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Welcome
Discover what you can achieve and who you can become.
Rivers is an independent day school for grades 6 through 12 in Weston, MA, with 536 students, extraordinary faculty, a 55-acre campus, and endless possibilities.
Excellence with Humanity
means that at Rivers, personal growth is just as important as academic growth. Whatever your definition of success, you’ll reach even higher when you’re part of a community built on collaboration, connections, and strong, supportive relationships, especially between learners and teachers.
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Our Faculty
Talented, passionate, and caring teachers form the heart and soul of our school See the difference -
Upper School
A rigorous curriculum rich in interdisciplinary courses and hands-on learning opportunities. See the difference -
Middle School
An innovative program nurtures growth while fostering the ability to visualize, conceptualize, hypothesize, and reason. See The Difference -
Beyond the Classroom
Co-curricular activities provide opportunities to discover new passions and hidden talents. See the difference
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Recent News
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“Combating Hate and Prejudice”: Holocaust Survivor Janet Singer Applefield Shares Story of Resilience
The Rivers School community welcomed Janet Singer Applefield to campus in late April as the annual Holocaust remembrance speaker and the second speaker in this year’s Hall Family Speaker Series.Read More
Upcoming Events
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CP Musical Theater Concert
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MS Musical
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Final All School Meeting
Campus Center - Kraft Dining Hall - Din. Hall
MEET RYAN DAHLEM
Our Ninth Head of School
We are delighted to introduce Ryan Dahlem, who began his tenure as Rivers’ ninth head of school on July 1, 2023. Ryan comes to Rivers from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, CA, where he held numerous leadership roles across the academic and administrative teams. Ryan is a proponent of student-centered education that emphasizes relationships, community, and supported risk-taking. This approach makes him a perfect fit for Rivers and its philosophy of Excellence with Humanity. In the words of Board President Alan D. Rose, Jr., who led the Head of School Search Committee, “Ryan is an inspiring visionary leader with a keen understanding of multiple facets of independent school management and leadership.” We can’t wait to see Rivers’ next chapter unfold under Ryan Dahlem’s guidance.
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