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Please remember to share your feedback via the Data Triangle Survey. The survey closes on October 23. You may complete the survey by visiting https://duvalschools.org/surveys.

🎉Congratulations to West Riverside for being named a 2026 Florida School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education. Only 11 elementary schools in Duval County earned this distinction. This honor is awarded to schools with sustained high performance who rank in the top 20% of schools in their same grade level grouping. Thank you to the teachers, staff, families, and community members who made this possible. West Riverside is a unique school with a rich 115 year history of teaching and learning from the heart of historic Riverside. Our diverse and welcoming culture is the perfect place for students to shine academically and socially. Way to go, WRES! 🐊🧡💚💙

Beginning October 5, Duval County Public Schools will launch the 2026-27 Data Triangle Survey, providing students, employees, families, and community members an opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives about our schools and district. The survey closes on October 23.

The Data Triangle Survey is an important part of our continuous improvement work. It helps us better understand what is working well across the district, where there are opportunities for growth, and how the experiences of the people we serve and work alongside connect to the outcomes we are working to improve. You may complete the survey by visiting https://duvalschools.org/surveys. Click on the blue bar labeled "Family and Community Survey". All responses are anonymous.

We are pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for our students! Chess Comic Academy is offering an after school Chess Club right here at West Riverside! Every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., students will participate. Beginners are welcome! Register using the link on the flyer.

Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31, 2026! This year's theme is "Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free."

Fall Picture Day is coming on Thursday, October 29, 2026!

We cannot wait to see you tomorrow! Join us for the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. You can buy tickets online or at the gate. Use the QR code to check out the items up for auction and start bidding!

West Riverside's Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan is available in the Parent Resource Room. If you would like to review the plan, please stop by the Parent Resource Room.

Join us in promoting Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21! Wear orange to show your support for inclusion, kindness, and a stronger school community!

West Riverside is hosting a Community Care Drive for neighbors in need. Donations of new socks and undergarments will be accepted from October 15th through November 16th. Please contact Dr. Jones at jonest27@duvalschools.org for more information.

Riverside Presbyterian Church is hosting "Shiver at the River" on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is located at 849 Park St. on Rice Sports Zone.

Students may dress as their favorite book character and participate in our indoor Book Character Parade on October 30th. Students should have a book to go with their costume. No toy weapons or masks are allowed.

It's time for our annual Book Character Dance! Join us on Friday, October 30th from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $16.00 which includes 5 snack tickets. All students must have a permission slip turned in by Tuesday, October 27th and pay for the event on schoolcashonline.com. Proceeds benefit the WRES Safety Patrols. Come dressed as your favorite book character and show off your best dance moves!

Our clinic maintains a small clothing closet with emergency clothing for students. These items are available when students experience bathroom accidents, spills, or other situations that require a change of clothing.

At this time, we are in need of the following items for our clothing closet:

• Girls underwear - size 8,10 & 12
• Girls stretchy long pants - size 4/5, 6/6x,7/8 ,10,12
• Girls stretchy shorts - size 6,8 & 10
• Girls long sleeve shirts - size 4/5
• Boys underwear - size 10 & 12
• Boys athletic shorts (no zipper) - size 4/5, 6/7,10/12,14/16
• Boys Athletic long pants (no zipper) - size 4/5, 6/7, 8, 10/12, 14/16

Clothing donations do not have to be new, just on good condition. Donations may be dropped off to the main office and we will make sure our health aide, Ms. Dipatri, receives them.

Join us for a School Tour or visit our booth at the Enrollment Expo! See dates and times below.

We love having Kona Ice visit us every month! We get to reward our Students of the Month with a cup of shaved ice and the school earns 20% of the profits from each month's visit. Not only does Kona Ice give back to the school, but families have a chance to pay it forward and provide a treat for a Student of the Month. Kona Ice will be at West Riverside again on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Keep our school safe! To report suspicious or dangerous activity, go to getfortifyfl.com.

Principal: Amber McCormick

Email: stillsona@duvalschools.org

Assistant Principal: Kiana McAlister

Email: mcalisterk@duvalschools.org
Website: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/wres
Location: 2801 Hershel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Phone: 904-381-3900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRESJacksonville