Ames Elementary School

Ames Elementary School Ames Elementary School is a part of Riverside Public School District 96. It is located in Riverside, Illinois, and serves students in Pre-K through 5th Grade.

Reunited and it feels so good! The Ames staff has spent the last 2 days at Professional Development meetings, and we are...
08/26/2026

Reunited and it feels so good! The Ames staff has spent the last 2 days at Professional Development meetings, and we are SO ready to see all of our Ames Dolphins back at school TOMORROW! 🐬 🤩

The final addition to our Ames Dolphin pod is Rainu Thomas, our new Early Learner Speech Pathologist! 🐬
08/26/2026

The final addition to our Ames Dolphin pod is Rainu Thomas, our new Early Learner Speech Pathologist! 🐬

New to our paraprofessional team this year is Miss Lizzie Campos! Welcome to the Ames family! 🐬
08/25/2026

New to our paraprofessional team this year is Miss Lizzie Campos! Welcome to the Ames family! 🐬

Please give a warm Ames welcome to our new permanent sub, Mrs. Jeanine Vaia! 🐬
08/25/2026

Please give a warm Ames welcome to our new permanent sub, Mrs. Jeanine Vaia! 🐬

Meet our new Early Learner Teacher, Ms. Steph Bassett! 🐬
08/25/2026

Meet our new Early Learner Teacher, Ms. Steph Bassett! 🐬

Next step on our new staff roster at Ames School is Mr. Emerson Azcoitia!Name: Emerson AzcoitiaPosition at Ames: Resourc...
08/24/2026

Next step on our new staff roster at Ames School is Mr. Emerson Azcoitia!

Name: Emerson Azcoitia
Position at Ames: Resource Teacher

Prior experience/education: I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education from Elmhurst University. Additionally, I pursued my passion for dance during my college years.

Hobbies: I love dancing, running, and playing with my dog, Rinny.

Favorite book: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Meaningful quote: “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. Find the fun and snap—the job’s a game!”— Mary Poppins

Highlight of your summer break: This summer, I drove across the country to visit my sister in Portland, Oregon.

Anything at all you’d like our Ames community to know about you: I’m thrilled to be returning to the Ames community! I spent the 2024–2025 school year teaching second grade with Mrs. Collins, and I’m proud to be an Ames Dolphin!

Time to introduce you to our newest Ames staff members! First up is a friendly face you'll be seeing in the office every...
08/24/2026

Time to introduce you to our newest Ames staff members! First up is a friendly face you'll be seeing in the office every day:

Hi 👋 My name is Beth Brouwer and I will be the new Mid-day assistant at Ames this year. I have lived in Riverside for 15 years, and both of my children attended Central and Hauser schools. I have been a local volunteer with Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and PTO over the years; and I am currently on the Hauser PTO board. This summer, I enjoyed gardening 🌿🍅 a bit of sewing 🪡 and spending time with my family. 🥰 I am so excited to join the Ames community! 🐬

Happy birthday to Kevin, Jose, and Aila! 🎂 All other birthdays this week will be announced in school! 🐬
08/24/2026

Happy birthday to Kevin, Jose, and Aila! 🎂

All other birthdays this week will be announced in school! 🐬

Rising second grader Penelope had a FUN summer! She celebrated her 7th birthday by flying to Cyprus where she saw lots o...
08/23/2026

Rising second grader Penelope had a FUN summer! She celebrated her 7th birthday by flying to Cyprus where she saw lots of family, visited the birthplace of Aphrodite, swam in the Blue Lagoon, enjoyed the mountain village of Omodos, celebrated a cousin’s wedding, relaxed at a hotel and was welcomed back home by her dad with an awesome sign at the airport! She can't wait to start school in FOUR days! 🐬

Mr. Wydra enjoyed some last-minute fun in the sun in southern California, soaking up every ounce of summer! He saw Venic...
08/23/2026

Mr. Wydra enjoyed some last-minute fun in the sun in southern California, soaking up every ounce of summer! He saw Venice Beach and the canals, Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood sign/walk of fame, Griffith Observatory, and made it to the west end of Route 66.
☀️😎🚴🏻🌴🎬🎞️🌊🏄🏻‍♂️

Fun fact: Route 66 starts in Chicago and passes by Riverside as it makes its way west to Santa Monica, California!

Unfortunately there were no celebrity sightings this time... 🫤 📸

I can't wait to meet my new group of fourth graders this week! 🐬

Address

86 Southcote Road
Riverside, IL
60546

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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