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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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Budget committee reviews 2018-19 budget
On Thursday, May 24, the proposed 2018-19 budget will be presented to the budget committee, along with the superintendent's budget message. A second meeting is on May 31.
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Interim superintendent for 2018-19
Jim Schlachter, former superintendent of Gresham-Barlow School District, will serve as Riverdale's interim superintendent for the 2018-19 school year.
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Where will you find the class of 2018 next year?
This year’s class received 172 acceptances to 106 colleges/programs in the United States, Canada and even Europe, and was offered more than $5 million in scholarships. Find out more.
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A look back at District Arts Night 2018
We’re delighted so many of your could join us to celebrate our students’ art at our annual District Arts Night. See some photos from the event.
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Riverdale High School's second annual Service Learning Fair
Students were able to meet with representatives from diverse Portland area community service organizations and discuss specific ways in which they can volunteer.
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Key 2018-19 academic dates announced
While the final academic year calendar is still being finalized, a few key dates have been announced, including first and last days, and school breaks.
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2018 Young Historians Conference
Riverdale’s six student papers submitted to the annual Young Historians Conference at Portland State University were accepted this year. No other school has had each one of its paper submissions accepted, and this is Riverdale's second year in a row.
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Ms. Light receives literacy award
Carrington Light, Riverdale Grade School 7th-8th grade language arts teacher, has been selected to receive the coveted Celebrate Literacy Award from the Portland Reading Council and the International Literacy Association.
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Riverdale 8th grader wins writing award
Congratulations to Olivia A. for winning third place in the middle school category for the 2018 Sala Kryszek Art & Writing Competition. Read her winning poem.
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Attendance auto-calls start April 23
On Monday, April 23, to expedite daily attendance calls, Riverdale schools will begin implementing auto-dialed calls to alert parents to student absences. Learn more.
