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2018-19 Calendar year adjustments
Several factors have required a few adjustments be made to the district’s academic year calendar that impact students and staff, including no school on May 8 and changing the last day of school to Friday, June 7. See why these decisions were made.
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April 24: Join us for District Arts Night
You're invited to celebrate the arts at Riverdale's annual District Arts Night, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at Riverdale High School. Featuring artwork by PreK-12 students and a variety of musical performances. View all the details.
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The Oregonian: RHS girls' basketball team most improved in state
Since coaches often base a season's success more on improvement than wins and losses, The Oregonian compiled a list of Oregon high school teams showing the most improvement this year. We're proud to share the Class 3A Riverdale girls' basketball team showed the most improvement in any class.
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2019 Mock Trial team advances to state
After facing strong competition at the regional level, Riverdale’s blue team was one of five Multnomah County teams to qualify for the state competition, and the white team did better than ever before.
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Riverdale's bridge building reign continues
Riverdale once again swept all top 20 spots at the 2019 Oregon Regional Model Bridge Contest, with the top two students qualifying to move on to the international competition.
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Art recognition for RHS students
Seven RHS students were recognized for their submissions to the Scholastic Art Awards, including two Gold Keys, three Silver Keys and four Honorable Mentions. Additionally, two paintings by RHS students were selected to hang in Sen. Rob Wagner’s office in Salem this winter and spring.
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Student poetry shared on NPR
From over 2,000 submissions to NPR, three Riverdale students’ entries were selected for the final crowd-sourced love poem heard all over the world.
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2019 RHS basketball achievements
For the first time, the Riverdale girls’ basketball team is the 3A Lewis & Clark League and District Tournament Champions! Plus, the team received the Les Schwab Team of the Month award and was nominated for the OSAA Sportsmanship Award. Both girls' and boys' teams earned All League honors. Read more.
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Scholastic writing award winners
We’re so proud of the nine Riverdale middle school students who have received awards or honorable mentions for their writing in the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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2019 school year calendar
Download the year-at-a-glance version and see all the key dates and breaks for 2019-20.
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Division 22 compliance notice
Each year, school districts are required to report to our communities regarding the status of our compliance with the Standards for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools as set out in OAR Chapter 581, Division 22.
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Riverdale students tackle PSU Honors College coursework
This three-trimester PSU Honors College course not only provides a total of 15 college credits, its content more closely aligns to Riverdale’s desire to focus on diversity, awareness and fostering a greater sense of empathy for differences.
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Brain breaks make a big difference
Have you ever wondered what is happening in your child’s brain when, for example, they have a temper tantrum or get stuck on a negative emotion? Well, they do, too. That’s why our young students are exploring their brains and learning to build more adaptive ways of handling big emotions.
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Tech education program expands at high school
Thanks to the efforts of technology teacher Adam McLain and new funding from Oregon’s Measure 98, Riverdale High School’s technology department is adding more options for students interested in technology careers.
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New PTC grant secured for teacher site visits
Thanks to a generous new grant from the Parent Teacher Club, grade school teachers will have the opportunity to spend a day observing a teacher at another school — or even within Riverdale — for inspiration and to learn new tools.
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Strategic Planning: Setting the course for Riverdale’s future
Four overarching themes emerged during preliminary strategic planning work to shape what Riverdale’s future will look like — innovative educational model, curriculum and instruction, climate and culture, and district stability.
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Annual Campaign: So close to our goal
The Riverdale School Foundation and Riverdale School District are incredibly thankful for the generosity of all donors to the 2018-2019 Annual Campaign. We're so close to our goal, and it's not too late to give. Read more...
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Required notice for statewide testing
High school juniors will take the tests during Trimester 2 – look for dates to be announced soon. Grade school students will take the assessment in the spring. Learn more...
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What I did this summer: internship summaries
From manufacturing to medical research, our high school seniors kept very busy this summer thanks to some pretty interesting internships.
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Thank you! Fundraising efforts support upcoming basketball season
Thanks to the huge success of the 1st Annual Riverdale Golf Tournament, our community’s generosity made it possible to provide a stipend for one additional coach and one additional assistant coach than the district budget could support, among other sports-related costs.
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Riverdale grad helps improve body armor for the US Army
Thanks in part to one Riverdale graduate, future American soldiers will be better protected in combat by stronger and lighter body armor. Read more...
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2019-20 Tuition rates announced
The board has approved a 3 percent increase in tuition for the 2019-20 school year to keep pace with the rising cost of education.
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RHS senior named a Commended Student
Congratulations to Riverdale senior Emma Brendle, who has been named a Commended Student in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Read more.
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RGS art teacher Liz Randall recognized
We’re so proud of Riverdale Grade School’s art teacher, Liz Randall, who was selected as a 3rd place winner of the Oregon Art Educator Association’s “Teachers as Artists” exhibit at the Maryhill Museum of Art. Read more.
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Riverdale Golf Tournament raises funds for athletics program
The 1st Annual Riverdale Golf Tournament fundraiser drew nearly 70 golfers, 100 patrons and 24 sponsors and donors to help Riverdale Athletics raise vital funds to maintain its programs for the 2018-19 school year. Read more about the event and plans for next year.
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Riverdale again ranked high, report says
According to the 2019 ratings report by consumer research site Niche, Riverdale School District is once again one of the top districts in the state. See how they ranked our district and schools.
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Riverdale schools will now use buzz-in entry system
For added security, we will begin using a new buzz-in entry system at the front door of each school. All back and side entrances to the schools will remain locked during the school day. Learn more.
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Warriors’ player discovered love of chess at Riverdale Grade School
The Warriors’ Klay Thompson has a long-time love of chess. In fact, his fascination with the game started with a 7th-grade chess elective at Riverdale Grade School.
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The 2018-19 school budget: What to expect
We approached the budget with care and consideration for our district’s values and what is most important to our families. See what's staying the same and what changes you'll notice next year.
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Recent grad chosen as UCSC Doris Duke Scholar
Becca Lumbantobing, class of 2017, was one of only 20 students recently accepted into the University of California-Santa Cruz Doris Duke Scholars Program. Learn more about this achievement.
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Interim superintendent for 2018-19
Jim Schlachter, former superintendent of Gresham-Barlow School District, will serve as Riverdale's interim superintendent for the 2018-19 school year.
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Special assembly recognized empathy
An OPB reporter and producer was the special guest speaker at our special Recognition/Showcase Assembly focused on understanding and listening with empathy.
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Guy Eroh earns distinctive national award
Riverdale graduate Guy Eroh, class of 2015, has just been named a recipient of the Goldwater Scholarship – one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
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RHS does it again!
Riverdale students took all Top 20 spots at the 2018 state bridge building competition. It may be something we’ve grown accustomed to, but let’s not diminish how truly impressive Riverdale’s bridge building program really is. Read more.
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Dogs put Riverdale young readers at ease
Riverdale's Read to the Dogs program continues, providing opportunities for our younger students to read aloud to an animal who won't judge them, making them feel more confident and building oral fluency.
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Samara Haver, class of 2006, studies underwater soundscapes
A Ph.D. student at Oregon State University, she studies the collection of all sounds in an underwater area, at twelve different locations, including national parks and national marine sanctuaries, to better protect species and habitats sensitive to noise.
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Building bridges, and winners
Riverdale students excel at bridge building. For the past five years, our kids have nabbed all top 20 spots at the annual regional bridge building contest, and won four international competitions. See what gives our students such an advantage.
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Another international bridge building win for Riverdale
Riverdale High School has once again claimed bridge-building victory! Congratulations to sophomore Glenn Sutter for earning 1st place in the 2017 International Bridge Building Competition and kudos also to junior Fisher Ng, who placed 17th.
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Seven Riverdale students selected for Young Historians Conference
Riverdale’s acceptance rate for this year’s Young Historians Conference established a new school record. Seven of the 10 students who submitted historical research papers were selected to present at this annual PSU conference. And senior Dimitra Fellman won second place for her paper.
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Riverdale now has its own weather station
Riverdale has installed its own weather station atop the Commons at Riverdale Grade School. Now, the Riverdale school community can monitor real-time weather conditions at the school using www.weatherunderground.com or the corresponding mobile app. Learn how to access Riverdale's weather data.
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Celebrating 20 years of our high school
Riverdale's superintendent shares that the bond measure passed in 1996 to build a new high school is finally paid off. Read how our high school came to be, how it's been embraced by our community and how current students and graduates feel about Riverdale's high school program.
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Riverdale student's winning recipe takes her to the White House
Riverdale Grade School student Hannah C. is Oregon's winner in this year's Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, which is part of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign.
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Riverdale has three 2016 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Three Riverdale seniors are among the top 1,600 high performing Semifinalists advancing to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Additionally, Riverdale has three Commended students being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
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A look back at Banned Books Week 2016
Our library celebrated Banned Books Week by highlighting fiction and nonfiction books in the collection that have been the target of challenges in school and public libraries across the nation, inviting discussion about the first amendment and freedom of information, and hosting lunchtime events designed to promote a love of reading
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Riverdale celebrates International Day of the Girl
The event, hosted by Riverdale’s Girl Up club (affiliated with the United Nations), addressed the changing way girls are being treated all over the world, as well as their future global role.
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Art win for sophomore Caleb Jacobson
Sophomore Caleb Jacobson won first prize at the Oregon State Fair juried Fine Arts Division. See what the judges had to say about his winning piece.
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Scott Van Bergen (class of 2010) shows sculpture in PSU show
Our high school art teacher, David Schell, recently ran into alumnus Scott Van Bergen, class of 2010, at an art opening, in which he is showing a sculpture.
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Yonah Barany performs in university production of 'The Beggar's Opera'
Barany portrayed the central role of Lockit, the corrupt jailer of Newgate Prison.
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Eleanor Van Buren, class of 2013, talks college sports and embassy internship
Eleanor Van Buren, Riverdale High School class of 2013, is featured in an Oberlin College Athletic Department video.
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Yonah Barany, class of 2014, earned first place at state music competition
Yonah Barany, Riverdale High School class of 2014, earned first-place honors in the sophomore men's division at the recent Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition.
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Katherine Donaldson, class of 2008, named a 2016 ALA Emerging Leader
This leadership development program selects no more than 50 newer library workers each year.
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