River Valley School District

10/07/2026

Students who qualify for free/reduced school meals may apply to have their classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training for a Class D (Regular) driver license paid for through the Driver Education Grant Program. Students with grants can enroll in any driver education program offered by an authorized driver education provider. The tuition will be paid directly to the Driver Training school.

The next cycle of scholarship grants will open October 12, 2026 and is offered on a first come first serve basis.

Families are able to apply by contacting the Bureau of Driver Education Grant Program:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

The next round of funding is available for Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may apply to have their classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training for a Class D (Regular) driver license paid for.

More info: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

10/07/2026

Winter Season Registration for River Valley High School/Junior High is officially OPEN!

These activities/athletic teams include:
🎶Chamber Ensemble
🎷Jazz Band
🎭High School Musical
🗣Forensics
🏋🏻‍♀️Powerlifting
🏀Boys & Girls Basketball (Junior High and High School)
🤸‍♀️Girls Gymnastics (High School only)
🏒Girls Hockey (Sauk Coop)
🤼Boys & Girls Wrestling (Junior High and High School)

All athletic and activity registrations will utilize the Bound platform by accessing the link at the bottom of this message. In order to register your student for an activity, you must have a Bound account. Log in with your account, or click on "Create Account" below to create your account. Please use this updated information and ignore any previously sent information.

🚨IMPORTANT: If you already have a Bound account from previously registering a student or purchasing a ticket, be sure to use this account! If your student has registered for a fall activity or athletic team, all paperwork will carry over in your registration, you'll simply have to pay the designated fee.

If you are having issues creating your Bound account please see the step-by-step registration process by clicking on the following link: https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-register-a-student-for-an-activity

After reviewing the instructions to register a student for an activity please move on the the next steps
- Click on Registration, then select Activities.
- Create your Family Dashboard.
- Add your children by searching the database by their name. If you can't find your child, please contact the school. Please add all children in grades 7-12 that may participate in an activity or sport. Make sure you invite your child/children after adding them to your Bound Family Dashboard.
- Once you've completed your Family Dashboard select your child and the activity you wish to register for and that are currently open for registration.
- When registering, please ensure you select the appropriate level (sophomore-senior, freshmen, junior high) if applicable, and complete the registration entirely.
- It is important to note that all physical forms must be uploaded into your registration for athletics, Signature page with date only.
- All remaining paperwork will be acknowledged and completed within the registration process.
- All fees will be paid electronically at the end of your registration, if applicable.- When registration is complete, you'll receive a receipt and email confirmation.

🔗Bound access link: https://www.gobound.com/wi/schools/rivervalle

10/07/2026

🌱 October is Farm to School Month! Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting some of the ways we connect students with fresh foods, agriculture, and where their food comes from.

🥝 Students had the opportunity to try kiwi berries last week. Kiwi berries are a tiny, smooth kiwi you can eat whole, appearing almost like an olive on the outside! Some were skeptical, but the berries were a hit for most! Containing vitamins C and E, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, kiwi berries provide lots of important nutrients to support growing student bodies!

🚜Keep an eye out for more fun and delicious ways we will celebrate Farm to School Month!

10/06/2026

⭐️National Coaches Day!⭐️

In 1972, President Richard Nixon issued Proclamation 4157, naming October 6th as National Coaches Day. The proclamation recognized coaches as highly qualified teachers in highly specialized fields, who also become friends and counselors of those they coach.

At River Valley we are incredibly fortunate for the many dedicated coaches who motivate and inspire our student athletes every day. Thank you, coaches, for helping to build confidence, teach skills, shape lives, and instill positivity in our River Valley students!

10/06/2026

☕It was a very successful first day for the Blackhawk Brew Crew Coffee Shop!!

👏The crew did an awesome job getting everything ready, taking orders, making drinks, and delivering them to high school staff. They were excited to have the opportunity to put their skills into practice and serve staff members, taking great pride in their hard work!

10/06/2026

These second graders did fantastic job creating a seasonal "corny craft", that's not up for debate. But it leaves us with one question...

💛CANDY CORN = YUM
or
👎CANDY CORN = YUCK

✅We'd love to see your vote in the comments!

10/05/2026

BLACKHAWKS ACTIVITIES | Week of October 5

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓
🏈JV Football vs. Lancaster, 5:30pm *HOME EVENT*

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔
🏐MS Girls Volleyball @ Mineral Point, 4:00pm
⚽Varsity Boys Soccer @ Dodgeville, 5:00pm
⚽JV Boys Soccer @ Dodgeville, 7:00pm
🏈JH Football vs. Mineral Point, 5:00pm *HOME EVENT*
🏐JV Volleyball @ Richland Center, 5:30pm
🏐JV2 Volleyball @ Richland Center, 5:30pm
🏐Varsity Volleyball @ Richland Center, 7:00pm
🏊HS Girls Swimming @ Edgewood, 6:00pm

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖
🏐MS Girls Volleyball vs. Darlington, 4:00pm *HOME EVENT*

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗
🏈Varsity Football vs. Richland Center, 7:00pm *LAST HOME GAME*

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎
🏐JV Volleyball @ Jefferson Invite, 8:30am
🎽JH & HS Cross Country @ Riverdale Invite, 9:00am

10/05/2026

On September 23, 7th and 8th graders (along with 6th and 9th graders who performed in the spring play) attended American Players Theatre performance of As You Like It by William Shakespeare.

Prior to attending the Tony-award winning local theatre, 7th and 8th graders read and summarized the play.

It is a great privilege to get to see such excellent theatre right here in the River Valley community!

10/05/2026

6th grade students in Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Pulvy’s classes watch CNN 10 each day during Blackhawk as a curricular tool to introduce current events. Current events are integrated not as standalone lessons, but as a comparative tool to fulfill the Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies. In the classroom, current events create dialogue, inspire critical thinking, and help students gain perspective.

This group is hoping for a shot out from Coy Wire! Please like and share this post to help them out!

10/04/2026

🏀The River Valley Boys and Girls Basketball Programs will run pre-season youth basketball camp on the dates of October 18th & 25th, and November 1st & 8th . Cost is $50 which will include a t-shirt.

Below is the link for signup and more detailed information: https://forms.gle/6y5a3zR391vxewR39