STUDENT LIFE

Our students don’t simply come to school. They become part of a complete, lived experience, full of fun, excitement, camaraderie, tradition, and self-discovery, where every day is a new opportunity to grow, learn, and build.

Life as a Cadet

Riverside is a home away from home for young men from all across the world. Students live in barracks which allows them to learn discipline and structure to help them stay on track throughout their time at school. Dedicated TAC officers mentor and support each student to ensure his success. Through simple training such as personal hygiene, marching in formation, and scheduled study hours, young men learn the value of self-discipline and mutual accountability with their fellow cadets.

Extracurricular Activities

Thanks to our devoted Student Affairs team, Riverside is able to offer a variety of exciting extracurricular activities to keep students engaged and active. Some of these activities include community service projects, domestic and international travel opportunities, and coordinated school-wide intramural sporting events like combat archery and dodge ball. Cookouts, socials, and overnight trips are also offered throughout the year.

Dining Services

Boarding students are provided three meals a day in our beautiful dining hall. Based on conduct, students are invited to enjoy the on-campus grill known as the “Goomba Grill” where they can enjoy a variety of food items and desserts from the Aramark Staff and enjoy some recreational activities such as billiards, videogames, table tennis, and air hockey.

Mental Health Support

In addition to the mentorship of the TAC officers, Riverside has a full-time licensed professional counselor on staff. The safety and wellbeing of our students is a top priority at Riverside!

Spiritual & Leadership Development

Although Riverside does not affiliate with a specific faith, we actively support your son’s chosen faith. Our chaplain leads growth for all faith communities on campus, including weekly Christian non-denominational worship services, Bible study, and prayer options. Local off-campus worship and youth services are open for your son on most Sundays and Wednesdays. Further, your son can participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and other internally scheduled religious groups.