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Riverside Elementary School

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Choir students perform for the Heroes program at Riverside Elementary
Four students smile for a portrait in front of their STEAM project board
elementary students climb on a rock wall

Welcome to Riverside Elementary

Home of the rams

We are a school community dedicated to academic success, social responsibility, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. Our typical enrollment is about 400 students in kindergarten through fifth-grade.

Our school motto is “we show up and never give up”. We believe in building positive relationships, creating positive experiences for students and families, and focusing on academic growth. Read More

School News

Holiday Card Contest returns for a sixth year

For the sixth year, Grants Pass School District 7 is holding its districtwide art contest to select the artwork for holiday cards.

Kindergarten through 12th-grade students are invited to create holiday card designs using a variety of materials, including pencils, paint, markers, and more. Click in for more information and contest guidelines.

We look forward to seeing what students create this year!

Are you a Grants Pass alum?

Are you a graduate of the Grants Pass School District?

We are in the process of creating an alumni contact list and would love to stay in touch with you.

Please take a moment to fill out this form with your contact information.

Grants Pass School District 7 to offer FREE Preschool

Starting in the 2024-25 school year, the Grants Pass School District will offer FREE preschool for four and five-year-olds living within GPSD7 boundaries.

In partnership with SOESD Early Childhood Services,, the new preschool program will accommodate 36 children in its first year, and bring together children with and without disabilities into one inclusive classroom.

Performing Arts Center 25th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign

Grants Pass School District 7 and Four Way Community Foundation are proud to announce the launch of a fundraising campaign to preserve the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center (PAC).

A 25th-anniversary celebration of the Performing Arts Center will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The celebration will be an evening of music, theater, and dance.

Safety and Facility Upgrades for Grants Pass School District 7

The Grants Pass School District 7 Board of Directors has approved a debt restructuring plan that aims to address safety and facility needs across the district.

The $13 million generated from the restructuring will be used to make necessary upgrades across the district, with a focus on improving the safety and functionality of school buildings.

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