The Rivendell School of Northern Colorado

A nonprofit organization

$2,803 raised by 17 donors

14% complete

$20,000 Goal

Little School, Big Plans

Hey there, Rivendell heroes!  We're on a mission to nurture young minds, unlock their superpowers, and set them loose to change the world—one amazing student at a time. 

Enter our "Little School, Big Plans" campaign—it's basically our invitation to throw on our dream hats and imagine the immense growth of Rivendell School in the coming years. 

Picture this: We've been on a wild ride, investing in excellence, giving our curriculum a glow-up, trying out cool teaching tricks, and being the wind beneath our incredible teachers' capes. They're superheroes, really!

Now, with our values in a tight grip, we're diving headfirst into the sea of possibilities for Rivendell's growth.

Ready to join the adventure? Help us dream big! Your support is the secret sauce that'll let us team up with the right folks, ensuring a genius mix of smart, sustainable, and downright innovative growth for Rivendell School. Let's make dreams come true—starting with yours! 


Donors like you help us provide transformative educational experiences and make a HUGE difference in shaping the future for these bright minds.


Testimonials

"We definitely got a great return on our investment by moving our son to Rivendell in the 4th grade. In two short years, he came out of his shell and excelled in math to the point that he is now on an advanced track at another academically rigorous school, where he is thriving. Rivendell's secret sauce is its mastery-based math program, designed and run by a talented team of teachers who are content experts. Students need to fully master the material before moving on to the next math topic, and not merely get a passing grade without fully understanding a concept. Yet, Rivendell has so much more to offer than the perfect math program, which is so rare in American schools. We're so pleased we are able to be a part of the Rivendell community." 

— Ewa Limanska-Moran (Parent and former Board Member)


"Rivendell School is the best investment we could have ever made for our daughters' early childhood & elementary school years. What price do you place on never, ever hearing your child say, "I don't want to go to school?"  Not once in 6 years. The small classroom sizes make Rivendell School a place of curiosity, exploration and individual successes. The staff makes Rivendell a family. Our girls are more than ready for Middle School, they are lifelong learners—thanks to Rivendell School."

— John & Nina, Rivendell parents

Mission

Helping children achieve academic and personal excellence through individualized education.

Background Statement

Founded in 1976, Rivendell School is the only independent school in Northern Colorado. Thanks to the vision and hard work of our state-licensed teachers and volunteers, we have proudly helped thousands of children grow into well-educated, imaginative, caring, and responsible citizens.

At Rivendell, we believe that:

- Each child is unique.

- Academics are a function of ability, not age.

- As children work and learn different academic skills, these concepts are to be mastered and internalized.

- Concepts need to be mastered so that knowledge and skills can be applied to deeper learning

- In order for children to become lifelong problem solvers, each child must experience the process of formulating answers to academic and social problems and test these in a safe environment. Through this process they learn how to make better choices, and like the proverb, learn "If at first you don't succeed; try, try, again."

- Learning is a cooperative effort of the child, teacher and parent. Throughout these interactions respect of the individual is modeled and learned.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Rivendell School of Northern Colorado

Year Established

1976

Tax id (EIN)

84-0715315

Category

Education

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

1800 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Service areas

Larimer County, CO, US