Riverdale Local Schools

❄️ Riverdale Falcons 2025-2026 Winter Sports Program! ❄️

Excited for the upcoming winter sports season? You can check out all the details for our 2025-2026 Winter Sports Program by visiting the school website:

🌐 www.riverdalefalcons.org
→ Click on Athletics
or go directly here: https://aptg.co/j4n3pF

A special thanks to the talented Michelle Courtad for putting this together for us! 🙌

#RiverdaleFalcons #WinterSports #FalconPride

Sophomore Student Leaders

Sophomore student leaders from Hardin County schools meet once a month at a participating school to learn more about the other schools and develop leadership skills. Our sophomore leaders who attend are Grady Phelps, Braidyn Jones, Grace Driskill, and Summer Boutwell.

A special thanks to the United Way for supporting this program.

Junior High Track Coach Needed: If you are interested in coaching junior high track, please send Mr. Kuhlman an email at jkuhlman@riverdalefalcons.org.

Congratulations to the HS Quiz Bowl for finishing runner-up in Hancock League play, with a 5-1 record. In the 18 team NCOESC League they finished 3rd in their division and 4th overall. In December, the team will finish HHL league and compete in the NCOESC tournament.

It’s Game Day for our Lady Falcons! Let’s fly high tonight! 🏀💙

Mark your calendars! Our annual CCP Information Session is on January 20th at 6 pm.

Please Enjoy the December Edition of the Falcon Nest News!

Wednesday, December 03, 2025. Afternoon bus routes will be running on time, but they may run a little longer than normal. Please be patient, and give your self extra time on the roadways as some drifting is starting to take place with winds picking up. Be safe Falcons..

🎤 COMMUNITY EVENT — DECEMBER 17TH 🎤
Welcome Brad Hurtig — Featuring Hip Hop Artist Kevi Morse

We’re excited to welcome Brad Hurtig, nationally known inspirational speaker, to our school and community on December 17th — featuring a special performance by hip hop artist Kevi Morse!

💥 Student Assembly (Grades 6–12)

🕙 10:00 AM — December 17th
Brad Hurtig will speak to students in grades 6–12 (ONLY STUDENTS).

🕖 7:00–8:30 PM — December 17th
📍 School Auditorium
Join us in the evening for a free community event presented by Brad Hurtig, featuring a live concert with Kevi Morse!
All students, families, and community members are invited — everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend.

For more information, visit: www.bradhurtig.com

We hope to see the entire community there for an inspiring and uplifting night!

Riverdale Local Schools is closed, Tuesday December 02, 2025 due to weather.

🏀 Riverdale Boys vs. Leipsic – Final Scores 🏀 Great night for the Falcons! 7th Grade: Riverdale wins 33–16! 8th Grade: Riverdale wins 29–11! Strong effort from both groups — love to see the energy and teamwork. Keep it rolling, Falcons! 💙🤍

Final from Riverdale: Riverdale 61 Cory-Rawson 30 Great team win tonight by our Falcons! 🏀💙🤍

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Falcon Family! 🦃🍁 As we pause to celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who makes Riverdale such an incredible place to learn, grow, and thrive. To our students—your energy, effort, and enthusiasm make our school special every single day. To our parents and families—thank you for your constant support, encouragement, and partnership. To our teachers and staff—your dedication and passion shape the future of our community. To our bus drivers, custodians, aides, coaches, and every behind-the-scenes difference maker—your hard work keeps our school running smoothly and safely. And to our entire Riverdale community—we are grateful for your pride, support, and commitment to our Falcons. From our school family to yours, we wish you a safe, joyful, and blessed Thanksgiving! 💙🤍

Boys Basketball Update: Solid win tonight over New Riegel! Proud of the effort and teamwork our guys showed from start to finish. This group has some real potential — excited to see where the season takes us! 💙🏀🤍

JV Girls Basketball: Falcons win 45–17! Great team effort and strong defense tonight! 🏀💙🤍

Final from Pandora-Gilboa: Riverdale Girls Basketball wins it 50–41! Great effort on the road tonight — proud of our Falcons! 🏀💙🤍

Girls Basketball — Halftime Update from Pandora-Gilboa: Falcons on top 23–16 at the break! Great energy and teamwork from our girls tonight — let’s finish strong! 🏀💙🤍

Falcon staff members working on MTSS, OG, and Special Education training.

🚨 Game Change Alert 🚨
The Carey at Riverdale game has been moved to December 23rd.
New Start Time: 6:00 PM
This adjustment is due to Carey’s run in the football playoffs.