Weekly Update - Week of November 17th, 2025

Dear Families,

We want to thank all who came out and participated in our Veteran's Day program! We were honored to express our gratitude for those who have answered the call to serve our country!

Bird Beaks - Mr. Schoenberger's 5th Grade Science

Our 5th Grade science experienced the adaptations of birds and how their beaks enable them to eat. 

 

Try Something New Club

Thank you to Mr. Campbell and Tri-Rivers Construction Trade for working with students and building boxes!

12 Days of Christmas Beginning Dec. 4th!

 

Local Community Meals 

If you are experiencing hardships as we head into some of the unknowns in the near future and the holiday season, here are some Marion Area resources that are available. 

2025MarionAreaCommunityMeals.pdf

Specials Area Updates

Peanut Push - Supporting Christmas Clearinghouse

 

Final Forms Completion

Final Forms recently had one update regarding the Household Information Survey. The reason is this information updates each September of the school year and runs throughout the 2025-26 school year. This information is the determining factors of waivers for school fees as well as sports fees at the MS/HS. If you have not already, please take a moment to visit https://rivervalley-oh.finalforms.com to complete these as soon as possible.

School Fees

School fees for the upcoming year are $40. Online payment can be completed through MySchoolBucks. You may also pay in cash or checks (payable to River Valley) in the front office. If you feel you qualify for free or reduced fees, please be sure to fill out the portion in your Final Forms regarding the free and reduced program. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. 

You may see a fee for the Chromebook Insurance - this is an OPTIONAL fee if you choose to select the insurance. If you do not wish to purchase this insurance, the fee will drop off in October. You may opt-in later, however, the device must be inspected and in good working order to gain coverage. 

Free Breakfast and Lunch

We are thrilled to announce that free breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided for all students this school year! This initiative helps ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals, supporting their learning and well-being.

Here is the link to the elementary menu:  RVElemMenu25-26.pdf

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 16th - Viking Madness (Basketball) 2:00pm @ RVHS

Nov. 17th - 21st - Thanks and Giving Change Drive to support Christmas Clearinghouse

                             Scholastic Book Fair is Open during Lunches!

Nov. 26th - Dec. 1 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Dec. 4th - Beginning of 12 Days of Christmas!

Dec. 6th - Peanut Push 10:00am @ Founder's Park on Main St. - Marion
 

Sincerely,

John Wickersham

Building Principal at Heritage Elementary