After a year and a half of Zoom classes, Riverside students and teachers were thrilled to return to the classrooms at West 89th Street for the 2021–22 school year. To reduce the risk of virus transmittance, Riverside is requiring that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated, adhere to social distancing in the classroom, and wear a mask when inside in the building.
Jennafer D’Alvia, Level 4 teacher, said, “It’s so great to be back in person. It creates a sense of community.” Teachers are again able to capitalize on all that New York City has to offer, taking class trips to the park or to museums. Graduation for Cycle 1 students took place in our namesake Riverside Park, and members of the volunteer community celebrated with the graduates and enjoyed outdoor games.