The 2019-2020 school year yearbooks are now on sale!  This is the first time they are available to purchase for May delivery!  We ran out of yearbooks last year so make sure you get one! 

A full-color yearbook is 25.00.  To order, go to www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code:  43522G

You can also order with cash or check payable to RIGGS PTO.  Paper order forms are available in the front office or the library! 

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From your school website, click on the first tab Our School > Awards, Accolades and Special Programs.

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Let's tell the world about Riggs Elementary School!  Go Roadrunners.

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Honors, Awards and Special Programs

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Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Alyssa Vesco, 6th grader in Corey Swint's class, who was named Gilbert Citizen of the Month for January 2020.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Riggs first grade teachers aged overnight to celebrate the 100th day of school with their students. Special activities also took place in the classroom. In language arts, students wrote about how they will look and what they will be doing in 100 years and in math they had to work on how they would spend $100.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you to Seville Country Club for sponsoring a Riggs foursome at the Seville Charity Classic in January. One of the charities, "Inspire and Achieve," has benefited several of our Riggs students. Inspire & Achieve website

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Riggs 3rd grader Ellie Villalpando who was named Gilbert Citizen of the Month for December 2019!

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Riggs Cheer Squad for winning 1st place in the Cheer and Spirit Awards at the district cheer competition on December 14.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Riggs 4th grade students were selected to taste test new menu items for CUSD Food Service. They gave great feedback and were very proud to help out!

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Eliza Schwitzer of Riggs Elementary whose Peace Poster Contest entry was selected as the club level winner by the Sun Lakes Lions Club. Her poster now proceeds to the state level. For over 30 years, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored this international art contest to give children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. Eliza was also awarded a certificate and cash prize from the Sun Lakes Lion's Club, sponsored by Intel.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

The Arizona Department of Education announced that Riggs Elementary received an "A" grade for the 2018-19 school year.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Riggs 5th grader Sailor Maher, the Gilbert Citizen of the Month for November 2019.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Riggs 3rd graders started a gardening project to promote healthy choices. Research shows school gardens have a positive impact on student learning, health, and nutrition. They teach good eating habits, science, math, and business skills. They also introduce students to new and healthy foods -- and get students moving and outside. A hydroponic garden tower was donated by Benita Riesgraf, a Chandler mom, thanks to a grant she received from Changex.org and the Arizona Sustainability Alliance. The program, "Sow It Forward," empowers teachers and students to learn about food growth and the importance of having access to fresh fruits and vegetables. We will have the tower until Thanksgiving, at which time the seedlings will be transplanted into our community garden. Students planted the following plants in the Tower Garden: Sweet Basil, Arugula, Bib Lettuce, Gourmet Lettuce, Black Magic Dino Kale.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Mrs. Wendy Dafoe, 1st Grade Teacher at Riggs Elementary. She was selected as one of the winners of an SRP Touchdowns for Teachers Grant, in partnership with the Arizona Cardinals. She received $500 to be used to benefit her classroom, to purchase hands-on materials to improve lessons and class engagement. Way to go, Mrs. Dafoe! SRP Touchdowns for Teachers website

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Preston Brooke who was honored as Gilbert Citizen of the Month for September 2019.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

In the recent Riggs PTO Read-a-Thon, students read a total of 196,585 minutes -- surpassing last year's total by 33,690 minutes! In addition, the total amount raised was $18,646.

Riggs Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations (and thank you) to our outstanding custodial staff! Riggs Elementary was presented the Clean school award for the 12th year in a row!

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

The Riggs Relay for Life team was able to fundraise all year with all their donations going toward the American Cancer Society.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to the Riggs Elementary Battle of the Books team of Nadia Harris, Hailey Merrill and Ethan Mireles, coached by Kim Reininga, 3rd place winners of the district competion on April 24. They will head to the regional competition at Highland High in Gilbert in May.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to our Riggs Roadrunners who lived up to their name capturing the girls and boys team titles at the third annual Chandler Unified School District Elementary Track and Field meet at Perry High's John Wrenn Stadium. Thank you to Boosterthon and the Chandler Education Foundation for sponsoring the event.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Saira Urbina's Preschool classroom at Riggs Elementary recently hosted the Arizona Science Center for a lesson on Bugs and Blooms. The students discovered the important relationship between insects and plants, learned about the parts of a plant, and why insects are so important to plants.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to the Riggs Elementary boys and girls track teams, placing 1st at the district elementary track meet on April 1!

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Riggs Elementary staff recently participated in the "I Ran 4 Ira" event at Seville Country Club. This fun 5K walk/run and pancake breakfast event supports 3rd grade Riggs' student Ira Hamilton. The funds help to pay for Ira's intense 3-4 week therapy camp at the VIP Neurorehabilitation Center in California. The Riggs community is "Ira Strong."

UPDATE: The Ira Run this year raised over $20,000! We were able to raise enough funds for Ira to attend her specialized therapy AND have enough funds to fulfill special grant requests to help other kids as well!

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Riggs Elementary School hosted a VEX IQ Robotics tournament with guests Auxier Elementary and Tarwater Elementary. Students worked collaboratively with other schools to show off Robotics skills to gain points as they drove and completed tasks on the VEX IQ Next Level playing field. For fun, the groups also did some drag racing in the main hallway and showed off programming skills in a maze.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Riggs Elementary sixth grade students studied, with their families, where their families originated and made a quilt piece to represent their heritage. They were asked to tell a story from their family that has been passed down through the generations. History really came to life when they realized that the U.S. is their home, but they all come from rich cultures and traditions from around the world. They have had rich conversations when looking at the quilt and seeing that other students' families came from the same countries. "Together, We Are One!"

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

A Riggs Elementary parent anonymously donates 40 gift cards just before winter break every year. Principal Jan Weyenberg places staff members' names into a hat and pulls out a name every day in December. Winners are given two gift cards, one to keep and one to pay forward. Corey Swint was one of the recipients and was recently at ASU on a sixth grade field trip. She decided to pay it forward to an officer covering the game to thank him for his service. He was touched and shocked, to say the least!

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Riggs Elementary 5th grader Christopher Berra who was recognized as Gilbert Citizen of the Month for January 2019.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Riggs Elementary 6th Grader Faith Glynn who was honored as the Gilbert Citizen of the Month.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Riggs Elementary 5th grader Kassandra Schmidt in Ms. Weiand's class who was named Gilbert Citizen of the Month.

Riggs Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Enoch Follett, 4th Grader in Ms. Agostini's class, Gilbert Citizen of the Month for October 2018.

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Riggs girls who won the title this year and Riggs boys who took 2nd place at the District Track Meet Finals in April.

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Comment submitted to Riggs Elementary: "Thanks, Principal Weinberg, teachers and staff for another wonderful Grandparent's Breakfast Day!"

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Matthew Hansen and Alexander Drakatos who won 2nd Place in Chemistry at the 2018 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Blinding Biochemicals. HISEF 2018 Award Winners

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Merrik Kubacki, Lindsi Ramsey and Addison Stevens who won 2nd Place in Physics & Astronomy at the 2018 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Fruitastic Batteries. HISEF 2018 Award Winners

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Riggs Elementary staff's Relay for Life team raised the most they have ever collected for the American Cancer Society, and over $1,000 more than last year! The yearly event is held at Basha High School.

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Riggs Elementary student Zeko Malouk, Gilbert Citizen of the Month.

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

From the American Heart Association: "On behalf of the American Heart Association and the millions of Americans we serve, thank you very much for your school's donation of $9,749.25." Way to go, Roadrunners!

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

An anonymous company donated $10 gift cards from Target and Starbucks. The names of all Riggs staff members have gone into a drawing of one name each day this month. Each winner will receive a little "Token of Appreciation" that can be passed on to someone else who is appreciated, and two gift cards -- one to keep, and one to pay forward! Staff are asked to pay one card forward to someone outside of school, spreading the joy of kindness to someone who could use a little lift!

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Principal Jan Weyenberg was recently featured in a Boosterthon Blog. Why This One Arizona Principal is Boosterthon's "Biggest Cheerleader"

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Riggs Elementary and student council are proud to report our Food Drive Success: 3,000 items and 50 turkeys donated to Chandler CARE Center! Chandler CARE Center

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated, and to Stacey Torres and Sarah Wagoner (PE) who organized Jump Rope for Heart at Riggs this year, raising more than double from last year, over $6,200! American Heart Association: Jump Rope For Heart webpage

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Riggs fourth grader Ashley Dunlap who was named Gilbert Student Citizen of the Month!

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Riggs Elementary for earning an "A" rating from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2017-18 school year.

Riggs Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Riggs third grader Ashley Partusch, the September Student Citizen of the Month.

Riggs Elementary (2016-2017)

Riggs Elementary School received a school-wide grant from the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) for $1,200 for Ozobots for students to learn about coding and robotics.

Riggs Elementary (2016-2017)

Riggs Elementary students, Landri Steenhard and Sophia Alexander were recipients of the Town of Gilbert Student Citizen of the Month Award.

Riggs Elementary (2016-2017)

Riggs Elementary School received the East Valley Tribune's Best of 2016 for Best Elementary School Award. East Valley Tribune - Best of Chandler 2016

Riggs Elementary (2016-2017)

Paula Jones, orchestra teacher at Riggs Elementary and Casteel High, was named Best Middle School and Best High School Teacher in the Best of Chandler 2016 issue of the East Valley Tribune. East Valley Tribune - Best of Chandler 2016

Riggs Elementary (2016-2017)

Riggs Elementary students participated in the Riggs Weekend Robotics Club.

Riggs Elementary (2015-2016)

Mark Anderson, Riggs third grade teacher, was one of 40 teachers selected as a Diamondbacks Most Valuable Teacher. Most Valuable Teacher - Arizona Diamondbacks website

Riggs Elementary (2015-2016)

Fourth grade Riggs student Terra Skaar won first place in Arizona and a $150 check in the "Letters About Literature" contest, Level 1. Letters About Literature is a reading and writing contest for students, grades 4-12. Tens of thousands of students from across the U.S. enter Letters About Literature each year -- reading a book, poem or speech and writing to the author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally. Letters are judged on state and national levels. Letter About Literature Website - Library of Congress

Riggs Elementary (2015-2016)

The students and staff at Riggs Elementary celebrated being named an A+ School of Excellence for 2016 by the Arizona Educational Foundation.

Riggs Elementary (2015-2016)

After reviewing over 1,800 bookmark submissions from around the state for the Governor's #WhyILoveAZ Bookmark Design Contest, Governor Doug Ducey selected his Top Ten Favorite Bookmarks... and Riggs' student Brianna Zamora's bookmark landed at #8! Brianna's bookmark is posted on the Governor's social media accounts, and is shown here. (This "Ode to Larry Fitzgerald" is clutch!) Arizona Governor's Office of Education Facebook post

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