Look at our 3rd Grade G/T students problem solving and working together in STEM with Mrs. Scott! Yay!
We were so excited to welcome one of our D5 Board Members, Mr. Kevin Goode, to River Ridge earlier this week. Mr. Goode was able to tour the building, talk with students and staff, and see just how much we appreciate him. Our Board Members are wonderful and we are thankful for all they do for D5!
100th day in Mr. Jackson and Ms. Mata's classes! 💯
💯100 days smarter and dressed to show it in Miss Wheeler & Mrs. Wilber’s class! 💯
Thank you so much for all the donations to our Student Council's service project supporting the Spartanburg Humane Society! If you want to donate, there's still time! We're collecting through January 29.
Tomorrow is Class Picture Day!
Wow! Today is our 100th Day of School!
We want to say THANK YOU to our District Five Board Members! We appreciate your time, effort, and care on behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of D5. You are all the best!
Join us in D5!
Our 5th grade had an amazing field trip to Florence Chapel today. They heard about the many opportunities awaiting them as rising 6th graders. Thank you to FCMS for the visit!
Mrs. Harrington's class studied about polar bears last week. Students had so much fun reading and then writing nonfiction books. They even constructed an edible polar bear. 🐻❄️ Delicious!
Just a reminder! Our 2025-26 Yearbook is on sale now! Orders can ONLY be made ONLINE this year. The last day to order is March 15, 2026! Order your copy for $20.00 at www.strawbridge.net with the online code is YB33002.
Today, Mrs. Eitel’s class learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the powerful ways he helped change the world. We talked about how even children can make a difference by showing kindness, compassion, and love. Each child wrote about how they can help change the world with their own two hands.
Just a reminder for all families! No school on Monday, January 19th. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Congratulations to the following students whose artwork was selected to represent River Ridge at the District Office during the month of January! Jayden Pareda, Mia Ghowanlu, Eleanor Sudduth, Jennifer Baden, Jai Stark, and Shelby Barker. So proud of these talented artists!
We are so excited to announce the latest community project by our Student Council. January 15-29, we will be collecting supplies to benefit the Spartanburg Humane Society. The following items can be donated: canned cat food (pâté preferred), dry food (cat, kitten, puppy, and dog), paper towels, laundry detergent, and contractor trash bags. Thank you so much for your support!
Mrs. Huss' students loved reading and learning about SC Hero, Ron McNair, during their StoryWalk this week.
Our Class Picture Day is Friday, January 23rd. This will be a full body picture of the entire class together. Be sure to wear your best smile!
River Ridge Elementary is excited to launch Panda Partners, a student mentorship program designed to build positive relationships, support student growth, and strengthen our school community. We invite caring adults to volunteer their time and talents to support our students in meaningful ways. All mentors will be subject to required background checks, and parent/guardian permission will be obtained before students and mentors are partnered together.
To learn more or fill out a form to volunteer, please use this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8LDUqyCDhlxni7FoimVmDmhJ-D69wqN/view?usp=sharing
Return completed forms to River Ridge Elementary School by January 31. Someone will reach out to you about orientation by February 13.
To learn more or fill out a form to volunteer, please use this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8LDUqyCDhlxni7FoimVmDmhJ-D69wqN/view?usp=sharing
Return completed forms to River Ridge Elementary School by January 31. Someone will reach out to you about orientation by February 13.
FYI Families of 5th graders! Florence Chapel is hosting an Elective Showcase for rising sixth graders and their parents on Jan 28th from 5:15-6:30. The program starts with a brief introduction to success in middle school, and then becomes an open house where you can tour their exploratory offerings prior to registration, which occurs at each student's home schools. This is not a required event, but can be helpful for parents who want to know more about what electives are available prior to student registration.
