Recognition of Service for Jenny Alderink

On behalf of the River Valley Schools community, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Jenny Alderink for her eight years of dedicated service as a member of the Board of Education.

Serving on a school board is often a thankless responsibility, requiring countless hours of preparation, meetings, community engagement, and difficult decision-making. Throughout her tenure, Jenny consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the students, staff, families, and taxpayers of River Valley Schools.

As Jenny concludes her service on the Board of Education, we offer our thanks for her leadership, commitment, and countless contributions over the past eight years. We wish her and her family all the best in the years ahead and are grateful for the legacy of service she leaves behind.

Thank you, Jenny, for your dedication to River Valley Schools and the entire River Valley community.

Good evening Valley Family!
We gearing up and ready to start up on Monday.

Please see the link below to view our school menus for August and September.

If you have questions, please contact Jenny Jones @ 269-756-9541x2043 or jjones@rivervalleyschools.org

We can't wait to see you!

See menus here!

Welcome Back!
We hope you have had a wonderful summer!

As we begin the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to share the first editions of our school newsletters.

ENGLISH: Middle/High School Mustang Messenger Newsletter

SPANISH: Middle/High School Mustang Messenger Newsletter

ENGLISH: Elementary Hoofbeats Newsletter

SPANISH: Elementary Hoofbeats Newsletter

We are looking forward to an amazing year of learning, growth, and success for all of our students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we will make the 2026-2027 school year our best yet!

Welcome back, Mustangs!

KINDNESS WALK FEATURED ON WSJM

Eric Hoppstock, Superintendent of Berrien RESA; Dr. Lisa Carlos, RVE Principal; and student, Abbigail Shaw, were featured on the radio show that BRESA organizes with WSJM. The show was about the Kindness Walk that Dr. Carlos helped to coordinate for our elementary school back in March. Kindness is one of our core values as a district and is a nearly universal value to guide how we treat people as we'd want to be treated. I'd urge you to listen in:Always Learning with Berrien RESA https://omny.fm/shows/news-talk-sports-94-9-wsjm/always-learning-with-berrien-resa-kindness-walk

First Day of School 26/27 School Year
Monday, August 31st
Half Day
Dismissal at 11:35 am

Back to School Open House

Get Ready for an Exciting 2026-2027 School Year!

The River Valley School District is thrilled to welcome students and families back for another year of learning, growth, and achievement! Join us for our Back to School Open House and start the new school year with excitement, confidence, and Mustang pride.

📅 August 26, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Our Back to School Open House is the perfect opportunity for students and families to:

• Meet teachers and staff members
• Visit classrooms and school facilities
• MHS students can pick up their class schedules
• Get important information for the upcoming school year
• Ask questions and feel prepared for a successful start

Whether your family is returning to River Valley or joining us for the first time, we are excited to welcome you and help make the transition into the new school year smooth and enjoyable.

Join us as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year and celebrate the beginning of another incredible year of learning, discovery, and success.

The Summer Meals are back in the Valley!

Want to watch the Live Stream? Click https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1bUFVgJzzc/ now!

Thank you to the River Valley community and voters for the support of our Non-Homestead Operating Millage request, which passed by a margin of 938 (68%) Yes votes to 439 (32%) No votes (unofficial results). This is a big deal for our school district as it allows us to continue to collect 18 mills on non-homestead property in our school district even if the Taxable Value continues to rise faster than the rate of inflation, as it has been. Being our primary funding source, this is vital for our financial security as a school district.

Greetings Valley Family!
We have a menu change for Tuesday, April 21 st

River Valley Elementary Lunch Menu as follows
BBQ Pulled Pork & Macaroni Cheese
Zee Zee Beans
Corn
Fruit of the Day
Milk Choice

As always, please ask Mrs. Jones

⚾ SAVE THE DATE! Join Us for a Community Celebration! ⚾
New Buffalo Area Schools is proud to invite the entire Raiders community to celebrate the dedication of our newly updated baseball and softball field!
This special evening will bring together students, families, alumni, and community members to mark an exciting milestone for the Raiders!
📅 March 26
🎉 4–5 PM
Kids games, music, and food from Munchie Man
Prizes and giveaways
✂️ 5:30 PM
Official Field Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
⚾ 6 PM
Stay and watch a special matchup: Raiders Baseball vs Raiders Softball
This field represents the continued investment in our students, athletics, and community pride. We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening celebrating the Raiders!
📍 New Buffalo Area Schools
☔ Rain Date: TBD