💙15th ANNUAL MINDI JUSTICE CHEER EXTRAVAGANZA — WHAT A DAY! 💙📣

Hosted by the Riverdale Cheer Family, we were honored to welcome 29 local cheer teams who came together to compete, support one another, and spread cheer. The energy in the gym was absolutely AMAZING! 📣✨

A HUGE thank you to all of the athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and supporters who spent the day with us. Your endless support of our cheer family is what makes this event possible year after year. ❤️

🏆 Congratulations to our special award winners!
📣 Spirit Award: Cardington Pirates
👑 Grand Champions: Elmwood Royals

And a very special congratulations to our Riverdale Cheer alum, Kasey Luikart, on being awarded the Mindi Justice Cheer Scholarship! 🎓📣 Kasey will be a freshman at the University of Toledo this fall, and we couldn’t be more proud of her! 🚀

The event was about so much more than competition. It was about friendships, memories, sportsmanship, and continuing the legacy of Mindi Justice, sister of first grade teacher and varsity cheer coach Amy Phelps. Thank you for making our 15th year one to remember. We hope to see you all again next year!

Keep spreading the spirit of cheer! 📣💙
about 4 hours ago, Brandon Watkins
Winner
Cheer group
Grades 6-12:
Chromebooks will be available for pickup at open house! Please see below for where each grade can pick them up:

6th: Tech Office (Room 600)
7th: Room 510
8th: Room 509
9th: Tech Office (Room 600)
10th: Room 606
11th: Room 608
12th: Room 614

Students unable to pick them up at open house will receive them during 1st period on the first day of school.
about 4 hours ago, Riverdale Local Schools
A Chrome with a cat typing at a computer picutered on the monitor.
The girls soccer game tonight has been moved to Liberty Benton due to our field being flooded. Game time will still be the same!

Admission will be free.

Treat it like a home game and show up and show out!
about 11 hours ago, Brandon Watkins
Starting the Staff School Year Off Right!

Meetings, trainings, and so much more! Our Riverdale staff is hard at work preparing for another great school year.

We are excited to welcome our returning students back and to greet the new students and families joining the Riverdale community. We look forward to seeing our halls and classrooms filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities.

We can’t wait to begin the 2026–2027 school year! Go Falcons!
about 12 hours ago, Riverdale Local Schools
The first all staff meeting at the first PD day for the 2026-2027 school year
Culturize joins Riverdale team to present at the first PD day of the 2026-2027 School year
Staff members collaborating during group activity
Staff members collaborating during group activity
Stop the bleed training
Staff members Learning on Cyber Security
Communications training, Learning how to great social Media posts

PURPLE SWAVES MEMORIAL 2026 GOLF SCRAMBLE

Get a team around, be a hole sponsor, or provide a door prize!

The proceeds for this benefit our softball and baseball athletes through the scholarship “Run Through First”. Over the past 3 years we have been able to give 8 scholarships to our Riverdale student athletes in his honor.

You do not need to be a great golfer to come out and play. It is a fun day with door prizes and light hearted fun to remember the “okay golfer” that Luke was.

about 14 hours ago, Riverdale Local Schools
Golf Scramble In Memory Of LUKE SWAVEL World's "Okayest" Golf Professional SEPT. 5TH 9am Shotgun Start 8-8:45am Registration Meal Provided at MEMORIAL PARK GOLF CLUB 15906 OH-309 Kenton, OH, 43326. For more information : 419-310-2155
Riverdale Back to School Open House!
Get ready to FLY into a new school year! 💙🤍 Join us for the Riverdale Back to School Open House on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00–8:00 PM!

Come meet your teachers, explore your classrooms, and drop off your school supplies. Be sure to stop by the cafeteria and visit the many booths from our wonderful Riverdale community!

🎶 At 7:00 PM, enjoy a special Riverdale Band Performance!

🍔 Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and French fries will be available for a donation, sponsored by the Riverdale Education Foundation.

👕 And don’t forget to stop by the PTO Booth—all students will receive a FREE Riverdale T-shirt!

🍧 Kona Ice and Tom’s Coffee will also be set up outside!

We can’t wait to see our Falcons and kick off another amazing year together! Go Falcons! 🦅💙
about 16 hours ago, Riverdale Local Schools
1 RIVERDALE BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Tuesday AUGUST 18, 2026 6:00-8:00PM MEET YOUR TEACHERS & EXPLORE YOUR CLASSROOMS Students can drop off their school supplies! VISIT THE CAFETERIA AND CHECK OUT BOOTHS FROM Transportation Booth Nutrition Riverdale PTO Riverdale Music Boosters Riverdale Early Literacy Mentorship Good News Club Around-the-Clock Daycare Forest Head Start Wyandot Cares Forest Jackson Library Girls Scouts Boy Scouts The Flock Family Resource Center Community First Bank 7:00pm-Riverdale Band Performance Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, & French Fries available for a donation! Sponsored By the Riverdale Education Foundation ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A FREE RIVERDALE T-SHIRT WHEN THEY STOP BY THE PTO BOOTH! Kona Ice & Tom's Coffee will be set up outside for purchase! o o
🏐 CAPTAIN SERIES: VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Leadership is earned, recognized, and trusted.

Congratulations to Dylann Thacker, Senior, and Summer Boutwell, Junior, on being selected by their teammates as the 2026 Varsity Volleyball Captains!

Being chosen by your teammates is a special honor and a reflection of the respect you have earned within your team. Dylann and Summer will help set the tone, lead by example, and bring their teammates together throughout the season.

As John C. Maxwell said:

“A leader is someone who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

We are excited to see Dylann and Summer lead the Falcons this season!

Congratulations, Dylann & Summer!
1 day ago, Brandon Watkins
VB seniors
FALCONS SOAR TO A 16-0 VICTORY!

What a dominant opening night for the Riverdale Girls Soccer team! The Falcons defeated Marion Pleasant 16-0 at Riverdale, opening the season 1-0.

DEFENSIVE DOMINANCE: Ryleigh Howard and the Falcons defense recorded a clean sheet, not allowing a single goal — and even more impressively, Marion Pleasant did not record a single shot!

CONGRATULATIONS EMMA KEMMERE!
Emma recorded her first career hat trick, scoring 3 goals and adding an assist!

CONGRATULATIONS LILLIAN CARTER!
Lillian scored her first career goal as a Falcon!

The Falcons finished the night with an incredible 64 total shots and contributions throughout the lineup.

Falcons scoring leaders:
Emma Kemmere — 3 goals, 1 assist
Marissa Bonham — 2 goals, 1 assist
Bristel Cramner — 2 goals, 1 assist
Lillian Carter — 2 goals, 2 assists
Allison Clark — 2 goals
Faith Schlarb — 1 goal, 1 assist
Lilly Mowery — 1 goal, 2 assists
Taryn Headington — 1 goal
Ainslee Deringer — 1 goal
Sophie Weatherholtz — 1 goal

A fantastic team performance to start the season!

16-0 | 1-0 | 64 SHOTS | 0 SHOTS ALLOWED
2 days ago, Brandon Watkins
Falcons Vs Spartans
Fourth Grade Spotlight!

Featuring our Fourth Grade Teachers:
Brandon Miller, Jaci Bostelman, and Kara Mowery


Fourth Grade Families, this is also a reminder of your supply list for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.
2 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
The image displays our 4th Grade teachers; Brandon Miller, Jaci Bostelman, Kara Mowery. As well as "TES LUGAL SCHOOLS 4th Grade Teacher Spotlight Our aspirations for our new fourth grade students are to build independence, master harder subjects, and grow social skills. We will be focusing on reading harder books, learning multi-digit math, getting organized, and making positive friendships."
4TH GRADE Label & Bring to Open House . 1-Book Bag (no wheels) . 1-3 Hole Punched PLASTIC Folder o no prongs (any color/design) . 1-2 pocket folder (any color-for music) . 1-Pair of earbuds/headphones . 5-1 Subject Notebooks (spiral bound) . 24-Glue Sticks (NOT LIQUID GLUE!) . 2-Highlighters . 1-Pointed Scissors . 1-Box of Colored Pencils and/or Crayons (Please, no larger than 24 count) . 48-#2 Pencils . 2-Large erasers (or pencil top erasers) . 4-Ink Pens (2 black and 2 red) . 4-Dry-Erase Black Markers . 1-Clean Rag or Sock o (to erase dry-erase boards) . 1-Pencil Pouch that fits in a 3-ring binder . 1-Pencil Box . 3-Boxes of Kleenexes . 1 -Roll of paper towels

CAPTAIN SERIES: LEADERS ON AND OFF THE FIELD

We’re excited to kick off our Riverdale High School Captain Series, recognizing the student athletes who have been chosen by their teammates to lead their teams.

We begin with our Girls Soccer Captains:

⚽ Marissa Bonham — Senior
⚽ Allison Clark — Senior
⚽ Ainslee Deringer — Senior
⚽ Ryleigh Howard — Junior
⚽ Taryn Headington — Junior

Being selected as a captain is about more than wearing a captain’s band or having a title. It’s about earning the trust of your teammates, setting the standard, leading by example, and making the people around you better.

As Vince Lombardi said:

“The strength of the group is the strength of the leaders.”

Congratulations to these five Falcons on being selected by their teammates to lead. We’re excited to see the impact they make on and off the field!

💙🦅 Lead by example. Represent your team. Build others up.

#FalconPride #CaptainSeries #LeadersOnAndOffTheField #RiverdaleAthletics

3 days ago, Brandon Watkins
Girls Captains
Boys soccer game at Lincolnview has been cancelled due to field conditions.
3 days ago, Brandon Watkins
Third Grade Spotlight!

Featuring our Third Grade Teachers:
Cassie Suever, Stephanie Goodrich, and Kristie Thacker


Third Grade Families, this is also a reminder of your supply list for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.
3 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
Cassie Suever Stephanie Goodrich Third Grade Teacher! Spotlight We are looking forward to meeting our third graders! We can't wait to help them make new friends, develop a positive mindset in learning new skills, and we would like them to become the best version of themselves. Kristie Thacker
3RD GRADE . Pointed scissors . 1 Elmer's white glue . 12 glue sticks . 4 boxes of crayons (24 count) . 2 packs of colored pencils . 60 sharpened pencils (yellow #2) . 1 package of large erasers . 4 boxes of tissues . Pencil box (no locks or keys) . 4 dry-erase EXPO markers o (2 black & 2 color) . 3 yellow highlighters . Crayola Washable Watercolor Paint Set . 1 Box of Snack Size baggies . Sturdy headphones or earbuds . Book bag (no wheels)
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBER

Mr. Brandon Miller
4th Grade Science and Social Studies
4 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
WELCOME NEW STAFF Mr. Brandon Miller 4th Grade Science and Social Studies Brandon joins the Riverdale team as a first-year educator, teaching 4th Grade Science and Social Studies. He graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2026 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Brandon holds a K-5 teaching license and is excited to begin his career in education. We are thrilled to welcome Brandon to the Riverdale team! "The thing I am most excited about being a Falcon is that I get to learn from dedicated educators that bring a sense of community and school spirit to their classrooms and work environment." -Brandon Miller MT
Golf Match Results! The Riverdale Golf Team opened the season with a 183–224 victory over Pandora! 🏅 Medalist: Grady Phelps — 43 Andrew Alge — 44 Collin Vent — 45 Carter Vent — 49 A great start to the season as the Falcons move to 1-0 on the year! Great job, boys! Keep it rolling! #GoFalcons #RiverdaleGolf #FalconPride
4 days ago, Brandon Watkins
Thank you to everyone for attending our 6th grade orientation with Mr. Shumaker. We had a great turnout! We look forward to seeing you next week!
4 days ago, Alex Shumaker
Presenter speaking to 6th grade orientation participates
Second Grade Spotlight!

Featuring our Second Grade Teachers:
Bobbi Adams, Lindsey Weatherholtz, and Kelly McCloud


Second Grade Families, this is also a reminder of your supply list for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.
4 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
I 6 MCINAY Bobbi Adams-Lindsey Weatherholtz - Kelly McCloud Second Grade Teacher Spotlight Our team goal is to create and foster a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment where students are motivated and_ encouraged to become life long learners ..
2ND GRADE . Pointed Scissors- Label . 1"Elmer's" White Glue . 6 Glue Sticks . 12 Inch Flat Ruler o (needs to include centimeters too) o not bendable- label . 4 Boxes of "Crayola" Crayons-24 count . 2 Packages of "Crayola" Colored Pencils . 60 Pencils ("Ticonderoga" Yellow #2) · 1 Large white Eraser . 4 Boxes of Kleenexes . Small Pencil Box-Sturdy/Plastic- Label . 8 Dry Erase "EXPO" Markers- multi-colored . 2 Yellow Highlighters . "Crayola" Water Color Paints-label 1 Box Wide Tip Crayola Markers . 1 roll of paper towels . 1 box of gallon-size Ziploc bags -BOYS . 1 box quart-size Ziploc bags- GIRLS . Small Book Bag-must fit inside child's locker (Absolutely No Wheels) . 4 Pack of Play-Doh (any color) . 1 Set of Headphones (NO EARBUDS)- Label . 1-inch binder with outside plastic cover o with 2 pockets
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBER

Ms. Vaiden Mallonn
HS Intervention Specialist
5 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
RIVERDALE FALCONS RIVERDALE LOCAL SCHOOLS WELCOME NEW STAFF Ms. Vaiden Mallonn HS Intervention Specialist Vaiden will be starting her third year working in education. Previously, she taught 6th Grade ELA and Science at Fostoria, as well as serving as a Middle School Intervention Specialist at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys. Vaiden is a 2024 graduate of Heidelberg University, where she earned an undergraduate degree in Middle Childhood Education (ELA and Social Studies) and Special Education. She is also currently working toward her master's degree in Special Education at Ohio University. "I am excited to get to know my students, coworkers and the communityl I am excited to help my students grow and make progress towards all of their goals!" -Vaiden Mallonn MT
Riverdale Athletics Sport Passes 2026-2027
5 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
Riverdale Athletics Sport Passes 2026-2027
First Grade Spotlight!

Featuring our First Grade Teachers:
Amy Phelps, Andrea Brooks, and Oliva Savidge


First Grade Families, this is also a reminder of your supply list for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.
5 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
Amy Phelps Be The Nice Andrea Brooks RIVERDALE LOCAL SCHOOLS First Grade Teacher Spotlight We believe first grade is a year filled with wonder, growth, and endless possibilities! Our goal is to create a classroom where every child feels loved, encouraged, and excited to come to school each day. we want our students to know they are valued, capable, and can accomplish amazing things. As a first grade team, we are committed to making learning fun, engaging, and meaningful. We strive to build strong relationships with our students and families while helping each child grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We celebrate every success-big or small-and encourage our students to be kind, curious, confident, and willing to take on new challenges. One of the greatest rewards of teaching first grade is seeing those unforgettable "ahal" moments when a child discovers they can read a new book, solve a challenging math problem, or accomplish something they once thought was impossible. Watching our students transform from the beginning of the school year to the end is truly incredible and reminds us why we love teaching. We can't wait to laugh, learn, grow, and make wonderful memories together. Here's to an amazing year filled with kindness, discovery, and celebrating every child's unique journey! Olivia Savidge
1ST GRADE Please do not label items unless noted. . 4 pack of Play-Doh - any color (with name) . 48 yellow (Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils) . 2 Large pink erasers . Crayons (4 boxes of 24 Crayola) . 12 pack Crayola colored pencils . 2 packs of Crayola markers . Scissors-(with name) . School box-(with name) . 1Elmer's white glue (with name) . 24 glue sticks . 2 Crayola Watercolor (with name) . 8 dry-erase markers (Expo) o (4 color, 4 black) . 2 Highlighters . 2 boxes of tissues . Clorox Disinfectant Wipes (75 count) . 1Roll of Paper Towels . Quart Size Baggies - Boys only . Gallon Size Baggies - Girls only . Backpack (without wheels) . 1" WHITE binder with outside plastic cover o with 2 pockets . Headphones, not earbuds (with name) . Whiteboard eraser . 1 plastic folder with prongs
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBER

Ms. Carrie Neville
K - 5 Aide
6 days ago, Riverdale Local Schools
RIVERDALE FALCONS RIVERDALE LOCAL SCHOOLS WELCOME NEW STAFF Ms. Carrie Neville K-5 Aide Carrie joins the Riverdale team with one year of prior experience as a paraprofessional. She graduated from Owens Community College in 1998 with an Associate's Degree in Marketing and Sales. We are excited to welcome Carrie to Riverdale and look forward to having her as part of our team! "The thing I am most excited about being a Falcon being a part of a wonderful school system and helping the young Falcons learn and grow. -Carrie Neville MT