Superintendent's Message

Mr. Charles Rinkes, Superintendent

Dear River View Local School District:

As we finish up the third grading period on March 12, we are hopeful that the worst of the weather is behind us.  It has been a difficult winter for everyone, including our school district.  Thank you to our bus drivers who navigated difficult roads and to our custodial teams who kept our parking lots and sidewalks clear.  

 

Moving into the final grading period of the school year brings a lot of excitement for our students and staff.  Tremendous progress has been made throughout the district, including the renovation of the high school auditorium, the installation of a new science curriculum across the district, and the purchase of three buses and a van for our transportation department.

 

In May, the district will be RENEWING our Operating Levy, a 4.8mil levy.  The levy has been renewed 6 times since 1991.  The funds for this levy are used to pay salaries/benefits, electricity, gas, fuel, and school supplies.  Remember, a school is people.  This operating levy is used to pay those people who run classrooms and programs.  The RV Board of Education is trying to save our taxpayers' money by placing the levy as a continuous levy, rather than paying the board of elections thousands of dollars each time to put it on the ballot.  With it being renewed 6 times, the first time on the ballot in 1991, the board believes the continuous levy helps the community and the district save money.

 

Finally, BLACK BEAR FEST is back on Saturday May 2nd at River View High School from 10am-2pm.  Come out and admire student work, an art show, bounce houses, food vendors, and the Black Bear Vendor Market with over 30 vendors already committed.  Plan to eat at one of our food vendors and enjoy the day at BLACK BEAR FEST!

 

Remember, River View is Proud of our Past….Excited for our Future!

 

Go Bears!