06.23.2026 News Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrates Flag Day, ‘Old Glory’ Students at Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated “Old Glory” at the school’s annual Flag Day ceremony and concert on June 15, donning red, white and blue outfits. Second graders...
11.25.2025 Education Principal Gary Karlson settles in at Riley Avenue When Gary Karlson was little, his aspirations were to be to become a Navy pilot and a catcher for the New York Mets. Although he did not achieve his...
10.24.2025 Featured Story Riley Avenue students pilot drones during high-flying assembly The gymnasium at Riley Avenue Elementary School buzzed with excitement Thursday as third- and fourth-graders kicked off a new year of the school’s drone program with an assembly showcasing...
05.12.2025 Education Riley Avenue’s playground tree blossoms along with students The new tree at Riley Avenue Elementary School has made it through its first winter. Not only has the red sunset maple survived, it has thrived — adding almost...
05.15.2023 Education Riley Avenue Elementary School staffers save choking kindergartener When a choking 5-year-old is turning blue, the nurse’s office just down the hall can seem lightyears away. This was security guard Sarah Atkins’ adrenaline-fueled perspective last Tuesday morning...