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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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Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
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By applying for free and reduced benefits families receive assistance and they help your child's school
![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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Thornton Elementary and STEM Launch 2nd graders collaborated as part of a Pen Pal Letter exchange
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The wonderful nutrition staff Lady Pineda and Lilliana Whisenand were celebrated at Vantage Point
![Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Advancing Leaders Through Innovation; May 2024; #AANHPOHeritageMonth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746644412/adams12org/wxlopnozynp4nzjwbo3t/AAPIMonth2025Thumbnail.png","width":1560}])
They voted unanimously to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
![community member hosts Mexican culture table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746203236/adams12org/x4cjjnqrvenodt3pxlke/MCECultureLearningCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":1560}])
This McElwain Elementary event brought families together to honor growth, connection and pride
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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."