December 2020 Menus
By now I’m sure you know that Doniphan County is following a mask resolution that requires people in public buildings and gatherings to wear a face mask where social distancing cannot be maintained. These public places also include all USD 114 properties including bus routes. When we return to school Monday November 30th, USD 114 will follow this mask resolution as well. Staff will provide masks to those who may need one. Additionally, school staff will work to see that mask breaks are taken frequently for both students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation. Together, as Cyclones, we can see each other through this hardship. #Cyclonefamily
Riverside Schools Food and Supplies Drive
The Riverside High School chapter of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) held a non-perishable food and personal hygiene items drive the last 2 weeks. It was held as a competition between classes in the primary and high school to help restock the school pantry and provide much needed assistance to the Riverside community. The event was a great success with over 1000 items being collected by the students and staff. Ms. Phillips' class in the primary and the high school freshman class won the competition each receiving a reward for doing so. More important than the reward though was the ability to help those in need in the Riverside family especially at this time of year.
If anyone in the community would like to help continue with this drive, please feel free to drop off non-perishable food items as well as personal hygiene items at the high school with Mr. Cera or the primary with Mrs. Cline.
Images: Ms. Phillips class and the van full of donated items.
The Middle School wrestling team will not be competing in the wrestling tournament at ACCMS/Effingham on Saturday, November 21st and the wrestling quad at ACCMS/Effingham on Monday, November 23rd.
Dear Primary Parents and Guardians,
We currently have six staff members in the Primary building that are out of school because of COVID related issues. We do not have enough substitutes and staff to cover these classes and need to give these teachers time to recover and get back to school. So, at this time we have decided that it would be in the best interest of our students, staff and community for the Primary building to close for the entire week of November 23rd - 27th. This will allow a longer Thanksgiving break and give everyone a chance to rest and get well. Grades 3-12 will still be in session on Monday and Tuesday per school calendar.
We recognize that this is an extremely stressful time for everyone and regret any hardships this will cause some of our families. At this time, we believe that it is the right step to take for the health of our kids, families, employees and community.
The Middle School wrestling meet against ACCJHS on Saturday, November 21 will be split into two tournaments. Our start time will be at Noon. The meet will take place at the elementary school.
There will be a Middle School Wrestling Quad on Monday, November 23rd starting at 4:00 p.m. Attendance will be limited. Details regarding attendance will be released as we receive them.
There will be a High School Boys Basketball Parent Meeting from 5pm-5:30pm on Wednesday, November 18th in the main Elwood gym.
Middle School wrestling practice will be held at the West Campus until further notice. They will be bussed over on the regular after school bus routes but will need to be picked up after practice.
DCEC Early Childhood Child Find
The Middle School girls basketball game vs. Hiawatha scheduled for November 23rd has been postponed.
Menu change!
The Middle School Wrestling meet at Silver Lake on Tuesday, November 17 has been cancelled.
Veterans Day Parade at Riverside Primary! Theresa Rohrer brought veterans from Corby Place Senior Living to a drive through parade outside the primary building so students could honor our veterans. The first grade students usually go to Corby Place on Veterans Day and put on a program but because of the pandemic were unable to this year. We want to thank all of the many veterans in our community for defending our country and our freedoms. Please remember to thank a veteran today.
Riverside High School would like to thank all of our Veterans! We are forever thankful for the freedoms we have due to your sacrifices you have made for us. Friday, we will have a short presentation from our students in honor of your service. We also plan to get each of you back to Riverside this spring when things are more safe to visit and provide our traditional meal for you. Thank you again from all of us at Riverside High School!
C.J. Sutton received a special Chiefs prize pack yesterday for his efforts last year in the Kids Heart Challenge! He raised over $500 to help the American Heart Association! Great job C.J.!
**Location Change**
The Middle School wrestling meet vs. Nemaha Central & Oskaloosa scheduled for tomorrow, November 10th at 4:30 p.m. will now be held at the EAST campus new gym. Thank you!
Get in the Christmas spirit by purchasing a Cyclone Christmas shirt. See attached order form for more details. Orders are due by Thursday, November 19, to insure delivery by Monday, December 7. For more information contact a high school student council member, Mrs. Newton or Mr. Clarkson.
Good morning fellow Cyclones,
I wanted to provide the district with a COVID information update today. Late yesterday afternoon, we received word for the need to quarantine our kitchen staff from the West campus for the next few days due to a positive case exposure. Affected staff are in quarantine as protocol requires. Through creative thinking and efforts from the great network of Riverside family and friends, we were able to open school this morning with no disruption of services or meals missed. Thanks to our USD 114 food service staff, Robyn Baird and Charity Brooke, Pastor Johnny Williams and others from the Baptist Church for efforts in coordinating assistance for the kitchen these next few days. The Riverside family is a generous and giving community. Truly, it will take all of us to help see this year through. Thank you for supporting our schools in these tough times. Together, we can work through these issues.
Travis Githens
USD 114 Superintendent
Reminder! No School tomorrow, November 6. Enjoy the three day weekend!
