Why Riverside?

“Riverside has done what they said they were going to do for our children.  We never thought twice whether our children were getting a good education but when it comes to their emotional and spiritual well-being, I have partners in this tough journey of parenthood helping to develop my children into young men.”

“What really struck me about RPDS was the whole child approach to educating a child. RPDS offers a strong and rigorous environment where children and students are pushed in the classroom to their highest potential. RPDS is simultaneously honing all of those skills that truly build character, mindfulness,  and self-awareness. It's those skills that ultimately lead to success. I really appreciate as a parent that these traits and values aren't just being taught in a conceptual form. These students are actually gaining the working knowledge of what it means to persevere, what it means to work hard, and what it means to organize your work space. It's a great privilege to receive an education at RPDS.“

“We originally had our child enrolled at a school near our house, and after picking her up on the first day she looked so sad and lost. That very same day, I picked up the phone and got a hold of Ruthie Simmons and she could not have been more helpful. My daughter visited the very next day, and a few days later she started at RPDS. Picking her up on her first day at RPDS, she was like a different child telling me how she loved her teacher, how funny the coaches were, the names of the girls she had already met. I can’t put a price on how Riverside helped develop her confidence and find her voice!”

“We are so fortunate to have RPDS go through 6th grade!  It provided my kids with unique social and emotional growth opportunities through the Project Leads service program and the leadership roles at school.”