Riley Elementary School

10/01/2026

Our third graders spent some time experimenting with patterns and the styling of Reggie Laurent during art class this week. Our Rams explored bold designs, creative combinations and the ways patterns can change the look and feel of a piece.

We love seeing where their creativity takes them!

10/01/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month — a time to come together as a community to promote kindness, respect and a sense of belonging for every student.

Throughout the month, we’ll share resources and highlight how our schools work to prevent bullying and create positive, supportive school communities.

We’re kicking things off with a series of infographics that break down the different forms bullying can take. Because recognizing what bullying looks like is an important first step toward preventing it.

➡️ Swipe through today’s carousel to learn more, and join us this month in helping create schools where every student feels seen, supported and safe.

09/25/2026

  The Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education’s Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Sept. 24, recommended pausing the district’s attendance boundary redesign process, meaning no boundary changes would be implemented for the 2027-28 school year. The recommendation follows a ...

09/11/2026

In case you missed this update from the district.

08/19/2026

Day One ✅

Thank you for an incredible first day of school! We can't wait to see our kindergartners tomorrow!

08/18/2026

Join us in welcoming Officer Struga as our new SRO!

Please join us in welcoming Officer Kasia Struga of the Wheeling Police and Fire Departments as the new school resource officer for the London strand! 👋

Struga will work with students, staff and families at London, Field, Riley and Tarkington throughout the 2026-27 school year, with a focus on building relationships, being a positive presence and supporting students throughout their school experience. Most importantly, she'll also continue serving as a handler for Buddy, the Wheeling Police Department’s therapy and community engagement dog!

We also want to thank Officer Czapla for his service to the London strand. While he’s moving into a new role as one of the SROs at Wheeling High School, we’re glad he’ll still be around our community and look forward to seeing him from time to time!

Learn more about Officer Struga, her background and her approach to building connections with students in our full story:https://bit.ly/4x1tnVT

Welcome, Officer Struga!

07/01/2026

STORIES WE RAN OUT OF TIME TO TELL IN 2025-26: Sometimes, all it takes is a bucket, a pair of drumsticks and a little teamwork to make something unforgettable.

Our Bucket Band clubs at Jack London Middle School and Riley Elementary School are helping students build confidence, collaboration and creativity...one beat at a time. Whether our students are mastering rhythms, arranging their own music or performing with glowing drumsticks under the lights, they're discovering that every member of the ensemble plays an important role.

Read how these clubs are inspiring the next generation of musicians and creating memories that will last long after the final performance: https://bit.ly/4exB8fz

06/04/2026

There are many ways to celebrate the end of a successful school year, but few are as memorable as Riley Elementary School's annual Pie the Teacher event!

Select students from each grade level earned the opportunity to pie one of Riley's brave staff members, along with several special guests who joined in the fun (including a grateful Mr. Juan after several chants from students). The tradition was a fitting way to recognize students' hard work and bring the Riley community together before summer break.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this end-of-year celebration such a sweet success!

05/29/2026

Field Day fun!

Our Rams spent yesterday enjoying a day full of games, teamwork, laughter, and end-of-year memories with classmates and staff. It was the perfect way to celebrate an amazing school year!

05/28/2026

A day in our front office looked a little different yesterday!

First grader Everett B. and third grader Avery G. stepped into leadership roles as principal and secretary for (half) a day, helping Mrs. Bellini, Ms. Oda and Ms. Belmonte with everything from morning announcements and hallway walkthroughs to handing out RAMp Bucks and assisting with front office responsibilities throughout the day.

The experience wrapped up with a special lunch celebration, where Everett and Avery each invited a friend to join them. Thank you to our student leaders for helping keep Riley running smoothly for the day!