Our highly qualified, licensed, dedicated and engaging teachers and staff provide a rich curriculum enhanced with music and the arts. 

At Riverside School District 96, our mission statement of empowering learners through meaningful educational opportunities that reflect the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for future success as an engaged citizen continually guides our work as educators. 

We value our partnership with families in providing a successful experience for our students that allows them to be successful at home and at school. A successful education is a shared journey.

• Respect and Responsibility

• Agility and Resilience

• Collaboration and Engagement

• Equity and Inclusion

• Innovation and Creativity

• Continuous improvement and Commitment to Excellence

• Empathy and Compassion

At Riverside School District 96, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are not just buzzwords, but fundamental values that are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

We are proud of our efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving our practices to ensure that we are living up to our values and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Four Elementary Schools

• Ames Elementary School

• Blythe Elementary School

• Central Elementary School

• Hollywood Elementary School

One Junior High

• Hauser Junior High School

Student Population

• Across our five schools, we serve approximately 1700 students. 

• The District serves the communities of Riverside, the east side of North Riverside and portions of Brookfield and Lyons.