Please enjoy the September 2026 Edition of The Falcon Nest News!
Falcon Weekend Packs are open to anyone who is in need of food assistance and has a student at Riverdale Local Schools. Food bags will be sent out every two weeks and contain meals and snacks for the entire family. We recommend parents pick these up in the office for smaller students as the bags can be heavy. However, the options are to send home with a student, pick up by parent and deliver if in the school district. The first set of bags will go out at the end of September.
If you have any questions please contact Jill Schlarb.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYiAKdAHO3NKZfdauH54g6-iPUW40ruhYk3mFwAKooK3rE1A/viewform
If your student has lost an item, tell them to check the Lost & Found box! It is located in the hallway across from the Elementary Office!
⚠️NOTICE⚠️
Bus 15 struck a deer this morning at 7:38 on Twp Rd 149. There was no danger to the students & no damage to the bus. The bus was able to continue on route & was at the school on time.
Bus 15 struck a deer this morning at 7:38 on Twp Rd 149. There was no danger to the students & no damage to the bus. The bus was able to continue on route & was at the school on time.
BOYS SOCCER WINS!
The Falcons dominated Woodmore, earning a 6-0 shutout victory!
Offensive Highlights
Landon Elwood — 3 goals
Adrian Altvater — 2 goals
Kolten Evans — 1 goal
Blaine Roach — 3 assists
Gabe Donaldson — 2 assists
Defense
Reydon Bishop — 3 saves for the shutout!
A complete team effort from start to finish! Great job, Falcons!
The Falcons dominated Woodmore, earning a 6-0 shutout victory!
Offensive Highlights
Landon Elwood — 3 goals
Adrian Altvater — 2 goals
Kolten Evans — 1 goal
Blaine Roach — 3 assists
Gabe Donaldson — 2 assists
Defense
Reydon Bishop — 3 saves for the shutout!
A complete team effort from start to finish! Great job, Falcons!
LADY FALCONS WIN!
Riverdale 6 | Continental 2
In Saturday action, the Lady Falcons traveled to Continental and came away with a 6-2 victory! After a back-and-forth battle early, Riverdale’s pressure and persistence wore down the Pirates as the Falcons pulled away in the second half.
⚽️ Goals
Snow Niell — 1 goal (assist: Sophie Weatherholtz) — first career goal!
Marissa Bonham — 3 goals (assists: Bristel Cramner & Emma Kemmere)
Bristel Cramner — 1 goal (assist: Marissa Bonham)
Lilly Mowery — 1 goal
📊 Team Stats
28 Shots
15 Shots on Goal
4 Corner Kicks
6 Saves — Ryleigh Howard
A strong team effort from the Lady Falcons! Great job, ladies! 🦅🔥
Riverdale 6 | Continental 2
In Saturday action, the Lady Falcons traveled to Continental and came away with a 6-2 victory! After a back-and-forth battle early, Riverdale’s pressure and persistence wore down the Pirates as the Falcons pulled away in the second half.
⚽️ Goals
Snow Niell — 1 goal (assist: Sophie Weatherholtz) — first career goal!
Marissa Bonham — 3 goals (assists: Bristel Cramner & Emma Kemmere)
Bristel Cramner — 1 goal (assist: Marissa Bonham)
Lilly Mowery — 1 goal
📊 Team Stats
28 Shots
15 Shots on Goal
4 Corner Kicks
6 Saves — Ryleigh Howard
A strong team effort from the Lady Falcons! Great job, ladies! 🦅🔥
Congratulations to Wynter Frey! 🏅🏌️♀️
Wynter earned Girls Runner-Up Medalist honors at the Hardin County Invitational!
Great work!!
Wynter earned Girls Runner-Up Medalist honors at the Hardin County Invitational!
Great work!!
CONGRATS TO THE VARSITY LADY FALCONS FOR TAKING DOWN THE UPPER SANDUSKY RAMS IN 5 SETS!
FALCON FRIDAY CONTINUES! 🦅
The energy was high this morning at Riverdale! 📣🎶 Our cheerleaders had the music playing, brought the energy, and cheered on everyone coming through the doors!
A great way to kick off the day and remind our students that Falcon Pride starts the moment you walk in! 💙🤍
The energy was high this morning at Riverdale! 📣🎶 Our cheerleaders had the music playing, brought the energy, and cheered on everyone coming through the doors!
A great way to kick off the day and remind our students that Falcon Pride starts the moment you walk in! 💙🤍
Riverdale Third Grade would like to thank the family and friends of Mrs. Martha Cramer for the generous donation of school supplies and money in her memory. Mrs Cramer was a third grade teacher at Forest Elementary and remained an active member of the Riverdale community even after her retirement. Thank you for blessing our students with your gift.
FALCON CAPTAIN SERIES — CROSS COUNTRY 🏃♂️🏃♀️
We’re continuing our Falcon Captain Series by recognizing our two senior Cross Country captains, Annalese Woodruff and Addi Manns!
As the overall captains for Riverdale Cross Country, Annalese and Addi will help lead both the boys' and girls' teams throughout the season. Their leadership, commitment, and determination will help set the tone for the entire program.
Annalese Woodruff recently led the way for Riverdale at the Icebreaker Challenge, finishing 13th with a time of 21:13.46.
Addi Manns also competed at the Icebreaker Challenge, finishing 89th with a time of 25:13.69.
As seniors and overall captains, Annalese and Addi have the opportunity to make an impact far beyond their own races helping encourage, support, and lead their teammates through every mile of the season.
“Success in cross-country is not measured by the number of wins, but by the ability to endure the journey.”
— Deena Kastor
Congratulations to our Cross Country captains, Annalese & Addi!
We’re continuing our Falcon Captain Series by recognizing our two senior Cross Country captains, Annalese Woodruff and Addi Manns!
As the overall captains for Riverdale Cross Country, Annalese and Addi will help lead both the boys' and girls' teams throughout the season. Their leadership, commitment, and determination will help set the tone for the entire program.
Annalese Woodruff recently led the way for Riverdale at the Icebreaker Challenge, finishing 13th with a time of 21:13.46.
Addi Manns also competed at the Icebreaker Challenge, finishing 89th with a time of 25:13.69.
As seniors and overall captains, Annalese and Addi have the opportunity to make an impact far beyond their own races helping encourage, support, and lead their teammates through every mile of the season.
“Success in cross-country is not measured by the number of wins, but by the ability to endure the journey.”
— Deena Kastor
Congratulations to our Cross Country captains, Annalese & Addi!
Riverdale Boys Soccer at Crew Stadium
The Riverdale High School Boys Soccer team will have a unique opportunity to play at Columbus Crew Stadium Scotts Miracle-Gro Field on Sunday, September 13th at 1:30 PM.
The Falcons will take on Edgewood in this special matchup, and admission is free!
Come out and support the Riverdale Boys Soccer team as they take the field at this incredible venue. We’d love to see Falcon fans there to cheer them on!
📍 Columbus Crew Stadium – Scotts Miracle-Gro Field
⚽ Riverdale vs. Edgewood
📅 Sunday, September 13th
⏰ 1:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE
Go Falcons! 🦅💙
The Riverdale High School Boys Soccer team will have a unique opportunity to play at Columbus Crew Stadium Scotts Miracle-Gro Field on Sunday, September 13th at 1:30 PM.
The Falcons will take on Edgewood in this special matchup, and admission is free!
Come out and support the Riverdale Boys Soccer team as they take the field at this incredible venue. We’d love to see Falcon fans there to cheer them on!
📍 Columbus Crew Stadium – Scotts Miracle-Gro Field
⚽ Riverdale vs. Edgewood
📅 Sunday, September 13th
⏰ 1:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE
Go Falcons! 🦅💙
FALCON GOLF PICKS UP ANOTHER WIN! 🦅
The Riverdale Falcons picked up a big win today, defeating North Baltimore and Fostoria! Collin Vent led the way as the medalist for the round.
Riverdale Scores:
Carter Vent 45
Andrew Alge 46
Owen Karcher 46
Tate Weber 48
Grady Phelps 51
Wynter Frey 62
With the victory, the Falcons improve to 4-4 on the season! Great job, Falcons!
The Riverdale Falcons picked up a big win today, defeating North Baltimore and Fostoria! Collin Vent led the way as the medalist for the round.
Riverdale Scores:
Carter Vent 45
Andrew Alge 46
Owen Karcher 46
Tate Weber 48
Grady Phelps 51
Wynter Frey 62
With the victory, the Falcons improve to 4-4 on the season! Great job, Falcons!
The Lady Falcons are off to a great start! 💙🏐
Both JV and Varsity picked up sweep victories over the Cory Rawson Hornets last night !
Varsity took the match in three sets, 25-21, 25-16, 25-19
The JV also came away with a clean sweep.
Great job, Lady Falcons! Keep building!
High School Play Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd from 3:30-6 in the Elementary Music Room 302. Any interested students should pick up an information packet and return it to Mrs. Thacker signed by tryouts.
CAPTAIN SERIES | VARSITY FOOTBALL 🏈
Four captains. Four different ways to lead. One team.
Friday night, the Falcons earned their first win of the season, and our four senior captains showed exactly what leadership can look like when the lights come on.
⭐ Kydin Reed — Senior
Kydin put together a tremendous performance, accounting for over 300 yards of total offense and helping lead the Falcons to their first victory.
⭐ Cale Young — Senior
Cale made his presence felt through the air, finishing with 6 receptions for over 100 yards and coming up with big plays when his team needed them.
⭐ Kaleb Risner — Senior
At middle linebacker, Kaleb was all over the field, recording an impressive 14 tackles and setting the tone for the Falcons' defense.
⭐ Wyatt Leeth — Senior
Up front, Wyatt led the offensive line in a game where the Falcons rushed for over 100 yards. His leadership and physicality helped create the opportunities for the offense to move the football.
Four different positions. Four different responsibilities. Four different ways to make an impact.
That's what leadership looks like.
Congratulations to Wyatt, Kydin, Kaleb, and Cale and to the entire Falcons team on earning that first win! 🦅💙
“Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work.”
— Vince Lombardi
Lead together. Win together.
Four captains. Four different ways to lead. One team.
Friday night, the Falcons earned their first win of the season, and our four senior captains showed exactly what leadership can look like when the lights come on.
⭐ Kydin Reed — Senior
Kydin put together a tremendous performance, accounting for over 300 yards of total offense and helping lead the Falcons to their first victory.
⭐ Cale Young — Senior
Cale made his presence felt through the air, finishing with 6 receptions for over 100 yards and coming up with big plays when his team needed them.
⭐ Kaleb Risner — Senior
At middle linebacker, Kaleb was all over the field, recording an impressive 14 tackles and setting the tone for the Falcons' defense.
⭐ Wyatt Leeth — Senior
Up front, Wyatt led the offensive line in a game where the Falcons rushed for over 100 yards. His leadership and physicality helped create the opportunities for the offense to move the football.
Four different positions. Four different responsibilities. Four different ways to make an impact.
That's what leadership looks like.
Congratulations to Wyatt, Kydin, Kaleb, and Cale and to the entire Falcons team on earning that first win! 🦅💙
“Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work.”
— Vince Lombardi
Lead together. Win together.
🐛Mrs. Brooks' class will be studying and learning about Monarch butterflies and their life cycle in the next couple weeks. They grow super fast!!!! We are very excited to watch them grow! 🐛
⚠️⚠️ IMPORTANT BUSING UPDATE ⚠️⚠️
Good morning, Falcon families!
Changes have been made to our bus routes beginning this afternoon, which may result in changes to your student's drop-off time.
We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to download the My Ride K-12 bus app to stay up to date on your child's transportation information and drop-off times.
Don't have the app or need help getting started?
Visit our website for information on how to download and use My Ride K-12:
https://www.riverdalefalcons.org/page/bus-app-my-ride-k-12
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our Falcon families informed!
Good morning, Falcon families!
Changes have been made to our bus routes beginning this afternoon, which may result in changes to your student's drop-off time.
We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to download the My Ride K-12 bus app to stay up to date on your child's transportation information and drop-off times.
Don't have the app or need help getting started?
Visit our website for information on how to download and use My Ride K-12:
https://www.riverdalefalcons.org/page/bus-app-my-ride-k-12
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our Falcon families informed!
⚽🎨 Starting the School Year with a Little Falcon Spirit! 🎨⚽
Riverdale High School girls soccer players Marissa Bonham, Taryn Headington, Bristel Cramner, Ryleigh Howard, Janelle Best, Sophie Weatherholtz, Emma Kemmere, Snow Neil, Paige Stapley-Arlington, and Jael Perkins came together to give our students and staff a special back-to-school surprise!
The girls spent part of their last day of summer break decorating the entrances to our school with colorful chalk drawings and welcoming messages for the first day of school.
We want to send a big THANK YOU to these ladies for taking the time to dress up our school and help welcome everyone back for another great year at Riverdale!
We appreciate you and your Falcon spirit!
Riverdale High School girls soccer players Marissa Bonham, Taryn Headington, Bristel Cramner, Ryleigh Howard, Janelle Best, Sophie Weatherholtz, Emma Kemmere, Snow Neil, Paige Stapley-Arlington, and Jael Perkins came together to give our students and staff a special back-to-school surprise!
The girls spent part of their last day of summer break decorating the entrances to our school with colorful chalk drawings and welcoming messages for the first day of school.
We want to send a big THANK YOU to these ladies for taking the time to dress up our school and help welcome everyone back for another great year at Riverdale!
We appreciate you and your Falcon spirit!
ELEMENTARY CROSS COUNTRY STARTS TODAY! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Today is the first practice for Riverdale Elementary Cross Country! 🦅
📍 Meet at: K–2 Playground
⏰ Time: 2:50 PM
Athletes should report to the K–2 playground at 2:50, where Mrs. Bonham or Amanda Alge will be waiting to walk the group to the track.
We’re excited to get the season started and are hopeful that we’ll have more students sign up as the week progresses!
📋 If you have any forms to turn in, they can be turned in to the Elementary Office.
If you have any questions, please reach out!
Let’s have a great first practice! 🦅💙🤍
Today is the first practice for Riverdale Elementary Cross Country! 🦅
📍 Meet at: K–2 Playground
⏰ Time: 2:50 PM
Athletes should report to the K–2 playground at 2:50, where Mrs. Bonham or Amanda Alge will be waiting to walk the group to the track.
We’re excited to get the season started and are hopeful that we’ll have more students sign up as the week progresses!
📋 If you have any forms to turn in, they can be turned in to the Elementary Office.
If you have any questions, please reach out!
Let’s have a great first practice! 🦅💙🤍
