
Elementary Do Good Day is Tuesday 3/18. K-6 students please wear tennis shoes -Thanks!


Father and Daughter Dance
April 5th 2025 5-7pm
All elementary girls are invited to bring a date to a Lilo and Stitch themed Luau. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.



On Saturday, March 15, nine Riverside student-athletes competed at the Ohio State Powerlifting Meet. They all worked extremely hard with six of them bringing home medals. Congratulations on a great season!
Seniors: Jorden Dunham, Liam Sinks
Juniors: Maggie Beaty, Alli Estep, Zoey Ransbottom
Sophomores: Layla Jordan, Kara Klingler
Freshmen: Evelyn Osborne, Liam Shoe
*First photo: State Meet at Kenton
*Second photo: State Qualifier at Bradford



DeGraff/Riverside Alumni Banquet is scheduled for June 7, 2025. See the flyer for more details.


ACT day for all juniors is Tuesday March 18th. Juniors should report to Riverside no later than 7:45. If you opted your junior out of taking the ACT then they will participate in "Do Good Day" unless they attend OHP.

The Literati Book Fair has one more day to go! It has been a huge success and we are thankful to all the staff, students, parents, family, and community members who purchased items at the fair.
We have run out of some books that the students were looking for so here is the link to the online shop where you can purchase them directly and continue to support our school: Our URL is: https://literati.com/store/?school=riverside-elementary-school-de-graff-oh


*COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT*
EMMA SAYLOR* Riverside H.S. (2024)
College: Owens Community College
Riverside graduate Emma Saylor has had an excellent season in her first year at Owens Community College. The Owens Express are currently 18-12 overall and 8-6 in conference play (Ohio Community College Athletic Conference). Owens finished in 3rd place in the 8 team conference this season.
Owens defeated Lorain County Community College in the Mid-Atlantic District Championship to qualify for the NJCAA DIII Women's Basketball Tournament Championship. The Express will play in the first round tonight, Wednesday, March 12, vs. Onondaga Community College at Rochester, MN at 7:00 pm.
STATS FOR EMMA
Position: Forward
Games Played: 30 (Averages 26 minutes per game)
Avg. Points Per Game: 10.1
Rebounds Per Game: 6.5
FG %: 47.5
High Games: Points: 22 vs. Oakland Community College in a 114-95 Owens' win;
21 vs. Terra State in a 81-51 Owen's win
High Game: Rebounds: 16 vs. Lorain Co. Community College in a 67-62 Owen's win; Emma has also had 4 other games with double figures in rebounds (14, 11, 10 rebound games).
Great Job Emma! You make us Pirate Proud!
Good luck in your tournament game tonight!



RIVERSIDE PIRATES BOWLING AWARDS NIGHT
Friday, March 14, 2025 at TP Lanes at 5:00 pm

Sidney Daily News: Positions available to help write/cover our Riverside spring athletic events for the Sidney Daily News: See message below from Ryan Harless.
From: Ryan Harless: Sports writer and assistant editor of the Sidney Daily News.
I am reaching out to inquire about the possibility of utilizing some high schoolers who are interested in photography/journalism as stringers for our sports department.
With me being the only writer in the department it would be a great help to be able to get more coverage for local sports in the paper.
I would be willing to give crash courses on how to keep stats and report on things to help get the process started.
It wouldn't be a large time commitment and we would be able to compensate for work done!
Ryan Harless
Sports Writer / Assistant Editor
937-509-2170 (cell)
rharless@aimmediamidwest.com

Congratulations to Riverside senior bowler Kaitlyn Jackson. Kaitlyn signed a National Letter of Intent to bowl at Capital University. Kaitlyn's parents are Scott and Kari Jackson.
Important Info About Kaitlyn
High School Coaches: Zerah Crouch & Jaime Yelton
Capital University Coach: Lance Gordon
Intended College Major: Criminal Justice
College Info: Capital University is Division 3 in athletics and is located in Bexley, Ohio
Why did you choose this college? "I am interested in their criminology program and I like their small campus."
What are your personal goals for the future? "To find an exciting career."
What do you think your personal skills or attributes are that will help you excel at the next level? "I am eager to learn and continuously improve. Competing in college became a goal for me my senior year when I realized how much passion I have for the sport."
What are your expectations as you join the bowling team at Capital University?
"I want to improve my game and help my team."
1st Photo: Front: Kaitlyn (middle) with parents Scott and Kari
Back: Coach Zerah Crouch, Sister Lillian, Brother Ethan, Coach Jaime Yelton
2nd Photo: Capital Coach Lance Gordon, Kaitlyn signing



Don't miss the Open House for the Literati Book Fair! It will run tonight, March 10, from 5:00-6:30 in the library. Hope to see you soon!


Riverside Seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above were recognized at the 49th Annual Bellefontaine Rotary Honors Night at Bellefontaine High School. Congratulations to Brianna Brandyberry and Avery Perk for each being awarded a $1,000 Rotary scholarship!




RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: MARCH 10-15, 2025


Book Fair Purchases:
* Cash
* Checks made payable to Riverside PTO
* Debit or credit cards


The Book Fair is almost here! The store will be open everyday next week for students to purchase items. Monday evening we will have an Open House from 5:00-6:30 for parents and community members to also buy from the store. Proceeds benefit our classroom libraries!


Right to Read Week is this coming week! We are excited to do some fun activities with Reading in all areas! Let's ALL participate!


3rd and 4th grade program is Monday night, March 10. All 3rd & 4th grade families were emailed last week with a link to tracks for the kids to practice
Program Information is in the picture- thanks! The book fair is also open for all families five to 6:30 PM that night.


WACKY WEDNESDAY started off with laughter as my kinders entered the classroom to find their chairs on top of their desks & shamrock confetti in their flower pots. We brainstormed why those shamrocks were there! PIRATE Shout Out to Jade's mom Kenzie & grandma Dawn for our treat!❤️








Thursday, March 6, 2025


Thursday, March 6, 2025
