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Riverside Academy, Home of the Lions!

Serving grades K–8 in Cincinnati, Ohio

K-8 Community School Managed by ACCEL Schools

ACCEL Schools is a high-performing network of over 50 charter schools located throughout the United States.

Tuition-Free, Public Charter School

Sponsored by Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS)

Welcome to Riverside Academy

Riverside Academy is a tuition-free, community school of choice for grades K–8. Our rigorous academic program exceeds Ohio state standards to prepare students for college and career. We observe an extended school day and extended school year. We exceed the 920 hours per school year required by the Ohio Department of Education in order to maximize learning time.

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Mon 20

No School for Students – Staff Professional Development

September 20

Tue 21

Prospective Family Open House

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Mon 27

Book Fair

September 27 - September 30

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ESSER III ARP Funds Plan

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Learning Recovery & Extended Learning Plan

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Now Enrolling All Grades

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Recent News

The Riverside Roar - September 13, 2021

Download The Riverside Roar for the week of September 13, 2021 (PDF) » Dear Riverside Families, Due to a national shortage of school bus drivers, school bus service has been severely delayed. In Cincinnati, this issue is affecting both public and public charter schools, as Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking to fill…

The Riverside Roar – August 30, 2021

Download The Riverside Roar for the week of August 30, 2021 (PDF) » Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: The Riverside Roar will include a new feature to our weekly newsletter – Student of the Week. Each teacher will nominate a student for any of the following: Perfect attendance or marked improvement in…

The Riverside Roar – August 23, 2021

Download The Riverside Roar for the week of August 23, 2021 (PDF) » Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: We’ve had a fantastic start to the 2021-2022 school year! Please be aware of the following changes to start and end times: Students are permitted in the building at 7:30 A.M., and must be…

Seamless Summer Option Program

This location is participating in the Seamless Summer Option Program. Lunch will be provided to all children, age 1 through 18, and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the…

The Riverside Roar – May 24, 2021

Download The Riverside Roar for the week of May 24, 2021 (PDF) » For Your Information... If you haven’t reenrolled, it’s not too late! Go to the survey link or call the office for assistance. Reports cards are being mailed on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. We have free intervention materials…

The Riverside Roar – May 10, 2021

Download The Riverside Roar for the week of May 10, 2021 (PDF) » Grab and Go Meals Hybrid students will bring meals home every Wednesday. Online families may pick up meals by pulling up to the kitchen door on the east side of the building. Pick up is on Thursdays from…

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