Picture Day is coming!!!
Important information as we prepare for the first day of school this Thursday!
Meister Viking staff hosted another wonderful cookout for the community and River Forest District families.
We are grateful for the amazing staff who were able to volunteer and additional helpers along side them! 🫶🏽
Times are tough in our region but as a strong Viking family we will overcome this obstacle and be available to help our families in need the Meister Way! 💚
#meisterway #ingots
River Forest Elementary Schools will be serving up some free food!
Monday, August 17-Evans Panthers will be out serving Walking Tacos! 💙
Meister Vikings will be back at it with lunch on Tuesday, August 18! 💚
Please share!
📣 Some IMPORTANT info for today! 📣
The countdown is on! In just ONE WEEK, our hallways will once again be filled with smiling faces, laughter, learning, and Viking pride. We can't wait to welcome all of our students back to John I. Meister Elementary!
🗓️ The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12th.
🕣 Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
📢 Friendly Reminder: Every Wednesday is a Late Start Wednesday at Meister, regardless of the middle school or high school schedule. Please plan accordingly.
Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, organize supplies, and create an amazing learning environment for every student. We are so excited to begin another incredible year together!
💚 One Week... One Team... One Meister Family!
We can't wait to see all of our Vikings next Wednesday! Let's make the 2026–2027 school year the best one yet!
#MeisterWay #WelcomeBackVikings #OneWeekToGo #RiverForestPride #EveryStudentEveryDay
🗓️ The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12th.
🕣 Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
📢 Friendly Reminder: Every Wednesday is a Late Start Wednesday at Meister, regardless of the middle school or high school schedule. Please plan accordingly.
Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, organize supplies, and create an amazing learning environment for every student. We are so excited to begin another incredible year together!
💚 One Week... One Team... One Meister Family!
We can't wait to see all of our Vikings next Wednesday! Let's make the 2026–2027 school year the best one yet!
#MeisterWay #WelcomeBackVikings #OneWeekToGo #RiverForestPride #EveryStudentEveryDay
We are almost on the first day of school! Please join us for Back to School night!
Kindergarten orientation is same day at an earlier time. Supply lists for Meister are also here.
Friendly reminder: Students coming to the August 6 event must be registered .
Harmony will have your child's new teacher by tomorrow, 8/5. Class lists will also be posted outside of the school.
Kindergarten orientation is same day at an earlier time. Supply lists for Meister are also here.
Friendly reminder: Students coming to the August 6 event must be registered .
Harmony will have your child's new teacher by tomorrow, 8/5. Class lists will also be posted outside of the school.
Kinder Families! We are excited to welcome our new Meister Vikings!
Please join us next week for Kindergarten Orientation.
If you have not yet registered your Kindergartner please do so before attending the event! Thank you!
Please join us next week for Kindergarten Orientation.
If you have not yet registered your Kindergartner please do so before attending the event! Thank you!
Viking Teachers were busy meeting and training for the new school year this week.
BUT, who says we can't have some fun?! 🤩
Mrs. Panthi hosted a Goose Chase game 🪿 where teachers broke into teams and completed missions around the school to win the prize! 🏆
Here are some snapshots of their missions! 📸
BUT, who says we can't have some fun?! 🤩
Mrs. Panthi hosted a Goose Chase game 🪿 where teachers broke into teams and completed missions around the school to win the prize! 🏆
Here are some snapshots of their missions! 📸
As we gear up for an exciting new school year, please join us as we wish to welcome our new Viking Educators for the 2nd and 4th grade teams! Welcome to Meister Elementary! 💚
Supply Lists for the 2026-2027 School Year
Registration is now open-https://www.rfcsc.k12.in.us/page/registration
Please make sure registration is complete so you are ready to attend the Back to School Night event.
Details on the event are also here
Please make sure registration is complete so you are ready to attend the Back to School Night event.
Details on the event are also here
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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
No school 2/13 or 2/16
Reminder: RFCSC will have no school on Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.
Another shoutout for National School Counseling week! Here's to Safiyyah Ivory! 🎉
Thank you for being there for our Vikings! 💚
Thank you for being there for our Vikings! 💚
It's National School Counseling week so we'd like to give a big shoutout to one of our awesome counselors here at Meister, Ms. TyJae Combs!
Thank you for all you do for our Vikings! 💚
