Riverside Elementary School District #2 has become an official partner in the 2010 Census. Our participation in the program is important for the following reasons:

• Every year, the federal government awards more than $300 billion to states and communities based on census data.
• Census data is an important part of local community planning efforts, including deciding where to build schools.
• The federal and state governments use census data to determine how many Congressional seats each state will have at the federal level, as well as determining the redistricting of state legislatures and voting districts.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau:

The goal of the Census Bureau's partnership program is to combine the strengths of local governments, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, schools, media, businesses, and others, to ensure a complete and accurate 2010 Census. The Census Bureau will provide promotional materials, regular updates, and data assistance to partners to assist in this effort. Together, through this partnership, we can ensure the 2010 Census message is delivered to every corner of the nation. Achieving a complete and accurate 2010 Census is in our hands.