Pumpkin painting, letter formation, spider web counting! Ms. Penning's kindergarteners have been busy learning math and working on their letters! Kindergarteners are so busy this fall!!
6 days ago, River Valley Elementary
students painting pumpkins
students painting pumpkins
students on rug
students working on desktops.
Red Ribbon Week helps us learn about making great choices for our health! Here Mrs. Witty''s class celebrates Red Ribbin Week in music class with Mrs. Benites!
6 days ago, River Valley Elementary
students sitting on rug
Children playing instruments
Come join for a night of fun and learning!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
River Valley Elementary Bingo  for books and multicultural potluck night Thursday November 6th, 2025 5:00- 6:00 p.m. Potluck 5:00 p.m., Bingo 5:30 pm Win Books!

River Valley grown-ups and students enjoyed some quality time together and some delicious donuts! Our Donuts with Grown Ups event was a great way to kick off the week! Thanks for joining us!

8 days ago, River Valley Elementary
people in gym eating donuts
people in gym eating donuts
people in gym eating donuts
Kindergarten loves all the things at the PUMPKIN PATCH! We've learned about the life cycle of the pumpkin, how to take care of farm animals and how the weather changes in fall. We've been working hard!
16 days ago, River Valley Elementary
kids feeding a donkey
kids in barrel train
kids in corn bin
kids on hay bales
kids in front of gaint pumpkin
kids in pumpkin patch
kids on hay ride
kids on hay bales
Room 2 is busy! We've made pumpkin cloud dough and did pumpkin investigations, and we went to the pumpkin patch! Fall is so fun!
16 days ago, River Valley Elementary
students working together on desk  tops
Kids riding  barrel train
students exploring a pumpkin
It's Principal's month and we are so thankful Mr. U is our principal! He's so great with students, he's really a princiPAL! Thanks for being the captain of our ship !
16 days ago, River Valley Elementary
Man in safety vest
Mrs. Glen's 2nd graders are using Scrabble tiles to practice their spelling words. Learning is so fun!
16 days ago, River Valley Elementary
students working on desktops. with spelling tiles
Join us for some quality time with your student! We can't wait to see you on Monday 10/27 before school! Please RSVP so we have enough donuts for everyone!
19 days ago, River Valley Elementary
River Valley Elementary Donuts with Grown ups Monday October 27th At the Back of the School 8:30 am - 9:00 am Join us for a fun morning of fresh donuts and quality bonding time. RSVP today (link in RVE notes) and make it a morning to remember.... There's nothing better than sweet moments and sugary smiles. Don't miss out!
Join us for Red Ribbon Week! We can't wait to celebrate good choices and being DRUG FREE! We've got a fun dress-up week planned! Check out this post for details!
26 days ago, River Valley Elementary
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27-31 2025 Monday Don't get Tied Up in bad choices! Wear tie dye Tuesday
Look at us! Third graders are learning their multiplication facts by playing "Battle of the Arrays". Learning is fun!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
Students working on the floor
Students working on the floor
students working on desktops
students working on desktops.
River Valley had a great time on National Walk to School Day! Mr. U walked to school with students and some even joined on bikes!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
Man  with  kids and bikes
Thanks River Valley ! Mr. Kip Andrus (our favorite PE teacher!!!) kissed a pig at the Farmstead! Thanks to all who donated to make this moment happen!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
Man kissing a pig
See you tonight at the Farmstead!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
Join us tonight 10/6 for River Valley NIght at the farmstead. Come any time after 4 p.m. and enjoy a  night at the Farmstead and support ou school 8 p.m. Kiss the Pig Don't miss seeing Mr u, Mrs. Benites or Mr. Andrus KISS A PIGnd
Fifth graders at River Valley have been busy! Here they are studying the moon in science, art and writing, connecting the moon with all 3 areas of study! Soar Eagles!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
drawing s of the moon and space
artwork on bulletin board
students in in dark classroom with lights on sticks
When you've got the BEST custodians in all of West Ada, you've got to shout it from the rooftops!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
Thank you! We love our custodians! Jayme , Bill and Vita are the best around! Thanks for keeping River Valley clean and welcoming! We appreciate you!
The teachers at River Valley are so excited to meet with you to discuss your student's progress and goals! Please reach out to schedule a time for this most important meeting!
See you then!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
Parent_teacher conference are Wednesday 10/8 (in the evening) and Thursday 10/9 (all day) Please reach out to your student's teacher to schedule a time ot meet! There will be no school on 10/9 and 10/10
On Thursday, September 25th, first graders attended the Ag Expo hosted by Meridian High School. They learned about several different types of farm animals and the agricultural products produced in Idaho. 
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
children with a horse
Children looking at a goat
Children learning about a tractor
Children petting a goat
Children around a goat pen
Children petting a goat
We love assemblies at River Valley! We need everyone to meet our expectations regarding noise level and behaviors in our assemblies! We have a lot of people in there! Please review these expectations with your students so we can all enjoy our awards assemblies! Go Eagles!
about 1 month ago, River Valley Elementary
Assemblies River Valley Eagles Respectful keep hands and feet to yourself Sit criss-cross applesauce eye sand body facing the speaker Applaud appropriately  responsible use your breathing tool when wiggly stay in your personal space bubble Cooperative listen and follow directions eyes on your teacher during  dismissal be patient safe walk quietly keep aisle clear
The End of the Day at school is exciting with everyone on their way home! It is a busy and noisy time! Please review these End of Day procedures with your student so everyone can head home safely!
about 2 months ago, River Valley Elementary
End of Day River Valley Eagles Respectful Keep hands and feet to yourself Show kindness in words and action Hats and cell phones off Responsible Secure your belongings in your backpack Cooperative Wait fo the bell to ring Stay to the right Follow end of day class procedures Keep all electronic devices and cell phone inside pocket/backpack Safe  Walk quietly Keep hands and feet to yourself Stay behind the yellow line during pick up