Happy Sunday, Pride!
I hope everyone is doing well and had a safe, well-rested weekend (with that extra hour of sleep!). As most of you know, I’m back from Peru. It was an incredible experience, and I tried to take advantage of every opportunity to embrace the culture, the people, and, of course, the food. Between the swimming prelims and finals, I even found a few free minutes to visit a K–12 school called Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Their staff and student culture reminded me so much of Riverwalk Academy. You could feel that it was a place where everyone, students, staff, and families, were proud to belong. It was another reminder that great schools share a common thread: a sense of connection, purpose, and joy in learning together.
At Riverwalk, that same sense of connection shows up both in our numbers and in our daily routines. Over 95% of our parents say Riverwalk is a safe and welcoming place, and more than 90% of our students and 95% of our teachers return each year, a clear sign that they love where they learn, work, and belong, and that they believe in what we’re building together.
Tomorrow, the State Report Cards are publicly released. Being a K–12 school, we receive an elementary, middle school, and high school report card. For the past month, these reports have been embargoed, but we’ve had access to the data. The public release was delayed slightly while the SC Department of Education corrected some statewide data errors.
Even without sharing specific numbers just yet, I can tell you this: there’s a lot to be proud of. Our results reflect years of growth, stability, and teamwork, from our youngest readers to our graduating seniors. More importantly, they show that Riverwalk is becoming exactly what we’ve always envisioned: a place where students thrive, teachers grow, and families feel at home.
When the report cards are released, I hope you’ll take a moment to celebrate with us. And then, as we always do, we’ll get right back to work, because we know even greater things are ahead for our Pride.
“Pride in Every Step” isn’t just something we say, it’s how we grow. Each year, we learn a little more, stretch a little farther, and celebrate a little louder. I couldn’t be prouder of where we are, but I’m even more excited about where we’re going. The best chapters of Riverwalk’s story are still being written, together.
Thank you for being part of our story.
In Pride and Purpose,
~ Dr. Compton
