (matching the information provided on your out-of-town guest form). All guests must be under 21. All bags are subject to search.
4. Finally, please remember the importance of safe driving and responsible decision making on Homecoming weekend, especially before and after the festivities this evening. Please take care of yourself and each other one good choice at a time. Deputy Rivera and the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department is aware of our Homecoming dance location and times, and they will be out in our area all evening to help keep everyone safe.
See you tonight!
GO RAMS!
Dr. Stewart
After last night's big win, a little rain won't keep us from enjoying our Homecoming Dance TONIGHT from 7-10 PM!
1. Basic concessions (drinks and candy) will be available tonight at the Homecoming Dance (Thanks to Boosters for restocking concessions after a busy Friday night!). We have found in previous years that students appreciate having this opportunity to purchase some refreshments at the dance. Most items are $2.
2. Also, once pictures and dinner are done in your dress shoes, please bring some soft-soled shoes that are both gym-floor-friendly and more comfortable for dancing. Dress shoes are not allowed because they cause significant damage to our *new* gym floor.
3. Out of town guests must bring a photo ID to get into the dance (matching the information provided on your out-of-town guest form). All guests must be under 21. All bags are subject to search.
4. Finally, please remember the importance of safe driving and responsible decision making on Homecoming weekend, especially before and after the festivities this evening. Please take care of yourself and each other one good choice at a time. Deputy Rivera and the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department is aware of our Homecoming dance location and times, and they will be out in our area all evening to help keep everyone safe.
See you tonight!
GO RAMS!
Dr. Stewart
We saw so much RAMS pride today! It was a great homecoming week!
Our Fabulous Fifties Homecoming weekend starts tonight!
======= TONIGHT, Thursday, Sept. 17 =======
6:00 PM Homecoming court, King/Queen 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
======= 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 TOMORROW, 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 our upcoming weekend filled with Homecoming activities.
#GoRams
#RamsWinTogether
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!
