Welcome to River City Scholars
River City Scholars understands the safety of your child is paramount. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, River City is more than just an educational institution; it is a safe haven where your child can thrive and grow. We are committed to ensuring every student feels supported and protected, both physically and emotionally, fostering a sense of stability and community. Your child is not just a student – they are part of a family that values their well-being and is dedicated to their success.
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Schedule a school tour and learn more about our personalized teaching, Moral Focus program, after-school activities, clubs, sports, and more.
Join the Y's FREE Preschool at River City
River City has partnered with the Y to provide our families with their Great Start Readiness Preschool Program.
ArborFest
Celebrate the start of Friends of GR Parks spring planting season at ArborFest, presented by ITC! This marks the 10th annual tree-planting event in partnership with the Mayor's Greening Initiative and the City of Grand Rapids and River City Scholars is honored to be the host site! This year we are planting 200 trees in the Boston Square and Oakdale neighborhoods. Friday, April 25: 1-4pm (100 trees) - Join us for the kick off with speeches from community leaders, witness our scholars planting trees, and celebrate Arbor Day! Saturday, April 26: 9am-12pm (100 trees) - Join us for a community celebration with free treats, help us plant trees, and celebrate with your neighborhood and visit community resource tables. Please join us as we celebrate this amazing opportunity for our community!
Our School's Recognitions
Our school is built on the cornerstone of Academic Excellence, which has earned us recognition. Learn more about the success of our students!
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Come Grow With Us- Kindergarten Open House
Join us at River City Scholars to learn about our preschool and kindergarten programs for the 2025-2026 school year! Meet our teachers, tour the school, enjoy refreshments and take home some RCS swag! Don't forget to RSVP. We hope to see you there!
Tour Monday
Looking to tour River City Scholars? Come on in on Monday, May 19th between 9am and 1pm! We would love to show you around.
It's Not Too Late!
If you missed our Early Spring application window - good news! We’ve just opened our Late Spring application window at River City Scholars, and there’s still time to apply. Applications are open through May 28.
A brighter path is within reach. Take the next step and apply today!
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Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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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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NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
"My daughter has switched schools twice, and is now at River City. She will stay here until she graduates from middle school. I will continue to choose River City Scholars, it’s an awesome place to be!"
- River City Scholars Parent
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