Greetings Riverside family, this is Mr. Githens with an important announcement. This afternoon, during the governor's press conference, it was announced that K-12 schools in Kansas would not open until after the Labor Day holiday. We will make use of this extra time to plan and make the most of this situation. The delay in opening school will give Riverside more time to prepare for this unusual school year but it calls into question so many other things about what we already have on our calendars. It will take some time to sort through the implications of this order. We expect full details when the Governor’s formal executive order is released Monday July 20th, 2020. We also expect announcements from the Kansas State Activities Association for further guidance later as well. This is a difficult and challenging time. We stand committed to providing the best education possible while accounting for student and staff health and safety. Stay tuned for more details on how school will operate this fall.
We can only start school when conditions allow us to do so. We are as anxious to have kids back in our building as you are. It is more than just what we do, it is who we are as cyclones. Rest assured, we miss our students!
Thank you for your continued support of Riverside Schools.
tbg
Preschool screenings will be held on Tuesday, July 14 at the West Campus. If you need to make an appointment please text Mrs. Smith at 816-244-3630.
Children must have a preschool screening before they can enroll for preschool. We do ask if you have traveled outside of Missouri and Kansas that you let us know and we will schedule an appointment after you have been back in the state for two weeks.
2020 Graduation is today, 5:00, East Campus Gym. A reminder that it will be streamed live, so if you are at risk for the Corona Virus, we recommend you watch it online. If you are attending live, we highly recommend wearing a mask. We will have limited masks available, as well as hand sanitizer as you walk in.
This is a reminder that Rainbow Communications will host a live broadcast of the Riverside High School graduation ceremony. The broadcast will be available Sunday, July 12th at 5pm by accessing Rainbow’s live stream site at http://rainbowtel.net/rainbow-live. Scroll down login using Grad2020 as the username and Grad2020 as the password. See the illustration.
RIVERSIDE USD 114 REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT. The next Riverside Board of Education Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM. The location will be at the East Campus Conference Room in Elwood, KS. Audio attendance of the meeting will be available by connecting with the following by calling (773)231-9226 and utilize meeting ID of 665 103 8579. Board meeting informational documents are available with this link https://www.webschooltools.com/schools/USD114/BoardMeeting/login.php.
Guidelines for Riverside Graduation and Promotion Ceremonies
The Riverside Middle School 8th Grade promotion is scheduled for July 13, 2020 at the East Campus gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. Practice for the ceremony will be held Monday, July 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the East Campus gymnasium. A letter with further details will be mailed out to the parents of the 8th grade class, if you have not received a letter by Friday, July 3, please call the middle school office with any questions. You can also view the complete letter and guidelines on our school website at the following link:
http://riverside114ks.apptegy.us/o/riverside-usd-114/page/2020-graduation-letter--2
The Riverside High School graduation ceremony is scheduled for July 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the East Campus gymnasium. Practice for the ceremony will be held Friday, July 10th at 9:30 a.m. at the East Campus gymnasium. A letter with further details will be mailed out to the parents of the senior class, if you have not received a letter by Friday, July 3, please call the high school office with any questions. You can also view the complete letter and guidelines on our school website at the following link:
http://riverside114ks.apptegy.us/o/riverside-usd-114/page/2020-graduation-letter--2
2020-2021 School Supply List
HELP WANTED-(2nd Posting)
Riverside USD 114 is accepting applications for a Full Time Custodian with benefits. Deliver Support Staff Application to Vicki Wyatt, PR/HR/BOE Clerk, Riverside USD 114, PO Box 49, 1409 Vermont, Elwood, KS 66024. Phone 913-365-5632 or email vwyatt@cyclones114.org. The Support Staff Application is located on the Riverside Website>District Information>Employment or may be picked up at the District Office. EOE
RETIREMENT & FAREWELL CELEBRATION
Join us on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Wathena Community Center from 2:00-4:00 PM. We will honor Nancy Fuhrman, Janice Walker, and Bob Blair for their service to the Riverside USD 114 school district.
Second Harvest Pop-Up Mobile Pantry
HELP WANTED
Riverside USD 114 is accepting applications for a Full Time 9-Month Secondary Para Professional with benefits. Deliver Support Staff Application to Vicki Wyatt, PR/HR/BOE Clerk, Riverside USD 114, PO Box 49, 1409 Vermont, Elwood, KS 66024. Phone 913-365-5632 or email vwyatt@cyclones114.org. The Support Staff Application is located on the Riverside Website>District Information>Employment or may be picked up at the District Office. EOE
HELP WANTED
Riverside USD 114 is accepting applications for a Full Time 9-Month Primary Para Professional with benefits. Deliver Support Staff Application to Vicki Wyatt, PR/HR/BOE Clerk, Riverside USD 114, PO Box 49, 1409 Vermont, Elwood, KS 66024. Phone 913-365-5632 or email vwyatt@cyclones114.org. The Support Staff Application is located on the Riverside Website>District Information>Employment or may be picked up at the District Office. EOE
Reminder! Tomorrow is Second Harvest Fresh Mobile Food Bank Pick up in Blair at 10am while supplies last.
Summer conditioning for ANY of our 7th and 8th graders this season will begin on Monday, June 8th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the East Campus football field/track. We will do this each week Monday through Thursday at the same time each day. The participants will need to bring their own water/sports drink as the building will not be accessible at this time. If they need to use the restroom, I will make sure they get to one. For at least the first three weeks, we will be staying outside to do our activities and practicing social distancing. I do ask that if your student is not feeling well, do not send them. This is not mandatory so they will not be punished for not making it for feeling bad. I would like them to bring a backpack with an extra pair of shoes and a hoodie in it. We will use this in some of our activities as "extra weight". If the student would like to add a few other items, I have no problem with that. Cancellations of these sessions would occur if inclement weather is called for between the 6:30 to 8:30 time frame. I will open the gate between the two buildings for everyone to enter through. If you are the pick-up person, please be on time maybe even a tad early. I have tried not to miss something, but you may contact me through my email drkeller@cyclones114.org with any questions. Thank you, Mr. Keller.
No Hunger Summer 2020
HELP WANTED Riverside USD 114 is accepting applications for a Full Time Custodian with benefits. Deliver Support Staff Application to Vicki Wyatt, PR/HR/BOE Clerk, Riverside USD 114, PO Box 49, 1409 Vermont, Elwood, KS 66024. Phone 913-365-5632 or email vwyatt@cyclones114.org. The Support Staff Application is located on the Riverside Website>District Information>Employment or may be picked up at the District Office. EOE
Riverside High School 2020-2021 Cheer Tryouts
For those students not able to turn their school computers and supplies in last week, the East and West campus will be available tonight from 5 to 7. If you are still completing your school work, please leave a message with the East or West campus when you are going to return your supplies. You may drop off on the most convenient campus.