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Founder’s Day
Make plans to attend our 50th Anniversary Founder’s Day Celebration
Friday, May 16, 2025
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This after-school extravaganza will feature a catered picnic, field games and inflatables, tours of the expanded campus, and a celebration of Mrs. DeOrio’s birthday and 50 years of Riverside!
Take a look at some of our photos from Founder’s Day 2024 on Facebook and Instagram.
About Founder’s Day
Founder’s Day is a time to honor Riverside’s rich history, celebrate its present, and plan for its future. It is the traditional day that Riverside founder Pat DeOrio comes back to the school to talk to the current students and give them a glimpse into the history of this important institution. The students always love to hear from ‘Mrs. D’ and they pepper her with enough questions to fill an afternoon. The day also features a fun afterschool gathering for current families and alumni.
Supporting Riverside
Founder’s Day is also a day to support Riverside’s Annual Fund and ensure that the school is able to continue to provide the standard of excellence in education for students with dyslexia and similar language-based learning differences. Gifts made to the Annual Fund for Founder’s Day support increased financial aid, school technology, classroom materials, teacher training, and more.
Donate
Whether a one-time gift or recurring donation, your contribution can enhance the learning experience of a Riverside student.
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Alumni
Your support and mentorship can help our students look beyond the stigma of learning with dyslexia.
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Volunteer
From parents in the classroom to members of the community, your presence is an important and special part of the Riverside experience.