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WHY CHOOSE US?
Riverdale is a welcoming, caring, student-centered neighborhood school. We maintain a positive culture with high expectations and facilitate rigorous, relevant learning daily. We are a performance-rated school with the Colorado Department of Education, the highest possible rating. Our Imagination Station provides all students with frequent opportunities to explore many different interests, from STEM to puppet theater. The annual Pumpkin Run, Halloween Shiverdale, Writing in a Winter Wonderland and College & Career Day are some of our can’t-miss events!
Riverdale serves a diverse student population. Our staff prides ourselves on knowing each of our students’ names, strengths, and needs.
LATEST NEWS
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ST Math's mascot, JiJi the penguin, visited K-5 classrooms as scholars launched their new math puzzles challenge for the year!
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By applying for free and reduced benefits families receive assistance and they help your child's school
![Popsicles on the Playground promo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717531855/adams12org/yobavjrvntnv8axjetwu/Popsiclemeetupwebsite.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717531855/adams12org/yobavjrvntnv8axjetwu/Popsiclemeetupwebsite.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717531855/adams12org/yobavjrvntnv8axjetwu/Popsiclemeetupwebsite.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717531855/adams12org/yobavjrvntnv8axjetwu/Popsiclemeetupwebsite.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717531855/adams12org/yobavjrvntnv8axjetwu/Popsiclemeetupwebsite.jpg","width":1560}])
Riverdale PTO is hosting Popsicles at the Playground on the north playground July 31, 4-5 pm. We hope you can make it!
![Mrs. Gorin and a student read together at the Beatnik Bistro poetry slam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717530104/adams12org/zcgplrt2d2scciiiyceu/IMG_9333.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717530104/adams12org/zcgplrt2d2scciiiyceu/IMG_9333.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717530104/adams12org/zcgplrt2d2scciiiyceu/IMG_9333.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717530104/adams12org/zcgplrt2d2scciiiyceu/IMG_9333.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717530104/adams12org/zcgplrt2d2scciiiyceu/IMG_9333.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717530104/adams12org/zcgplrt2d2scciiiyceu/IMG_9333.jpg","width":2200}])
Retiring teacher Debbie Gorin ensured second graders had a poetic ending to the school year at the Beatnik Bistro poetry slam.
EVENTS
DISTRICT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Stellar Elementary hosted Culture and Arts Night for the community to appreciate various cultures
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McElwain Elementary's annual coat drive supplied plenty of family with warm clothing
![Leroy Elementary staff and students pose for camera with Thanksgiving donations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732562938/adams12org/munpuwfeul0cmyfqliqm/LeroyElementaryThanksgivingDonation2024Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732562938/adams12org/munpuwfeul0cmyfqliqm/LeroyElementaryThanksgivingDonation2024Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732562938/adams12org/munpuwfeul0cmyfqliqm/LeroyElementaryThanksgivingDonation2024Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732562938/adams12org/munpuwfeul0cmyfqliqm/LeroyElementaryThanksgivingDonation2024Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732562938/adams12org/munpuwfeul0cmyfqliqm/LeroyElementaryThanksgivingDonation2024Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
Perfect Clean Property Services donated 40 turkeys to families at Leroy for Thanksgiving
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Every November, students at Prairie Hills Elementary participate in a fun book tasting event
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"The positive and fun community atmosphere makes way for a wonderful learning environment and the safety and well-being of the students is clearly a top priority."