Guest Blog | Family Engagement: More Than Showing Up
What does it really mean for a family to be engaged in their child’s education? Historically, we have measured family engagement by what we can see: families attending Back-to-School Night, coming to parent-teacher conferences, volunteering at school, or participating in a family event. These moments are important, but they are only part of the story. […]
From the Classroom to the Classroom: Kianei Brown’s Two Rivers Story
“I’m proof that the impact of this school can come full circle. You can leave as a student and one day find yourself giving back to the community that helped shape you.” ~Kianei Brown, 8G Special Education Teacher Now in her 2nd year as the eighth-grade special education math teacher, Ms. Kianei, affectionately known as […]
Back-to-School Night at Two Rivers: Why You Should Attend
“We are Crew, Not Passengers” holds immense value when we reflect on Two Rivers’ philosophy of viewing families as partners. That said, it is finally Back-to-School Night season, one where families are brought into the space of setting the tone, expectations, and priorities for the year. Please join us during the week of September 14 […]
Welcome to School Year 2026-2027!
It is back-to-school season here at Two Rivers. As a community, we’ve missed the sounds that permeate our halls: elementary students discovering new words and mastering math concepts, and middle schoolers tackling new educational challenges, while stepping gracefully into their preteens. More than that, we’ve missed the curiosity and growth of all of our students. […]
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 […]
