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Welcome to River Valley
Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid
Career Exploration With the RIASEC Framework
River Valley School District is committed to promoting future-driven buildings focusing on innovation and career exploration across all grade levels. RIASEC, the most widely adopted framework for interest measurement, is an acronym for Realistic Doers, Investigative Thinkers, Artistic Creators, Social Helpers, Enterprising Persuaders, and Conventional Organizers. The RIASEC language accelerates possibilities for all students by aligning their strengths, interests, and values to career-related learning.
Mr. Ed Hidalgo is an advisor, speaker, and trainer who partners with RVSD to integrate career-related teaching and learning. The approach blends career theory with instructional best practices, empowering teachers to incorporate it into their existing curriculum. This model cultivates a culture of career curiosity within schools, enabling all students to develop a vivid, hoped-for future self. This innovative approach garnered national and global recognition during his tenure as the Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer for Cajon Valley schools in California. Prior to his education career, he spent 18 years in corporate human resources and talent acquisition.
CNX Mentorship Academy
2023 Graduation Ceremony
STEAM Academy Welding Program
View more RVSD videos on YouTube.
White House Cybersecurity Summit
Mr. Philip Martell, Superintendent of the River Valley School District, was invited to join leaders at the White House for a summit to establish best practices and recommendations for schools to protect their digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
Superintendent Philip Martell represented River Valley School District at the event hosted by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The event, “Back to School Safely: Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools,” aims to enhance school security and highlight resources available to the education sector.
River Valley School District News
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FAFSA Workshop for senior students and parents.
December 4, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
River Valley High School
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Read the latest news from River Valley.
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Download printable versions of each team's schedule for the winter season.
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The River Valley School District is honored to announce it has been awarded $3 million in new grant money from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant, distributed as $600,000 annually over five years. This funding will enhance our community learning centers, providing enriching academic, career, artistic, and cultural opportunities for students and their families outside regular school hours.
Please complete the form if you are planning to purchase a new River Valley Varsity Letterman Jacket. Price will be determined based on accessories and additions to the jacket.
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October 28 - November 1
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Superintendent Philip Martell proudly announces the establishment of the River Valley School District’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force.
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The River Valley School District's parent-teacher conferences will be held on November 7th and 8th, 2024.
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River Valley School District offers low-cost insurance coverage for student devices.
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October 2, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Step inside the classrooms at the River Valley STEAM Academy, and don't miss the ribbon cutting for the brand new CVS Skills Lab!
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Saltsburg Elementary School was awarded the prestigious 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
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River Valley School District will be selling Pink Out t-shirts. Proceeds from ALL money collected will be donated to Birdie’s Closet at IRMC. Birdie’s Closet is a unique boutique that provides a broad base of resources for women diagnosed with cancer.
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Let's celebrate Homecoming 2024 with our annual Spirit Week! Check out this year's themes for all district buildings.
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The Panthers take on the Portage Mustangs in the first football game at the new stadium. This event marks a significant milestone for our school and community, and we encourage everyone to come out and support the team at this historic game!
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The Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, September 14th! Get your dance permission forms here!