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Where Small Steps Become Giant Leaps.

Knowing first steps are foundational,
we’ve been 18 months - Grade 3 since 2000.
Now we've grown an Upper Elementary program (Grades 4-5)!
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  • About Us
    • From Head of School Nancy Mellon
    • Quick Facts
    • Inclusion Program & Diversity
    • Mission & Pillars
    • Board of Trustees
    • Proposed New Campus
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Family Association of River (FAR)
    • Safety & Security
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • Educational Approach
    • Preschool
    • Elementary (Gr. K-3)
    • Upper Elementary (Gr. 4-5)
    • Arts & Sciences
    • Mind & Body
    • Mouth Time & Sound Spot
  • Admission
    • Visit Us
    • Why River?
    • Admission Process
    • Apply Online
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Admission Contact
  • School Life
    • Summer Camp
    • Parent-Infant Program
    • River REACH
    • Potomac River Clinic
    • After School Enrichment
    • Before & After School Programs
  • Support River
    • Make A Gift
    • Ways to Give
    • The River Fund
    • RiverWalk & Spring Picnic
    • Scholarship Auction
    • Harry R. Weller Future Fund
    • John K. Niparko Endowment
    • Jill Bailey Chenet Fund
    • Foundations & Corporations
    • Contact
  • Outreach
    • National Center for Hearing Innovation
    • River Research
    • Graduate Student Training
  • Parent Login

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  • September 2025

  • Tue 2
    September 2

    First Day: Elementary & Upper Elementary

  • Wed 3
    September 3

    First Day: PreK in 5 Full Day Classes

  • Thu 4
    September 4

    First Day: 2 Morning Class

  • Fri 5
    September 5

    First Day: 3 Morning Class

  • Thu 25
    September 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Back to School Night

    We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 25, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. A Wine & Cheese Reception in the Gym starts at…

  • Fri 26
    September 26

    Fall After School Enrichment Begins

  • Tue 30
    September 30 @ 8:45 am - 10:30 am

    In-Person Parent Admission Open House

    Enjoy a morning of observation and discussion with our Leadership team. You'll explore our vibrant, theme-based classrooms, engage with teachers, meet administrators, and tour the school. Register using the Inquiry…

  • Tue 30
    September 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    FAR Virtual Meeting

    FAR's first virtual meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 30 at Noon, will begin with FAR and school announcements followed by a special presentation. This is a great…

  • October 2025

  • Wed 1
    October 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Early Release Day

  • Mon 6
    October 6 @ 8:00 am - October 10 @ 5:00 pm

    Book Fair

    Plan to come by with your child this week, or visit solo to browse this year's offerings. Our friends at Child's Play have gathered some of the best and newest books,…

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Premier, Personalized Education 
Preschool and Elementary Programs
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Progressive School Washington DC - The River School
4880 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Tel: 202-337-3554
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Alex Moe & William Wilhelm

River Cares / River Walk
Katie Atkinson
Elizabeth & Rep Burks
Megan Campbell
Caroline Nolan & Jonathan Carpenter
Kristin Rae Cecchi & G. John Cecchi
Elizabeth Adams Costa & Richard Costa
Shannon & Matthew Graham
Johanna & Ryan Greene
Annie & Michael Hanson
Elizabeth & Dominic Kiley
Jenna & Sia Madani
Margaret I. Cuomo, MD & Howard Maier
Ameerah Abdullah & Jack Miles
Randi & Jason Rosenberg
Heather French & Hans Miller
Aisha Riley
Jessica & Neil Sitron
Dana Lee & Christopher Tavlarides
Jennifer Stiddard & Ryan Thomas
Deana & Peter O’Hara
Katrina Kosec & Fabian Valencia
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