Riverwood's Top 5

• We had a great first day! Lots of smiles and excitement.

• Students participated in many get to know you activities with their new classmates.

• Students enjoyed learning about PBIS expectations in all areas of the school, focusing on Being Safe, Responsible and Respectful.

• Please support your children’s success at home by asking about school expectations, new friends and their new teacher.

• New school year success starts with small habits: a good night’s sleep, arriving on time, and a positive attitude each morning. Thank you for partnering with us to make learning a priority!

• For safety and to help our students settle in and build independence with their new classmates, we ask that parents say their goodbyes before the fenced kindergarten playground in the front, and in the back- before the blacktop/basketball area during arrival. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

• If you are running late, we have a new sign in process. To keep our school secure, we ask that you sign your child in using the Chromebook in the foyer.
• After signing in, students will buzz into the main office to receive their pass and head straight to their classroom.

To ensure every child gets home safely, please share any transportation changes with the office by 2:00 PM. This gives our team plenty of time to coordinate and keep everyone informed.

Mon, Sept 7th: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Fri, Sept 18th: Early Release - 2:10pm

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Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! Thank you to those that have submitted health documents over the summer. Any submitted forms will be reviewed and parents will be contacted via email if more information is required. Please note the following requirements for this school year are to be submitted prior to the first day of school:

• KINDERGARTEN: complete physical exam form (with health history completed & signed by parent), current vaccination record, dental exam form and vision exam form

• SECOND GRADE: dental exam form

• FIRST ENTRY INTO ILLINOIS SCHOOL (1st - 5th grades): completed physical exam form, vaccination record, vision exam form

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL: If your child requires medication to be given at school, please complete the Medication Administration and Health Care Treatment Plan form. The physician must also complete a portion and sign. The form and the prescription bottle must be brought to school by a responsible adult and provided to the nurse for review and storage. Please see the District 15 Parent Handbook for more information regarding medication at school. Some medications require an additional form, such as inhalers, anti-seizure medication and Epi Pens. I will be available during the scheduled supply drop off to receive forms & medications for school.

CONTACTING THE NURSE: Parents can reach me via email and send health documents to rwnurse@d15.org.

Please refer to the District 15 Parent/Student Handbook to find many answers to questions you may have that pertain to all D15 schools available in English and Spanish.

Website: https://www.d15.org/Domain/14
Location: 300 South Driftwood Trail, McHenry, IL, USA
Phone: 779-244-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057063505521

Twitter: @RW_Rascals