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![GMSD's Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is NOW OPEN!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746206331/gmsdk12org/xsfg9t63vr3bybvlvrod/StudentLife.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746206331/gmsdk12org/xsfg9t63vr3bybvlvrod/StudentLife.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746206331/gmsdk12org/xsfg9t63vr3bybvlvrod/StudentLife.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746206331/gmsdk12org/xsfg9t63vr3bybvlvrod/StudentLife.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746206331/gmsdk12org/xsfg9t63vr3bybvlvrod/StudentLife.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746206331/gmsdk12org/xsfg9t63vr3bybvlvrod/StudentLife.jpg","width":2200}])
January 2026 - GMSD is now accepting Open Enrollment applications for the 26-27 school year. From general Open Enrollment, to GOAL and the Academies at Houston, we are gearing up for 26-27!
- GMSD News
![RaiderTV Premieres New Professional-Style Set at Riverdale Middle School]([{"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.
![Vote on Alisha Dumas’s State Farm GMSD January Athlete of the Month for High School and Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767810450/gmsdk12org/qscmmicifji7toywlcqx/January26copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767810450/gmsdk12org/qscmmicifji7toywlcqx/January26copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767810450/gmsdk12org/qscmmicifji7toywlcqx/January26copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767810450/gmsdk12org/qscmmicifji7toywlcqx/January26copy.jpg","width":1035}])
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
![Vote on Alisha Dumas’s State Farm GMSD November Athlete 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
![Riverdale Preschoolers Take Learning to the Runway]([{"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.
![Vote on GMSD’s October Athlete of the Month for High School and Middle School]([{"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
![Riverdale’s RISE Nominee: Nurse Sarah Nail]([{"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
![Vote on GMSD’s September Athlete of the Month for High School and Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756992205/gmsdk12org/haqmaofdjbzg4gepf0de/SeptAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756992205/gmsdk12org/haqmaofdjbzg4gepf0de/SeptAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756992205/gmsdk12org/haqmaofdjbzg4gepf0de/SeptAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756992205/gmsdk12org/haqmaofdjbzg4gepf0de/SeptAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":1080}])
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
![Riverdale Elementary Renovations: An Exciting Change For A Needed Space]([{"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 Honored with Certificate of Heroism After Protecting Students from Hornets Nest]([{"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
![Vote on GMSD’s August Athlete of the Month for High School and Middle School]([{"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
![GMSD Community Invited: Revved Up and Handmade Event to Support Raider TV]([{"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.
![Vote on GMSD’s April Athlete of the Month for High School and Middle School]([{"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
![Riverdale K-8 Seeks Car Show Entries and Craft Vendors for April 26 Event Benefiting RaiderTV]([{"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!
![Excellence in the Arts: Riverdale’s Madagascar Jr. Showcases Student Talent]([{"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!