Gator Playbook
West Riverside Elementary's Weekly Newsletter
Welcome back, WRES Gators! The first day of school is August 10th and we cannot wait to see your smiling faces! We are proud to announce that we achieved an A rating from the Florida Department of Education for a third year in a row! It was truly a group effort between teachers, staff, students, families, and community partners. This year is sure to bring lots of new opportunities as well as many loved traditions. Our weekly newsletter, The Gator Playbook, will be your go to guide for all the news and information regarding West Riverside! Check with Mrs. Mann Harvey in the main office to be sure your email address, phone number, and emergency contacts are current. Be sure to like us on Facebook as well to see updates and special stories throughout the year. Our theme for this year remains the board game theme, however our slogan has changed. Let's "Level Up to Success" this year! Have a great rest of your summer and we will see you soon!
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Bus Registration is Open!
If your child will be riding the school bus during the 2026–2027 school year, now is the time to register! All students, including returning riders, must register for transportation each school year through your Parent FOCUS Account.
Registering early helps ensure your child's transportation is ready for the first day of school.
Register here:
Registration for the 2026–2027 DCPS Extended Day Program opens Monday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m.
If your child will need before or after school care, we encourage you to register as soon as registration opens. Programs fill quickly, and space is limited.
We are enrolling in 4th & 5th grade Dual Language classes!
If your child is a rising 4th or 5th grader and proficient in English and Spanish, he/she may be eligible for our Dual Language Program!
- Learn in English and Spanish
- Spanish proficiency assessment required for eligibility
- Transportation may be available for qualifying families
- Continued Dual Language pathway to middle schools and high schools.
For more information, contact the school at 904-381-3900, or the DCPS Enrollment Office at 904-390-2082.
We look forward to helping your child grow as a bilingual learner!
Keep our school safe! To report suspicious or dangerous activity, go to getfortifyfl.com.