🎃🚀 Launching into Science in 6th Grade! 🔬
Mrs. Caudill’s 6th grade science students put their scientific investigation and engineering skills to the test with a fun and exciting “Candy Pumpkin Catapult” challenge! 🎃
During this hands-on activity, students identified independent, dependent, and controlled variables, collected and graphed data, and answered analysis questions to better understand their results.
The excitement continued as students took on an engineering challenge to design and build their very own mini catapults! Students combined creativity, problem-solving, and scientific thinking to bring their designs to life!
💙🤍 Great job, Falcons! Way to aim high and launch your learning to new heights! 🦅
Mrs. Caudill’s 6th grade science students put their scientific investigation and engineering skills to the test with a fun and exciting “Candy Pumpkin Catapult” challenge! 🎃
During this hands-on activity, students identified independent, dependent, and controlled variables, collected and graphed data, and answered analysis questions to better understand their results.
The excitement continued as students took on an engineering challenge to design and build their very own mini catapults! Students combined creativity, problem-solving, and scientific thinking to bring their designs to life!
💙🤍 Great job, Falcons! Way to aim high and launch your learning to new heights! 🦅
🪩✨ GLOW BIG OR GLOW HOME! ✨🪩
💙🤍 Riverdale Junior High Glow Dance 2026! 🦅
Our Riverdale Junior High students lit up the night on Friday, October 30th, at our Glow Dance! 🎉🌈
From colorful glow sticks and neon accessories to dancing, laughter, and spending time with friends, our Falcons had a fantastic evening! The dance floor was full of smiles, energy, and plenty of glowing fun! 🕺💃
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped organize, decorate, and make this special evening possible for our students!
📸 Check out these great pictures of our Falcons making memories!
💙🤍 Great friends, great memories, and a GLOWING good time! GO FALCONS! 🦅✨
💙🤍 Riverdale Junior High Glow Dance 2026! 🦅
Our Riverdale Junior High students lit up the night on Friday, October 30th, at our Glow Dance! 🎉🌈
From colorful glow sticks and neon accessories to dancing, laughter, and spending time with friends, our Falcons had a fantastic evening! The dance floor was full of smiles, energy, and plenty of glowing fun! 🕺💃
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped organize, decorate, and make this special evening possible for our students!
📸 Check out these great pictures of our Falcons making memories!
💙🤍 Great friends, great memories, and a GLOWING good time! GO FALCONS! 🦅✨
🎉🦅 POSITIVE REFERRAL WINNERS OF THE WEEK! 🦅🎉
💙🤍 It's time to celebrate another awesome group of Riverdale Middle School students who were recognized this week for their positive attitudes, kindness, hard work, and making great choices! 🌟
These Falcons received a Positive Referral from their teachers and were rewarded with a sweet treat for being great examples of what it means to be a Riverdale Falcon! 🍫🍬
👏 Congratulations to all of this week's winners! Keep spreading kindness, encouraging others, and making Riverdale Middle School a great place to learn and grow!
💙🤍🦅 Be Kind. Be Positive. Be Your Best!
💙🤍 It's time to celebrate another awesome group of Riverdale Middle School students who were recognized this week for their positive attitudes, kindness, hard work, and making great choices! 🌟
These Falcons received a Positive Referral from their teachers and were rewarded with a sweet treat for being great examples of what it means to be a Riverdale Falcon! 🍫🍬
👏 Congratulations to all of this week's winners! Keep spreading kindness, encouraging others, and making Riverdale Middle School a great place to learn and grow!
💙🤍🦅 Be Kind. Be Positive. Be Your Best!
Riverdale Local Schools will be conducting our annual mandatory bus emergency evacuation drills beginning this afternoon, November 3rd.
Please see the schedule below for the affected bus routes:
Tuesday, November 3rd: Buses 4, 5 & 14
Wednesday, November 4th: Buses 9 & 15
Thursday, November 5th: Buses 8 & 17
Please see the schedule below for the affected bus routes:
Tuesday, November 3rd: Buses 4, 5 & 14
Wednesday, November 4th: Buses 9 & 15
Thursday, November 5th: Buses 8 & 17
Riverdale HS NHS is partnering with the Mt. Blanchard Beautification Committee to spread Christmas cheer in Mt. Blanchard! We're setting up for Christmas in the Village on December 5 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Students are helping set up decorations, prepare for the parade, and run Sounds of the Seasons, located inside the United Methodist Church.
Congratulations to the High School Quiz Bowl team for remaining undefeated in HHL league with victories over Findlay High School on Monday. The team will next compete on Wednesday with the first matches of the Hancock County League at Arcadia.
Please enjoy the November 2026 Falcon Nest News!
AutoCAD class completed its fall pumpkin carving challenge. Each student had to design and CNC cut a pumpkin out of scrap wood.
🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN AT RIVERDALE! 🦅💙🤍
The halls of Riverdale were filled with smiles, laughter, and some SPOOKTACULAR costumes today! 🎃
Our Elementary and Middle School students had a blast dressing up and showing off their creativity during our Halloween Parade! From superheroes and athletes to monsters and favorite movie characters, we saw it all! 🦸♂️👮♂️👹
It was awesome to see our Falcons come together for a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween excitement! A big thank you to our students and staff for making today such a memorable experience!
📸 Check out these great pictures of our Falcons getting into the Halloween spirit!
🎃 Happy Halloween from Riverdale Local Schools! 🦅💙🤍
The halls of Riverdale were filled with smiles, laughter, and some SPOOKTACULAR costumes today! 🎃
Our Elementary and Middle School students had a blast dressing up and showing off their creativity during our Halloween Parade! From superheroes and athletes to monsters and favorite movie characters, we saw it all! 🦸♂️👮♂️👹
It was awesome to see our Falcons come together for a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween excitement! A big thank you to our students and staff for making today such a memorable experience!
📸 Check out these great pictures of our Falcons getting into the Halloween spirit!
🎃 Happy Halloween from Riverdale Local Schools! 🦅💙🤍
💙🤍🦅 BE KIND. BE POSITIVE. BE YOUR BEST! 🦅🤍💙
Talk about Falcon Pride! 💙
A HUGE shoutout to 7th grader Kylie Luikart and 6th grader Hailey Kotterman for doing an AMAZING job painting a special parking spot for our Middle School Principal, Mr. Bennett! 🎨👏
These two talented Falcons put their creativity and hard work into designing a parking spot featuring four Falcons and a message that reminds us all what it means to be a Riverdale Falcon:
✨ Be Kind!
✨ Be Positive!
✨ Be Your Best!
What a great message for our students, staff, and community to see every day!
Thank you, Kylie and Hailey, for sharing your talents and making Mr. Bennett's parking spot something special! 💙
🦅 FALCON PRIDE IS ALIVE AND WELL AT RIVERDALE! 💙🤍
Talk about Falcon Pride! 💙
A HUGE shoutout to 7th grader Kylie Luikart and 6th grader Hailey Kotterman for doing an AMAZING job painting a special parking spot for our Middle School Principal, Mr. Bennett! 🎨👏
These two talented Falcons put their creativity and hard work into designing a parking spot featuring four Falcons and a message that reminds us all what it means to be a Riverdale Falcon:
✨ Be Kind!
✨ Be Positive!
✨ Be Your Best!
What a great message for our students, staff, and community to see every day!
Thank you, Kylie and Hailey, for sharing your talents and making Mr. Bennett's parking spot something special! 💙
🦅 FALCON PRIDE IS ALIVE AND WELL AT RIVERDALE! 💙🤍
Bus #8 will be late Thursday October 29, 2026. Bus #8 will be one hour to one and a half hours late this afternoon.
Parents/guardians of bus 8, if you wish you may pick up your child at the end of the day.
🎃 Riverdale Elementary 🎃
Friday, October 30 | Kindergarten–5th Grade
Friday, October 30 | Kindergarten–5th Grade
📚💙🤍🦅 Big Falcons Helping Little Falcons! 🦅🤍💙📚
What happens when a high school Falcon teams up with a little Falcon? Lots of smiles, learning, and FUN! 🎉
Riverdale 11th grader Ali Isaacs spent some special time with 1st grader Maddy Hoffman, reading together and enjoying some fun, hands-on activities! 📖✏️🎨
It's wonderful to see our older students being positive role models and making a difference in the lives of our younger Falcons!
💙 Different grade levels, one Falcon family! 🤍
What happens when a high school Falcon teams up with a little Falcon? Lots of smiles, learning, and FUN! 🎉
Riverdale 11th grader Ali Isaacs spent some special time with 1st grader Maddy Hoffman, reading together and enjoying some fun, hands-on activities! 📖✏️🎨
It's wonderful to see our older students being positive role models and making a difference in the lives of our younger Falcons!
💙 Different grade levels, one Falcon family! 🤍
💙🤍🦅 Celebrating Positive Falcons at Riverdale Middle School! 🦅🤍💙
Congratulations to these outstanding Riverdale Middle School students for receiving Positive Student Referrals! 🎉🍫
Our Positive Referral Program recognizes students who go above and beyond by showing kindness, respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude throughout the school day.
These Falcons were rewarded with their favorite candy bars as a small thank-you for making a BIG difference in our school!
👏 Keep up the great work, Falcons! We are proud of you!
#RiverdaleFalcons #FalconPride #PositiveReferrals #PBIS
Congratulations to these outstanding Riverdale Middle School students for receiving Positive Student Referrals! 🎉🍫
Our Positive Referral Program recognizes students who go above and beyond by showing kindness, respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude throughout the school day.
These Falcons were rewarded with their favorite candy bars as a small thank-you for making a BIG difference in our school!
👏 Keep up the great work, Falcons! We are proud of you!
#RiverdaleFalcons #FalconPride #PositiveReferrals #PBIS
"The Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school homepage to get started:
https://scholastic.com/bf/riverdalejuniorhighschool"
https://scholastic.com/bf/riverdalejuniorhighschool"
FALCONS ARE DISTRICT FINAL BOUND! 🔵⚪
The Riverdale Boys Soccer team picked up a huge 2-1 victory over Van Buren to punch their ticket to the District Finals! 🏆
⚽ Goals: Cameron Snook, Blaine Roach
🎯 Assist: Landon Elwood
🧤 Saves: Reydon Bishop – 5
🔥 DISTRICT FINAL INFORMATION 🔥
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 Nusbaum Stadium – Sylvania Southview High School
The Falcons are just one win away from a District Championship! Let's pack the stands in Sylvania and show our boys some Falcon support as they battle for the title!
LET'S GO FALCONS! 🦅💙🤍
The Riverdale Boys Soccer team picked up a huge 2-1 victory over Van Buren to punch their ticket to the District Finals! 🏆
⚽ Goals: Cameron Snook, Blaine Roach
🎯 Assist: Landon Elwood
🧤 Saves: Reydon Bishop – 5
🔥 DISTRICT FINAL INFORMATION 🔥
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 Nusbaum Stadium – Sylvania Southview High School
The Falcons are just one win away from a District Championship! Let's pack the stands in Sylvania and show our boys some Falcon support as they battle for the title!
LET'S GO FALCONS! 🦅💙🤍
🌽🎃 Join Riverdale PTO for FREE fall fun at Ghost Town!
The Riverdale PTO is covering admission and activities for Riverdale students and their families on **October 31 from 11 AM–3 PM!**
⏰ **You do NOT have to arrive at 11!** Come anytime during the event—remember the fun wraps up at 3 PM!
📍 Ghost Town, 10630 CR 40, Findlay
Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up here:
[https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AD2AA7FDC16-66607694-riverdale](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AD2AA7FDC16-66607694-riverdale)
💙 We hope to see you there!
The Riverdale PTO is covering admission and activities for Riverdale students and their families on **October 31 from 11 AM–3 PM!**
⏰ **You do NOT have to arrive at 11!** Come anytime during the event—remember the fun wraps up at 3 PM!
📍 Ghost Town, 10630 CR 40, Findlay
Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up here:
[https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AD2AA7FDC16-66607694-riverdale](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AD2AA7FDC16-66607694-riverdale)
💙 We hope to see you there!
Riverdale Local Schools Anticipated Opening:
Board of Education Member
Qualified personnel interested in the position should contact:
Mr. Greg Rossman
grossman@riverdalefalcons.org
Please submit to Greg Rossman:
Interest letter
Resume
References (3)
Application deadline is November 13, 2026
Celebrating Our October Falcons of the Month!
In recognition of their outstanding work, dedication, and positive attitudes, Riverdale Local Schools is proud to announce our October Students and Staff Member of the Month!
Employee of the Month: Marissa Sanders
High School Student of the Month: Parker Goodrich
Middle School Student of the Month: Kailea Graber
Elementary Student of the Month: Sadie Jo Weatherholtz
Congratulations to these outstanding Falcons! Thank you for setting a positive example and helping make Riverdale a great place to learn, work, and grow!
#BluePride
In recognition of their outstanding work, dedication, and positive attitudes, Riverdale Local Schools is proud to announce our October Students and Staff Member of the Month!
Employee of the Month: Marissa Sanders
High School Student of the Month: Parker Goodrich
Middle School Student of the Month: Kailea Graber
Elementary Student of the Month: Sadie Jo Weatherholtz
Congratulations to these outstanding Falcons! Thank you for setting a positive example and helping make Riverdale a great place to learn, work, and grow!
#BluePride
Hancock County ESC Paraprofessional Search: Riverdale Local Schools is assisting the Hancock County ESC in its paraprofessional search.
Please refer to the Hancock County ESC's Employment Opportunities page for more information.
https://www.hancockesc.org/page/hancock-county-schools-employment-opportunities
