Happy School Bus Drivers Appreciation Week to our many D5 Bus Drivers! We thank you for safely delivering our students to school and home again EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. You are the best!

Presidents’ Day in our PCD class today was great!







5th Grade Families with rising 6th Graders! Don't forget Florence Chapel's Instrument Placement Days today at 4:30pm and February 24 at 5:00pm.


A big THANK YOU to Officer Kelly on School Resource Officer Day! We appreciate his dedication to keeping our campus, our students, and our faculty and staff safe every day.

Just a reminder! Our Spring Picture Day is this Wednesday. These will be full body portraits of students with a spring background.

What a lovely day with Mrs. Price’s class! 💕







Congratulations to Ava Cogdill, the first to be awarded the Spirit of River Ridge Award. This award honors a team member who goes above and beyond by actively supporting school activities, incentives, and professional learning.

Congratulations to Megan Cleveland, our very first Panda Promise Award winner! This award celebrates a team member who is always student-focused, builds strong relationships, and is committed to helping every student succeed. Thank you for living the Panda Promise and making River Ridge an amazing place to learn and grow!

Congratulations to Kelli Bradley, the first recipient of our new Heart of a PANDA Award. This award recognizes a team member who is positive, caring, and a great listener—someone who makes others feel valued and supported.

Mrs. Cleveland's Valentines had a great time celebrating today! ❤️









It's almost time! Our Literati Spring Book Fair starts on Monday and runs through February 20. You can preview the fair, shop online, or buy gift cards now at https://literati.com/store/?school=river-ridge-elementary-school-moore-sc

Our Family Engagement Night is one week from today. Please join us for all the fun!

Families! Please note this important change to our calendar.

There's still time to donate! Monday is the final day for the latest community project by our Student Council benefitting the Spartanburg Humane Society. The following items can be donated: canned cat food (pâté preferred), dry food (cat, kitten, puppy, and dog), paper towels, laundry detergent, and contractor trash bags. Thank you so much for your support!

Our Girls on the Run Team had a great time at their first practice! 🩷


Just a reminder! Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11th, is an Early Release Day for students. Dismissal is at 11:30am.

Mrs. Jalbert's class finished their Pinball Machine builds in Innovations!










Don't Forget! Our 2025-26 Yearbook is on sale now! Orders can ONLY be made ONLINE. The last day to order is March 15, 2026! Order your copy for $20.00 at www.strawbridge.net with the online code is YB33002.

Our Literati Book Fair is returning February 16-20! Take advantage of this special offer for Literati Book Clubs, a monthly subscription tailored to individual readers that delivers expertly curated books straight to their doorstep. It’s like a monthly book fair in a box!:
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Our Wacky Wombats have been busy learning and collaborating! 🌱🦊 Miss Wheeler and Mrs. Wilber’s class partnered with our amazing 3rd grade students to explore the parts of a plant and research how plants support animals in their habitats. Learning through teamwork at its best! 💚










