Riverdale Education Foundation, Port Byron, IL

05/30/2026

A really great opportunity for young adults!
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05/19/2026

A great summer opportunity!

Know any high school students who might be interested in exploring careers in Speech/Language Therapy this summer? Augustana is hosting a 3-day summer experience in our clinic. There are a few spots left! A Day in the Life of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists: An Augustana College Communication Sciences and Disorders Summer Experience, hosted on the Augustana College campus July 27-29, 2026.

Program details:

Dates and Time: Monday, July 27-Wednesday July 29 from 9am-3pm
Location: Barbara Roseman Center for Speech, Language and Hearing (located in Brodahl Hall, 761 34th St. Rock Island, IL 61201)
Cost: $120 includes 3 days of instruction, clinic experience, guest speakers, activities, mentoring, program t-shirt, and snacks/lunch each day!

Accommodations:

This program is a non-residential program and on-campus housing is not provided. Local hotel list is available if families want to make a trip of it! Register here:

https://admissions.augustana.edu/register/CSD?fbclid=IwdGRleAR5OfNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEey1ZJqF-L0BfBO4KeiCtf8cUyfxR0tY_9uSV-E3VtNlYE9L0sVMkSBCZioY0_aem_s9jpndXZTRrJcker5XVsgA

05/14/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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Through the generous support and donations from our community, the following awards were presented to our graduates. We are so grateful for the continued encouragement, kindness, and investment in our students’ futures.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients — we are proud of you and excited for what’s ahead!

🎓REF Scholarships
Claire Beeler
Braeden Bode
Finley Brock
Garrett Enright
Michael Kelley
Kamryn Kruger
Kameron Mahraun
Caitlin Mumma
Adysen McLaughlin
Yashvi Patel
Axel Pennock
Amanda Shadrick
Dean Wainwright

🎓Dual Credit
Braeden Bode

🎓Myron Keppy Memorial Scholarship
Katelyn Ludin
Dean Wainwright

🎓Jurevitz Family Memorial Scholarship
Amanda Shadrick

🎓Bugo Family Scholarship
Kali Fuller
Amaya Lopez-Hernandez

🎓Calvin D Falk Advancement in Agriculture Education Scholarship
Lance Winger

🎓Virgil Mumma Family Scholarship
Caitlin Mumma
Amanda Shadrick

🎓Jeffrey Richmond Memorial Scholarship
Amanda Shadrick

🎓Gary Searl Memorial Scholarship
Katelyn Ludin

🎓The Jan Chaney “Red Apple” Memorial Scholarship
Amaya Lopez-Hernandez

🎓The RIchard and Kathy Mitton Scholarship
Braedon Bode
Lance Winger

🎓Sharon Riewerts Theatre Scholarship
Ambrose Pennock

🎓Steve and Donna Enright Scholarship
Garrett Enright
Amanda Shadrick

🎓Betty Plumb Scholarship
Dean Wainwright

🎓Patrick J Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship
Amaya Lopez-Hernandez

🎓Thomas Lonergan Memorial Scholarship
Claire Beeler

🎓Hollis and Anna Boardman Memorial Scholarship
Adyson McLaughlin

🎓The Albrecht Family Scholarship
Braeden Janicki

🎓Robert E and Marilyn J Miller Scholarship
Caroline Kreiter

🎓Philo Lodge #436 A.F. and A.M. Scholarship
Yashvi Patel

🎓Jerry L DeCap Memorial Scholarship
Yashvi Patel

(REF scholarship recipients pictured.)

05/09/2026

04/21/2026

Start the countdown - 10 Days until STEM Expo 2026! ⏰

We currently have over 1,100 students signed up with over 50 projects for them to explore!

With each day we will keep the count down going, and will give a glimpse into what to expect day of. See you tomorrow!

Learn more at https://www.uwplatt.edu/stem-expo

04/20/2026

The Riverdale Education Foundation was proud to sponsor a grant to buy new books for the high school students to read to the elementary school students during Earth Week! 💙🌎💚🌎💛🌎

Thank you to all of the amazing donors who have helped to make Earth Week a success!

04/17/2026

🔥 Moline, IL Welding Competition! 🔥

Are you a high school senior interested in becoming a welder? Put your skills to the test at Midwest Technical Institute’s High School Welding Competition!

This is an annual, RSVP required event where you can compete for scholarship prizes toward your welding training at MTI. All experience levels are welcome!

🏆 Top scholarships awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
💥 Every participant receives a $500 MTI scholarship

📍 Moline, IL Competition
🗓️ Saturday, April 18th, 2026
📌 MTI Moline Campus

Step up, strike an arc, and take the next step toward your future in the skilled trades. 💪⚙️

👉 Sign up here - https://careers.midwesttech.edu/welding-competition/

04/16/2026

The Workforce Empowerment Initiative Grant application is officially open for the 2026-27 academic year. You may qualify for help with tuition, books and supplies, childcare, transportation and more. Spots are limited so apply today!

Contact [email protected] for more details.

https://www.bhc.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/grants/workforce-empowerment-initiative/

02/19/2026

Congratulations to Braeden Bode! 🎓🥇

🎓🏅 The IHSA is proud to present the 26 individuals who have been selected to 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team!

These future leaders excel in academics, participate in multiple IHSA sports & activities, and are active in their school and communities. Congratulations to...

Addison Lucht | Cissna Park Jr/Sr High School
Aidan Kenney | Coal City High School
Andrew Naour | Normal Community High School
Braeden Bode | Riverdale High School, | Port Byron
Cameron Powers | Triad High School | Troy
Connolly Nugent | Walter Payton College Prep | Chicago
Emily Downing | Cambridge High School
Emma Behrmann | Nashville Community High School
Henry McMurry | Mahomet-Seymour High School
Hunter Stepanich | York Community | Elmhurst
Jacob Barth | Auburn High School
Liam Schmidt | Father McGivney | Glen Carbon
Liv Hoene | St. Anthony High School | Effingham
Madeleine James | Washington Community High School
Madison Miles | Barrington High School
Margaret Andrzejewski | St. Francis | Wheaton
Mark Mattson | Hillsboro High School,
Marshall Gallaher | Brown County High School | Mt. Sterling
Matthew Pikus | Brother Rice | Chicago
Meghan Donnell | Carl Sandburg High School | Orland Park
Mia Drzewiecki | Lincoln-Way East High School | Frankfort
Michael Whitacre | Marmion Academy | Aurora
Nathan Cichy | Prospect High School | Mt. Prospect
Owen Klein | Washington Community High School
Sarah Eckardt | Oregon High School
Xiomara “Xia” Nesbitt | University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

🔗 See the Honorable Mention Honorees and read more about the honor here▶️ https://www.ihsa.org/news-media/article/2026-ihsa-all-state-academic-team