The Journey of a Two Rivers Lifer: Eleanor
Departing eighth-grader Eleanor reflects on her earliest memory of Two Rivers when she told her preschool teacher that it was her first day, but funny enough, it was everyone’s first day. After spending nearly her whole childhood at Two Rivers, she is now preparing to dock her boat and embark on a new voyage: high […]
AANHPI Heritage Month at Two Rivers
This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month, Two Rivers reflected on the theme, “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.” In doing so, we celebrated the immense role AANHPIs have played in history, with the goal that students would develop a greater understanding, empathy, and acceptance among diverse communities. AANHPI Heritage Month Wondering […]
Student Mental Health Matters: Mental Health Awareness Month
Suicide is the leading cause of death among children ages 10-14, with 1 in 7 children in the United States experiencing some type of mental health disorder (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2025). Let that sink in. Despite the ongoing stigma surrounding mental health, we are facing a mental health crisis. May is Mental Health Awareness […]
The Work Within: Building an Anti-Racist Community at Two Rivers
“It is important for us as staff members to engage in the necessary work for us to be able to operate in a society that is deeply racist, examine our bias, and have those difficult conversations to do right by our students.” ~ Mary Gornick, Chief Human Resource Officer 2020 was the year Two Rivers […]
Ms.Brenda’s Day of Service
Kindness, connection, and a sense of community filled the classrooms at Two Rivers during our annual Ms.Brenda’s Day of Service. On Friday, March 13, all students participated in a day of service to honor the stewardship of Ms. Brenda, a longtime volunteer at Two Rivers. Ms. Brenda was a surrogate grandmother to many students and […]
Teachers as Learners: The Power of Continuous Growth at Two Rivers
Continuous learning shows up frequently in the halls of Two Rivers, not just for students, but for teachers as well. Two Rivers’ approach to adult learning simply isn’t a one-off workshop or a mere compliance effort, rather it is an opportunity for teachers to engage in deep discussion and inquiry. Through grappling with ideas, analyzing […]
Black History Month
The Two Rivers Scholarly Habit, ‘I show compassion and embrace diversity,’ was especially evident in the month of February, as the Two Rivers Community united to explore the impact of Black history. This month, daily learning honored Black contributions, recognizing that Black history not only matters today, tomorrow, but also in the future. The 2026 […]
Two Rivers Scholarly Habit Awards
At Two Rivers, we prioritize a culture of high academic achievement, but we recognize the importance of cultivating strong character development amongst elementary students. Unlike traditional merits that gear towards grades or test scores, Two Rivers Scholarly Habit Awards recognize and celebrate the whole child. Success is not built solely in high-quality education but also […]
Celebration of Learning: Student Learning & Achievement
Yet again, it is time for another year of Celebration of Learning, only this time, students are another year wiser and a grade older. The first semester Celebration of Learning for kindergarten through fifth grade will take place on Tuesday, February 3, through Thursday, February 5. Last month, our ECE crews kicked off the momentum […]
A Two Rivers Alum’s Journey Toward Special Education
“I think the desire to teach special education often comes from a place of understanding, and I think it’s truly one of the most fulfilling things I could ever do in my lifetime.” -Hazel Robin-Lerner Class of 2023, Two Rivers Alum Hazel, could have never imagined that she would ever step back into the halls […]
