**TRC ALL-LEAGUE SOFTBALL**
Congratulations to the following Lady Pirates softball players for earning TRC All-League recognition:
1st Team: Riley Dillon
2nd Team: Jayden Hoffer
Honorable Mention: Avery Perk, Jaidyn Jackson
GREAT JOB LADY PIRATES!
Last Staff Spotlight of the year. This week we highlight Mr. Burchett. A graduate of RHS, he is always helping where ever he is needed. Mr. Burchett coaches and works with our middle school aged kids. He is patient and helpful to all the students and staff around him. Thanks Mr. Burchett for all you do.
-Bio
What is your job title and description of what you do?
I started working at Riverside in January. I am a Paraprofessional and work with the 5th grade. I provide help to students with class work and testing. I help out in any way I can in the classroom and I also help out with 5th/6th grade recess and lunch.
Family?
I am the oldest out of three brothers. Dylyn is a senior this year, Maddax is a 6th grader and Preston is a 4th grader. I live with my mom and dad, three brothers and my dog Mylee.
Hobbies?
Golfing is probably one of my favorite things to do, so whenever I have time I love to get out and golf. I also love to coach, and I have coached Freshman and assisted Varsity basketball the past two years at Riverside. I have also coached the 5th/6th grade basketball team this year and the goal is to continue coaching and help the athletes reach their full potential.
Favorites?
Some of my favorites are hanging out with family and friends,coaching and golfing. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because of all the food and the time I get to spend with family.
Best Co-workers why?
I can’t pick a favorite Co-worker because everyone here is amazing and very helpful. Everyone is willing to lend a helping hand when needed and the atmosphere is amazing working with people who are so helpful and caring. The 5th/6th grade teachers and intervention specialists I work with on a daily basis are awesome to work with and they help me be the best employee I can be.
What is it about Riverside that makes you want to stay a Pirate?
Riverside has given me the opportunity to coach and they put their trust in me to do that at a young age. The community and people I work with makes working at Riverside an honor. I appreciate all the people I work with and those who help me grow and learn everyday.
Elementary Yearbooks for sale!!! If you missed out on ordering a yearbook there are a few left. $24 each , payable to Riverside Local School.
6th grade students are planning their cross-country road trip from Washington D.C. to California. They must plan their route and answer three math questions for each state they travel through. However, if they get their questions incorrect, it results in a flat tire on their journey. Students must answer a question to "fix" their flat tire.
True Loyal Hearts DeGraff/Riverside Alumni Banquet
Happy National SLP Day to Mrs. Hodge!
Today, we celebrate our amazing Speech-Language Pathologist, Mrs. Hodge! We're so grateful for all you do to empower students of all ages, from preschoolers just learning to communicate to our high school seniors preparing for the next chapter.
Your dedication to helping students overcome communication challenges and reach their full potential is truly inspiring. Thank you for the countless "aha!" moments, the playful therapy sessions, and the confidence you build in our students every day!
Here's to you, Mrs. Hodge! We appreciate you! #NationalSLPDay #PiratePride ️
Your School-Based Health Center is OPEN this summer! To schedule an appointment, contact 937-599-1411 or visit CHWP’s website at: CHWPcares.org, to schedule online! - New Patients Welcome!
K,1,2 FIELD DAY tomorrow 🎉🏃♀️🏃♂️💨 please make sure kids wear tennis shoes-Thanks!
Beginning in summer 2024, Ohio has the opportunity to participate in a new federal permanent program called the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks, that provides cash grocery benefits to households with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The Summer EBT program provides children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Each eligible child will receive a one-time $120 benefit for the summer. All free or reduced-price meal certified students who have access to the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program qualify for the benefit. You can apply for free or reduced-price meals at any time during the school year and this year’s application has the added Summer EBT benefit. Complete a Summer EBT application at sebt.ohio.gov for benefit consideration. Applying for SEBT is a breeze! The application process is designed to be fast, simple, and stress-free. From start to finish, you can complete the entire process in just a few minutes. If any of the following are true for your school aged student on or after July 1, 2023, your student will already receive Summer EBT. You do not need to apply if you are:
Currently on or were on SNAP
Currently on or were on Ohio Works First (OWF)
Currently on or were on Medicaid and your household income would qualify the student for free or reduced-price meals
Was certified for free or reduced-price meals at school in school year 2023-2024
From the desk of Nurse Sam:
Staff Spotlight day. What a great addition to our staff this guy is. Mr. Shoffner is our Staff Spotlight this week. Mr. Shoffner has jumped in with both feet and fit right in. Kids and staff members appreciate him. Quick with a joke , always smiling and eager to help . Billy is a One to One aide for a high school student. We are blessed to have him on staff. Thanks for all you do Mr. Shoffner.
-Bio
This is my first year as a paraprofessional at Riverside.My main focus is being a one on one aide for a HS student. I help keep my student focused, organized and on task in the classroom setting. I also fill in wherever I am needed at times through the year. I also film for the Pirate football team.
I have a lot of support at home from my wife Mary. We have been married for 13 years. We are blessed with three children Billy, Macy and Maddy, all are students at Riverside. I also have an older daughter, Morgyn. She is 23. Morgyn is a 2023 graduate of Ohio State University and is getting married this June.
My hobbies are filming for the Riverside Football team, coaching DeGraff Little League baseball and Freshman basketball here at Riverside. I also love going fishing!!
My favorite things are a good bonfire. Going fishing with my Dad and son. Watching the Reds, Buckeyes and Bengals on TV. I enjoy taking the family to the Zoo, Cosi, and the park.
I really love working at Riverside. The students, staff and administration are awesome! Everyone works really hard to make the school experience fun and enjoyable. Powder Puff football, The 3 on 3 T-Bone Classic basketball tournament, Reverse homecoming, and dodgeball tourney are just a few of the things that made the year special. I have been blessed to meet some really good people. Go Pirates!!
***RIVERSIDE PIRATES BASEBALL: SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT INFO*
The Riverside Pirates play at Bradford in the 2nd round of the Division IV sectional baseball tournament on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
**TICKET INFO**
-Tickets can be purchased online prior to the game.
-Cash will also be accepted at the gate.
-NO PASSES ARE ACCEPTED
-ADULTS: $8; STUDENTS: $5
-Online Tickets: www.ohsaa.org/tickets; BASEBALL; DIVISION IV
GO PIRATES!
**REMINDER**
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS AT MARY RUTAN HEALTH CENTER* For all Riverside students in grades 6-11 who are planning to play any sport at Riverside during the 2024/25 school year, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 will be our annual physical day at Mary Rutan Health Center. Students can be transported by a Riverside bus (will leave at 10:30 am) or they can drive themselves for their physical between the times of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. This athletic physical will be good for the entire 2024/25 school year. Information for the physical is attached. Students must have their permission slip and athletic physical forms/medical history from Final Forms turned in by Friday, May 17, 2024 to Rod Yoder or Angie Shoe.
Attention Senior families: Our Varsity Baseball team won!!!!!!!!! This means the Class of 2024 Senior Dinner has been moved to Tuesday, May 14th, at 5:30pm. This is to avoid conflict with their next scheduled tournament game on Wednesday, May 15th to advance in the tournament. Thank you for your understanding and support of our Senior Baseball players. Please call the school office, if you have questions.. We are so proud of our Pirates! We wish our Varsity Baseball team the best of luck on Wednesday night!
Congrats to Mrs Fleming for receiving the 2024 Quest Teacher of the Year Award! You make us #pirateproud !
*RIVERSIDE H.S. TRACK & FIELD: DISTRICT TRACK INFORMATION*
The Division III District Track Meet is at Graham H.S.
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024: Field Events begin at 4:00 pm; Running Events at 5:00 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024: Field Events begin at 10:00 am; Running Events at 11:30 am
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased online as well as at the gate. They highly recommend purchasing digital tickets beforehand to avoid delays.
Adults are $8 / Students/Sr. Citizens $5.
http://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
GO PIRATES!
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: MAY 13-18, 2024*
Check out this months Anchor!!
Kindergarten Torch Relay
1st and 2nd grade Torch Relays- we had to start holding the ball because the wind was so strong 😂
