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October 14, 2020

Riverside Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19

In a letter circulated by the Riverside Beaver County School District on Monday, October 12, 2020, the district was notified that a staff member at Riverside Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. “It is important for students and staff to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms every day,” said Superintendent, Bret Trotta in an email on Wednesday. “If you are symptomatic or have been in close contact with a positive case, we ask that they stay home and contact our school nurse. We sincerely appreciate the support of our school community as we continue to work to provide a safe educational…

September 3, 2020

Riverside SD Official Back to School Informational Letter

Riverside Beaver County School District recently published its official Back to School Letter on the district website.  The letter offers important information for elementary, middle, and high school level students and parents. In its opening statement the letter reads: We hope that all students and their family members have been enjoying their summer break, staying safe and healthy, and preparing for another great school year at Riverside. Even though everyone is aware of the drastic changes our society has weathered the past few months and the impact these changes have had on education, all of the teachers and administrators have…

August 8, 2020

Riverside SD Reopening Parent Letter

In a letter published on the school district website this week, Riverside Beaver County School District Administration Team provided more information on its reopening plans including instructional plans and Chromebook distribution: Dear Parents/Guardians of Riverside Students, As the upcoming school year rapidly approaches, the administration and the members of the Riverside Beaver County Board of Education recognize the questions and concerns relating to the return of school and the upcoming procedures we will follow within the district. Continually, we are proactively utilizing guidance and recommendations from the CDC as well as the Pennsylvania Department of Education to formulate our plans….

July 20, 2020

Riverside School District Announces Return To School Plan

In an open letter published Friday, July 17th on the Riverside Beaver County School District website, the district Administrative Team published the district’s return to school plan, including information on transportation, face coverings and the district’s cyber program.  The statement reads as follows: The 2020-2021 school year is rapidly approaching, and our Pandemic Response Team is actively developing plans to accommodate a high level of rigor and curriculum delivery while also ensuring that all staff and students are safe to return to the buildings. It is imperative to note that Riverside families and students have been, and will continue to…

July 2, 2020

Riverside June Board Meeting Recap

On Monday June 15, the Riverside Beaver County School District board meeting commenced as usual with a focus on the 2020-2021 school year budget. At this meeting, a school budget of 25.35 million was passed with an 8 to 0 vote with one member absent. It was also agreed on there not being a property tax increase and the board used $298,924 of surplus funds to meet budget. There was also 5 teacher retirement approvals, one resignation, and one of the teaching positions will be filled with a replacement. The budget included the retirement of 5 teachers with one of…

June 16, 2020

Ellwood City Historical Society Scholarship Winners

On Wednesday June 3, the Ellwood City Area Historical Society awarded the Robert and Janice Barensfeld Scholarships.  Under adverse conditions due to the Covid 19, the awards had been delayed.  Two graduating students attending higher education were selected from several entries Gabrielle Louise Gretch, Riverside High School and is the daughter of Dan and Alice Gretch; essay was titled “The Selfless War Hero.”  Gabrielle will attend Shadyside School of Nursing this fall. It is a 16 month program and she will acquire a position at a UPMC hospital after graduation..   On June 22 she will start a Certified Nurse Assistant classes, then…

May 29, 2020

Riverside School District’s 2020 Commencement Ceremony Details

Riverside School District commencement is scheduled for Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4, 2020, according to information made available on the district website. According to the district site: While this year’s ceremony may look and feel unique and different, we are proud of each student’s achievements, and we plan to celebrate this milestone with everyone who helped shape each student’s individuality, talents, and intelligence. Below will be the procedures we will follow for this program. All families will arrive at their assigned time and date.  No more than 8 members of the student’s family may attend this ceremony due to the…

May 13, 2020

Riverside Class of 2020 Graduation Information

To the Parents/Guardians of the Graduates of the Class of 2020: We at Riverside would like to thank all parents and guardians for their continued support and flexibility during this unprecedented time in education.  While understanding that the teachers and administrators know that the solutions we have readily available for the upcoming senior activities are not ideal, the uncertainty of the ability to host several senior-oriented events still remains a priority of the district, and we are still within the tentative planning phases in the attempt to schedule the remaining high school activities.  Unfortunately, the decision to remove the restrictions…

April 9, 2020

Riverside Superintendent Discusses Continuity of Education During Coronavirus Crisis

Riverside School District Superintendent Bret Trotta said the district is successfully continuing education for the nearly 1,400 students served by his staff. The Riverside team of administrators and teachers are taking the review and enrichment approach to education during the Coronavirus crisis. He said they are working to meet the needs of all the students of the district. According to Trotta, getting everyone up and running with at home learning was a challenge. He said because a portion of the district is settled in more rural areas, some students lacked access to Internet. Others, he said, simply did not have…

March 12, 2020

Riverside School District Releases Statement Regarding Coronavirus

According to information made available on the district website, the Riverside Beaver County School District superintendent Bret Trotta released a statement this week regarding the coronavirus epidemic and what the district is doing to prevent any potential spread of the virus. The statement reads: We are writing today due to the recent news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and want to inform you on how our schools are responding. Please trust that proactive steps are being taken on campus to help avoid an illness outbreak of any kind. Teachers and staff members have been well informed of the PA Department of…