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The District celebrated the groundbreaking of its two new elementary school buildings on May 22.

Board Members, Administrators, staff, parents, students and elected officials were in attendance at both locations to celebrate the occasion.

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hosts the Lance Cpl. David Baker Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser in memory of 2006 Riverside High School Graduate David Baker.

David was killed in Nawa, Afghanistan on October 20, 2009 at age 22. On Sunday, June 10 at 1 p.m., The Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser will once again take place at the American Legion Post 112 in Madison. Proceeds benefit Riverside High School students through the David Baker Scholarship. One or two students each year are selected to receive the scholarship (depending on how much money is raised).

The event will also feature a live comedy show, live music, food, raffles, 50/50 and side boards. For tickets and information, call Dean Bader at 440-537-6511.

This was made possible by the tremendous support of the parents and community members who have

put their faith in the District to make the Phase 1 of the Facilities

Plan a reality. The buildings are expected to open prior to the 2019-2020 school year.

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Riverside High School recognized seniors this month who will either join the military or continue their athletic careers in college.

Thank you to Brooke Scheuer (Navy), Savannah Mickus (Navy), Andrew Bjornholm (Marines), and Chandler Duesing (Air Force) for your service!

Congratulations to Alex Farenchack (Gannon Univ., wrestling), Nate Sleek (John Carroll Univ., football), Jameson Campbell (Washington & Jefferson

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Riverside Local Schools is part of a consortium, along with Perry, Fairport Harbor, Lake Erie College, and Lake County ESC, that received a $500,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education on May 23.

Ohio was awarded a $35 million Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The three-year grant focuses on serving the greatest number of students living in poverty, students with disabilities, English learners and students identified as having reading difficulties.

“Riverside is thrilled to be on the receiving end of this very large grant. It truly was a pleasure to work with members of Perry, Fairport, LCESC, and Lake Erie

Riverside Receives Striving Readers Grantto develop a comprehensive literacy plan. It was exciting to see, through the grant writing process, how we could help and support one another, and really draw on each other’s strengths to improve the educational experience for so many students,” said Melissa Mlakar, the District’s Director of Curriculum. “These funds will have a significant impact on improving literacy outcomes for middle and high school students within our District and within Lake County.”

The grant builds on Ohio’s commitment to ensuring all students have the reading skills needed to succeed in education and life. The grant, submitted by the consortium, addressed students from birth to 12th grade. The award

from ODE, however, will fund activities and professional development for content teachers of middle and high school students to assist them in implementing effective, research-based literacy strategies in all classes.

“Reading is the foundational skill that ultimately allows us to learn more, and through this application process, we were able to see the great work happening in Ohio’s schools,” added Paolo DeMaria, state superintendent of public instruction. “These Striving Readers grants put crucial resources directly into classrooms across the state, and we’re excited to work with awardees to improve outcomes for Ohio’s most vulnerable children.”

College, baseball), Philip Foltz (Ohio Northern Univ., football), Lily Putney (Lake Erie College, track), Audrey

Lauer (Hiram College, soccer) and Kyle Szwejbka (Erie Community College, baseball).