We appreciate all that you do!
RHS and RMS parents, students MUST have their sports physical for the school year 20-21 on the new KSHSAA physical form. Please print the form from the following link, from the school website, or pick one up by contacting the schools' main offices BEFORE getting your student’s physical for 2020-2021 school year. The form is available to print at this link: http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf or under the parent tab on the school website.
There will be a Second Harvest Fresh Food Pantry tomorrow, Friday, May 1, 2020 10-12pm at New Life Church; 1860 HWY 36, Blair, KS. While supplies last!
The Kansas Association of School Boards in coordination with the Doniphan County Special Education Cooperative is conducting an online survey to seek input on desired characteristics of the new director of special education. The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and can be accessed at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCSEC The link is now active and will remain active until Friday, May 1st at 11:45 p.m.
Riverside USD 114 Track areas will be open beginning on Saturday, April 25th!
Our school district has been granted permission to open our track areas on both campuses for the benefit of the public. The playground equipment on both campuses will continue to remain off limits. No social gatherings are allowed on the bleachers, track, outdoor basketball court, or other areas on school property. The CDC, state health agency, and local heath department are still urging everyone to avoid social gatherings and to continue social distancing - stay at least six feet from other people. If social gatherings are occurring, the track areas will be closed. Thank you for your continued positive support during this unprecedented school closure.
The Middle School staff will host a parent forum at the following times:
6th Grade Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm
7th Grade Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm
8th Grade Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30 pm
Open to all grade levels:
Friday, April 24th at 1:00 pm
This is an opportunity for parents and teachers to have a constructive conversation about our online continuous learning plan. Please feel free to speak up, but be polite.
Reminder: The Riverside Family Pulse Survey at https://forms.gle/5MerYBYj2h53wfd67 will remain available through May. The survey will be checked each Thursday for updates. You may submit responses multiple times if you would like to add or update information. If you have not submitted a response please consider filling this form out. This survey will allow us to see if there are patterns indicating that we need to make adjustments to our continuous learning plans to better meet the needs of students and families. Thank you for your help!
As a fun way of celebrating the last weeks of school, the Riverside Primary students will be participating in an "End of the Year ABC Countdown".
Riverside Counselors have compiled Covid Resources pertaining to county covid and social emotional resources, as well as the counseling continuous learning plan. These resources can be found at this link. https://www.usd114.org/o/riverside-usd-114/browse/121188
This is a reminder that the USDA and Kansas Department of Education are enabling us to offer free school meals to all children from 1 to 18 years old. These meals are reimbursable meals for the district from those agencies. All students may participate and the district will be able to count any and all meals as reimbursable meals. There is not a limitation on who and how many students can participate in this program. Students may pick up lunches at either campus distribution location. Please remember that we ask that you call or text the following numbers by 10:00 am everyday to let the school know how many meals to prepare for your children:
East Campus Pick Up: 816-752-6935
(11th Street, south-bound – same as student drop off line)
West Campus Pick Up: 816-390-2486
(Pick Up Location: Jessie Street south-bound – in front of RHS)
Please follow the link to the Riverside Family Pulse Survey. This survey is to help the Riverside School system better meet the needs of students and families. This will help us grow into this new way of supporting you. It will allow us to see if there are patterns indicating we need to make adjustments to our plans. Thank you for your help!
https://forms.gle/5MerYBYj2h53wfd67
Drive Thru/Walk Thru School Meals are being served at both pickup locations Monday through Friday each week. Meals will be served even on days that are scheduled as non school weekday attendance days. (for example Easter break) Meals will be served through the last scheduled school day of this school year which is Thursday, May 21st.
Please don't hesitate to reach out, we are here for you!
This afternoon our school district was advised by the local Health department and KSDE to lock down and prohibit the use of the West Campus track area and playground to all persons. This action was necessary due to numerous reports of people in non-compliance of the playground and social distancing restrictions. This area will be closed until further notice. Thank you for your positive cooperation.
USD 114 NAMES NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Travis Githens begins leadership of USD 114 on July 1.
March 30, 2020
The USD 114 Board of Education has announced the selection of Mr. Travis Githens, as the new superintendent. Mr. Githens will take the reins on July 1, 2020, after the resignation of Mr. Robert W. Blair at the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Mr. Githens has broad educational experience, as a teacher, administrator and an educator of educators. He has been principal of Chase County Junior & Senior High School USD 284 Cottonwood Falls, KS, teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, Fredonia USD 484, and Vice-President for Career and Technical Education at Independence Community College. He oversaw developing new academic programming and curriculum, mentoring faculty, managing large budgets including federal and state grant funds, working with contractors during two major campus construction and expansions for both building and system wide levels.
The mission of Riverside Schools is to provide a safe environment that empowers children to obtain their educational and personal potential as life-long learners.
Board President Jennifer Davis says that Mr. Githens emerged from a very thorough search process as the right candidate to lead the District. “The Board is certain in our choice of Mr. Travis Githens and confident that under his leadership USD 114 will continue to be recognized as excellent environment for learning.
Jennifer Davis, Board President, explained that community input, including the involvement of a committee of stakeholders was a key factor in the success of the superintendent search process. The committee included support staff, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. “The input from the community as a whole was very helpful to our process.”
The Board selected two finalists, who were interviewed by the Board.
As a board team we feel we made the right selection to serve our students and our community.
There will be a special Board of Education meeting for the Purpose to Approve KSDE Waiver/Superintendent Search tonight, Monday, March 30, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the West Campus Multi-Purpose Room in Wathena. You may listen to this meeting by calling (773) 231 9226 and utilize the meeting ID of 665 103 8579. See https://www.usd114.org/o/riverside-usd-114/page/audio-board-meeting-attendance-information for more details.
RHS parents: The following link is the high school continuous learning plan with information on student learning expectations for this quarter. https://5il.co/eaje
Board to Interview
Superintendent Candidate
USD 114
Mr. Travis Githens will be interviewing for the position of superintendent with the board of education on the evening of March 26, 2020.
Mr. Travis Githens is the 2nd of two candidates that the USD 114 Riverside board of education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected for interviews based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups that were utilized throughout the search process.
Mr. Travis Githens is currently serving as Principal of Chase County Junior Senior High School USD 284 Cottonwood Falls, KS. He is in his fifth year in that position. Previously, Mr. Githens served as a teacher for one year in Fredonia USD 484 Lincoln Elementary School.
Mr. Travis Githens’ Schedule
March 26, 2020
4:00-5:00 Tour of the East & West Campus district facilities and Elwood & Wathena communities with Superintendent and Principals.
5:00–5:30 Virtual Introduction & Message from the finalist recorded & available on the district Facebook & website later in the evening. This change is due to COVID-19 guidelines.
5:30–9:30 Dinner with Board & Formal interview with the board and candidate conducted in executive session.
The board of education will conclude interviews on March 26, 2020. They will then determine which candidates are the best fit for the superintendent position in USD 114 Riverside.
As your students bring home their technology please remember these important tips! You can also view our acceptable use policy at the link below!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/326257/MS_Use_Policy.pdf
Rainbow communications has enabled hotspots for internet access at the locations in the graphic. Social distance must still be maintained, but these sites are available for internet access.
