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Welcome to Riverdale High School
Riverdale High School offers an intimate approach focused on individualized, college preparatory education and complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities. Honors coursework is available for all core classes and students perform 90 hours of community service and complete an intensive capstone project.
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.
School News
![2026 Riverdale High School Graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783106559/riverdalek12orus/ytpfetd0akei0d6ahvef/1_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783106559/riverdalek12orus/ytpfetd0akei0d6ahvef/1_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783106559/riverdalek12orus/ytpfetd0akei0d6ahvef/1_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783106559/riverdalek12orus/ytpfetd0akei0d6ahvef/1_3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783106559/riverdalek12orus/ytpfetd0akei0d6ahvef/1_3.png","width":1375}])
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Riverdale High School proudly celebrated its graduation ceremony at Lewis & Clark's Agnes Flanagan Chapel.
Click to see photos from this event.
![RHS 30th Anniversary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775247939/yjru1lupmdssztgqglwv/RHSthAnniversarySquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775247939/yjru1lupmdssztgqglwv/RHSthAnniversarySquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775247939/yjru1lupmdssztgqglwv/RHSthAnniversarySquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775247939/yjru1lupmdssztgqglwv/RHSthAnniversarySquare.png","width":975}])
Saturday, May 9th, RHS welcomed many generations of our community to mark thirty years— a milestone honoring Riverdale's history and unique spirit.
We invite you to watch the video for a look back at the years that shaped Riverdale High School.
![ParentVUE]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779311678/riverdalek12orus/mcfqjbpkkawhkengtodt/ParentVUElogo_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779311678/riverdalek12orus/mcfqjbpkkawhkengtodt/ParentVUElogo_3.png","width":500}])
Synergy has released a new and improved version of the ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps.
![A white document with the Riverdale High School logo at the top announces a "Senior Exhibition" on May 22, 2026, detailing a schedule and welcoming attendees to celebrate students' scholarly achievements.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778637589/riverdalek12orus/mzm7obmb5dg6575wprwv/SeniorExhibitionPhotos1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778637589/riverdalek12orus/mzm7obmb5dg6575wprwv/SeniorExhibitionPhotos1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778637589/riverdalek12orus/mzm7obmb5dg6575wprwv/SeniorExhibitionPhotos1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778637589/riverdalek12orus/mzm7obmb5dg6575wprwv/SeniorExhibitionPhotos1.png","width":1125}])
Senior Exhibition — Friday, May 22
On Friday, May 22, Riverdale High School seniors present their Senior Exhibitions to peers, staff, and community members.
This capstone project marks the culmination of months of work. Students select interdisciplinary topics, conduct in-depth research, and share their findings through a public presentation and a written paper.
We are so proud of our seniors’ dedication and excited to see their work shared with our school community.
![RGS Special Friends Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777596110/riverdalek12orus/zxyup7dy9rz5a3ylw3yt/Screenshot2026-04-30at54124PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777596110/riverdalek12orus/zxyup7dy9rz5a3ylw3yt/Screenshot2026-04-30at54124PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777596110/riverdalek12orus/zxyup7dy9rz5a3ylw3yt/Screenshot2026-04-30at54124PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777596110/riverdalek12orus/zxyup7dy9rz5a3ylw3yt/Screenshot2026-04-30at54124PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777596110/riverdalek12orus/zxyup7dy9rz5a3ylw3yt/Screenshot2026-04-30at54124PM.png","width":1516}])
Take a look at the highlights from this year's Special Friends Day! We loved welcoming our extended Riverdale community to campus for an afternoon of student music, a special assembly, and fun classroom activities.
![RSD School Board: Celebrating a Year of Achievements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746214983/riverdalek12orus/ltduruwgjk2fuognrawa/DocumentCwritingCletterCiconCswuareCpaper.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746214983/riverdalek12orus/ltduruwgjk2fuognrawa/DocumentCwritingCletterCiconCswuareCpaper.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746214983/riverdalek12orus/ltduruwgjk2fuognrawa/DocumentCwritingCletterCiconCswuareCpaper.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746214983/riverdalek12orus/ltduruwgjk2fuognrawa/DocumentCwritingCletterCiconCswuareCpaper.png","width":1050}])
In this letter, the Riverdale School Board reflects on some remarkable achievements, collaborative efforts, and the unwavering dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, volunteers and partners from this past year.
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