Students learn better when they are empowered and feel capable.
Practicing and learning from mistakes are natural and necessary parts of the learning process.
Academics, work habits and social-emotional skills are equally important in school and in life.
Belonging, engagement and joy helps a learner achieve.
All students should have a meaningful relationship with an adult.
Students become empowered when they take ownership of their learning.
Habits of Work are an essential component of lifelong learning.
Teacher collaboration is necessary in order to meets the needs of the whole child.
Positive relationships with students and families include understanding the culture and backgrounds of our student population.
We need strong community partnerships with organizations such as C-Port Credit Union, Learning Works, Hannaford’s, Cultivating Community, Locker Project, St. Joseph’s College, Foster Grandparents, Side x Side, and others!
We have the BEST Parent-Teacher Organization in Portland!!! Riverton PTO holds many events during the year and is crucial to fostering our strong school community. We can’t do it without you!