Tomas Rivera Elementary

Rivera Families:
Today is the day to get some books for summer reading! 📚☀️

Join us at Rivera from 9:00–10:00 AM to check out books and help keep your child reading all summer long.

We can’t wait to see you soon! 📖✨

Familias de Rivera:
¡Hoy es el día para venir a sacar libros para la lectura de verano! 📚☀️

Los estaremos esperando en Rivera de 9:00 a 10:00 a. m. para que sus estudiantes puedan llevarse libros y seguir leyendo durante todo el verano.

¡Los vemos pronto! 📖✨

Parents, take yourself back to the 90s… remember reading books and earning a free Personal Pan Pizza?

Now your child gets to enjoy the same reward many of us loved growing up! ❤️

Students have the opportunity to read, reach their reading goals, and earn a FREE small pizza as a reward for their hard work. Reading really does pay off!

Check out the details below and help encourage your child to keep reading all summer long! 🌟📖

SUMMER OF STORIES IS BACK! 📚🍕

Enrollment opens May 1st—get ready to turn reading time into pizza time! 🎉
This summer, keep your kids’ reading, learning, and loving books… all while earning FREE pizza. 🙌

📱 Join through the BOOK IT! App (Summer program only available through App)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents with kids in pre-K – 6th grade
📅 Program runs June 1st – August 31st
⚠️ Don’t forget—everyone must enroll each year!

💛 Parents, you’re the real MVPs! As we count down to enrollment, we’d love to hear your summer reading memories.

👇 Join the conversation:
Were you a BOOK IT! kid?
What was your favorite summer read? 📚

Tomás Rivera Elementary is Hiring!

Are you looking for a campus where relationships matter, collaboration is valued, and every child is challenged, supported, and inspired? Come join the Rivera family!

We are currently seeking passionate educators and support staff for the 2026–2027 school year:

🍎 1st Grade Teacher (Bilingual): https://dentonisd.schoolspring.com?jobid=5710230
🍎 1st Grade Teacher (Monolingual): https://dentonisd.schoolspring.com?jobid=5710102
🍎 2nd Grade Teacher (Monolingual): https://dentonisd.schoolspring.com?jobid=5710293
⭐ Special Education Functional Life Skills (FLS) Teacher: https://dentonisd.schoolspring.com?jobid=5745265
⭐ Special Education FLS Aide: https://dentonisd.schoolspring.com?jobid=5710091

At Rivera, we are proud of our growth, our strong campus culture, and our commitment to ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students. We are looking for team members who are learners, relationship-builders, and champions for kids.

Tomás Rivera Elementary – Denton ISD
Apply today: Denton ISD Careers Portal
https://dentonisd.schoolspring.com/

☀️ Summer meals are almost here!

Denton ISD Child Nutrition will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under at select campuses around the district.

No sign up is needed. Just bring your student by any participating campus to eat with us and enjoy a healthy meal this summer.

Check the flyer for campus locations, dates, and serving times.

Questions? Call 940 369 0270.

*Please see updated site changes below* 6.2.26

Rivera Stars, it’s officially SUMMER TIME!

Thank you, Rivera families, for an amazing school year filled with growth, laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories. We are so proud of all our Rivera Stars and the hard work they showed this year!

As you enjoy your summer, remember to:
📚 Read a little every day
☀️ Play outside and stay active
💧 Drink lots of water
❤️ Spend time with family and friends
✨ Keep shining bright and being kind

We cannot wait to see all of our Rivera Stars back next year ready to learn, grow, and lead!

“I am, YOU are, WE are RIVERA!”

¡Estrellas de Rivera, oficialmente llegó el VERANO!

Gracias, familias de Rivera, por un año escolar increíble lleno de crecimiento, risas, aprendizaje y recuerdos inolvidables. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todas nuestras Estrellas Rivera y del gran esfuerzo que demostraron este año!

Mientras disfrutan su verano, recuerden:
📚 Leer un poquito todos los días
☀️ Jugar afuera y mantenerse activos
💧 Tomar mucha agua
❤️ Pasar tiempo con familia y amigos
✨ Seguir brillando y siendo amables

¡No podemos esperar para ver a nuestras Estrellas Rivera el próximo año listas para aprender, crecer y liderar!

“¡Yo soy, TÚ eres, nosotros SOMOS RIVERA!”

Registration for ALL Rivera Stars is NOW OPEN! We are one day away from summer break and want to remind all families to complete registration as soon as possible for the 2026-2027 school year.

Snapcodes were emailed to returning student families on April 1. Registration and enrollment documents must be completed by Friday, May 29 before our office team leaves for summer break.

Did not receive your Snapcode? Please contact our office for email assistance.

If your child will NOT be returning to Rivera next school year, please call our office and let us know.

More information, including how to register new students, can be found on the Denton ISD website: https://www.dentonisd.org/families/registration

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact our office at 940-369-3800.

We can’t wait to welcome our Rivera Stars back for another amazing year! ⭐I am, YOU are, WE are RIVERA!

¡La inscripción para TODOS los estudiantes de Rivera ya está ABIERTA! Estamos a solo un día de las vacaciones de verano y queremos recordarles a todas las familias que completen la inscripción lo antes posible para el año escolar 2026-2027. 💙⭐

Los Snapcodes fueron enviados por correo electrónico a las familias de estudiantes que regresan el 1 de abril. La inscripción y los documentos de matrícula deben completarse antes del viernes 29 de mayo, antes de que nuestro equipo de oficina salga de vacaciones de verano.

¿No recibió su Snapcode? Por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina para recibir ayuda con su correo electrónico.

Si su estudiante NO regresará a Rivera el próximo año escolar, por favor llame a nuestra oficina para informarnos.

Más información, incluyendo cómo inscribir a estudiantes nuevos, se puede encontrar en el sitio web de Denton ISD: https://www.dentonisd.org/families/registration

Si necesita ayuda o tiene preguntas, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina al 940-369-3800.

¡Estamos emocionados de darles la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestras Estrellas de Rivera para otro increíble año escolar! ⭐
¡Yo soy, TÚ eres, nosotros SOMOS...RIVERA!

Hawkeye Readers are shining at Rivera!

These students choose to read whenever they can, share books with peers, explore many genres, and show strong growth as readers. They make meaningful connections, think deeply about what they read, and use strategies to strengthen comprehension.

We are so proud of our committed and passionate readers! ⭐📖

¡Los lectores Hawkeye están brillando en Rivera!

Estos estudiantes eligen leer en cada momento libre, comparten libros con sus compañeros, exploran diferentes géneros y muestran un gran crecimiento como lectores. Hacen conexiones significativas, reflexionan sobre sus lecturas y utilizan estrategias para fortalecer su comprensión.

¡Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros lectores comprometidos y apasionados! ⭐📖

We are so proud of all of our students for their hard work, growth, and achievements this school year!

Our Awards Assemblies were a wonderful time to celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and success of our students. From academic accomplishments to positive character and leadership, each award represents the effort our students have put in all year long.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients we are proud of you and all you have accomplished this year! ⭐

Rivera families, this is a reminder that today and tomorrow are early release days. Please make sure all transportation changes are communicated to the front office by 10:30 AM. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM. Thank you!

Familias de Rivera, este es un recordatorio de que hoy y mañana son días de salida temprana. Por favor asegúrese de comunicar cualquier cambio de transporte a la oficina antes de las 10:30 AM. Los estudiantes saldrán a las 12:00 PM. ¡Gracias!

⏰ We’re here, it’s time for our final half-day reminders of the school year.

Just a reminder that Thursday, May 21 & Friday, May 22 are half days for students.

• Elementary: 12:00 p.m.
• Middle School: 12:30 p.m.
• High School: 1:05 p.m.

Today, our 3rd–5th grade Rivera Stars had the opportunity to hear from Anthony Cotton with YES-Youth Equipped to Succeed. His message was both powerful and purposeful as he spoke to our students about overcoming adversity, believing in themselves, and working hard to achieve their dreams and goals.

Thank you, Mr. Cotton, for pouring into our students, inspiring them to persevere through challenges, and reminding them that their future is full of possibilities. We are grateful for community partners who help empower and uplift our Rivera familia! 💙⭐