Central Elementary

Early Learner applications for the 2026-27 school year are now available. Review the pre-registration process and submit a pre-registration form and fee to the District Office by...

The Board of Education reviewed the 2026/27 draft calendar at its January 21 meeting. The proposed first day of school is Thursday, August 27, 2026 with an end date of Tuesda...

Wednesday, February 25, 6:30pm-8:00pm Connect with your PreK-Grade 5 student and have fun with math ! Did you know math encourages kids to slow down, analyze a problem, and devis...

Tuesday, January 27, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Ames Elementary – Early Learner Center 86 Southcote Road, Riverside Learn about the District 96 Early Learner preschool program, curri...

The safety and well being of students and staff members is our top priority. In the case of inclement weather, we confer with RBHS, Komarek District 94 and Brookfield District 95 ...

As you know, the weather forecast for tonight (November 9) and into the morning is very unpredictable. I have been in communication with our neighboring districts, as well as publ...

We look forward to our Illinois Report Card results every year to celebrate student growth and find ways to continue improving. In this annual assessment, each IL school rece...

The registration portal will reopen on November 5. If you scheduled time with your student's teacher prior to the system being turned off on October 29, you do not need to log...

For the second consecutive year, our Board of Education has been awarded the I llinois Association of School Boards 2025 School Board Governance Recognition . As one of only 42 Il...

Elementary students will have slightly adjusted school hours with the 2025/26 school year. The elementary school day will begin at 8:10 AM and end at 3:00 PM . Supervised drop ...

The Central playground will be closed this summer as tuckpointing work takes place at Hauser. With dust, noise, and construction traffic, this area will remain closed until th...

The winter months bring the potential for inclement weather. Your children will bring home their electronic devices during the upcoming winter break. We are sending these home in...

Early Learner Alumni Registration Announcement

The 2023-2024 Illinois Report Card for Central Elementary School is now available online. This annual assessment gives each public school in Illinois one of five performance de...

Riverside School District 96, will be hosting a Parent presentation of "Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe" presentation on 10/17/24. The event will be held from 6-8pm in the Hauser Jr. H...

District 96 provides preschool screening throughout the year. Click on the link below for more information. Preschool Screening

District 96 Family and Community Engagement Guidelines

District 96 is once again a recipient of this year's NAMM Best Communities for Music Education Award for the 3rd consecutive year.

Central/Hauser Campus Project (May Update)