Current Connections: November 5th

We’re excited to introduce our updated Rivers Edge Elementary School website! With a fresh look and easy-to-navigate layout, finding the information you need is easier than ever. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events, the latest school news, or a glimpse into the fun happening around REES, it’s all just a few clicks away!

Here are a few places to explore:

Take a few minutes to explore and get familiar with our new layout. Please note that you can always click on our eagle mascot on the top left to return to our home page. We hope you love the updated look and find it a helpful resource for staying connected to all things Rivers Edge! REES is a community like no other, and we’re glad you’re part of it!

Nicole Freundt, Principal

Our next House competition is officially underway! This time, our Eagles are coming together for a great cause through a Canned Food Drive to support families in need this holiday season.

We encourage families to send in canned food donations with their children, who can place them in their designated House collection box. Not only will students earn points for their House, but they will also have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our community!

Donations will be collected through November 16th. Thank you for helping our Eagles SOAR by showing kindness, generosity, and support for others!

We were so happy to see so many families this evening during Parent/Teacher Conferences. If you were unable to schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher and would like to do so, please contact them directly. 

All HCPS students will receive a student ID on a lanyard for use throughout the school year. The white cards will include the student’s name and student number, but they will not include a photo. Students will scan their ID cards when getting on and off the bus, checking out books from the library, purchasing items in the cafeteria, and for late arrivals. The student IDs are part of a multi-layered safety plan and efforts to streamline operational processes at the school. If your child misplaces his/her ID, please notify the classroom teacher. One replacement will be made without a fee. Families will be charged $5 for any additional replacements.

If interested in volunteering in the café, please sign up for time by clicking our Cafeteria Volunteer SignUp Genius.  We ask our REES café volunteers to assist students with opening up their lunch items and cleaning tables at the end of the lunch period. Don’t forget to complete the HCPS Volunteer Application before signing up to help. 

Complete 2026-2027 Volunteer applications today! Please note that there must be a new application every year and you MUST complete one in order to visit the school or chaperone field trips. All visitors, at any time, must present a physical photo ID (not a picture).

Our next PTA Spirit Night is coming up at Desi Bites, and you won’t want to miss it! Grab dinner, catch up with classmates and neighbors, and support our school, all in one night.

📅 Wednesday, November 18

⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM

📍 Desi Bites, 3621 Cox Rd, Suite C, Henrico, VA 23233

We’re so grateful to Desi Bites for donating $500 to the REES PTA. Local businesses like this make a big difference for our students. See you there! 🙌

REES families enjoyed snacks, time with friends, and a showing of GOAT at Fall Movie Night, sponsored by the REES PTA. Thank you to our PTA board, volunteers, and school staff for making this free community event possible!

PTA Update at a Glance: 

👥 415 PTA members—surpassing our goal of 400!

🦅 Nearly $3,000 raised toward our $10,000 Eagle Fund goal

📅 More fun ahead, including Donuts with a Grown Up, Game Night, spirit nights, Staff Appreciation Week, and our End-of-Year Celebration

Before the movie, PTA President Savon Sampson thanked families for joining, giving, volunteering, and showing up. Every contribution helps the PTA support our classrooms, celebrate our teachers and staff, and create free experiences that bring the REES community together.