Special Projects


Capers Dinner and Auction

The annual Capers dinner and auction is sponsored by the Riverside Parents Association and in the highlight of the school year. Volunteers prepare all year for this exciting evening that includes auction donations from the Jacksonville community and our RPDS families. Each year, the Capers committee selects a theme that is carried out in decorations, food, and auction items. The "Teachers Wish List" is a major component of Capers and is used to provide teacher requested items for the classrooms and professional development opportunities.

Gift Wrap Sale

The annual gift wrap sale at RPDS begins the second week of school and runs for three weeks. Purchases are delivered to parents in mid-October. Parents and friends stock up on the beautiful Sally Foster gift wrap, accessories, and gourmet food items.

Octoberfest

Each October, families at Riverside are treated to an old-fashioned school carnival by the Riverside Parents Association. Homeroom volunteers staff age-appropriate games for fun, excitement, and prizes. A hamburger and hotdog cookout is held in conjunction with Octoberfest.