Riverside Spanish Immersion is an inclusive dual-language program within Rochester Public Schools. Students are immersed in the Spanish language while learning the same grade-level standards as their peers in non-immersion classrooms. Through daily instruction in Spanish, students develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding.

These photos highlight just a few of the celebrations that take place throughout the year at Riverside, bringing language and culture to life while helping students build meaningful connections to the Spanish-speaking world.
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7 days ago, Lisa Becker
Children dancing.
Children celebrating with confetti
student projects
Pan de mueto (traditional bread)
Children dancing.
flyer with information

Sara Holger from Project Get Outdoors is a special part of what makes Riverside unique! From teaching students about metamorphosis and storytelling to tapping maple trees in our school forest and leading field trips to Whitewater State Park and Oxbow Park, she brings learning to life through unforgettable outdoor experiences. This winter, when some of our families were afraid to leave their homes and students shifted to online learning, Sara created nature backpacks filled with supplies for them to continue outdoor learning at home. We are grateful for this partnership and the curiosity, wonder, and connection to nature it inspires in our students.

10 days ago, Lisa Becker
Adult standing with backpacks
Children sitting on benches looking toward adult with fur in hand
Teacher holding butterfly
students in a circle, listening to adult
Children listening to a story
Children and adult gathered around a tea party
students drilling a hole for sap
children at a zoo
Students near water, scooping out tadpolls
Ms. Anderson's class harvested lettuce, radishes, and fresh herbs from our school garden and turned them into a delicious salad. It was rewarding to enjoy the fruits of our labor and see firsthand how our hard work in the garden has paid off.
11 days ago, Lisa Becker
Students making a salad
Celebrations on this beautiful day included popsicles and exploration in our School Forest. These special moments are made possible through the compassionate leadership, care, and dedication of our administrators, who help create a place where students and staff can learn, grow, and thrive. #PRIDE
11 days ago, Lisa Becker
Kids looking at flowers with a magnifying glass
students enjoying a treat
Staff and students outside
Two adults in blue shirts
Kids in red shirts enjoying a treat

Snapshots from the last week of school at Riverside! From recognizing our amazing students to enjoying games and fun outside, these moments capture the joy, growth, and community that make Riverside special. A heartfelt thank-you to our dedicated teachers and staff who make it all happen every day. #OTTERPRIDE

11 days ago, Lisa Becker
Children playing with a parachute
Teacher singing to students
Children reading in hammocks
Children staning on a stage
Children looking at a bug
Children digging in the dirt
Children standing on a stage with certificate
Child hitting a pinata

Summer School Age Child Care (SACC) Registration is almost here! Choose your own schedule that works for your family. Rates are $50 per child and registration opens at 6:00 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 15: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer SACC registration opens on April 15. at 6:00 a.m.
Riverside 5th graders had an exciting hands-on science experience at Quarry Hill this week!

Students learned about phytoplankton and zooplankton and used microscopes to observe the differences between the two tiny organisms. Quarry Hill educators also shared the history of microscopes and how microbiology helped scientists discover the microscopic world.

It was a great day of exploration, discovery, and learning outside the classroom!
3 months ago, Lisa Becker
Students looking through a microscope
Huge thanks to Rochester Public School Foundation for supporting two inspiring residencies in poetry and art at Riverside Central Elementary.

Our Family Night celebrating the Power of Words was a beautiful showcase of creativity, connection, and student voice. We’re so grateful for your continued support in our schools!
3 months ago, Lisa Becker
Adult teaching students. Student projects below.
Family sewing on a community project
Family posing near the poster they are creating
Children working with an adult
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Rochester Public Schools is the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning. Whether you are three years old or eighty-three, we believe in investing in our community's future by providing exceptional opportunities for everyone to grow.

➡️ We help our youngest learners flourish through 177 Preschool Enrichment classes, 105 Early Childhood Family Education classes, and 26 RPS Preschool classrooms.

➡️ Our youth students stay engaged and inspired through 767 Youth Enrichment and 21st Century programs designed to help them find their spark.

➡️ Learning doesn't stop at graduation. We host 655 Adult Enrichment classes, 241 Adults With Exceptional Abilities classes, and 116 unique offerings at Hawthorne Education.

Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2087 classes offered through community education
Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
90% of 8th graders used Xello to discover career interests
At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
120+ extra curricular options
To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily
We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
87 languages spoken by 4188 students
Meet Sonya! She's here to pull back the curtain and help you lead the way in your students’ learning journey. Through our Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) virtual courses, Sonya provides the roadmap you need to support your elementary student and master the "ins and outs" of our District.

Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Sonya Chives, Family Engagement specialist leading a Caregiver and Parent Empowerment online session for elementary schools on her work computer while looking at the camera and smiling.

Thank you to our amazing otter community who stopped by last night to support our students as they showed off their work at the Power of Words event! We're so proud to share how students have discovered the power of words in prose, poetry, and crafts. Check out some of the fun our families had and bookmark our next family engagement night on your calendar!

4 months ago, Riverside Central Elementary School
Caregiver points out a page to her student on the word net
Families doing crafts at the Power of Words family night
Families reading with their students at the Power of Words family night
A Riverside student shares her poem to an audience
Riverside student poses for a quick photo
Poets perform at the power of words family night
A teacher reads with a student
A family poses while crafting their family portrait
Riverside assistant principal Brandt reads a booklet on the word net
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser
John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser
Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser

Thank you to Operation One More, and to everyone who organized, donated, and volunteered to deliver. Your generosity made a meaningful difference for several local schools, including Riverside.
6 months ago, Lisa Becker
blue bags of food

Nature came indoors for Kindergarten! Sara Holger from Project GO helped students create sound maps, using instruments that echoed animal calls like the loon and the elk, along with photos of the animals themselves.
6 months ago, Lisa Becker
Naturalist blowing through a horn that makes sounds. Kids drawing

We’re grateful to HyVee and Pasquale’s for donating such delicious, quality food to our Community School Resource Rooms. Your support means so much to our families!

7 months ago, Lisa Becker
Adults standing behind boxes
Dear Riverside Community, thank you for stepping up when food security felt uncertain. Your generosity filled our shelves—and our hearts. 💚 Our food shelf has never looked so good.
A huge shout-out to Emily Soderberg for spearheading this effort and making such a meaningful impact.
7 months ago, Lisa Becker
woman sitting on floor with supplies