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September 21, 2026

Riverside Elementary Students Kick Off PBIS Program

Riverside Elementary students in grades K–4 participated in a PAWSing to Make the Best Choices Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Assembly on Friday, September 18. The Riverside High School Band helped kick off the celebration by playing as students entered the assembly and again as they exited. During the assembly, students learned how they can PAWS to make the best choices in different areas of the school, including the classroom, hallway, restroom, playground, and cafeteria. Students are encouraged to demonstrate positive behaviors throughout the school day. When they PAWS to make good choices, they earn points that can be…

December 22, 2023

All Aboard! Students Treated To A Special Christmas Program Aboard “Ellsworth”

In a unique, cooperative effort among the Ellwood City Area Historical Society, All Aboard Ellwood Inc., and the Ellwood City Library, kindergarten students from North Side Elementary School and second graders from Riverside Elementary School were treated to a special Christmas program aboard “Ellsworth,” the Ellwood City Area Historical Society’s replica trolley. Mrs. Rachel Biermeyer, an associate Librarian at the Ellwood City Library, read a Christmas story and sang songs with the children during their individual class’s 30 minute session aboard Ellsworth. The Historical Society’s trolley, sponsored by All Aboard Ellwood Inc., was parked at the respective schools on Tuesday…

August 5, 2021

Riverside Set To Host Meet The Teacher This August

BACK TO SCHOOL! Riverside Elementary School will be hosting Meet The Teacher on Monday August 30th for children in grades 3-5. With the limited parking and space available, the times will be staggered. It is being respectfully requested that additional family members do not attend and that only the parents and child attend in the given time slot. Schedules will be made available on Skyward by August 16th. At 11:00 a.m. 3rd grade students will meet in the Middle School Gymnasium for a brief welcome by their new principal, Alicia Dwyer. Following the presentation, parents and students will be directed…

May 19, 2021

GOT BOOKS?: Riverside Elementary Hosts Book Drive

Riverside Elementary School is hosting their annual book drive for students in K-5. Each year the PTO sponsors the AR Store for students in K-5 as part of the reading program. AR stands for Accelerated Reader and the kids can choose books within their reading range and take a short quiz after finishing their book. Riverside has used this program with great success for several years. Twice a year, the kids can spend their earned points on prizes in the AR Store. Part of the store has always been a shelf of books that the kids can choose from for…

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