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The first day of school for students for the 2026-2027 school year is Thursday, August 6, 2026. Our daily school schedule is: 7:00-7:25 The cafeteria serves breakfast. 7:30 Cl...

Come cool off at our Popsicles with the Principal event on July 20 from 3:00pm-4:30pm. You’ll get the opportunity to meet our new Principal, Ms Dunagin. We can't wait to see you!

Summer Office Hours: Tuesday, May 26-Friday, May 29: 7:00am-4:00pm (Regular Hours) Starting June 1: Our Office will be open Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm Our Office will be Clos...

We hope you have the best and safest summer break! Here's some information you can use to help you plan ahead. Our Office's Summer Hours: *Tuesday, May 26-Friday, May 29: 7:0...

Congratulations to Abby McBride, our 2026 Superintendent's Citizenship Award winner! Abby is a 5th grader in Mrs. Cobb's homeroom. She exemplifies the qualities of citizenship,...

A familiar face will soon begin a new chapter in Spartanburg District Five, as the district proudly announces Ms. Lisa Dunagin as the next Principal of River Ridge Elementary Schoo...

We are thrilled to announce Mrs. Shannon Wheeler, will be recognized in the Spartanburg County Foundation's "Celebrating Spartanburg County Educators" exhibit, which will be held ...

Congratulations to our very first group of BETA Club members! New members were selected for their academic achievement, character, leadership, and service. Students received a cer...

Congratulations to our Terrific Kid of the Year, Thomas Barker! Thomas is a fifth grader in Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Fitzgerald's classes. He enjoys playing D5 Football and i9 Sports...

Families! Mark your calendar for these upcoming state testing days. Help your child succeed with some simple tips to reduce stress! Make sure each day of testing your child i...

I f you have a child who will be attending our kindergarten during the 2026-27 school year, please use this QR code and sign up for one of the April dates (April 21 or 23). You wi...

River Ridge's 2025-26 Yearbook is full of our talented students’ artwork! The theme for this year's book is Treasure the Journey of Learning. The front cover was created by Tho...

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Jared Hembree! Mr. Hembree is a member of the First Grade team and involved in several school and district committees. He is a D5 gra...

Congratulations to our 2026 Support Employee of the Year, Kimberly Berg! Mrs. Berg is in her second year at River Ridge as a member of our Special Education team. Mrs. Berg has ...

Spartanburg District Five Schools is announcing a change to its 2025–2026 school year calendar to recover instructional time missed earlier this semester due to winter weather. Fr...

We're excited to warm up with a new challenge across District Five! On February 9, we officially kick off Dr. Gary’s Reading Challenge, "Readers, Start Your Engines”! Our final d...

River Ridge Elementary is excited to launch Panda Partners, a student mentorship program designed to build positive relationships, support student growth, and strengthen our schoo...

Do you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year? Spartanburg District Five Schools is excited to welcome our newest learners and their families t...

Congratulations to Grady Powers, our 2025-26 Spelling Bee Winner! Grady, a 5th Grader, is no stranger to the Spelling Bee having also competed last year. Our Runner Up is 5th ...

Congratulations to these students! Their artwork was selected for our school's 2025 Holiday Card. The artwork (clockwise from the top) belongs to: Thomas Barker Langley Powers ...