At Riverside Elementary School, things are done "The Riverside Way." That is, students are respectful, responsible, safe and college-bound. The faculty strongly believe that each student is unique and should have a strong foundation in reading, writing and mathematics.
At Riverside, teachers and staff promote college readiness in students from kindergarten onward. The school strives to educate students in a way that prepares them to pursue a college education.
The school's Three 4 Me program is a family involvement program in which families donate three hours during the school year to help the students.
In May 2010, the school was awarded the Wisconsin Governor's Health Award. It was the fourth year in a row that the school received the award.