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Good things come to those who wait. In the fall of 2019, a group of faculty decided to spend the... 
In a recent interview, Dr. James Duval, Associate Head of School and Head of Lower School, discusses a commitment to... 
In Lower School, Science begins with thought-provoking questions that spark further learning to deepen and build understanding. Students engage in... 
Riverdale Community Action Day (RCAD) returned to the Hill Campus on Saturday, November 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.... 
Dance instructors from Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs lead a two-week residency at the Lower School that connects…
Intriguing combinations of materials inspire problem-solving, creativity, and unique ways of relating to the surroundings.
"Creative thinking is in everything that we do," says first grade teacher Natasha Schmemann.
The Hudson River flows alongside the River Campus, providing a portal for the study of geography, water, history, ecology, and…
Based on a design concept and code provided by the U.C. Davis W.M. Keck Center for Active Visualization in the…
Dr. James Duval, head of the Lower School, explains that the curriculum offers challenging academics alongside social and emotional education.
Fifth graders made identity boxes, showing parts of themselves that are not visible to others.
The Lower School drama department works with classroom teachers to create interdisciplinary productions.
The third grade teacher brings a deep knowledge of Riverdale's values and culture to her work.
Lee Pearson, co-teacher of the humanities in fifth grade and avid story-teller, describes the importance of stories in teaching and…
Dr. James Duval, head of the Lower School, says team teaching is at the heart of the Lower School's approach.
Riverdale’s eight-acre campus encourages independence, creativity, and a sense of well-being.
In a collaboration with Wave Hill, first graders do a year-long investigation of changes that occur within "one small square"…
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