The Riverwalk Roar

Happy Sunday, Pride,

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and was able to enjoy the beautiful weather. For my family, the weekend wrapped up on a high note with some time spent volunteering at the Come See Me Festival—an event that truly brings our community together.

One of the real highlights of the weekend, though, was attending Riverwalk Academy’s Junior/Senior Prom. The event was absolutely fantastic. The prom committee did an outstanding job selecting the theme and transforming the Timber Raille with decorations that perfectly set the tone for a memorable evening.

As I stood there watching the crowning of this year’s Prom King and Queen—congratulations to Carter Fisk and Leah Davis!—and saw our juniors and seniors dancing and celebrating together, I couldn’t help but think back to when many of these students were in fourth and fifth grade. I joined Riverwalk Academy in September of 2017, when our current senior class were just fifth graders. Oh, the stories I could share!

It was incredibly meaningful to see these students experiencing the same milestones we remember from our own high school days. There was a time when people would say things like, “. . . you know, like a real school,” as if our small size somehow made us less. I don’t hear that nearly as much anymore.

And that shift is a testament to our incredible team of teachers and administrators who understand that a well-rounded education extends beyond the classroom. Just like any other school, we have prom—complete with a King and Queen—we have championship athletics, a growing esports team, vibrant honor and service organizations, an award-winning performance band, and student-led clubs like the Art Club.

These experiences matter. They help shape memories, build community, and affirm that every student here is part of something real and meaningful.

Thank you for helping make Riverwalk Academy the special place that it is.

With Pride and Purpose,

Dr. Compton

On Friday, a group of our high school students attending Prom had the opportunity to sign the Prom Pledge banner, committing to a sober Prom night.
They also listened to a powerful presentation on the importance of underage sobriety, including real-life stories about the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating impact it can have on so many lives.

We love our students, and it’s incredibly important to us to support their ongoing character development through meaningful commitments like this.

We are so honored to have such incredible team members as a part of our Pride. Each of these ladies are so very deserving of this award and it is the pleasure of Riverwalk Academy to serve along side of such amazing and gifted educators.

Waaaay huge shout out to our April Staff Members of the Month! Ms. Long, Ms. Davis, and Ms. Slifer! These 3 ladies are so well deserving of this recognition. Each of them puts 110% into their areas of impact....which end up being quite big because they do soooo much for our students.

Don't waste your time with the boring old at-home dinner, join Club "Treat-yo-self" and grab some of that cheesy Za goodness. Come on out to another fantastic night of pizza, pizza, and then more pizza.... 10% of all dine-in orders go right to Riverwalk Athletics!

Tickets can be purchased on the school store https://riverwalkacademystore.square.site/s/shop.

Orders must be placed by April 18.

Do you or someone you know have a small business? BPA is hosting a Pop-Up event on the main campus on Saturday, April 26.

If you would like to volunteer to help with Field Day (May 8th) please make sure you have completed the background check by April 18th. Spots are limited so get started by scanning the above QR codes! If you have any questions reach out to Ms. Wilson (Elem PE) twilson@riverwalkacademy.com

Scan the QR code or follow this link to fill out a simple interest form. More details coming soon! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFike-Tog9DaEc6JypYPb_8JvjQLsARghZozz-_g3c3KS50g/viewform

Monday:4/14/25

• Athletic Interest Night 6:00-7:30pm Upper School MPR

• Attendance Recovery (8th and 9th) 3:15-5:15pm Room 218
• Spirit Night @ Empire Pizza Newport 5:00-8:00pm
• 8th Grade Filed Trip to Washington D.C.

• Kona Ice
• Attendance Recovery (8th and 9th) 3:15-5:15pm Room 218
• 5th Grade Field Trip to Camp Cherokee
• 8th Grade Filed Trip to Washington D.C.

• 1st Grade Field Trip to the Schiele Museum
• 2nd Grade Field Trip to Riverbanks Zoo
• Attendance Recovery (8th and 9th) 3:15-5:15pm Room 218
• Golf @ Clover 4:00-6:00pm
• Track @ Battle of the Rock 5:00-9:00pm
• 5th Grade Field Trip to Camp Cherokee
• 8th Grade Filed Trip to Washington D.C.

• Teacher Work Day (K-9th) No Students on Main Campus
• Track @ Battle of the Rock 5:00-9:00pm

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