The River School

Welcome to The River School, Where Small Steps Become Giant Leaps

At River, we are dedicated to serving children from 18 months through Grade 5 (currently) and take pride in being a part of their earliest and most formative years. We nurture a lifelong love of learning through a joyful, collaborative and inclusive approach to education.

Programs:

• Preschool (18 months – 3 years): Half-day and full-day options

• PreKindergarten: Full-day program for children 4 years old by September 1

• Elementary: Kindergarten – Grade 3

• Upper Elementary: Grades 4 – 5 (currently)

Our one-of-a-kind co-teaching model pairs a master’s-level educator with a full-time speech-language pathologist in every classroom. Through this innovative structure, we deliver a rich, thematic curriculum that integrates literacy, math, science, social studies, music, visual arts, physical education, creative movement, and drama. Starting in Grade 3, students also study a world language. 

We believe young children learn best in an environment that is nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and intellectually stimulating. At River, children are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment—supported every step of the way by skilled and compassionate educators.Our philosophy is grounded in The River School’s Pillars.

We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. At River, children are inspired to love learning and to embrace and appreciate difference. 

Key Features:

• Innovative co-teaching model includes a full-time speech-language pathologist and master's level educator in every class

• Graduate student training program that enhances classroom practice and children's experience

• Small class sizes for personalized attention

• Child-centered classrooms with a focus on social-emotional development

• Between 1-3 children with hearing loss learn alongside their hearing peers in each classroom

• Respect for students’ voices in the learning journey

• Multi-curricular, standards-based, research-backed teaching approach 

• Proprietary language arts programs and evidence-based instruction

• Experiential and collaborative learning through the use of themes that promotes language, vocabulary and academic skills across the curriculum

• Developmentally appropriate, play-based learning in Preschool 

• Project-based, immersive learning in Elementary and Upper Elementary

• Focus on social-emotional development and respect for each child’s voice

• Diverse and inclusive classrooms help develop enriched perspectives and a greater understanding of the world 

• Committed community of learners, with professional development for faculty, parent-education programs and ongoing family engagement, adds richness and depth to our program. 

Please register for one of our Parent Admission Events (4 in-person and 1 virtual), visit our website and contact us to learn more about our distinctive program. We look forward to working with you!

Key Admission Dates:

January 9 –  Application Due 

January 16 – Teacher Recommendation/Supporting Materials Due 

November-February – Applicant Visits (PreK - Grade 5)

January 29-30 – Preschool Applicant Visit Days

January 16 – Financial Aid Applications Due

February 27 – Admission Decision Notification 

March 13  – Contracts and Enrollment Deposits Due

May 1 – Contracts Binding at 4:00 pm

At The River School, we believe education should be as dynamic, joyful and unique as the children we serve. We invite you to discover a vibrant school where learning is inspired by curiosity, guided by expert educators through evidence-based programs and enriched by a caring, connected community.