Students Sound Off on New Podcast
Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) launched its pilot episode of “The Bridge,” a student-led podcast focused on cultivating curiosity, creativity and connection within our community in May 2023. “The Bridge” was created by fifth and sixth grade students in the Midweek Media Afternoon Academy. The goal of “The Bridge” podcast is to cultivate a space […]
Site Cleared for New Family Life Center at Riverside Presbyterian Day School
Demolition crews have cleared the way for Riverside Presbyterian Day School’s (RPDS) new Family Life Center at Oak and Post streets. The former church youth program facility that once stood on the site will be relocated to its own renovated space in the church education building for youth, explained RPDS Director of Advancement Doug Walker. […]
Sixth graders know how to lead
Sixth graders at Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) annually commit to over two and a half days of community service each January through Project LEADS. This year, students volunteered with Sanctuary on 8th Street, MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, Family Promise, Catholic Charities, Jacksonville Humane Society, Ortega Gardens, Presbyterian Social Ministries and UCOM. Project LEADS is […]
RPDS Sixth-graders Reflect on Service During Southwind Trip
Sixth-graders at Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) kicked off their capstone year with the school’s annual overnight trip, Southwind, which prepares them for a year of service both on- and off-campus. The school’s eldest students will serve throughout the year by leading full school assemblies and flag raising ceremonies, acting as morning safety patrol, gathering […]
