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Contact Us:
300 S. Driftwood Trail
McHenry, IL 60051
Phone: (779) 244-1400
Email: officerw@d15.orgSchool Hours:
Regular Day: 9:10am - 3:50pm
Early Release Days: 9:10am - 2:10pmOffice Hours:
8:35am - 4:35pm
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Office Staff:
Secretaries
Kim Marak
Cindy Koplin
Sandy Brown
School Nurse
Jen Paolini, RNEnrollment:
Grades K - 5th
Interim Principal

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Mrs. Michelle Smith
I am honored to serve as the interim principal of Riverwood Elementary for the remainder of the school year. It is a privilege to work alongside our dedicated staff, supportive families, and outstanding students.
Together with our assistant principals Mr. Hibler and Mrs. Haydysch, we will continue to create a positive and engaging learning environment where every student can grow and succeed. With this in mind, our work at Riverwood is guided by the mission of District 15, which states: To deliver an unrivaled education by providing innovative, supportive, and engaging experiences that empower all learners to achieve their ultimate success.
I look forward to partnering with you to make the remainder of this school year a successful and memorable one. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to connect.
Assistant Principal

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Mr. Will Hibler
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year at Riverwood! My name is Mr. Hibler and I am the assistant principal at Riverwood.
My job is to help in any way I can to help this school be the best it can be. You will probably see me quite a bit around school, and don’t hesitate to say hi when you see me or when you pass my office.
Do not forget that if you ever need assistance, please contact me, the teachers, Mrs. Haydysch or any other staff member. We are here to help you. In closing, I just want to say that this is truly an awesome school and we are going to have an exciting year.
Thank you and welcome back!
Sincerely,
Will Hibler
Assistant Principal

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Mrs. Katie Haydysch
Welcome to the 24-25 school year, Riverwood Families!
Here at Riverwood, we follow the three Rascal Rules focusing on Being Safe, Being Responsible, and Being Respectful! Our goal is to create new relationships and connections with families, staff, and students to make every student a successful, lifelong learner. Partnering home and school is critical as it only enhances your child’s education. My goal is to connect with all families throughout your child’s educational journey here at Riverwood!