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Friday Fan Out

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Welcome, Principal Peterson!

We are proud to welcome LaRonda Peterson as our new principal!

Inclement Weather Virtual Learning

​​​​​​​As we prepare to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, we are also monitoring the forecast, which indicates the chance for inclement weather Sunday and Monday. Please take a few minutes before the weekend to prepare for the possibility of an inclement weather virtual learning day. 

Attend a Town Hall - Superintendent Search

Please attend a virtual Superintendent Search Town Hall, with sessions hosted on Wednesday, January 12; Thursday, January 13; and Tuesday, January 18. You'll be able to provide feedback on the characteristics and personality traits you would like to see in the new superintendent.

Dual Language Immersion Informational Meetings

Online registration for the county-wide lottery for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) dual language immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 24. Current prekindergarten students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program and current kindergarten students may apply for the first-grade immersion programs for the 2022-23 school year.

School-located Vaccine Clinics for Ages 5 - 11

Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting 19 COVID-19 vaccine clinics at designated schools for students ages 5-11 years.  Attendees are not required to be a student at that school. Vaccines will not be available for those 12 years and older. No appointment is necessary, vaccinations are free, and children must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult.

COVID Screening at Riverside Elementary School

Details on COVID Screening at Riverside Elementary School

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.
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Upcoming Events at Riverside Elementary School

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School Hours

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Student Web Links

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We are a Title 1 School

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Riverside Elementary School Features

Welcome, Principal Peterson!

January 11, 2022
Welcome, LaRonda Peterson, the new principal of Riverside Elementary School!

Riverside Elementary School Earns NWF Eco-Schools Green Flag Award

June 02, 2020
Riverside Elementary School has earned the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA Green Flag Award, the highest honor given to schools working on environmental stewardship goals by the National Wildlife Federation.

Ms. Eyler and Ms. Carter Recognized as FCPS Cares of the Month Recipients!

November 13, 2019
Congratulations to Ms. Eyler and Ms. Carter on being recognized as the 2019 September FCPS Cares Recipients of the Month!
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FCPS News and Features

Reminder: FCPS Policy on Masks

FCPS continues to follow recommendations from local and national experts and requires all students and staff to wear masks.

Superintendent Proposes Good News Budget That Delivers on Expectations of Excellence for Public Education in Fairfax

The $3.3 billion Proposed School Operating Budget for FY23 maintains an investment in teacher pay increases, broadening opportunity and access for all students, and shoring up critical education gaps that widened during the pandemic.  

Cooper Middle School Band Named Winner of 2021 Sudler Cup by John Philip Sousa Foundation

The Cooper Middle School Band program has been selected by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to receive the 2021 Sudler Cup. This international award recognizes junior high and middle school concert bands for outstanding musical excellence.

Snow Is in the Forecast: How to Prepare for an Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day

What to students and staff can expect on a virtual learning inclement weather day.<br />
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