Welcome to River Valley Academy

After Break please note our testing schedule: 

Wednesday April 15 *

• 9th and 12th grade No School
• 10th PSAT 7:45-11 AM
• 11th SAT 7:45-12 PM

*Busses run at regular time- Students can be excused by a parent when they finish testing. Lunch will not be served, we will have breakfast items and students may bring healthy snacks and drinks.

Thursday April 416

• 9th, 10th and 12th Regular Day
• 11th M-STEP Science

Friday April 17

• 9th, 10th and 12th Regular Day
• 11th M-STEP Social Studies

Wednesday April 22nd

• 9th, 10th and 12th Regular Day
• 11th WIN Tests

Are your kids truly safe online? Today’s digital world is constantly changing—and keeping up can feel overwhelming. This important session will give you the tools and knowledge you need to help protect your children. Join this informational virtual event hosted by Alisha Meneely, Government and Community Outreach Director for the Michigan Child Protection Registry.  

Join the Live Presentation 4/21 at 7PM sponsored by Rockford Education Foundation. Stay Informed, Empowered and One Step Ahead.

The Michigan Merit Exam for Michigan juniors consists of 3 assessments including the SAT, M-Step, and WIN assessments.   

The SAT will be given on Wednesday, April 15.  The M-Step tests in science and social studies will be given on April 16 and 17, and the WIN test of work readiness will be given on April 22.   

Please make sure your student is at RVA  by 7:45 am on these dates to complete these important Michigan assessments as they are required for graduation!

With a $10 donation to REF (Rockford Educational Foundation), you can nominate your favorite teacher to win a day off!  Each monthly winner gets a day off, January - May 2026!

All proceeds benefit REF's educational grant program.  Multiple entries accepted.  Visit the REF website to enter!

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD TV) – We know a lot of kids are counting down the days until winter break, which seems like a good time to share some good news! We’re going to introduce you to the latest recipient of the One School at a Time grant, which is given out by Family Fare! Today we’re taking you to River Valley Academy in Rockford, an alternative high school that really focuses on students who need non-traditional support in the classroom to help them stay on the road to graduation and future success! Through the grant, they’re hoping to put a greater emphasis on career exploration and workplace experiences.