On behalf of the Riverside staff, we would like to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year. We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer. We are excited to begin another year with this amazing community! We are eager to see our returning families and to meet new Riverside Falcons! We give a warm welcome to all!

I am thrilled to be back at Riverside for another year and I am eager to see students and families! I am committed to being a partner in your child's school experience. The Riverside staff is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment to ensure that all learners achieve their highest potential. It is an honor to serve each of you and we look forward to building lasting memories and friendships.

Alexandra Ochoa

Principal

Riverside Elementary

208-854-5985

Class lists will be emailed to you, by your teacher, on Friday, August 7th @ 3:00pm.

Our class placement team puts considerable time and effort into developing classroom groupings that balance the needs of individual students with the needs of all students. It is rare and especially difficult to make changes after this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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Our Riverside Kindergarten Orientation will be on Tuesday, August 11th from 2:00pm-3:00pm. We look forward to meeting our new Falcon families! Please enter through the front doors of the building.

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Our Riverside Sneak Peek will be on Tuesday, August 11th from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Please come by with your students, drop off your supplies, and meet your teacher! This is a casual, pop-in event. If you need to speak with your child's teacher about specific needs or concerns please send them an email and schedule an appointment at another time. Thank you!

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The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 12th. Our school campus is open starting at 8:45am. The first bell rings at 9:10am, followed by the tardy bell at 9:15am. The first day of school will be an early release day at 1:45pm.

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The first FULL day of school will be Thursday, August 13th (and continue through the rest of the week). Our school campus is open starting at 8:45am. Once dropped off, students should walk around to the blacktop. The first bell rings at 9:10am, followed by the tardy bell at 9:15am. Students will be released at 3:45pm.

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For upper grade students who are in Compacted Math, class will begin on Monday, August 17th.

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Pull Out Gate will begin on Monday, August 17th for students in this program.

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We will have our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 20th from 5:30-6:30pm. Please see the schedule below for opportunities to visit your students’ classrooms. Times are staggered so that families with multiple students have the opportunity to visit both classrooms. You only need to attend one of the available times for your child’s grade level. We encourage adults only at this event so that teachers are able to clearly communicate in the short amount of allotted time. There will NOT be supervision on the blacktop.

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5th and 6th grade students who are interested in joining choir this year, will begin during the school day on Tuesday, August 25th.

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Each Friday, students are encouraged to wear their Falcon Gear! If they do not have Falcon Gear, they can wear a red or blue shirt for our school colors. Students who wear spirit wear will receive a ticket and be entered into a drawing each Friday to get a prize from the Cart of Joy! Our first Falcon Friday will be Friday, August 28th.

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We will have our Lunch Bunch Picnic on Friday, September 4th. This is an opportunity for parents/guardians/grandparents to eat lunch with your student at school, enjoying the weather outside! You are welcome to bring your student lunch, or your student may get lunch from the cafeteria. Parents will go around to the blacktop and find the line up location (painted white dot) with the room number on it. As classes come outside, students will find you waiting in the designated area. You may eat lunch with your student and their friends! As the event gets closer, a detailed schedule with be provided with specific lunch times.

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We kindly ask that you refrain from using the St. Alphonsus parking lot. They have been experiencing challenges with patients being unable to find parking and arriving late to their appointments. Additionally, the increased traffic in that area can impede access for emergency vehicles, which is a serious safety concern.

If you plan to stay during drop-off, please use the designated parking areas on school property. For quick drop-offs, we encourage you to use the main parking lot drop-off loop. Once the bell rings, parents will be asked to leave school grounds. Our campus is closed during school hours.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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The Parent Square platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with Boise School District. The Falcon Flyer will be sent through Parent Square each month.

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Our office hours will be 8:45am-4:15pm. During those hours feel free to call or visit with any questions or concerns.

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Please be sure to read through our Riverside Student Handbook with your student. This will be posted on our Riverside website and sent out electronically the first week.

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Please be safe and use the crosswalks in the school parking lot. We have a crossing guard on Parkcenter. We have safety patrol students, and their supervisor outside to assist students and parents crossing the street in the designated areas. We love to model positive behaviors for all students!

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Once students arrive to school, they will walk around the side of the building and head to the blacktop at the back of the building. Students are expected to stay in this area until the bell rings. When the bell rings at 3:45pm students are expected to leave campus and head home. If students return to the school grounds, they will be unsupervised.

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If your student is going to miss school, please excuse their absence(s). To do so, please call the attendance line, (208) 854-5980, and leave a message excusing the absence, or email Jennifer.Cazares@boiseschools.org as well as your student's teacher.

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Infinite Campus Annual Update

Please log on to Infinite Campus and update your student’s health information and permission for over the counter medication administration.

For links to forms and additional information, please see the District’s Health Services information page.

Please log on to Infinite Campus and update your address, phone number(s), and all emergency contact information. It is important that you take the time to review this information to ensure that we can communicate with you throughout the school year.

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The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to www.boiseschools.org and navigate to Parents & Patrons > Parent Information > FERPA Form. Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.

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Communication between home and school is essential. Do not hesitate to contact the office or your child’s teacher if you have any questions. Please set aside time each week to read and review your child’s schoolwork and other information that they bring home.