About riverside magnet school
Located at 29 Willowbrook Road in East Hartford, CT, Riverside Magnet School (RMS) is a magnet elementary school serving the educational needs of pre-K through grade 5 scholars. With fully certified teachers, low student-to-teacher ratios, a state-of-the-art building, and abundant technology and creative materials, we offer an inviting and inspiring environment for all learners.
An Engaging Environment
Our state-of-the-art building offers an inviting and inspiring environment. From reading, math, and science to essential visual, musical, and physical education classes, scholars are challenged in a motivating and creative environment aligned with state and national learning standards.
Our Approach
Our scholars develop a lifelong passion for learning through a unique curriculum that builds critical social-emotional and academic skills. Our curriculum is designed to align with the Goodwin University Magnet School System Pathways, providing students with early exposure to Business and Administration, Computer Science, Health Science and Nursing, and Manufacturing and Engineering. We bring these pathways to life through play-based learning in Pre-K through Kindergarten, and project-based learning in grades 1-5. By prioritizing inquiry, student voice, and hands-on discovery, we empower our scholars to lead their own learning.
A Flexible Full-Day Program
Your child’s journey at RMS begins with our full-day, NAEYC-accredited pre-K program and continues through grade 5. To help support working parents, RMS offers morning and afternoon Studio, a before-and-after school enrichment program that provides extended hours, as well as summer Studio, our summer program. See our Studio page for more information.
Family & Community Involvement
Families and the surrounding community play an essential role in our school. Families are recognized as children’s first teachers, and we support them in being active and engaged co-responsible partners in the learning process. With our open-door policy, parents are encouraged to volunteer to become more involved in their child’s education.
