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![Central's Classified Employee of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762445310/riversideunifiedorg/e2yksmudpcgi5pz3fahv/ClassifiedEmployeeoftheYear2526_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762445310/riversideunifiedorg/e2yksmudpcgi5pz3fahv/ClassifiedEmployeeoftheYear2526_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762445310/riversideunifiedorg/e2yksmudpcgi5pz3fahv/ClassifiedEmployeeoftheYear2526_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762445310/riversideunifiedorg/e2yksmudpcgi5pz3fahv/ClassifiedEmployeeoftheYear2526_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762445310/riversideunifiedorg/e2yksmudpcgi5pz3fahv/ClassifiedEmployeeoftheYear2526_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762445310/riversideunifiedorg/e2yksmudpcgi5pz3fahv/ClassifiedEmployeeoftheYear2526_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Joshua Clemente has been named Central Middle School's Classified Employee of the Year!
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For the second year in a row, Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) has been recognized at the state level for its high academic performance and commitment to closing achievement gaps, earning a spot on the Educational Results Partnership’s (ERP) prestigious 2025 California Honor Roll Districts list.
Along with Riverside Unified’s recognition, 12 district schools made ERP’s 2025 California Honor Roll Schools list, which honors schools for consistently high levels of student achievement, improvement over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations.
![Believe Kids Fundraiser]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762289679/riversideunifiedorg/brynryrlaoglsgddpu1d/ShopFund.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762289679/riversideunifiedorg/brynryrlaoglsgddpu1d/ShopFund.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762289679/riversideunifiedorg/brynryrlaoglsgddpu1d/ShopFund.webp","width":600}])
Central Middle School's fundraiser starts today, and we need your help!
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November 3. 2025 - Monday's Message Video
![Riverside Unified Foundation Launches Tom Hunt Memorial Scholarship with Awards to Nine Exemplary CTE Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761934415/riversideunifiedorg/ihw63jxwqrpsyn9hw6ax/RUSD_HUNTSCHOLARSHIP1-Edited.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761934415/riversideunifiedorg/ihw63jxwqrpsyn9hw6ax/RUSD_HUNTSCHOLARSHIP1-Edited.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761934415/riversideunifiedorg/ihw63jxwqrpsyn9hw6ax/RUSD_HUNTSCHOLARSHIP1-Edited.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761934415/riversideunifiedorg/ihw63jxwqrpsyn9hw6ax/RUSD_HUNTSCHOLARSHIP1-Edited.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761934415/riversideunifiedorg/ihw63jxwqrpsyn9hw6ax/RUSD_HUNTSCHOLARSHIP1-Edited.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761934415/riversideunifiedorg/ihw63jxwqrpsyn9hw6ax/RUSD_HUNTSCHOLARSHIP1-Edited.jpg","width":2200}])
The Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Foundation honored the inaugural recipients of the Tom Hunt Memorial Scholarship Fund, distributing a total of $9,000 to nine Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.
The scholarship was established to honor the life and enduring legacy of Tom Hunt, a devoted advocate for vocational skills and hands-on learning. This first-ever distribution fulfills the Foundation’s core mission to invest directly in the next generation of skilled trades professionals and technical experts.
October 27, 2025 - Monday's Message Video
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![Meet Your Principal, Mrs. Shani Dahl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753719909/riversideunifiedorg/qqi5zvgqnr4ijhg4m9iy/Screenshot2025-07-02004918.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753719909/riversideunifiedorg/qqi5zvgqnr4ijhg4m9iy/Screenshot2025-07-02004918.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753719909/riversideunifiedorg/qqi5zvgqnr4ijhg4m9iy/Screenshot2025-07-02004918.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753719909/riversideunifiedorg/qqi5zvgqnr4ijhg4m9iy/Screenshot2025-07-02004918.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1753719909/riversideunifiedorg/qqi5zvgqnr4ijhg4m9iy/Screenshot2025-07-02004918.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1753719909/riversideunifiedorg/qqi5zvgqnr4ijhg4m9iy/Screenshot2025-07-02004918.jpg","width":2200}])
Shani Dahl is the proud principal of Central Middle School of Arts and Innovation in Riverside Unified School District. Recognized as the 2023 ACSA Region 19 Middle School Principal of the Year and a former RUSD Principal of the Year, Ms. Dahl is known for her passionate leadership, positive energy, and deep commitment to student success. Loved by students, staff, and families alike, she has a reputation for knowing every child by name and creating a school culture grounded in motivation, encouragement, and excellence.
"Every student deserves to be seen, supported, and inspired—and that’s the heart of everything we do at Central."
![Riverside Unified School District Appoints New Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751062914/riversideunifiedorg/omsina6qtopx67woprfz/SoniaLlamas_LO-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751062914/riversideunifiedorg/omsina6qtopx67woprfz/SoniaLlamas_LO-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751062914/riversideunifiedorg/omsina6qtopx67woprfz/SoniaLlamas_LO-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751062914/riversideunifiedorg/omsina6qtopx67woprfz/SoniaLlamas_LO-3.jpg","width":1000}])
The Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Sonia Llamas as the next Superintendent of the Riverside Unified School District. At its June 26 meeting, the Riverside Unified Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Llamas. Her first day as Superintendent will be July 14.
