Attention Steamer Girls: Basketball Camp Info is Here!
Follow the link for more information on our summer girls basketball programs! Girls Basketball Camps
Grand March 2022: Information and Gym Directions
Information for Grand March is in the window below or available here: Grand March Information Grand March starts at 5:15pm and students who wish to participate should enter through the north doors between 4:50pm and 5:10pm. . . .
School Threat 3/15/2022
River Bend Families, 3/15/22 7:45PM River Bend Schools are grateful for the support and cooperation shown today by the Fulton Police Department. They moved swiftly to support our schools . . .
Prom 2022: A Night in Hollywood!
The Junior Class presents Prom 2022: A Night in Hollywood! Please follow the link for more information on Prom: Prom 2022 Infomation Packet
5 Essentials Survey Information
River Bend Families, Students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the . . .
Updating new CDC school guidance and vaccination clinic in Fulton 1-13-22 at Crossview Church from 9am-3pm
Covid Update 1/7/2022 IDPH_CDC_Update 1-7-2022 CrossView Pfizer Vax Clinic 1-13-2022
Update letter for today's cancellation and the next two days 1/5/2022
Update letter for today's cancellation and the next two days 1/5/2022
River Bend Covid Update 11/22/21
River Bend Families, I wanted to provide an update prior to the Thanksgiving Break. Many of you know we are experiencing more Covid cases than we have had all year. The letter link and attachment provides an . . .
The River Bend District Office will be Closed today, October 29, 2021.
River Bend Families, Due to a positive case of Covid 19 the River Bend District office will be closed today. Please contact your child's school if you need any help. We anticipate the office being open on . . .
What's New to River Bend 21-22
River Bend Families, The River Bend staff are all enjoying having your children in school. Thank you for the support. We had a very busy summer and I wanted to share some of the new "things" we have . . .
Safe Return Plan Board Approved 8/13/2021
Our starting date is just around the corner and our staff is excited to start working with your children. I am attaching a Safe Return Update letter, our recently approved Safe Return Plan and the Safe Return Plan Summary. The letter is a . . .
Safe Return to Learn Plan
Please see the following links for the most recent Safe Return to Learn Plan information. 21-22 Return to Learn Summary Plan: Board Approved 8/11/21 Safe Return Plan 2021-2022: Board Approved 8/11/21
Safe Return Plan Update 8/6/2021
Dear River Bend Families, I am providing an update based on Gov. Pritzker's announcement yesterday. The executive order by the Gov. truly puts the district at a liability and financial risk if we do not follow the . . .
8/6 Whiteside County Health Department Vaccine Pop-Up!
Follow the link to pre-register : https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/9z8ej/ Registration is not required, but will help ensure that there are enough vaccines and staff for those that attend. . . .
River Bend Fall 2021-22 Safe Return Plan Drafts
River Bend Families, Thank you for your patience and input over the last several weeks as the District gathered information about a safe return plan. I am attaching two documents that outline our plan. One document is a one . . .
End of the Year Update/ Fall Preview
Dear River Bend Families, I wanted to provide a mini-update as we draw closer to the end of our school year. We will be busy planning and keeping up with the changes from ISBE and IDPH and will do our best to communicate updates . . .
Congratulations to Virginia Petersen, Recipient of the 2020-21 Support Staff Leadership Award!
Congratulations to Mrs. Virginia Petersen, River Bend CUSD 2 district office administrative assistant, for being selected as the Illinois Principals Association Northwest Region's recipient of Support Staff Leadership Award! . . .
Congratulations to Linda Rogis, Recipient of the 2020-21 Non-Certified Personnel Leadership Award!
Congratulations to Mrs. Linda Rogis, River Bend CUSD 2 nurse, for being selected as the Illinois Principals Association Northwest Region's recipient of Non-Certified Personnel Leadership Award! . . .
River Bend COVID Update - 3/23/2021
Dear River Bend Families, I wanted to provide an update following the March 9, 2021 IDPH/ISBE school activities revision. The two state agencies came out with new guidance that will impact our current Covid . . .
3/15/2021 Weather Update - all PM activities and practices are cancelled.
River Bend Families, Due to the winter weather, there will be no PM preschool and all students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm today. There will be no afternoon work support or 3:00 PM bus. A decision about . . .
FHS Updated Athletic Fees for 2020-2021 School Year
Please see the attached link in regards to the updated FHS athletic fees for the 2020-2021 school year. https://docs.google.com/ document/d/ 1sVWyjqpRVC9xVDSQf6rcqVnAoWVMN -lMa9TEG7xlsk0/edit?usp= sharing
Monday, March 1st, remote learning at RBMS ONLY due to sub shortage
River Bend Families, Due to the number of staff that are still experiencing side effects from getting the 2nd vaccine, RBMS grades 6-8 will be remote on Monday. FES PK-5 and FHS 9-12 will be in-person. . . .
Staff COVID vaccine dose 2: update to families
River Bend Families, I wanted to provide a quick note about the District's plan to address the number of staff getting their 2nd dose of vaccines next week. The attached letter provides guidance for families. . . .
The 2021-2022 School Calendar has been approved. Check out the link for details!
Click the link to view the 2021-2022 School Calendar
Due to drifting snow River Bend will have a 10-3 day on Tuesday, February 16th
Dear River Bend Families, Due to drifting snow on country roads combined with cold temperatures, River Bend will start at 10 am and end at 3 pm Tuesday February 16th. No WACC and No AM preschool today. Stay . . .
Gear Grinders Silent Auction is Live!
Let the Auction Begin! All items are new, unused, with packaging damage from Walmart Distribution. All proceeds go to the River Bend Educational Foundation and Gear Grinders Robotics Team. Link to Silent Auction Website below. . . .
River Bend will have a Late Start on Friday, February 12th
River Bend Families, The National Weather Service has issued another wind chill and cold weather advisory for -20 to -30 temperatures tomorrow morning. River Bend will start at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. . . .
River Bend will have a Late Start on Thursday, February 11th
River Bend Families, Due to the wind chill advisory and predicted temperatures between -20 and -25, River Bend will have a delayed start. School will begin at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. No WACC and no AM . . .
River Bend will have a Remote Learning Day on Friday, February 5th
Dear River Bend Families, Upon advisement of an area road commissioner, who will not be able to start plowing until 5:00 AM and unsure if plows can keep country roads open, Ustick Township lost use of a plow today, and . . .
River Bend will have a Remote Learning Day on Thursday, February 4th
Dear River Bend Families, Once again the weather is playing havoc on our schedule. Tomorrow's forecast has changed and the National Weather Service is predicting freezing rain starting as early as 6:00 AM and . . .
River Bend to have Remote Learning Tuesday, January 26th
Dear River Bend Families, Due to the predicted amounts of snow and blowing snow on Tuesday, River Bend will be conducting school remotely on Tuesday, January 26th. Teachers have worked with students to prepare for . . .
Canceled - The River Bend Board of Education’s special meeting tonight (11/11/2020) has been canceled. Please see below for more details.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors held a virtual update session on November 11, 2020, to review recent developments related to the IHSA basketball season ahead of the Board’s regularly scheduled . . .
To the Seniors of 2020
Senior Steamers of 2020, We are so proud of all the hard work you put into this year and we love how you "Steam Rolled" through Covid 19. Please accept our token of appreciation and gratitude. You have been . . .
Committee Meeting Notices
Sept. 9 2019, Sept. 16, 2019 Finance Committee Meeting Notice, District Office, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 2019 Building & Grounds Committee Meeting Notice, District Office, 5:30 p.m.
Contact Board Members & Superintendent
Contact all Members of the Board of Education and the Superintendent We are interested in hearing from you. Please use this form to contact us.
Board Election Process
Board Election Process Consider Serving on the River Bend School District School Board. Board Election Process