Mr. Shumaker came into the 7th grade Health classes to talk about time management with the students.
Positive Referral Spotlight!
Congratulations to Oliver Hammer (left) and Jayden Foreman (right), pictured with Mr. Bennett! Both boys received a Positive Referral from their teachers for the great choices they are making at Riverdale Middle School.
To celebrate, Oliver and Jayden each received a certificate and got to choose a full-size candy bar of their choice! 🍫👏
We are proud of these young Falcons for setting a positive example through their hard work, kindness, responsibility, and positive attitude.
💙🦅 Way to go, Oliver and Jayden! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Oliver Hammer (left) and Jayden Foreman (right), pictured with Mr. Bennett! Both boys received a Positive Referral from their teachers for the great choices they are making at Riverdale Middle School.
To celebrate, Oliver and Jayden each received a certificate and got to choose a full-size candy bar of their choice! 🍫👏
We are proud of these young Falcons for setting a positive example through their hard work, kindness, responsibility, and positive attitude.
💙🦅 Way to go, Oliver and Jayden! Keep up the great work!
🎉 EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT RIVERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL! 🎉
We are excited to kick off our PBIS Rewards Program with TWO ways for our Falcons to be recognized for making positive choices! 💙🤍
🏆 QUARTERLY FUN FRIDAY
Students who meet the following expectations each quarter will earn the opportunity to participate in a special Fun Friday celebration!
✅ No more than 13 hours of excused absences
✅ No more than one tardy to school
✅ No Lunch Detentions, Before/After School Detentions, Thursday/Friday Schools, ISSs, or Suspensions
✅ No D’s or F’s for the quarter
Fun Fridays may include games, competitions, treats, special activities, and other fun rewards! 🎯🎮🍿
🌟 WEEKLY POSITIVE REFERRALS
Every week, teachers will recognize students who demonstrate kindness, effort, responsibility, leadership, improvement, and positive behavior.
Students who receive a Positive Referral will be called down to the office, receive a certificate, and get to choose a full-size candy bar or treat of their choice! 🍫🏅
Our message to our students is simple:
Show up. Work hard. Make good choices. Be kind. And BE PROUD to be a Falcon! 🦅💙
We can’t wait to recognize and celebrate our Riverdale Middle School students throughout the year!
#GoFalcons #RiverdalePride #PBIS #PositiveChoices
We are excited to kick off our PBIS Rewards Program with TWO ways for our Falcons to be recognized for making positive choices! 💙🤍
🏆 QUARTERLY FUN FRIDAY
Students who meet the following expectations each quarter will earn the opportunity to participate in a special Fun Friday celebration!
✅ No more than 13 hours of excused absences
✅ No more than one tardy to school
✅ No Lunch Detentions, Before/After School Detentions, Thursday/Friday Schools, ISSs, or Suspensions
✅ No D’s or F’s for the quarter
Fun Fridays may include games, competitions, treats, special activities, and other fun rewards! 🎯🎮🍿
🌟 WEEKLY POSITIVE REFERRALS
Every week, teachers will recognize students who demonstrate kindness, effort, responsibility, leadership, improvement, and positive behavior.
Students who receive a Positive Referral will be called down to the office, receive a certificate, and get to choose a full-size candy bar or treat of their choice! 🍫🏅
Our message to our students is simple:
Show up. Work hard. Make good choices. Be kind. And BE PROUD to be a Falcon! 🦅💙
We can’t wait to recognize and celebrate our Riverdale Middle School students throughout the year!
#GoFalcons #RiverdalePride #PBIS #PositiveChoices
The class of 2027 got together this morning for donuts and painting. The rock in front of the school has been painted, representing the senior class.
GIRLS SOCCER POSTPONED 🚨
Tonight’s girls soccer game at Kenton has officially been postponed due to flooding on Kenton’s field.
A new date for the game will be announced as soon as it is finalized.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay tuned for the rescheduled date! ⚽️
Tonight’s girls soccer game at Kenton has officially been postponed due to flooding on Kenton’s field.
A new date for the game will be announced as soon as it is finalized.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay tuned for the rescheduled date! ⚽️
🎉 Congratulations to our Riverdale Middle School Positive Referral recipients! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these students for going above and beyond by showing kindness, respect, responsibility, effort, leadership, and a positive attitude.
Whether it was helping someone, working especially hard, making a great choice, or simply doing the right thing, these students are making a positive difference at Riverdale Middle School.
As a small way to show our appreciation, each student receives a Positive Referral certificate and a full-sized candy bar or treat.
💙 We are proud of the example these students are setting for others.
Way to go, Falcons! Keep up the great work! 🦅👏
We are proud to recognize these students for going above and beyond by showing kindness, respect, responsibility, effort, leadership, and a positive attitude.
Whether it was helping someone, working especially hard, making a great choice, or simply doing the right thing, these students are making a positive difference at Riverdale Middle School.
As a small way to show our appreciation, each student receives a Positive Referral certificate and a full-sized candy bar or treat.
💙 We are proud of the example these students are setting for others.
Way to go, Falcons! Keep up the great work! 🦅👏
GOOD FALCON FRIDAY MORNING! 🏐💙
What better way to kick off a Friday than with some Falcon spirit?! 🦅✨
This morning, our Falcon Volleyball Team was there to greet students as they walked into school, bringing smiles, energy, and plenty of BLUE pride! 💙🤍
Now it’s our turn to cheer THEM on! 📣🙌 Join us in wishing our Lady Falcons GOOD LUCK as they take on the Blue Devils tomorrow morning at Carey! 🏐🔥
Play hard, have fun, and represent that Falcon pride! 💪🦅
💙🤍 GO BLUE! GO FALCONS! 🤍💙
#FalconFriday #GoBlue #FalconPride #RiverdaleFalcons #FridayFeeling 🦅🏐
What better way to kick off a Friday than with some Falcon spirit?! 🦅✨
This morning, our Falcon Volleyball Team was there to greet students as they walked into school, bringing smiles, energy, and plenty of BLUE pride! 💙🤍
Now it’s our turn to cheer THEM on! 📣🙌 Join us in wishing our Lady Falcons GOOD LUCK as they take on the Blue Devils tomorrow morning at Carey! 🏐🔥
Play hard, have fun, and represent that Falcon pride! 💪🦅
💙🤍 GO BLUE! GO FALCONS! 🤍💙
#FalconFriday #GoBlue #FalconPride #RiverdaleFalcons #FridayFeeling 🦅🏐
Congrats to JH football for the 20-0 win over Leipsic!
FALCONS FIGHT BACK FOR THE WIN! 🔥
Riverdale battled back from a 2–0 halftime deficit to score five unanswered goals and defeat the LCC T-Birds, 5–2!
⚽ Cameron Snook — 2 goals
⚽ Adrian Altvater
⚽ Rodrigo Hernandez Sanchez
⚽ Deegan McLaughlin
🅰️ Assists: Landon Elwood, Clemens Lukesch, Reydon Bishop, Kolten Evans & Blaine Roach
What a comeback! Way to fight, Falcons!
Riverdale battled back from a 2–0 halftime deficit to score five unanswered goals and defeat the LCC T-Birds, 5–2!
⚽ Cameron Snook — 2 goals
⚽ Adrian Altvater
⚽ Rodrigo Hernandez Sanchez
⚽ Deegan McLaughlin
🅰️ Assists: Landon Elwood, Clemens Lukesch, Reydon Bishop, Kolten Evans & Blaine Roach
What a comeback! Way to fight, Falcons!
🚨 GIRLS SOCCER MATCH CANCELLED 🚨
Tonight’s Girls Soccer match vs. Northwood has been cancelled due to Northwood not having enough players available to compete.
We apologize for the short notice and appreciate everyone’s understanding.
The boys game is still on as scheduled.
Tonight’s Girls Soccer match vs. Northwood has been cancelled due to Northwood not having enough players available to compete.
We apologize for the short notice and appreciate everyone’s understanding.
The boys game is still on as scheduled.
JH WRESTLING COACH
2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Riverdale Local Schools is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Junior High Wrestling Coach.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about:
🤼 Developing Student-Athletes
🤼 Building a Strong Foundation
🤼 Creating a Positive Team Culture
🤼 Developing Character On & Off the Mat
JOIN THE FALCON FAMILY
Interested? Contact:
bwatkins@riverdalefalcons.org
2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Riverdale Local Schools is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Junior High Wrestling Coach.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about:
🤼 Developing Student-Athletes
🤼 Building a Strong Foundation
🤼 Creating a Positive Team Culture
🤼 Developing Character On & Off the Mat
JOIN THE FALCON FAMILY
Interested? Contact:
bwatkins@riverdalefalcons.org
⚽ GAMEDAY! ⚽
The Riverdale Falcons are back in action! 🦅
📅 Tonight
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Falcon Field
🆚 Northwood
Come out and support the girls as they take the field! 💙🤍
LET’S GO, FALCONS! 🦅⚽
The Riverdale Falcons are back in action! 🦅
📅 Tonight
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Falcon Field
🆚 Northwood
Come out and support the girls as they take the field! 💙🤍
LET’S GO, FALCONS! 🦅⚽
GAMEDAY! ⚽
The Riverdale Falcons are back in action! 🦅
📅 Tonight
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Falcon Field
🆚 LCC
Come out and support the boys as they take the field!
LET’S GO, FALCONS! 🦅⚽
The Riverdale Falcons are back in action! 🦅
📅 Tonight
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Falcon Field
🆚 LCC
Come out and support the boys as they take the field!
LET’S GO, FALCONS! 🦅⚽
100 CAREER POINTS! 💯⚽
Congratulations to Marissa Bonham on reaching an incredible milestone — 100 career points for Riverdale Girls Soccer!
A tremendous accomplishment that reflects the hard work, consistency, and dedication Marissa has brought to the pitch throughout her career.
Congratulations, Marissa! We’re proud of you and excited to see what’s still ahead! 🦅💙⚽
100 points and counting!
Congratulations to Marissa Bonham on reaching an incredible milestone — 100 career points for Riverdale Girls Soccer!
A tremendous accomplishment that reflects the hard work, consistency, and dedication Marissa has brought to the pitch throughout her career.
Congratulations, Marissa! We’re proud of you and excited to see what’s still ahead! 🦅💙⚽
100 points and counting!
⚽ Captain Series: Boys Soccer
Leadership isn’t defined by age or experience, it’s about the example you set and the impact you have on those around you.
This season, three Falcons will take on the responsibility of leading our boys soccer team:
🔵 Dom Miller — Senior
🔵 Cameron Snook — Junior
🔵 Gio Noascono — Sophomore
With three different grade levels represented, each captain brings a unique perspective to the team. Together, they’ll help set the tone, build team chemistry, and push their teammates to be better every day.
We’re excited to have Dom, Cameron, and Gio leading the Falcons this season!
“Leadership is earned through actions, not given by a title.”
Leadership isn’t defined by age or experience, it’s about the example you set and the impact you have on those around you.
This season, three Falcons will take on the responsibility of leading our boys soccer team:
🔵 Dom Miller — Senior
🔵 Cameron Snook — Junior
🔵 Gio Noascono — Sophomore
With three different grade levels represented, each captain brings a unique perspective to the team. Together, they’ll help set the tone, build team chemistry, and push their teammates to be better every day.
We’re excited to have Dom, Cameron, and Gio leading the Falcons this season!
“Leadership is earned through actions, not given by a title.”
JH Football Schedule Update
The Junior High Football game against Pandora-Gilboa, originally scheduled for Thursday, September 10th, has been moved to Wednesday, September 9th at 5:00 PM.
🏈 Riverdale vs. Pandora-Gilboa
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 5:00 PM
Go Falcons! 🦅💙
The Junior High Football game against Pandora-Gilboa, originally scheduled for Thursday, September 10th, has been moved to Wednesday, September 9th at 5:00 PM.
🏈 Riverdale vs. Pandora-Gilboa
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 5:00 PM
Go Falcons! 🦅💙
Please call, send a note, or email the office if your student will be absent, arrive late, or needs to leave early!
Falcon Pride on Display!
The Riverdale Marching Band marched strong and proudly represented Riverdale at the Hancock County Fair Band Show!
Way to showcase your talent and hard work!!
The Riverdale Marching Band marched strong and proudly represented Riverdale at the Hancock County Fair Band Show!
Way to showcase your talent and hard work!!
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.
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