Brandon is a South Carolina State Rep and founder of Less Than 3, a nonprofit focused on teen mental health awareness. After the tragic loss of his son Gavin to online exploitation, he’s been a powerful advocate for online safety and youth support.
His message is clear: “Tomorrow needs you.” We’re honored to have him share his story and inspire our students.
#BrandonGuffey #LessThan3 #MentalHealthAwareness #CyberbullyingPrevention #RiverwalkAcademy #StudentSupport #TomorrowNeedsYou #YouthMentalHealth #OnlineSafety #RiverwalkFamily
We have a lot of amazing events coming up this week as we get closer to October and "real" Fall. Check out this week's Riverwalk Roar by clicking the link. https://secure.smore.com/n/1yjr5
Today, we’re sending a HUGE shout-out to the incredible Ms. Taylor — the powerhouse behind all things tech at Riverwalk Academy.
From keeping our systems running smoothly to jumping in the moment there's a tech hiccup, she does it all with speed, care, and professionalism.
But it doesn’t stop there — Ms. Taylor is also an amazing friend, a dedicated teacher, and a true example of what it means to be part of the Riverwalk Family.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ms. Taylor — we appreciate you more than words can say.
#NationalITProfessionalsDay #TechHero #ThankYouMsTaylor #RiverwalkAcademy #RiverwalkFamily #WeAppreciateYou #SchoolTechQueen #TechSupportStar #TeamRiverwalk #PrideinEveryStep
You may have heard the term Project-Based Learning (or "PBL") and know it's part of our charter, but what does it really mean? Simply put, PBL is a teaching method where students learn by actively exploring real-world challenges and problems — and then creating something meaningful in response. It’s not just about memorizing facts; it’s about applying knowledge in creative, practical ways that make learning stick.
The result? Confident, capable students who aren't just preparing for the future — they're creating it.
#RiverwalkAcademy #ProjectBasedLearning #PBLinAction #LearningWithPurpose #FutureReadyLions #RealWorldLearning #PrideinEveryStep #SCCharterSchool
👨👩👧👦 During the event, families had the opportunity to:
Meet and engage with our dedicated teachers
Explore important topics like Early Literacy, Read to Succeed, and Reading Comprehension
Take home valuable strategies to support reading at home
🍽️ And of course, we shared a delicious dinner together in the spirit of community and partnership.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing staff, students, and families for making this event a success. At Riverwalk Academy, we believe in working together to help every student grow into a confident, lifelong reader.
Here’s to many more literacy-filled evenings to come! 💙📖
#RiverwalkAcademy #LiteracyNight #ReadToSucceed #EarlyLiteracyMatters #GrowingReaders #FamilyEngagement #StrongerTogether #LionsRead #EducationMatters #SCCharterSchool #PrideinEveryStep
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend and get ready for another great week at Riverwalk Academy. Click the link to check out our newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/dp19mt
Students, staff, and families, it's time to nominate some of our Riverwalk Pride members for Staff Member of the Month! If there is someone who has shown what it means to be a part of the Riverwalk Pride, follow this link to nominate them! https://form.jotform.com/212303079647051
We’re excited to kick off our annual Attractions coupon book fundraiser!
K–5 families: You should have received a packet in your student’s folder, along with an email from the sender “grouprelations.”
Prizes will be awarded for both classroom and individual sales at various levels.
Proceeds support elementary field trips, helping to create memorable learning experiences for our students.
Middle and high school students are also welcome to participate in the fundraiser!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Courtney at rcourtney@riverwalkacademy.com
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Thank you for your support!
#RiverwalkAcademy #LionPride #SupportOurSchool #FieldTripsMatter #RiverwalkFundraiser #PrideinEveryStep
Join Riverwalk Academy in kicking off (pun intended) the start of the college football season! Next Friday (August 29th), staff and students will show up dressed in support of their favorite college teams' gear, including hats, shirts, hoodies, pants, and shorts - wear it all! #riverwalkacademy #powerofthepride #prideineverystep #collegefootball #sccharterschool #teamspirit #spiritday
Look how far our reach goes!
Every blue pin on this map represents a family who chose Riverwalk Academy — often driving past a lot of other schools to be part of something greater.
From Clover to Lancaster, from Fort Mill to Chester, and everywhere in between, this map shows that Riverwalk Academy isn’t just a school — it's a destination.
What does this map tell us?
- Our reach spans across dozens of towns and communities.
- Families are choosing purpose over convenience.
- Riverwalk Academy is a place worth the drive.
Thank you to our families for showing what it means to be #PurposeDriven.
How far do YOU drive to get to Riverwalk — and why is it worth it to you?
Drop your distance or your story in the comments!
#RiverwalkAcademy #WeAreRiverwalk #LionPride #CharterSchoolStrong #WorthTheDrive #CommunityOfChoice #PrideinEveryStep #SCCharterSchool
