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![Some of the nominees for February - their headshots on the red background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770230151/gmsdk12org/crim4ofef5aoejhw1gbo/AthleteoftheMonthGraphic2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770230151/gmsdk12org/crim4ofef5aoejhw1gbo/AthleteoftheMonthGraphic2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770230151/gmsdk12org/crim4ofef5aoejhw1gbo/AthleteoftheMonthGraphic2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770230151/gmsdk12org/crim4ofef5aoejhw1gbo/AthleteoftheMonthGraphic2.png","width":1080}])
February 2026 - Six high school athletes and four middle school athletes have been nominated for Alisha Dumas’s State Farm GMSD February Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
![The RaiderTV class poses for a picture behind the studio desk.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768233309/gmsdk12org/z9voa3o4isyuhidl3vou/6A70647A-20B2-4151-843D-9AAB7E1E4BF8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768233309/gmsdk12org/z9voa3o4isyuhidl3vou/6A70647A-20B2-4151-843D-9AAB7E1E4BF8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768233309/gmsdk12org/z9voa3o4isyuhidl3vou/6A70647A-20B2-4151-843D-9AAB7E1E4BF8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768233309/gmsdk12org/z9voa3o4isyuhidl3vou/6A70647A-20B2-4151-843D-9AAB7E1E4BF8.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768233309/gmsdk12org/z9voa3o4isyuhidl3vou/6A70647A-20B2-4151-843D-9AAB7E1E4BF8.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768233309/gmsdk12org/z9voa3o4isyuhidl3vou/6A70647A-20B2-4151-843D-9AAB7E1E4BF8.jpg","width":2200}])
January 2026 - Riverdale’s RaiderTV is officially on the air in a brand new, professional-style studio, giving students an authentic broadcast experience that mirrors real-world news production and elevates the program.
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January 2026 - Six high school athletes and six middle school athletes have been nominated for Alisha Dumas’s State Farm GMSD January Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
![Edited graphic featuring multiple athletes nominated for Athletes of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":1080}])
November 2025 - Six high school athletes and five middle school athletes have been nominated for Alisha Dumas’s State Farm GMSD November Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
![A young girl wearing a pink t-shirt and a colorful tulle skirt stands in the foreground, with a blurred background of people and structures.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761341085/gmsdk12org/nrbepfbmzn7imclqqg3c/Pre-K1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761341085/gmsdk12org/nrbepfbmzn7imclqqg3c/Pre-K1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761341085/gmsdk12org/nrbepfbmzn7imclqqg3c/Pre-K1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761341085/gmsdk12org/nrbepfbmzn7imclqqg3c/Pre-K1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761341085/gmsdk12org/nrbepfbmzn7imclqqg3c/Pre-K1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761341085/gmsdk12org/nrbepfbmzn7imclqqg3c/Pre-K1.jpg","width":2200}])
October 2025 - Riverdale Elementary preschoolers showcased their learning and creativity in a joyful classroom fashion show that celebrated confidence, community, and the power of hands-on learning.
![Athlete of the Month athletes for October]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":1080}])
October 2025 - Six high school athletes and six middle school athletes have been nominated for October’s Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
- Goal Four
- Student Spotlight
![Sarah Nail professional headshot, she smiles at the camera.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759172561/gmsdk12org/cbdpspaftse6ratiixyb/Articles_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759172561/gmsdk12org/cbdpspaftse6ratiixyb/Articles_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759172561/gmsdk12org/cbdpspaftse6ratiixyb/Articles_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759172561/gmsdk12org/cbdpspaftse6ratiixyb/Articles_1.png","width":1080}])
September 2025 - Riverdale K-8 celebrates school nurse Sarah Nail, its RISE Award nominee, for her compassionate care and calm presence that make students feel safe and supported.
- staff spotlight
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September 2025 - Six high school athletes and six middle school athletes have been nominated for September’s Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
- Goal Four
- Student Spotlight
![A teacher waits for students to arrive on the first day of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756130045/gmsdk12org/afq16acvoy1dhqoj1mrz/Articles.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756130045/gmsdk12org/afq16acvoy1dhqoj1mrz/Articles.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756130045/gmsdk12org/afq16acvoy1dhqoj1mrz/Articles.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756130045/gmsdk12org/afq16acvoy1dhqoj1mrz/Articles.png","width":1080}])
August 2025 - Riverdale Elementary School got some exciting renovations over the summer. Starting their school year with fresh new offices.
![Riverdale teachers hold their certificates of heroism and smile at the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755539222/gmsdk12org/hx4nasslj3kfsr54uoj3/528114020_1560100082006144_6611423724838391284_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755539222/gmsdk12org/hx4nasslj3kfsr54uoj3/528114020_1560100082006144_6611423724838391284_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755539222/gmsdk12org/hx4nasslj3kfsr54uoj3/528114020_1560100082006144_6611423724838391284_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755539222/gmsdk12org/hx4nasslj3kfsr54uoj3/528114020_1560100082006144_6611423724838391284_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1755539222/gmsdk12org/hx4nasslj3kfsr54uoj3/528114020_1560100082006144_6611423724838391284_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755539222/gmsdk12org/hx4nasslj3kfsr54uoj3/528114020_1560100082006144_6611423724838391284_n.jpg","width":2048}])
August 2025 - Four Riverdale teachers and two school nurses acted with bravery and quick thinking during a yellow jacket attack, earning recognition for their lifesaving actions.
- staff spotlight
![Multiple athletes nominated for Athlete of the Month in August]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754930133/gmsdk12org/jqggqoujeff4eogn5bom/AugAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754930133/gmsdk12org/jqggqoujeff4eogn5bom/AugAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754930133/gmsdk12org/jqggqoujeff4eogn5bom/AugAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754930133/gmsdk12org/jqggqoujeff4eogn5bom/AugAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":1080}])
August 2025 - Six high school athletes and six middle school athletes have been nominated for August’s Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
- Goal Four
- Student Spotlight
![A group of students paint a float with a variety of colors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743537434/gmsdk12org/xjyhtcfdgnm5haruz4ka/ScreenShot2025-04-01at25646PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743537434/gmsdk12org/xjyhtcfdgnm5haruz4ka/ScreenShot2025-04-01at25646PM.png","width":505}])
Riverdale Elementary invites the Germantown community to Revved Up and Handmade on April 26, featuring a craft market, exciting car show, and a special pet adoption event. Proceeds will support RaiderTV students in building a professional broadcast studio set.
![Athletes from softball and track & Field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743440698/gmsdk12org/azl0l4inrrulnzizlga4/April2025AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743440698/gmsdk12org/azl0l4inrrulnzizlga4/April2025AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743440698/gmsdk12org/azl0l4inrrulnzizlga4/April2025AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743440698/gmsdk12org/azl0l4inrrulnzizlga4/April2025AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":1080}])
April 2025 - Six high school athletes and six middle school athletes have been nominated for April’s Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
- Goal Four
- Student Spotlight
![A young art student wearing a paint-stained blue jacket paints on a float, paying close attention to detail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741639105/gmsdk12org/vmclnyrgwow10xtwxshh/ScreenShot2025-03-10at33749PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741639105/gmsdk12org/vmclnyrgwow10xtwxshh/ScreenShot2025-03-10at33749PM.png","width":505}])
March 2025-- Riverdale is searching for both car owners and craft vendors for their big show on Saturday, April 26!
![In a theatre production, the characters on stage wave to the audience, pretending to be aboard a ship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741120869/gmsdk12org/uaq0wfyc1nrjvctkipbk/ScreenShot2025-03-04at24030PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741120869/gmsdk12org/uaq0wfyc1nrjvctkipbk/ScreenShot2025-03-04at24030PM.png","width":489}])
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and dedicated supporters of Madagascar Jr. for an unforgettable performance that showcased Riverdale’s talent, teamwork, and commitment to the arts—once again proving that GMSD is A World of Our Own!