If your incoming 3rd grader did not pass IREAD in 2nd grade, please join us for IREAD Jump Start! Classes begin on Monday, July 27 from 8:00-12:00 through Friday, August 7. Email Principal Swanson at dswanson@rfcsc.k12.in.us to reserve a spot for your child. If you did not receive a permission slip in the mail, you can fill one out on Monday at drop off. We look forward to giving our Panthers a great boost in reading skills!
about 23 hours ago, Dawn Swanson
IREAD Jump Start
Jump Start begins Monday July 27! If your child is registered for Kinder at Evans they are invited to join us for JUMP START from 8 am to noon through Friday, August 7! Please email Principal Swanson at dswanson@rfcsc.k12.in.us with your child's name to save your spot! You can fill out the permission slip Monday at drop off! We can't wait to meet our newest Panthers!
2 days ago, Dawn Swanson
Kinder Jump Start Flyer

Hey Kindergarten families! It's almost time!
Please email dswanson@rfcsc.k12.in.us if you are interested in having your incoming Kindergarten student attend JUMP START! You should receive information in the mail today if your child has been enrolled to attend Evans! Please bring the permission slip you receive in the mail on the first day of Jump Start. You can get one at the school on the first day if you don't receive an invitation by mail!
Jump Start begins Monday, July 27. The hours are 8 am to noon daily, and it runs through Friday, August 7. Breakfast and lunch for students are served each day! We would love to meet our incoming Panthers and help them get ready for a successful start to school!
ALSO- please plan to come in and learn all about Kindergarten on Thursday, August 6 at noon during Kindergarten Orientation! Meet your child's teacher, sign up for Class Dojo, tour the school, and take a practice bus ride home! WE can't wait to see your smiles! Please email Principal Swanson at dswanson@rfcsc.k12.in.us with any questions or to hold a spot for your incoming Kindergartener!

3 days ago, Dawn Swanson
Kindergarten Orientation flyer
Back to School Night- mark your calendars!
11 days ago, Dawn Swanson
back to school night
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana

For the 2026-2027 school year, the River Forest Community School Corporation will maintain our partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana. The location for the 2026-2027 school year will be in South Haven,
Valparaiso.

For the South Haven Club: Membership would be $60/child for the school year and $40/month per child for transportation from school to the South Haven Club. Parents would need to pick up their kids from the South Haven Club (723 Long Run Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46385)
about 2 months ago, RFCSC
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana  2026-2027
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana

For the 2026-2027 school year, the River Forest Community School Corporation will maintain our partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana. The location for the 2026-2027 school year will be in South Haven,
Valparaiso.

For the South Haven Club: Membership would be $60/child for the school year and $40/month per child for transportation from school to the South Haven Club. Parents would need to pick up their kids from the South Haven Club (723 Long Run Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46385)
about 2 months ago, RFCSC
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana  2026-2027
FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK!

We are proud to offer free healthy meals for all children 18 & under this summer through the USDA Summer Meals Program.

Dates and times vary by location.

No registration is required — just stop by during serving times listed on the flyer!

Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals this summer.
about 2 months ago, RFCSC
Free Summer Meals Flyer
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our students safe and on the move, our bus drivers!

On Bus Driver Appreciation Day, the Staff, Students, and Community of River Forest Community School District thank you for your dedication, patience, and care each and every day. You are often the first smile in the morning and the last friendly face in the afternoon.

We appreciate all that you do to support our schools and our families
3 months ago, River Forest Community Schools
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Flyer-We Wheelie Appreciate you! From our Staff, Students and Community

Checkpoint achieved! The 1st winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Nathan Hurde in Ms. Scheuer's class. Congratulations! More treasure awaits ahead…. If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your agent’s home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest: «PlatformLoginLink».

​#readingadventure #literacymatters #booksaretreasure #BooksAreFun

¡Punto de control alcanzado! El primer ganador del Cofre del Tesoro de la Book Blast es Nathan Hurde. ¡Felicidades! Ahora, ¡más tesoros te esperan por delante! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate e ingresa la información de contacto de 10+ personas para apoyar la biblioteca en casa de tu agente y tener la oportunidad de desbloquear el próximo Cofre del Tesoro: «PlatformLoginLink».

3 months ago, Dawn Swanson
treasure winner
Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our mission to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests! 

​#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun

¡Nuestra misión de mejorar a nuestros lectores nunca ha sido tan divertida! Estamos avanzando a toda velocidad en nuestra misión para ganar la mayor cantidad de libros posible para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Regístrate ahora e invita a 10+ contactos para participar en los sorteos de nuestros Cofres del Tesoro!
3 months ago, Dawn Swanson
day 2
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests! Visit «PlatformLoginLink» and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT.

#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.

The first «Rewards_to_Start» to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event with the book delivery.

#bookblastadventures #booksarefun

¡Comienza la Book Blast hoy! Dedica 7 minutos esta noche a completar el Mapa del Tesoro para ganar increíbles recompensas, participar en sorteos de premios y comenzar a construir tu biblioteca en casa. ¡Invita a 10+ amigos y familiares para obtener tus recompensas. Visita «PlatformLoginLink» ¡y desbloquea tu tesoro! 


Los primeros «Rewards_to_Start» en registrarse y 10+ amigos y familiares recibirán las recompensas al día siguiente. Cualquier estudiante que califique después recibirá igualmente las recompensas después del evento.
3 months ago, Dawn Swanson
day 1
Attention, Agents! Our Book Blast event starts next week. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟 

@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy


¡Atención, agentes! Nuestro evento "Libros Explosivos" comienza la semana que viene. Nos embarcaremos en una misión para construir las bibliotecas en casa de nuestros estudiantes. Sigan los pasos del Mapa del Tesoro que llegará a casa la semana que viene para embarcarse en esta operación y ganar emocionantes premios y libros. 🗺️🌟
3 months ago, Dawn Swanson
books
youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=OvmAqVgOrA0
3 months ago, Dawn Swanson
No school 2/13 or 2/16
5 months ago, Randall Horka
off
Reminder: RFCSC will have no school on Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.
5 months ago, River Forest
Presidents Day Weekend
Happy National School Counseling Week to our very own Mrs. Ladwig! 💙 You make our Panther family whole, and we are so grateful for everything you do for our students and staff at Evans! 🐾
6 months ago, River Forest
national school counseling week
Winter Break: School will resume on Monday, January 5.
7 months ago, River Forest
Winter Break 25-26
Join us December 16 at RFHS! 🐾

Our Panthers have been working hard and can’t wait to share the holiday spirit with you! ✨ ☃️

8 months ago, River Forest
evans holiday program 2025
Our 12 Days of Festive Fun kicks off this Thursday! ❄️

Join us for a different spirit-day theme each day leading up to Holiday Break. Can’t wait to see all of the festive outfits! ✨ 🎁
8 months ago, River Forest
Evans 12 Days Before Break
School will resume on Monday, December 1.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful Thanksgiving break!

– River Forest Community Schools
8 months ago, River Forest
Thanksgiving Break 2025