Please contact the school office at 616-248-3390 for the most up-to-date information on our school learning model. Check out the Virtual Learning Hub for virtual learning support.

Excel-erate

We’re proud to introduce Excel-erate, our new advanced learning program. For the student ready to accelerate beyond grade level, Excel-erate provides the resources and instruction they need.

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Wellspring Preparatory Virtual Enrollment Information Meeting

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Please join us virtually! Meet school staff and learn more about how we teach to the needs of each child, our Early College Program, enrichment activities, sports, and so much more. We look forward to seeing you!

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Graduating Soon?

At Wellspring Preparatory High School we offer AP and dual-enrollment courses, as well as many electives, clubs, and sports. We also emphasize ways to give back to the community. Our goal is to develop people of character—students who can work through life's toughest problems and come out ahead.

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Welcome to River City

We never set limits on how much your child can achieve. At River City Scholars we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make moral focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive.

At River City we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best.

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A K-12 Education

We are proud to provide a seamless K-12 educational experience with Wellspring Preparatory High School, a high school that falls under National Heritage Academies portfolio. The PrepNet Schools network will offer advanced learning opportunities for our students and a continuation of the Moral Focus experience.

At Wellspring Prep, students will have the opportunity to be challenged beyond average classroom learning, including access to Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment opportunities, and the Early College Program. We emphasize extracurricular pursuits and ways to give back to the community. The result is college-ready students who not only stand out in the classroom but also as a person.

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Learn more about River City Scholars! Get to know our school leadership and discover all we have to offer. Contact us to schedule a tour today.

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Wellspring Preparatory Virtual Enrollment Information Meeting - 5/13/2021 (River City)

May 13, 20216:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Regional Professional Development Day

May 21, 2021All Day

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River City Scholars Students Explore Force with Hands-on Lesson

We Are a Charter School

Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. River City Scholars is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.

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At a Glance

K-8

Grades

443

Number of Students

2012

Year Opened

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Where Students Succeed

Students enrolled for three or more years have outperformed their peers on the state test in ELA and Math.

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Spotlight: First Grade Visits Nature Center

First-grade students at River City Scholars Charter Academy made a visit to the Blandford Nature Center.

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We would love to show you our world so contact us to schedule a tour. We also hold open houses where you can meet our amazing teachers.

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We can’t wait to share your child’s journey! Apply online, in person, or over the phone and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.

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