Riverway will be closed tomorrow, Monday, 3/16/2026.
Heading to the printer soon! In the meantime... take a look!
As I sit down to write this post our 11th and 12th graders are driving back from a three night trip to Osprey Wilds in Sandstone, MN. Osprey Wilds is an environmental learning center that also happens to be Riverway´s Charter School Authorizer! While there, students experienced classes and activities having to do with wildlife, ecology culture & history, stewardship, and adventure. Take a look at some of the great moments captured on camera. :)
Trips like these build connections and expand mind-sets in the most amazing ways. We are grateful for the Riverway staff chaperones, Osprey Wild´s leaders, and the students themselves for making this such a memorable and important experience.
Trips like these build connections and expand mind-sets in the most amazing ways. We are grateful for the Riverway staff chaperones, Osprey Wild´s leaders, and the students themselves for making this such a memorable and important experience.
Let's take a moment to celebrate Christian for being a SHINING example of Riverway's Key Principles.
Christian always has a smile on his face. He is kind and helpful to all students in the classroom. He works very hard in class to get his assignments done, but most of all he doesn't give up when something is hard. We appreciate Christian's positive attitude and smile. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for being a wonderful human, Christian!
Christian always has a smile on his face. He is kind and helpful to all students in the classroom. He works very hard in class to get his assignments done, but most of all he doesn't give up when something is hard. We appreciate Christian's positive attitude and smile. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for being a wonderful human, Christian!
Let's take a moment to celebrate Soraya for being a SHINING example of Riverway's Key Principles.
Soraya is kind, hard-working, and smiley. She is an awesome friend who likes to have fun and play games. Soraya is always respectful to both friends and teachers. She's a creative, sweet person that cheers people up when she's around. If you crack a smile, Soraya is guaranteed to smile back. We are so grateful for Soraya, and we will miss her when she goes to secondary next year!
Thank you, Soraya, for being a wonderful human!
Soraya is kind, hard-working, and smiley. She is an awesome friend who likes to have fun and play games. Soraya is always respectful to both friends and teachers. She's a creative, sweet person that cheers people up when she's around. If you crack a smile, Soraya is guaranteed to smile back. We are so grateful for Soraya, and we will miss her when she goes to secondary next year!
Thank you, Soraya, for being a wonderful human!
Secondary 2 students pulled out their puppetry skills and interviewed Children´s House students as geese, frogs, mice, and other fluffy critters. The littles and bigs alike were delighted with the interactions; building connections through play.
Due to the weather conditions, Riverway Learning Community will start 2 hours late today, Friday, February 20, 2026.
Riverway Learning Community is hosting an Earth Day Workshop & Free Market Collection on Tuesday, April 7 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the East Recreation Center, 210 Zumbro Street.
Stations Include:
Procession of the Species: Create a critter with local artists Jamie Harper & Brianna Haupt! Items will be made of recycled and re-imagined materials to wear for the Procession of the Species parade at the Earth Day event.
Trashion Fashion: Discover fun ways to turn your trash into fashion with Megan Larkin; professional seamstress for over 20 years! If you feel inspired, sign up to share your creation on the red carpet for the Trashion Fashion show at the Earth Day Event.
Free Market Collection: We’re collecting gently used outdoor recreation gear, plants, seeds and gardening equipment. Take a look in your closets and garages and share what you can. Items will be collected, organized and given away for FREE at the event.
All are invited to this drop-in gathering - no registration required. Participate in all three stations or come just for one! Finish your creation on site or take it with you to complete at home.
Winona´s Earth Day celebration is on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Riverway Learning Community, 1200 Storrs Pond Road. This year´s theme is Consumption & Waste so our activities and many of our vendors highlight ways we can reduce our consumption and get creative with our waste.
Let's take a moment to celebrate Alaskah & Gavin for being SHINING examples of Riverway's Key Principles.
Alaskah has such a sweet and caring heart. She is kind, hard working, and a great friend. We are so thankful to have Alaskah in Children’s House!
Gavin is a hard working student who is very respectful during class time and lesson. He is always willing to help out in his community. Students often fight over who gets to be his partner. He has been a great addition to Riverway!
Thank you, both, for being wonderful humans!
Alaskah has such a sweet and caring heart. She is kind, hard working, and a great friend. We are so thankful to have Alaskah in Children’s House!
Gavin is a hard working student who is very respectful during class time and lesson. He is always willing to help out in his community. Students often fight over who gets to be his partner. He has been a great addition to Riverway!
Thank you, both, for being wonderful humans!
Dear Riverway Families,
We are hosting a winter gear swap during tomorrow's Saturday School! Bring your gently used hats, mittens, boots, snow pants, coats, etc...
Families can give and take what they need to finish out the winter warm , dry and comfortable. :)
We are hosting a winter gear swap during tomorrow's Saturday School! Bring your gently used hats, mittens, boots, snow pants, coats, etc...
Families can give and take what they need to finish out the winter warm , dry and comfortable. :)
It's OPEN ENROLLMENT time at Riverway Learning Community!
Our school works diligently to provide personalized, environmental, outdoor and community focused education.
To learn more about the mission and more unique characteristics of Riverway, check out our website: https://www.riverwaylearningcommunity.org/
To apply: https://www.riverwaylearningcommunity.org/page/prospective-families
Dear Learning Leaders,
You make a world of difference in ALL of our lives.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
https://youtu.be/yKJMxqO1EkQ
You make a world of difference in ALL of our lives.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
https://youtu.be/yKJMxqO1EkQ
Let's take a moment to celebrate Avery & Matt for being SHINING examples of Riverway's Key Principles.
Avery is a true RLC lifer! He has been part of the RLC community since the very beginning of his educational journey and is now one of our seniors, getting ready to wrap up this exciting chapter. Avery consistently shows kindness, respect, and a peaceful presence, and he always comes to school prepared for the day. This year, Avery has been working as a mentor in E2 and has been doing an amazing job. Thank you, Avery, for always bringing a smile, keeping an open mind, and being willing to try new things. Keep up the awesome work—we’re so proud of you!
Matt is always on top of his work, a real model of a respectful, prepared, and responsible student. Matt is personable, polite, and loves to have fun with his friends. He is always helping his classmates learn and he is always asking questions in class. Matt is a truly model student. Thank you for being awesome, Matt.
Thank you, both, for being wonderful humans. :)
Avery is a true RLC lifer! He has been part of the RLC community since the very beginning of his educational journey and is now one of our seniors, getting ready to wrap up this exciting chapter. Avery consistently shows kindness, respect, and a peaceful presence, and he always comes to school prepared for the day. This year, Avery has been working as a mentor in E2 and has been doing an amazing job. Thank you, Avery, for always bringing a smile, keeping an open mind, and being willing to try new things. Keep up the awesome work—we’re so proud of you!
Matt is always on top of his work, a real model of a respectful, prepared, and responsible student. Matt is personable, polite, and loves to have fun with his friends. He is always helping his classmates learn and he is always asking questions in class. Matt is a truly model student. Thank you for being awesome, Matt.
Thank you, both, for being wonderful humans. :)
💙 We’re Here to Help Our School Families 💙
Our school food pantry is available to support families who may need extra groceries. If getting to school is difficult, home delivery is available from the pantry.
This service is confidential and open to our school community. If you or someone you know could benefit, please reach out—no questions asked.
📞📧 Shelby Ritter sritter@riverwaylearningcommunity.org
We’re proud to take care of our school family. 💙
Our school food pantry is available to support families who may need extra groceries. If getting to school is difficult, home delivery is available from the pantry.
This service is confidential and open to our school community. If you or someone you know could benefit, please reach out—no questions asked.
📞📧 Shelby Ritter sritter@riverwaylearningcommunity.org
We’re proud to take care of our school family. 💙
BINGO!
Secondary SEL students spent the afternoon playing mixed subject BINGO with E1 students. They join classes once a month to intentionally build positive connections and learn from each other.
Secondary SEL students spent the afternoon playing mixed subject BINGO with E1 students. They join classes once a month to intentionally build positive connections and learn from each other.
Congratulations for winning the 5th grade Fire Safety Poster Contest, Pearl! 5th grade students were invited by the Winona Fire Department to submit a poster on lithium battery safety. Pearl's entry won him a $10 prize and entry to the next level.
Riverway Learning Community will be closed on Friday, January 16, 2026. School will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Secondary Chemistry Students made pancakes to learn and observe physical and chemical changes! We learned that the baking powder reacts to produce a new substance, Carbon dioxide as the batter forms bubbles. Proteins in eggs and milk unfold (denature) and then bond together (coagulation), these new chemical bonds from to help give the pancake a solid structure helping to hold its shape. Starches in flour absorb the liquids and swell when heated, thickening the batter and gives pancakes their soft spongy texture! This is considered more of a physical change, but it supports other chemical changes during cooking. We also talked about the Maillard Reaction (browning), that occurs between the sugars and proteins at high heat. This causes the golden-brown color and creates new flavors and aromas.
Overall, our time in the student kitchen was a success. Students practiced reading and following a recipe, working with fractions to double the ingredients, and collaborating as a team. We enjoyed our homemade pancakes with real maple syrup and shared our extras with our amazing staff. Chemistry students agreed—the recipe was a keeper!
Easy Fluffy Pancakes
1 1/2 cups flour
2 TBSP Sugar
1 TBSP Baking Powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
5 TBSP unsalted butter
2 tsps of vanilla extract
Overall, our time in the student kitchen was a success. Students practiced reading and following a recipe, working with fractions to double the ingredients, and collaborating as a team. We enjoyed our homemade pancakes with real maple syrup and shared our extras with our amazing staff. Chemistry students agreed—the recipe was a keeper!
Easy Fluffy Pancakes
1 1/2 cups flour
2 TBSP Sugar
1 TBSP Baking Powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
5 TBSP unsalted butter
2 tsps of vanilla extract
Let's take a moment to celebrate Jaxsyn & RubyJo for being SHINING examples of Riverway's Key Principles.
E1 was so excited to have Jaxsyn back to the E1 classroom this year. Jaxsyn is a self-motivated and independent learner. He loves to learn and is always working hard. Jaxsyn is also a kind friend and a helpful student to teachers and other students. Jaxsyn is a positive role model to others in our classroom. Keep up the great work!
RubyJo is incredibly hard-working, kind, and smart. I notice her helping others with their work every single day. She is both patient and observant. RubyJo notices when others are feeling down, and she takes the time to listen to them. RubyJo is fun to be with because she's funny, active, and nice! We are grateful for her!
Thank you, both, for being wonderful humans!
E1 was so excited to have Jaxsyn back to the E1 classroom this year. Jaxsyn is a self-motivated and independent learner. He loves to learn and is always working hard. Jaxsyn is also a kind friend and a helpful student to teachers and other students. Jaxsyn is a positive role model to others in our classroom. Keep up the great work!
RubyJo is incredibly hard-working, kind, and smart. I notice her helping others with their work every single day. She is both patient and observant. RubyJo notices when others are feeling down, and she takes the time to listen to them. RubyJo is fun to be with because she's funny, active, and nice! We are grateful for her!
Thank you, both, for being wonderful humans!
In recognition of their academic efforts and positive impact on our school community, the following students have been awarded these Riverway scholarships:
Marley Tillman - Sports Co-Op Scholarship
Avery Tillman - Sports Co-Op Scholarship
Tyler Johnson - Driver's Education Scholarship
Zozay Boozhoo - Driver's Education Scholarship
These scholarships were funded by RLC staff and families and we are proud to support these student endeavors!
Marley Tillman - Sports Co-Op Scholarship
Avery Tillman - Sports Co-Op Scholarship
Tyler Johnson - Driver's Education Scholarship
Zozay Boozhoo - Driver's Education Scholarship
These scholarships were funded by RLC staff and families and we are proud to support these student endeavors!
