Started as a one-day-a-week tech and lab enrichment for homeschool families in the district, River HomeLink is now home to over 1,000 students

River HomeLink is turning 30. 

Started as a one-day-a-week tech and lab enrichment for homeschool families in the district, River HomeLink is now home to over 1,000 students and a much longer list of electives and enrichment opportunities.

“There has always been a focus on standards-based learning and that has led to innovation and flexibility that our students and families appreciate,” said RHL Principal Matt Kesler.

River HomeLink is inviting the community to a 30th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 4-7 p.m. No RSVP is required to attend. Visit with current and former teachers and students, meet with longtime administrators and view memorabilia from the last three decades. River is located at 610A SW Eaton Blvd. in Battle Ground.

Since moving to the former Maple Grove “longhouse” building, River HomeLink has continued to expand its offerings. The school’s online component was recently spun out into a separate school, Battle Ground Virtual Academy, continuing the district’s commitment to innovation in education.

“Parents are viewed as the students’ first teachers and actively participate in their children’s learning,” said Mark Clements, principal at River until his retirement in 2020. “They logged more than 40,000 hours of time on campus each of the three years prior to the pandemic. More than two dozen parents have become certificated teachers because of their experience at RHL.”

Visit River HomeLink’s website to learn more about the program.

Information provided by Battle Ground School District.