Riverside School District 96

We are thrilled that three of our schools were ranked in the top 50 of best public elementary schools in Cook County by Chicago Magazine! Students and staff work hard to make ...

As many of you are aware, there has been a recent increase in accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians since the start of the 2025-2026 school year. While these incidents ...

Blythe Park Elementary School is beginning the planning process for a new playground, scheduled for completion in summer 2026. As part of this important project, we invite Blythe ...

Elementary students will have slightly adjusted school hours with the 2025/26 school year. The elementary school day will begin at 8:10 AM and end at 3:00 PM . Supervised drop ...

Building improvements will take place at Hauser, Ames, and Hollywood this summer. All three projects are expected to be completed by August 2025. Hauser: tuckpointing The Centr...

For the fourth consecutive year, District 96 has been recognized as a Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation ! Congratulations to our outstandin...

Find class descriptions and the 2025 summer school schedule here . Registration for district summer school classes closes on June 8. Classes will take place at Ames, 86 Sout...

Student registration is now open for the 25-26 school year. Kindergarten students : If your child will be 5 on or before September 1, you are encouraged to watch our informati...

You are invited to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey , a statewide survey designed to provide valuable insights into our school environment and help us improve yo...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Riverside School District 96! It's everything D96 , in your pocket. Watch this video for a quick tutorial. With the new app, you can ...

At District 96, we know our students’ success depends on a safe, secure, and inclusive learning environment. Providing this environment is the district’s top priority. We unders...

The 2025-26 school year calendar has been approved. The first day of school is set for Wednesday, August 20 with the last day on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Wednesday, February 26, 6:30pm-7:45pm Join D96 teachers and families to dive into reading! Explore literacy stations led by D96 staff and junior high students. Games and challe...

One last chance to join one of the District's virtual focus groups to discuss the Advanced Learning Program and provide feedback on how we can best support all of our students....

Since we are coming back from a (chilly) long weekend, we wanted to share an early update that school WILL BE IN SESSION on Tuesday, January 21. Students should return to school w...

District 96 art students were invited to decorate 150 luminaria bags to celebrate the village’s 150th anniversary! All five schools were given 30 bags. These will be on display ...

With the return of winter weather, we are preparing for potential eLearning days. District Plan for eLearning School closing decisions due to inclement weather are made when...

At the December 18, 2024, Board Meeting, the Riverside School District 96 Board approved a one-year contract for Chris Harvalis as the principal of Hauser Junior High, effective ...

Early Learner Alumni Registration Announcement

The 2023-2024 Illinois Report Card is now available online. This annual assessment gives each public school in Illinois one of five performance designations based on various aca...