River Forest Community School Corporation

💡 Need help paying your utility bills?
The Northwest Indiana Reinvestment Alliance (NWIRA), in partnership with The Excel Center and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, is offering assistance through the Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

📅 EAP Application Dates & Times

Monday: Telephone Applications (10:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

Tuesday & Wednesday: In-person at The Excel Center – Gary
📍 4601 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Wednesday: Telephone Applications (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

Thursday & Friday: In-person at the Urban League of NWI
📍 3101 Broadway, Gary, IN 46409 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

📄 Pick up, Drop off, or Send Applications:

Pick up at The Excel Center – Gary or Urban League of NWI during business hours

Drop off or mail to:
NWIRA, 5233 Hohman Ave Suite 104, Hammond, IN 46320

Email: nwira2008@gmail.com

Download forms: www.nwira.org

☎️ To schedule an appointment or ask questions, call (219) 750-1206

Important:
Be sure to bring copies (no originals) of all required documents such as proof of income, recent utility bill, lease verification, and identification.

River Forest Community, here are some helpful food assistance resources if you may need them:

CSFP for Seniors – For adults 60+ with income under 130% FPL (check attached map)

Community Compass – Find nearby pantries and other food resources: https://www.communitycompass.app/home

Mobile Market Pantry – Northwest Indiana Food Bank – Find schedules and locations: https://foodbanknwi.org/pantrylocator/

TEFAP (Emergency Food Assistance Program) – Extra food from local pantries, no application needed: https://www.in.gov/health/wic/food-grant-programs/

Meijer SNAP Discounts – 10% off produce, 40% off milk, free delivery: https://www.meijer.com/
• Nov 1–15: SNAPRELIEF1 ($25 off SNAP-eligible items + free delivery)
• Nov 16–30: SNAPRELIEF2 ($25 off SNAP-eligible items + free delivery)

Aldi Thanksgiving Box – $40 box feeds 10 people (available at local stores): https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/

⏰ Reminder: The River Forest Community School Corporation School Board Meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM. Here is a link to the agenda: https://5il.co/3rc06

Fall Break: School will resume on Monday, October 20.

⏰ Reminder: The River Forest Community School Corporation Special School Board Meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM. Here is a link to the agenda: https://5il.co/3qr3t

Attention River Forest Community: Our district’s Wi-Fi, phones, and internet will be offline October 15–18 for scheduled maintenance during Fall Break.

📢 River Forest Community Schools has been awarded over $77,000 to expand our School Resource Officer program! 🚔

Read below for more information on how this grant will help strengthen school safety across our district.

⏰ Reminder: The River Forest Community School Corporation School Board Meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM. Here is a link to the agenda: https://5il.co/3ppge

📚 Attention RF community members! The Lake Station–New Chicago Library will officially reopen on Wednesday, September 17. After being closed for months due to smoke damage from a fire, the library is ready to welcome everyone back. Be sure to stop by and show your support!

Reminder: All schools in the River Forest Community School Corporation will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2.

🚍 River Forest Schools is looking for Bus Drivers! Make a difference in students’ lives and join our Transportation Team today.

👉 Visit rfcs.k12.in.us or call (219) 962-2909 for more info.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the River Forest School Board took a moment to recognize a little history! 2025 marks the 𝟓𝟎𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 of the first elected school board at RF! 🎉

In 1975, leadership shifted from township trustee Bill Rosser and County School Superintendent Henry Hayes to the elected board structure we still have today. David O. Dickson became Hobart Township Superintendent, and the very first board members were Betty Jonaitis, Herbert Warren, Joe Kasper, and Gilbert Potts.

✨ Happy 50th Anniversary, RF School Board!

⏰ Reminder: The River Forest Community School Corporation School Board Meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM. Here is a link to the agenda: https://5il.co/3o3ob

Immunization Clinic – September 4th at River Forest.

Available for all students in the district. Walk-ins welcome!

Details below ⬇️

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Clínica de Inmunización – 4 de septiembre en River Forest.

Disponible para todos los estudiantes del distrito. ¡Se aceptan visitas sin cita!

Más información aquí ⬇️

Keep track of your child’s school bus with the Here Comes the Bus app! 📱🚍
Download it today to get real-time updates and alerts.
District code: 30172
Learn more: herecomesthebus.com

📣 Orientation Day is tomorrow (8/7)! Here's what’s happening across the district:

📍 Evans Elementary

- Kindergarten Orientation: 12:00 PM (after Jump Start)

- Back to School Night: 4:30–6:00 PM

📍 Meister Elementary

- Kindergarten Orientation: 12:00 PM (after Jump Start)

- Back to School Night: 4:30–6:00 PM

📍 River Forest Middle School

- 6th Grade Orientation: 7:20–10:30 AM

📍 River Forest High School

- New Student Orientation: 8:00–10:30 AM

We can't wait to welcome everyone—see you tomorrow!

Ingots, Panthers, and Vikings—happy last day of school! 🎉 Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and restful summer. ☀️ See you in August!

Reminder that all schools in the River Forest Community School Corporation will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Let’s take this time to honor and remember those who served. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27.