Full Day NAEYC-Accredited Pre-K Program
Each classroom has certified teachers and low student-to-adult ratios.
Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning
The world-renowned Reggio Emilia approach empowers children to reach their full potential.
Inclusive Educational Community
We believe that all children are capable of great success when challenged within a nurturing environment built upon genuine relationships.
Flexible Full-Day Program
We offer before-and-after-school Studio programs to help support working parents.
Riverside Magnet School
A Reggio Emilia Inspired Elementary School
Riverside Magnet School (RMS) offers young children — prekindergarten through grade 5 — an exciting curriculum that focuses on building literacy, numeracy, social, and physical skills.
Riverside Magnet School is part of the Goodwin University Magnet School System, which serves children in pre-K through grade 12.
Our Reggio Emilia Approach
Children are empowered to reach their full potential by controlling the direction of their learning, finding endless ways and opportunities to express themselves.
An Engaging Environment
Children are challenged in a creative and inspiring environment aligned with state and national learning standards.
A Flexible Full-Day Program
To help support working parents, we offer a before-and-after school enrichment program that provides extended hours; and a summer program.
Stay Connected at RMS!
School Hours
Monday – Friday
8:20 a.m. doors open
8:40 a.m. school day begins
3:55 p.m. school dismissal
8:20 a.m. doors open
8:40 a.m. school day begins
3:55 p.m. school dismissal
12:55 p.m. early dismissal
Interested in RMS?
Interested in RMS?
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Information sessions
Interested in applying for the 2023-2024 School Year?
The RSCO Late Application is now available through September 15, 2023. Apply now!
Want to learn more about RMS? Request more info today!
Applying? Select us as FIRST choice:
At RMS we generally do not get through all of our first choice applicants. So please make sure you select us as your first choice!
Questions about applying to Riverside?
Contact us
... just ask Casey!
Casey Guiheen
Family and Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
School office: 860-709-6822
Home office: 860-449-2518
Email: rmsinfo@goodwinmagnetsystem.org