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Opportunities for enrollment
Students moving into our Portland, Oregon district are welcome to join Riverdale Grade School or Riverdale High School at any point in the school year. Non-resident students seeking the sought-after Riverdale education can take part in our annual enrollment lottery. Requests are accepted September through mid-February for the following school year – similar to Portland area private schools. During that time, we offer several ways to visit our two schools so you can determine if Riverdale is the right fit for you.
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An 'essential' academic program
While aligned with the Common Core Curriculum, what sets Riverdale's PreK-12 academic program apart is our integration of the 10 Common Principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools. We focus on helping students learn to use their minds well, emphasize depth over breadth to instill mastery of subject matter, personalize our teaching for our students and stress high expectations while fostering an ‘unanxious’ environment in which students feel empowered to learn.
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An eye toward college
The college-going culture at Riverdale High School begins freshman year. And upon graduation, our seniors possess the skills, motivation and self-awareness needed to succeed in college and in life. Riverdale graduates continue their academic careers at some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities.
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The arts are at the heart of our school
Riverdale continues to demonstrate its commitment to both visual and performing arts by making art a core academic subject area. Students at Riverdale Grade School and Riverdale High School experience an extensive visual arts curriculum and a strong program for musical expression, along with drama program offerings.
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Campus life for students and parents
Riverdale is an exciting, energetic place where our PreK-12 students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities – both in and out of the classroom. We nurture a passion for personal interests, a habit of critical thinking and a comprehensive understanding of civic virtue. From extensive field studies, service learning requirements and student leadership to engaging clubs and academic teams, our students are challenged intellectually and welcomed for who they are. And parents play a big part, too.
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Athletics at Riverdale
Our interscholastic athletics program is an integral part of our students’ experience, reinforcing what they learn in the classroom. Our athletes develop leadership skills, respect for others and tenacity as they work together to achieve a common goal. On average, more than 80 percent of Riverdale’s 5th-12th grade students participate in some form of organized athletics. Go Mavericks! Go Falcons!
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Samara Haver, class of 2006, studies underwater soundscapes
A Ph.D. student at Oregon State University, she studies the collection of all sounds in an underwater area, at twelve different locations, including national parks and national marine sanctuaries, to better protect species and habitats sensitive to noise.
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Inaccuracy on Riverdale’s 2016-17 state report card
On Oct. 12, the Oregon Department of Education released its annual state report cards for schools and districts, which you will likely hear about in various media reports. Learn about a reporting error that has impacted Riverdale's data.
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Winter sports registration now open
All students MUST complete online registration, turn in sports physicals and pay athletic fees by the first day of practice in order to participate.
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Jeff Robinson named 2017-18 Civic Scholar
Please join us in congratulating our own 7/8 social studies teacher Jeff Robinson for being named a 2017-2018 Civic Scholar by Rep. Andrea Salinas from House District 38
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Get ready for the high school's fall musical, Nov. 3-5
Riverdale actors will bring Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical to life, with four performances at the World Trade Center Theater in downtown Portland.
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Please help us reach this year's goal
As you can tell from the signs posted around the neighborhood, the Riverdale School Foundation’s Annual Campaign kicked off this week. Money raised helps fill the gap between state funding and the exceptional Riverdale education we want for our children. Please donate or pledge by Nov. 17.
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Getting to the heart of Riverdale
The district, school board, foundation and PTC would like to thank all the parents who came out last night for our first Town Hall. Read more.
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Bus delays should resolve over the next few weeks
We sat down with First Student today to discuss the rash of recent delays and what plans the company has to remedy this problem.
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Riverdale’s 2018 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist and commended students
Congratulations to all of our recognized students, and best of luck to our semifinalist as she competes for scholarship awards.
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Update on proposed policy changes
The board adopted policy changes clarifying options for residents who move out of the district, but tabled the vote on minimum attendance and discipline standards for non-resident students.
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