welcome to rps

Our History...

Riverside Public Schools was created in August 1, 2014 as a result of a merger of the Cedar Rapids and Spalding Public School Districts. The Riverside District encompasses the communities of Spalding, Primrose, Cedar Rapids, and Belgrade--approximately 273 square miles. 

Both Spalding and Cedar Rapids facilities house PK-5 students. Spalding is home to all 6-8 middle grade students, while the district's 9-12 students all attend at the Cedar Rapids site. Riverside is a D-II district with a PK-12 enrollment of approximately 240 students. 

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Who We Are...

Our Mission

Inspire students to respectfully, productively, and safety contribute to society.

School Goals...

1) All students will learn and apply writing strategies across the curriculum as measured by district assessments.

2) Riverside will promote the social-emotional development, safety, and well-being of children through Social Emotional Learning interventions, decrease the number of students in the “Need” range (red) on the DESSA, as well as decrease discipline referrals.