Riverdale Local Schools

🍨💙 Thank You, Riverdale Families! 💙🍨

Our Sundaes with Someone Special events yesterday and today were such a wonderful success, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! Seeing our students share smiles, laughter, and sweet treats with their special guests truly made these days unforgettable.

A very special thank you goes to Mrs. Huffman, Mr. Voll, Mr. Rador, and Mr. Gray for your time, help, and support in making this event run so smoothly. We appreciate you so much!

We hope everyone had a fantastic time creating special memories together. We would love to see your photos, please share your pictures in the comments! 📸💙

Thank you for being such an amazing part of the Riverdale Elementary community!

❄️ Weather Update: Tonight’s baseball and softball games at Wynford have been canceled due to cold weather and field conditions. Stay warm, and we’ll see everyone back on the field soon! ⚾🥎

Big win for the Lady Falcons softball team tonight! 🥎🔥 The Lady Falcons defeated Lima Perry 29-7, racking up an impressive 22 hits at the plate. Great team effort all around! The Lady Falcons move to 1-1 on the season. Keep it rolling!

The Lady Falcons Softball team traveled to Hardin Northern High School and came up short last night, but this group continues to learn and grow every time we take the field. Proud of the effort and attitude. 🥎💪

Congrats to Marissa Bonham on earning 2nd Team All-Ohio honors in Division VI! Well deserved! 🏀👏

Riverdale is looking to fill the following positions:

K-5 STEM Instructor

Assistant Technology/Communications Coordinator

Full Time Bus Driver


Please visit https://www.riverdalefalcons.org/page/job-postings for more information

Last month we wrote to our favorite Disney characters. Today we received a package from Disney World with a letter from none other than Mickey Mouse and Disney postcards for our class!! I wish I could post the video! They were so excited! Good job Mrs. Brooks' first graders!

🍨 Sweet Reminder, Riverdale Elementary Families! 🍨

Don’t forget to celebrate your favorite Riverdale student with a delicious ice cream sundae! Each student may invite ONE special guest to join them for a fun and tasty treat. 💙

📅 Event Times:
✨ Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades – Thursday, March 26 at 2:00 PM
✨ 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades – Friday, March 27 at 2:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you there for some smiles, laughter, and sweet memories! 🍦🎉

In Mrs. Brooks' first grade, we have been discussing shapes and their attributes. We worked in small groups and shared our thoughts with each other.

Mr. Bemis brought in Mrs. Hefner this morning to teach salsa dancing to his Spanish classes. As you can see, the students had a wonderful time—along with Mr. Bemis. He consistently finds creative, fun, and engaging ways to bring learning to life for his students, making his classroom an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

Big time recognition for Marissa Bonham! Marissa has been named 2nd Team All-Ohio in basketball 🏀 and also placed 6th in the long jump at the National Indoor Track Meet 🏃‍♀️👏 An incredible accomplishment showcasing her dedication, talent, and hard work across multiple sports. We are proud of you, Marissa!!!

Middle School Play Tryouts 3/26 3-5 Please spread the word.

Congratulations to Tyler Clay, Claryssa Johnson, Alexis Crace, and Molly Van Atta for being selected to place our Riverdale Middle School wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery when we go to Washington D.C. in May. Interested students wrote essays for this and were asked to include in their essays what placing the wreath would mean to them, why it was important to them, as well as why they felt they should be chosen to be awarded such an honorable privilege. The essays were terrific and it was incredibly difficult to pick the top 4, but in the end, these 4 students' essays were chosen. Congratulations again to Tyler, Claryssa, Alexis, and Molly!!!

GOOD NEWS!

The St. Patrick's Middle School Dance is on! We sold enough tickets!

📣 Riverdale Reminder! 📣

Just a quick reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow at Riverdale due to a Teacher In-Service Day.

We hope our students enjoy the day off, and we’ll see everyone back, refreshed and ready to learn, on Monday! 💙

🎵 Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month!

Why Music Matters
Music is more than just a nice sound—it's a powerful tool for learning, expression, and community. This month, we're celebrating the incredible impact music has on our students' lives and our school culture.

What's Happening This Semester?
✨ Concert Performances – May 12 7pm
🎤 Spring Musical – Once Upon A Mattress - March 27th & 28th at 7pm, March 30th at 2pm!! The musical celebrates authenticity, independence, and questioning authority. Plus, it's packed with witty humor, catchy songs, and physical comedy that keeps audiences entertained!

Fun Facts About Music & Learning
📚 Students who participate in music programs show improved academic performance across all subjects.
🧠 Learning music strengthens memory, focus, and problem-solving skills.
❤️ Music builds confidence, reduces stress, and creates a sense of belonging.
🌍 Music connects us across cultures and languages—it's a universal language!

Get Involved!
Attend a performance – Check the bulletin board or website for dates and times
Join a music class or community band – It's never too late to start!
Support your friends – Cheer on fellow students performing this month
Share your story – Tell us how music has impacted your high school experience
Let's Celebrate Together 🎶
Music in Our Schools Month is a reminder of the joy, creativity, and unity that music brings to our community. Whether you're a musician or a music lover, there's a place for you here.
See you at the performances!

🍀✨ Lucky Little Learners! ✨🍀

Our Riverdale 1st graders put their creativity to the test by building some AMAZING leprechaun traps… and guess what… THEY CAUGHT ONE! 😲🌈

Way to go, 1st grade! We might just have the best leprechaun catchers around! 😉✨

Shamrock Shuffle Dance

Buy your tickets! We must sell at least 150 tickets to hold the middle school dance on Friday, March 20. $5

Students can buy tickets during their lunch periods.

Congratulations to our JH Quiz Bowl team for finishing Runner-Up in the Hancock County League and Runner-Up Champions in the tournament, only losing by two points to Liberty-Benton in the Championship game!

🌟 Kindergarten Screening Registration is OPEN! 🌟

Do you have a future Riverdale Falcon ready to start their school journey? 🦅

Kindergarten Screening registration is now open through March 31, 2026!

Children who will be 5 years old on or before August 20, 2026, are eligible to register for screening.

Getting started is easy!
👉 Visit https://www.riverdalefalcons.org/

👉 Click on Kindergarten Screening REG.

We are so excited to meet our newest little Falcons and begin this exciting adventure together! 💙🤍

Please share this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may have a future kindergartener! 📚✏️