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🎃 It wouldn't be October without our pumpkin painting contest! We're looking forward to another year of creative masterpieces! 🎃
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Today the NSAA and Currency announced the 2023-2024 Believers & Achievers...Ashtyn Heikes was one of 48 Nebraska high school seniors chosen for this prestigious honor! Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed to give recognition to Nebraska’s future leaders. Ashtyn will be recognized at one of the NSAA State Championships held throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations, Ashtyn! We are so proud of you and all that you continue to accomplish at Riverside and in our communities!
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The high school D-3 District Cross County Meet in Ainsworth has been moved to Wednesday, October 11th. The girls will start at 2:00 pm followed by the boys. Good luck Chargers!
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Middle schoolers wrap up their fall seasons this week AND the 1st quarter ends on Friday! We know, we can't believe it either! Finish strong, Chargers! ✏️🏃🏻♂️🏐🏈🏃♀️📚
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Tuesday's volleyball triangular will be broadcast on KNLV 103.9
Streaming for home games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_E3zxBMBp-M2eJwZTwUYw
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Shoutout to our middle and high school cross country teams who are competing in the Goldenrod Conference meet today in Humphrey! First race is set for 2:00 pm. GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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Looking for a Christmas gift for your high schooler? How about a Charger letter jacket!!!
Order forms are available at the high school office. Both order and payment are due to Mr. Wolken before October 16. Contact Mr. Wolken if you have any questions.
**on option 3: the letter “R” is awarded to letter recipients at the spring award’s night
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🏐 Conference volleyball is next week! GO BIG BLUE! ⚡️
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Middle school volleyballers are also in action this Saturday in Cedar Rapids! Best of luck to our players and coach! 🔵 🏐 🟡
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Bracket for Saturday's high school volleyball tournament in Merna! Good luck, Lady Chargers! 🏐⚡️
⏰ first game @ 10:00 am, remaining games start ASAP following preceding game
🎟️ Adults $5, Students $4, no passes will be accepted
📺 streaming link for main gym: https://www.youtube.com/@A-M_Coyotes
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🎃 Happy October! 👻 Activities taking place this week! https://www.riversideps.org/events?view=cal-month
Streaming links for the week:
🦫 St. Ed: https://striv.tv/channel/st-edward/
⚡️ Spalding & Cedar Rapids: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_E3zxBMBp-M2eJwZTwUYw
🐾 Pleasanton: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/pleasanton/organization/20069/pleasanton-high-school
🐺 Anselmo-Merna Main Gym: https://www.youtube.com/@A-M_Coyotes
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Mark your calendars to come join us as we honor our seniors in their fall activities!
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📚 Thank you to everyone who supported our Scholastic Book Fair! Happy reading! 📚
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Reminder that the website to order closes Wednesday morning (9/27) at 9:00 am, no late orders accepted! https://riversidevolleyballpinkout23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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Riverside happenings this week!
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Multiple ways to support your favorite Chargers on this fine, fall Friday!
JH/HS Cross Country is in Ord starting at 4:00
V FB vs. Arcadia-Loup City in Cedar Rapids at 7:00
The football game will be on the radio 93.9FM, 1060AM and streamed on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_E3zxBMBp-M2eJwZTwUYw
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We've got results from yesterday's cross country meet. What a great day to run and see so many of our younger students show interest in the sport! Congrats to all athletes and coaches, it was a great day to be a Charger! ⚡️
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Look at all of these Riverside runners who participated at the Palmer Cross Country meet this afternoon! We'll post official results tomorrow when we receive them. We are proud of you all!
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Congrats to these four gentlemen on qualifying for State Range Judging in Beatrice on September 26th-27th!
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Activities for the week!
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We value the partnership between schools and community members in helping to keep our students and communities safe. Please join us to discuss some current safety and drug trends and chat about ways we can work together!
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