Excellence with Humanity – At Rivers, we believe students achieve excellence and become their best selves when they have access to a rigorous, innovative academic program taught by a community of talented, caring teachers who make each student feel known, valued, and understood, and who encourage students to take risks as they discover new passions and develop existing talents.
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Our Faculty
Talented, passionate, and caring teachers form the heart and soul of our school See the difference -
Upper School
A rigorous curriculum rich in interdisciplinary courses and hands-on learning opportunities See the difference -
Middle School
An innovative program nurtures growth while fostering the ability to visualize, conceptualize, hypothesize, and reason See The Difference -
Beyond the Classroom
Co-curricular activities provide opportunities to discover new passions and hidden talents See the difference
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Recent News
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Spanish V Students Escape the Room in Interactive Lesson
Students in Andrea Villagrán’s Spanish V class recently participated in an interactive escape room, using teamwork and the Spanish language to crack codes and “escape.” The experience immersed students, both in the Spanish language and in themes from the course curriculum. And the class didn’t even have to leave the Rivers campus—decked out with candles, props, mood lighting, and mysterious music, the classroom space was totally transformed.Read More
Upcoming Events
List of 5 events.
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Senior BBQ
Hutton Terrace (KDH if raining) -
Final All School Meeting
Campus Center - Kraft Dining Hall - Din. Hall -
Global Fair
Lank Quadrangle
MEET RYAN DAHLEM
Our Ninth Head of School
We are delighted to introduce Ryan Dahlem, who began his tenure as Rivers’ ninth head of school on July 1, 2023. Ryan comes to Rivers from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, CA, where he held numerous leadership roles across the academic and administrative teams. Ryan is a proponent of student-centered education that emphasizes relationships, community, and supported risk-taking. This approach makes him a perfect fit for Rivers and its philosophy of Excellence with Humanity. In the words of Board President Alan D. Rose, Jr., who led the Head of School Search Committee, “Ryan is an inspiring visionary leader with a keen understanding of multiple facets of independent school management and leadership.” We can’t wait to see Rivers’ next chapter unfold under Ryan Dahlem’s guidance.
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