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Three RUSD Schools Honored with 2026 Beautification Awards at Riverside State of the City.
Feb 6, 2026
Three Riverside Unified schools: Casa Blanca Elementary School, Harada Elementary School, and John W. North High School earned recognition at the Riverside State of the City Address for their commitment to maintaining beautiful, welcoming campuses.
These recognitions reflect Riverside Unified’s ongoing commitment to providing inspiring, high-quality learning environments for students and families across the district.
The awards, sponsored by Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful, were presented for representing the spirit of keeping Riverside beautiful on January 28.
Exciting News: The Apex Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser is Coming!
Get ready to move, Harada family! Our first Apex Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser is officially just three weeks away. We are leveling up our energy to support a great cause, and we want everyone to be part of the excitement.
🎯 Our Goal
All proceeds from the event will go directly toward student and family events. Whether it’s field trips, school wide events, or classroom resources, every dollar raised helps us build a better environment for our students.
📅 Mark Your Calendars
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Pep Rally: March 31st
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The Big Event: April 9th
💡 How You Can Help
Keep an eye on your inbox and your student’s folder! In the coming days, we’ll be sharing details on:
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How to register your student online.
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Ways to share your donation page with family and friends.
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The awesome leadership lessons the Apex team will be teaching our kids.
Let’s come together to make this a successful event!
#ApexFundraiser #SchoolCommunity #SupportEducation
Riverside Unified’s attendance improvement initiative aims to improve positive attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism – defined as students missing 10% or more of school – in the district while emphasizing that research has shown consistent attendance is linked to academic success.
Investing in our littlest learners! 🌟 Huge thanks to the California Retired Teachers Association for their support. Our wonderful TK team—Mrs. Stevenson, Ms. Sitters, and Mrs. Worthington—recently applied for a $150 grant to bring fresh, creative resources into their classrooms. We love seeing our educators go above and beyond to enhance the student experience!
