One of our final job shadow days was meeting with David Vantuyle, a Disney and Nickelodeon animator who has worked on: Big Hero 6, Encanto, Raya the Last Dragon, Moana 2, WallyKazam, Zootopia 2 (he even voices the walrus!)


Thank you David for taking the time to explain your journey, answer our questions, and inspire us to follow our dreams!
3 days ago, Steve Ayre
Zoom meeting with Disney Animator

We were notified by the Village of Dundee at 11:39 am of a local water main break that may affect the elementary school’s water supply. While the issue is being resolved, elementary students and staff have full access to the middle school restrooms and water fountains.

5 days ago, Dundee Community Schools
A BIG Thank you to Cakes by Stephanie for coming to visit to present about culinary and baking paths after high school! ...and for bringing us cookies to decorate!
12 days ago, Steve Ayre
Student Decorating
Student Decorating
Student Decorating
Student Decorating
Student Decorating
Student Decorating
Student Decorating
Job Shadow Day(s) have been a Huge Success this week. Thank you to our local businesses that have supported our students getting some real world experience!

MI CustomScapes LLC, Williams Brothers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Dundee, Dundee Dental, Salenbien Welding, and Tan Bar

Our students learned a lot, and had fun!
19 days ago, Steve Ayre
Thank you Dundee Dental
Thank you Salenbien Welding
Thank you MiCustomScapes
Thank you MiCustomScapes
Thank you Williams' Brothers
Thank you Williams' Brothers
Today our 8th Grade students had the opportunity to visit The Zekelman Holocaust Center. They did a wonderful job interacting with their tour guides and listening to the story of a survivor. Thank-you to parents for allowing your children to participate in such a meaningful tour, Mr. H for organizing, our chaperones for volunteering your time and our bus drivers for getting us to and from the center safety.
24 days ago, Lynn Kurek
Tree from the window of Anne Frank.
group of students
listening to the speaker
on the tour
listening to the speaker
Please see the following information from Monroe ISD:

Announcing the Michigan College of Beauty’s new high school Esthetics course! Beginning in the fall of 2026, the course will be offered to high school seniors. The course will operate during the same schedule as the Cosmetology course, Tuesday -Friday 12:45-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please see attached for the February 3rd Information Night details.



Highlights:

Open to 12th grade students
One year course
750 contact hours
Earn Esthetician License


Students who are interested in the Esthetics, or Cosmetology, course should attend the Information Night to learn more. Admission to MI College of Beauty is subject to an application process, which includes school counselor approval.
24 days ago, Steve Ayre
MCOB Cosmetology Program
Riverside Academy's Weekly Newsletter
24 days ago, Steve Ayre
Weekly Newsletter for Riverside Academy
Dundee Community Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to poor conditions on back roads.
27 days ago, Dundee Community Schools
Dundee Community Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather.
29 days ago, Dundee Community Schools
Dundee Community Schools will be closed on Friday, January 23rd due to forecasted extreme temperatures.
about 1 month ago, Dundee Community Schools
Dundee Community Schools are closed on Wednesday, January 21st.
about 1 month ago, Dundee Community Schools
Due to the extreme cold temperatures and continued hazardous travel conditions on our secondary roads, Dundee Community Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 20th.
about 1 month ago, Dundee Community Schools
Dundee Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to inclement weather.
about 1 month ago, Dundee Community Schools
Dundee Community Schools is on a two-hour delay due to fog.
about 2 months ago, Dundee Community Schools
Happy New Year
about 2 months ago, Dundee Community Schools
Happy New Year
Merry Christmas
2 months ago, Dundee Community Schools
Merry Christmas
Thank you to Mrs. Stutzman for adding a new tradition to Riverside Academy's Holiday party....Stocking Decoration - we had so much fun!
2 months ago, Steve Ayre
Stocking Decoration
Stockings!
Ironing on decorations!
More Decorating
Thanks Mrs. Stutzman!
Stockings
First pick of decorations
More Stockings
Finished Stockings
Yesterday, Riverside Academy Students participated in a corn hole tournament as part of our Holiday Party
2 months ago, Steve Ayre
Round 2
The opening game of our 2025 tournament!
Quarter final match up
Round 1
Our 2025 Tournament Champ!
Mrs. Hoskins' 3rd graders enjoyed games at their party today!
2 months ago, Shana Love
game
game
game
game