Rivendell Families,Happy New Year! I hope that you are all having a wonderful, relaxing winter break. This past year has been filled with a lot of stress, ...more
Rivendell’s New Mascot
Rivendell School is thrilled to announce that our first official mascot is an elf named Willow! But even more exciting is the productive journey that led our ...more
The OtterCares Foundation is on a mission to Ignite Tomorrow Today!
OtterCares inspires students to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists who create real and tangible change in their communities. Through partnering and ...more
Update Regarding School Year
Dear Rivendell Community, I know that many of you have read the recent communication from Poudre School District and may be wondering if opening ...more
New Start Date for Fall 2020
This summer has been a whirlwind of planning for myself and for the teachers who have donated many hours of their time off in order to be prepared for what ...more
Say Hello to the New Rivendell Logo!
Say hello to the new Rivendell logo! We’re proud to announce the launch of our new logo, color scheme, and additionally a brand new homepage at ...more
Simple Tips to Keep Your Child’s Immune System Strong
Thanks to our guest author for this post - Dr. Trevin Cardon of www.hometownfamilyhealth.com Whether or not you’ve been impacted physically by COVID-19, it ...more
Updated Re-Opening Phases
Updated information on the phases can be found here. Dear Rivendell Community, With the unofficial midpoint of summer having come and gone with the ...more
Six “Secret” Spots for Family Picnics in Fort Collins
These spots aren't exactly a "secret", but they are generally much less crowded that the old favorites like City Park and Spring Canyon. If you love to find new ...more
Top 10 Healthy Favorites for Kids, from Chelsea Mae Plummer
It can be tough to find healthy recipes that are quick, easy and "kid approved". Lucky for us, local Fort Collins recipe developer Chelsea Mae Plummer has ...more
Spanish Resources for Summer Learning
Our Spanish and Literacy Specialist, Brenda, has shared some of her favorite resources with us for those wanting to keep up their Spanish learning during the ...more
10 Tips to Prevent “Summer Slide” in Reading
by Guest Author - Rachael Mamigonian https://www.readingwithrachael.com Every summer, students can lose some of their hard earned progress that they made ...more
Important Message About Inclusion
Dear Rivendell Community, As we juggle the many demands of the pandemic and planning for our fall opening, we cannot overlook the wave of action George ...more
2020-21 Reopening Plan -Letter from Holly Warren
Dear Rivendell Families, Since April, I’ve been working closely with our teachers and other independent school leaders in Colorado to identify the best plans ...more
Rivendell Teachers Rock Remote Learning
Taking school online is a daunting task for any school, but Rivendell's unique individualized curriculum made it possible for our teachers to continue ...more
Join us for the Tune In Together Concert
Join us for a live stream concert with performances by Rivendell alumni and friends! Friday, May 8th at 6:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel. ...more
Rivendell’s Spring Event is Moving Online!
This year’s annual Spring Event is moving online! Join us on May 6th, 7th, and 8th in a Virtual Wonderland, where you’ll have the chance to bid on amazing items ...more
Rivendell Online Book Fair
We are excited to announce Rivendell's Online Scholastic Book Fair!Though we cannot hold our annual Scholastic Book Fair at school this year, we ...more
The Importance of Play
By Lois Hunt, Rivendell Early Childhood Director and Teacher Today at recess, I observed three children sitting in the sandbox shoveling sand into various size ...more
Rivendell Is Where Students Learn to Grow
By Holly Warren, Principal We're so lucky to live in an area with many school options. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to know what's right for your child. ...more