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The Rivers School The Rivers School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in grades 6 through 12. Excellence with Humanity | Weston, Massachusetts

We had an incredible turnout for our Discover Rivers Open House last weekend! 👏📚Prospective families experienced Rivers ...
10/09/2026

We had an incredible turnout for our Discover Rivers Open House last weekend! 👏📚

Prospective families experienced Rivers firsthand and learned about our Middle School, Upper School, and Conservatory Program.

Head of School Ryan S. Dahlem and Director of Enrollment Management Yassine Talhaoui P’32 made our commitment to “Excellence with Humanity” clear in their remarks at the event, explaining the Rivers philosophy that high academic standards and human connection go hand-in-hand.

Attendees were given insight into the purposeful academic and co-curricular experiences that challenge students at Rivers every day—from genetics research and championship athletics to award-winning arts and interdisciplinary projects. They also learned about our professional community members who help students excel while keeping joy and purpose at the center of learning and heard from an impressive panel of Middle School students who fielded questions from attendees with confidence and authenticity.

To every family who spent the day asking questions, exploring campus, and participating in hands-on demos in our classrooms, thank you for visiting! We are honored to be partnering with you on this journey.

📆 Missed Open House or want to dive deeper into our academic programs? Join us for Curriculum Night on November 19!

📎 Visit rivers.org/admission for more information.

Join us for the 2026 Rivers & RSC Jazz Festival on November 14 🎺🎉The 2026 festival will premiere a commissioned work by ...
10/08/2026

Join us for the 2026 Rivers & RSC Jazz Festival on November 14 🎺🎉

The 2026 festival will premiere a commissioned work by composer Nestor Torres, a Latin Grammy Award-winning flautist, mentor, and author.

Torres will be joined by Angel Subero & Latin Logic Salsa Band. A Venezuelan trombonist, Subero has appeared with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, Aretha Franklin, Slide Hampton, Jim McNeely, Claudio Roditi, Danilo Perez, Chris Botti, and many more.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended.

📆 Saturday, November 14
📍 Campus Center
🕦 Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
🕛 Performances begin: 12:00 p.m.
🕕 Featured concert: 6:00 p.m.
📎 Register: rivers.org/2026-rivers-and-rsc-jazz-festival

In September, Rivers hosted parent/caregiver orientations for Middle School and Grade 9 families.The Middle School paren...
10/06/2026

In September, Rivers hosted parent/caregiver orientations for Middle School and Grade 9 families.

The Middle School parent/caregiver orientation was designed to help forge strong school-to-home partnerships, build community, and share academic goals and strategic initiatives for the upcoming year, and the Grade 9 parent/caregiver orientation aimed to demystify the high school transition and provide families with practical strategies to support their students through freshman year.

📎 Read more: https://ow.ly/B3vj50ZV7Wv

📸 Pictured: Head of Middle School John Bower P’31, Assistant Head of Middle School Meredith Lorber, and Middle School Dean of Student Life Sarah Heffrin (photo 1); Head of School Ryan S. Dahlem delivering opening remarks at the Middle School event (photo 2); a panel of seniors sharing advice and anecdotes on the Rivers experience (photo 3).

Happy Made by Rivers Monday! Today’s art is by Yassmin V. ’29 🎞️“For this piece, I experimented with taking photos of di...
10/05/2026

Happy Made by Rivers Monday! Today’s art is by Yassmin V. ’29 🎞️

“For this piece, I experimented with taking photos of different objects using an analog camera, trying different angles to capture their textures, shapes, and details. I chose this image because I liked the way the different strands created layers and patterns within the photo,” Yassmin shares. “After developing the film and making the print in the darkroom, I liked how the chemical process brought out the contrast and made the texture and smaller details more noticeable. I enjoyed seeing how the original photo changed throughout the process and became a physical print.”

10/02/2026

Rivers Fast Facts: Academics 📚🔬

Learn more about Rivers at our Open House this Sunday!

Details:
📆 October 4, 2026
⏰ Upper School: 12–2 p.m.
⏰ Conservatory Program: 2–3 p.m.
⏰ Middle School: 3–5 p.m.
📎 Register for the event at rivers.org/aryval

The Middle School and Upper School both recently held club fairs, presenting students with opportunities to learn, lead,...
10/01/2026

The Middle School and Upper School both recently held club fairs, presenting students with opportunities to learn, lead, and discover beyond the classroom 👏

A defining feature of the fairs was the sheer variety of opportunities available. Tailored to appeal to a wide range of interests—from rigorous intellectual or academic pursuits to civic outreach and recreational groups—club offerings showcased the vibrant, student-driven culture that helps shape life at Rivers.

📎 Read more: https://ow.ly/6Na050ZR9FN

📸 Pictured: The Upper School assembled in Benson Gymnasium to learn about this year’s co-curricular offerings, with club leaders giving brief pitches (photos 1 and 2); the Middle School club fair in Haffenreffer Gymnasium displayed many ways for students to get involved (photos 3 and 4).

09/30/2026

The Word on Winter Street: First Day of School 🎤

On the first day of school, we asked members of the Rivers community what they were looking forward to. As September draws to a close, we have just as much to be excited about as we did on the first day!

Last week, the Admission Office kicked off the admission season with an ice cream social for Red Key tour guides 🍦☀️
09/29/2026

Last week, the Admission Office kicked off the admission season with an ice cream social for Red Key tour guides 🍦☀️

Happy Made by Rivers Monday: Faculty Edition! Today’s art is by visual arts faculty member Gretchen Nash 🛘Gretchen write...
09/28/2026

Happy Made by Rivers Monday: Faculty Edition! Today’s art is by visual arts faculty member Gretchen Nash 🛘

Gretchen writes, “Thanks in part to a Rivers enrichment grant, I traveled to Northern Ireland and Ireland. I was so moved by the geology and wanted to express some of the elements through clay. The pieces I’m making have an organic quality that has been really fun to explore.”

09/25/2026

See what all the buzz is about at HIVE 🐝 Starting today, HIVE is back in action for the fall semester!

HIVE—Help, Inspire, Visualize, and Explore—is a math initiative co-led by Middle School faculty members Sam Vandergrift and Ellie Strayer. Since its launch a few years ago, HIVE has been abuzz with Middle School students deepening their math learning—and having fun along the way!

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