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Field Studies news - Wildhorse, other plans and reminders
Freshmen and student leaders will experience Wildhorse, as usual, during Field Studies week. What's in the works for other grades? Plus, parent reminders.
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Staffing changes for science and humanities
With Ms. LePore retiring, see what's in store for science. Also, some adjustments to the humanities schedules.
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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 finishes tremendous fall sports season
Read wrap-ups for all of our fall teams, from the high school and grade school... discover how they did at the championships.
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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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Riverdale Playoffs news
The Mavericks and Falcons are headed to the playoffs! View soccer and cross country details.
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Discover five interconnected Massachusetts colleges
Last week Riverdale’s college counselor, Kathleen Reid, toured the Five College consortium in the Northampton/Amherst, Massachusetts area, which is like choosing one school but receiving the benefits of five. Read her impressions from the tour.
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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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Riverdale 'Athlete of the Week'
On Oct. 4, 2018, the Portland Tribune spotlighted Riverdale soccer player, sophomore Yvonne Vinceri.
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Did you know? High school electives and college credits
Riverdale High School Principal Paula Robinson reported some very interesting stats about high school electives and college credits. Click the headline to find out what she shared.
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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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High school students show their school spirit
Sept. 17-22 was another fantastic Spirit Week at Riverdale High School. See the highlights...
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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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Changes to Riverdale parent communications
Learn what changes are in store and how to stay informed this year.
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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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XV: Weather balloons reprisal
During this year’s student-led Exploratory Ventures (XV) class, the students studied weather balloons – a reprise of the original XV project. The class built makeshift weather instruments, studied aerodynamics and designed weather balloon payloads that met FAA requirements and could record video and data during flight. Read what happened after the launch.
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24/7 tip lines for safety threats
What should students and parents do if you learn about someone threatening to harm themselves or others? Click headline to find out.
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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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Where will you find the class of 2018 next year?
This year’s class received 172 acceptances to 106 colleges/programs in the United States, Canada and even Europe, and was offered more than $5 million in scholarships. Find out more.
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A look back at District Arts Night 2018
We’re delighted so many of your could join us to celebrate our students’ art at our annual District Arts Night. See some photos from the event.
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2018 Young Historians Conference
Riverdale’s six student papers submitted to the annual Young Historians Conference at Portland State University were accepted this year. No other school has had each one of its paper submissions accepted, and this is Riverdale's second year in a row.
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24/7 concern reporting tip line
What should you do if you learn about someone threatening to harm themselves or others? Click headline to find out.
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Honor society students lend a hand
Lake Oswego Parks Stewardship has extended a hearty shout out to Riverdale’s National Honor Society students who volunteered at recent natural park work parties.
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Exploring similarities and differences in Paisley, Oregon
During Field Studies, students from Riverdale and Paisley Charter School hosted a community forum to think and talk beyond the alleged urban-rural divide.
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OSAA Academic All-State results for 2017-18 winter sports
We’re excited to share that all Riverdale winter teams made their sport’s Top 10 list – this means that our athletes collectively earned some of the highest grade point averages (GPA) in the state for 3A schools.
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National art award for Riverdale junior
After earning an Oregon Scholastic Gold Key award this year, junior Alma Tzintzun has gone on to win a National Scholastic Gold Key award for her painting.
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2018 Mock Trial team goes to state
Riverdale's Blue team that is advancing to the state competition, March 16- 17 at the Federal Courthouse downtown. Both teams worked very hard and the future is very bright for Riverdale Mock Trial!
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Riverdale senior receives OSU’s most prestigious scholarship
Riverdale senior Lara McLain was awarded Oregon State University’s Presidential Scholarship during a surprise visit from an OSU admissions counselor. Read more.
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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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SafeOregon Tipline available for potential safety threats
SafeOregon is a statewide secure place for students, parents, staff and others to confidentially share information of a potential threat to school or student safety.
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Announcing 2017-18 Scholastic Art Award winners
Riverdale High School is excited to announce our 18 Scholastic Art Award winners for this school year, winning 33 awards – including 12 Gold Keys, nine Silver Keys and 12 Honorable Mentions.
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2017-18 Oregonian Cup: RHS finishes in 3rd place out of 41 3A schools
This year’s ranking shows we have extremely well-rounded athletic programs and athletes, and also shows that Riverdale students do well both on and off the field of play.
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Riverdale senior's survey sheds light on homeless teens
Senior Gillian Styring was selected as a presenter at the recent TedXYouth conference in Portland, sharing the results of her four-month labor of love – a study called the "Teen2Teen Health Survey." Read more.
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2018: A science odyssey
Our K-12 students will see some exciting hands-on science exploration starting this year, as we roll out a new curriculum called STEMScopes. Learn more in this article.
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Technology enhancements
As new technology continues to be strategically rolled out at both of our schools, we asked Tech Coordinator, Jeff Bjorn, for a snapshot of the latest improvements and integrations.
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Professional development benefits students
Continual learning is just as vital for educators as it is for students. That’s why Riverdale makes time every Wednesday for staff to improve their skills and learn from each other. Ongoing professional development keeps grade school and high school teachers up-to-date on new curriculum resources and research on how children learn and how best to address their educational and emotional needs.
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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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All student medicine requires medication management forms
It is prohibited and illegal for students to have medications at school with them (even for allergies, colds or headaches), unless a special self-administration plan has been designed and approved by the school nurse and the principal. Learn more and view appropriate forms.
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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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Curious about parking limitations and our closed campus?
Have you ever wondered why we have limited student parking, why we can’t park on neighboring streets or why we have a closed campus? The answers tie back to Riverdale’s land use agreement with Portland Public Schools.
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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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For juniors, science is a zoo
Winter trimester began with the building buzzing about the Zoology Phylum Project – comprehensive 70 to 140-minute student presentations on different invertebrate phyla, classes and even a few orders of the animal kingdom. It's an academic rite of passage at Riverdale High school. See why students look forward to it.
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Attend out-of-state colleges without paying out-of-state tuition
The Western Undergraduate Exchange allows students to attend participating institutions in other western region states for reduced tuition – typically 1.5 times the in-state tuition rates. Learn more and see which schools participate.
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How to report bullying
Bullying has no place in our Riverdale culture. Refrain from the "code of silence" and learn how to report.
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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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RHS Principal's Blog: Helping high school students foster a Growth Mindset
See how professional development work this year at Riverdale High School is translating into the development of Growth Mindset characteristics in our students.
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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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