Skyward Family Access is a password-protected portal that allows families real-time access to student schedules, student absence requests, attendance information, meal items purchased, health information, report cards and conferences.

You will also use it to schedule your personal conference for Sabre Launch.

• Families should update their contact information (phone numbers and email addresses)
• Pay $5 fee for your child’s school planner/agenda
• If you do not have access or have questions regarding your login/password, contact Ashley Wynne at 320-656-3701 x1131.

Skyward: required Back-To-School Registration 

Skyward Family Access

3-Step PDF - Annual Back to School Registration

Each student must have a completed annual Back to School Registration update each year. 

• Parents/guardians listed as “Family 1/Parent 1” in Skyward Family Access must complete and submit the ‘Back to School Registration Checklist’ on a computer/laptop. 
• Family /Parent 1 users should click on the Back-To-School Registration Checklist button on the left menu (NOT New Student Enrollment) on a computer/laptop.

Your child’s teacher/classroom placement will be viewable in Skyward Family Access on Friday, August 21, 2026.  A great deal of time and effort has been taken to develop these classroom learning-communities that support all students. Our class lists are final and our teaching staff is working hard to prepare the classroom for your child. 

Sabre Launch - About

Tuesday-Wednesday, September 8-9, 2026

Sabre Launch provides individualized time for your family and your child’s classroom teacher to establish a personal connection while introducing your child to their new learning environment. 

The individual conference times will allow for the following:

• Teacher welcome and personalized Get-To-Know-You time.
• Parents/guardians/students become acquainted with learning spaces, including the classroom, media center, lunchroom, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Music (STEAM) lab, specialist spaces, and lockers.
• Teachers gather new academic information from students via Fastbridge Assessments.
• Students drop off and organize their supplies.
• Students take their photo for the yearbook and school ID  

Sabre Launch - Additional Staff Available

During Sabre Launch, school personnel and support staff will be available to answer questions and assist families with transportation, health services, nutrition services, social worker or counselor, specialists, special education services, and technology.

• Nutrition Services
  Make account deposits in the office or online in RevTrak and complete the Free/Reduced Educational Benefit application (in Skyward Family Access). Each student will be offered one breakfast and one lunch each day school is in session at no cost. Seconds/extras are billed separately and not included in daily free meals. For detailed information, please view the Nutrition Services Handbook.
• Health Services
  If your child will be needing medications at school, please bring them to the main office. Students must have a current medication order from the physician and medication in a pharmacy labeled bottle to match the physician's order.

Sabre Launch - School Photos

2026 Fall Picture Day Flyer

RIS Picture Day ID: EVTSJRWN4

Student pictures (for Student ID Cards and the Yearbook) can be taken before or after your Sabre Launch appointment in our gym.

If you are unable to have your student take their picture that day, we will have a photographer on Tuesday, October 13th for your student to take their picture during the school day. Please view the 2026 Fall Picture Day Flyer and Lifetouch Ordering Instructions for additional information.

Sabre Launch - Childcare option

KIDSTOP Registration - Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

SABRE LAUNCH - KIDSTOP Child Care

In addition, KIDSTOP will be available for K-5 child care on both days at each building from 6:30a-6p. 

• Families new to KIDSTOP must register for the Boys & Girls Club KIDSTOP Program. This registration is for Sabre Launch only and does not include school year care. 
  • Note, you must complete both the registration and childcare forms separately. 
• Currently registered KIDSTOP families must complete the Sabre Launch - KIDSTOP Child Care form in order to attend KIDSTOP on the Sabre Launch days.

Please contact the Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota administrative office at 320-252-7616 with questions.

Translation Support

Translations

Visit our Academics webpage and scroll to the Translations section to learn how to translate our website, emails, PDFs, and more.

Grade 5 Music Ensembles

Eckroth Music

If your 5th grader has signed up for Band or Orchestra and you need an instrument, please contact Eckroth Music as soon as possible so they can assist you.  

Website and Handbook

RIS Homepage

RIS Handbook

Be sure to bookmark our building’s webpage for weekly announcements and “all things Riverview” including daily schedule, arrival and dismissal procedures, contact information and more.