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
Please join us for the Riverdale HS Veterans Day Assembly!
OUR JH FALCONS ROCKED IT AT STATE! 💙🤍
What an incredible day for our Riverdale Junior High Cross Country runners at the State Championships! Our Falcons competed against some of the best runners in the state and turned in some outstanding performances!
GIRLS – 213 Total Runners
🏅 Adelynn Woodruff – 6th Place | 13:15.29
Kate Brooks – 48th Place | 14:53.93
BOYS – 232 Total Runners
🏅 Liam Voll – 13th Place | 12:02.35
Gunner Leightey – 28th Place | 12:24.18
Oliver Suever – 148th Place | 14:37.9
With four Falcons finishing in the top 50 in the state, including an incredible 6th-place finish by Adelynn Woodruff and a 13th-place finish by Liam Voll, Riverdale was well represented on the state stage!
We couldn't be prouder of these five young athletes and the hard work they've put in all season. The future of Riverdale Cross Country is looking bright!
Congratulations, Falcons! Way to represent Riverdale at STATE! 💙🤍
What an incredible day for our Riverdale Junior High Cross Country runners at the State Championships! Our Falcons competed against some of the best runners in the state and turned in some outstanding performances!
GIRLS – 213 Total Runners
🏅 Adelynn Woodruff – 6th Place | 13:15.29
Kate Brooks – 48th Place | 14:53.93
BOYS – 232 Total Runners
🏅 Liam Voll – 13th Place | 12:02.35
Gunner Leightey – 28th Place | 12:24.18
Oliver Suever – 148th Place | 14:37.9
With four Falcons finishing in the top 50 in the state, including an incredible 6th-place finish by Adelynn Woodruff and a 13th-place finish by Liam Voll, Riverdale was well represented on the state stage!
We couldn't be prouder of these five young athletes and the hard work they've put in all season. The future of Riverdale Cross Country is looking bright!
Congratulations, Falcons! Way to represent Riverdale at STATE! 💙🤍
What a weekend for Riverdale Cross Country! Both our boys and girls teams punched their tickets to the Regional Championships next Saturday in Tiffin!
GIRLS DISTRICT RESULTS
🏅 5th Place Overall
Team Score: 134 points
Team Time: 1:48:29.0
Average Time: 21:41.8
The girls were led by junior Paige Vent, who finished 15th overall with a personal-best time of 20:20.9!
BOYS DISTRICT RESULTS
🏅 7th Place Overall
Team Score: 207 points
Team Time: 1:33:32.2
Average Time: 18:42.5
The boys were led by senior Kolten Evans, who turned in an outstanding performance, finishing 3rd overall with a season-best time of 16:22.1!
What an incredible accomplishment for both programs! All the hard work, dedication, and miles put in throughout the season have paid off, and both teams have earned the opportunity to keep their seasons going!
We're incredibly proud of these athletes and coaches for their efforts this season. Now it's time to take on the next challenge as both teams head to Tiffin next Saturday for Regionals!
THE FALCONS AREN'T DONE YET!
GIRLS DISTRICT RESULTS
🏅 5th Place Overall
Team Score: 134 points
Team Time: 1:48:29.0
Average Time: 21:41.8
The girls were led by junior Paige Vent, who finished 15th overall with a personal-best time of 20:20.9!
BOYS DISTRICT RESULTS
🏅 7th Place Overall
Team Score: 207 points
Team Time: 1:33:32.2
Average Time: 18:42.5
The boys were led by senior Kolten Evans, who turned in an outstanding performance, finishing 3rd overall with a season-best time of 16:22.1!
What an incredible accomplishment for both programs! All the hard work, dedication, and miles put in throughout the season have paid off, and both teams have earned the opportunity to keep their seasons going!
We're incredibly proud of these athletes and coaches for their efforts this season. Now it's time to take on the next challenge as both teams head to Tiffin next Saturday for Regionals!
THE FALCONS AREN'T DONE YET!
