Our York Tech campus (10th-12th Grade) Meet the Teacher is coming up! It will be on Tuesday, August 13th at York Tech! We will have more info coming soon but mark your calendars so you don't miss out!
Day one down! 💪🏼🙌🏾🫶What an incredible first day! Thank you families for trusting us with your children's guidance, growth, and education. Thank you staff for loving and leading like true Lions today! We can't wait to see what this year brings! 🦁💙🦁
We had an amazing time at our Back to School Bash! Old and new faces, amazing food, and friendship! Thank you staff, families, food trucks, and everyone that participated! We are so excited to kick this year off. Welcome back Lions! Here's to 10 more amazing years. 🦁🦁🦁🎉🎉🎉
Did you know that we have "First Day of..." signs available to print on our school website? From the MENU tab scroll down to PARENT INFORMATION. 💙💙💙
Don't forget!!!! Our 2024 Back to School Bash is tonight. We'll have games, all your need to knows for being ready to go on the first day, as well as food trucks by Wandering Heifer, The Wagon, Happy Treats CLT, Chanchos Tacos, and Salute Chew!
We are so excited to see you all! 🦁🦁🦁🎉🎉🎉
We are so happy to welcome Mrs. Chelcie Adams to the Riverwalk Pride this year! 🦁💙🦁 "Hi, my name is Chelcie Adams. I'm married and have 3 daughters.
My husband Michael and I have been together for 17 years, and all 3 of our daughters are a part of Riverwalk Academy.
This will be my first full year as the assistant teacher for kindergarten. I'm so excited and look forward to having a great school year!"
Come hang out with our fantastic PTO team and other Riverwalk Families! Saturday, August 10 at Riverwalk Academy from 5-7! 🦁💙🎉🌭
Help us welcome Mrs. Huffstetler to the Riverwalk Pride! 🦁💙🦁 "Hello! My name is Carrie Huffstetler and I am ecstatic to become the 1st Grade Instructional Assistant. I have been married for 15 years and I have 2 children who attend Riverwalk Academy. I love coffee and sweet treats. I enjoy taking walks, refurbishing furniture, and spending time with my family. I look forward to an amazing year."
Welcome to the Pride, Mr. Pelkie!!! 🦁🦁🦁 Daren Pelkie is a retired Naval Officer who is entering his 18th year of teaching, and 10th in charter schools. He earned his Masters in Middle Grades Math Education from UNC Charlotte and will be teaching 7th grade at Riverwalk.
HUGE shout out to our PTO for putting together a wonderful breakfast this morning and already doing such an amazing job of caring for the Riverwalk Staff. Thank you Mandy Krashner, Casey Yake, and Kristine Ramirez!!! 🦁💙🦁
Join us in welcoming to the Riverwalk Pride, Ms. Star Hamilton! 🦁🦁🦁 "My name is Star Hamilton. This is my first year at Riverwalk Academy and I am very excited to start teaching fifth grade! My favorite activities are fishing and going to the beach. My husband and I have 8 children and 14 grandchildren and one on the way. (7 adopted and 1 biological)"
Congratulations Lions on being recognized as a National Beta Club School of Merit!!! National Beta School of Distinction is an honor for Beta clubs striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership, and service to others. With an ongoing quest to instill these qualities in more students, the National Beta School of Distinction Award is designed to reward those schools that show an increase in membership for the current school year. This year, only 22% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award!
We had a great day at our New Staff Orientation welcoming our new staff members to the Riverwalk Pride! Welcome aboard, Lions! 🦁💙🦁
Please join us in welcoming back to the Riverwalk Pride, Mr. Michael Prothero! 🦁🦁🦁
Mr. Prothero will be teaching 9th grade Science. He recently welcomed a new grandson into the family, he is refurbishing a sailboat, celebrated his 38th anniversary this year, and also recently received his Network+ certification. He is also an avid computer gamer!
Help us welcome Mrs. Wollesen to the Riverwalk Pride!! 🦁🦁🦁
“Hello! My name is Landon Wollesen. I will be teaching 6th grade math this year! I am excited to begin my ninth year teaching at Riverwalk Academy! I grew up in Charlotte and moved to Rock Hill two years ago. My husband’s name is Matt and we have two kids. We have a 17 month old son named Harris and a 3 month old daughter named Miller Kate. I truly enjoy spending time with family, going on runs and spending time outdoors. I am looking forward to a wonderful year!”
📅 Save the Date: July 30th! 🎉
Riverwalk Academy Lions, get ready for an exciting start to the school year! Join us for our Meet the Teacher and Back to School Bash.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your teachers, reconnect with friends, and celebrate the beginning of another amazing school year. There will be fun activities, food, and lots of school spirit!
We can't wait to see our Riverwalk family come together for this special event. Don't miss out on the fun! 🦁✨
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The Elementary and Middle/ 9th grade supply lists for the 2024-25 school year have been posted.
