District

Quarterly, and as needed

The superintendent sends a quarterly family communication in August, November, February, and May

School

Weekly

Building principals send a weekly email with school news and calendar reminders

Teachers

Varies by teacher

Teachers establish their own cadence of communication

Announcements

Emergency Alert

Varies, as needed

The district sends emergency or school cancellation information via text, phone, and email

Websites

District and School

Updated regularly

District and school news, information, and announcements are posted publicly to keep families informed

PTA/PTO

Varies by school

Visit our PTA/O Guide to connect with your school's group

Events

Updated regularly

District and school calendar of events include non-attendance days, school activities, and meeting dates

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Continuous online access

Parent login to access student grades, attendance, and summer school registration

Social Media

District Facebook and Instagram

Varies, typically 1 post/week

Features district and school celebrations, updates, and information through photos and captions

School Facebook and Instagram

Varies, typically 1 post/week

Each building manages their own account to share school celebrations and information

District YouTube

Varies

RiversideTV livestreams and archives District COW and BOE meetings

Printed Materials

Community Report

Mailed annually

This annual publication is mailed to all D96 households highlighting the school year's achievements

School Flyers

Varies

Teachers, schools, and parent groups may send home flyers, permission slips, and reminders via take home folders