S.M. Rissler Elementary School

Open Coaching Positions for 2026-2027

THS/TMS FCCLA is having a bakesale at Tractor Supply to raise money for Nationals. They will be there until 2 pm. Please come out and support our students. Thank you FCCLA!

There will be no afternoon PreK due to the early dismissal.

Dues to the threat of severe weather we will be dismissing today (4/17) at 12:45 for Rissler and 1:00 for TMS/THS.

A BIG Thank you to Rissler PTO for a great night of fun with the Foam Party for Preschool students and families.

Join us for an important conversation about the future of rural public schools.

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center – Chillicothe

This community town hall will focus on how public schools are funded, current challenges, and how recent legislation may impact our local schools.

Keynote speaker Duane Martin will provide insight into education policy, followed by a short presentation and a Q&A panel with area superintendents.

Topics will include:
• School funding and state support
• Legislative changes impacting education
• The future of rural schools and communities

This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Open to all residents of Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston counties.

We hope to see you there.

Students enjoyed some fun times last week in Mrs. Whipple's class. #RisslerFun #RisslerStrong

Preschool & PAT Foam Party tonight, 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the Trenton R-9 Preschool Parking Lot. Sponsored by United Way and the Rissler PTO. Please wear clothing that can get wet. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

What's better than having five students and one staff member show up to school? How about ten? We gave out several prizes to staff and students yesterday because they picked the right day to be at Rissler. We love that our staff and students feel good about coming to school. #RisslerStrong #JBYH

Bus #8 is having mechanical issues and will be running approximately 10–15 minutes late.

The Easter Bunny does exist at Rissler Elementary, and she showed up to have some fun with some of our kindergarten students. No such thing as having too much fun at school. #EasterBunny #RisslerStrong

Rissler students had a wonderful time at the Glow Party on Thursday. Thanks to Dave and Janna Burkeybile for bringing the music and fun for Rissler students. #GlowParty #RisslerStrong

The week ended with recognizing our students and staff for showing up to school on Thursday. Great celebrations and fun honoring our student body this past week. Thanks for being the best Rissler has to offer. #RisslerStrong #JBYH

Summer School enrollment is happening now. Enroll your child for a summer of academics and adventure. May 20th - June 24th.

Don't be Stressed Schwa Day!

Let's celebrate reading and National Schwa Day by wearing pajamas.

First Student Bus has announced that Bus 11 is running 15 minutes behind schedule.

All this week, Rissler is celebrating our students with the theme: You Make Our School Bright! Each day Dr. O. is giving away a big prize for one lucky student each day this week. Congratulations to our winner today! More to come this week. #RisslerStrong. #StudentAppreciation2026

Students in Mrs. Wyant's room celebrated spring with a brain break.

Mrs. Sager's students celebrated with ice cream sundaes after spending the week planning, writing and crafting about how to make ice cream sundaes. It has been a blast!