Riverside Elementary School

Today we celebrated Social-Emotional Learning with activities focused on kindness, teamwork, and understanding our emotions. With a little help from Dr. Seuss, we’re reminding students that reading builds both strong minds and strong hearts. ❤️📖 When students feel safe, supported, and connected — they thrive! 🌟 #SELDay #GoExpress

📚🎉 Literacy Month Kickoff at Riverside! 🎉📚
 Today, Riverside students were treated to a laugh-out-loud, high-energy visit from The Laughing Classroom and their interactive Reading Show! From magic and comedy to reading, laughter, and learning, this incredible show had our Pre-K–2 students fully engaged while celebrating the joy and power of literacy. Kids helped “Loopy” navigate tricky words and high-frequency text—proving that reading isn’t just important… it’s FUN! What a perfect way to launch Literacy Month—reminding our students that books help us learn, grow, and explore the things we love most. 💙📖 The Laughing Classroom is presented by retired teacher Michelle Halperin and magician Richard Hughson. #GoExpress

The Elmira City School District open on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, February 23, 2026. ❄️ Travel safe! #GoExpress

Attention PreK Families! We hope your child is having a wonderful year in our Pre-K program!

As we begin planning for the next school year, we want to ensure that your child’s transition to Kindergarten is smooth and that we reserve their spot on the roster as early as possible.

If you intend to enroll your child in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, you can now complete a Kindergarten Letter of Intent Form found on the District website. Completing this form now allows you to secure your child’s space on the Kindergarten roster without needing to complete the full Kindergarten enrollment packet at this time.

Check out these events going on during Mid-Winter break

Congratulations to the following athletes for competing at Class A sectional prelims and now qualifying to move on to the Section 4 Class A Finals on Saturday.

Cameron Eden
Dayne Bush
James Lovell
Ethan Coleman
Jace Barr
Noah Wilbur
Jacob Brinkerhoff
Tyler Duncan
Henry Mletzko
Otto Elmersson
Demario Molina

#GoExpress

Congratulations to Elmira City School District for completing the Three Peat in winning the 2025-2026 STAC Girls Bowling Championship! They led the way with a team score of 2,830 for their 3rd consecutive title.

Madison Smith of Elmira claimed the High Game (258) and High Series (681) at the 2025-2026 STAC Girls Bowling Championship!

Congratulations and Go Express!

This weekend! Join the Elmira Express Swim and Dive Invitational + Toys for Tots!

Diving: Friday, December 12, 2025, start 5pm
Swimming: Saturday, December 13, 2025, start 10:30am
EDA Thomas Natatorium

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help us support delivering hope to children at Christmastime and beyond. Toys for Tots is a 76-year National charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. #GoExpress

The Elmira City School District will be closed today, Tuesday December 2, 2025 due to winter weather. Be safe and stay warm! ❄️ #GoExpress

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

School will be closed from November 26-28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Break and will resume on December 1, 2025