Riverfield Country Day School
| Riverfield Country Day School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
2433 West 61st Street , 74132 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°04′31″N 96°01′11″W / 36.075343°N 96.019855°W |
| Information | |
| Established | August 1984 |
| Founder | Marty Clark |
| Head of school | Jerry Bates |
| Grades | Infants-12 |
| Campus size | 120 acres (49 ha) |
| Colors | Blue, Green, and White |
| Song | "Riverfield, O Riverfield" |
| Athletics | Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, Academic Bowl, ESports |
| Mascot | Big Blue |
| Nickname | Ravens |
| Accreditation | Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) |
| Publication | BluePrint Magazine |
Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) is a private school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
The school was founded in 1984 by educator Marty Clark, with her husband Tom Clark later joining as the Assistant Head of School. Tom Clark had previously been the director of admissions at Holland Hall School. Marty had founded Trinity Episcopal Day School and served as a director for Kirk of the Hills Preschool. Both also held positions at public and private schools in Colorado, Illinois and Delaware.[1]
It opened in August 1984 in a remodeled post office, serving 40 children from infancy through second grade.[2] After the first year, enrollment doubled and the school moved to a larger location at the nearby Spectrum Shopping Centre. By April 1989, the school had opened a new $1.4 million, 33 acre facility that would allow third, fourth and fifth graders to start in September.[3] Funding for the school came through its annual “Riverfield Revel” festival, as well as tuition fees.[4]
In 1991, the school moved to the first wing of its current campus. The next year, an additional wing added a library and music room. The Middle School opened in August 1994, expanding the facility to over 40,500 square feet for more than 400 students. Donations from grandparent and former board member Steve Jatras, plus a school-funded purchase, increased the campus to 90 acres.
In August 2002 a freshman class was added. The "Spreading Our Wings" capital campaign funded facilities for the growing student body, with a donation from Genave Rogers. In November 2004, during Visiting Day, the Clark Gymnasium and Genave Rogers Upper School were dedicated. Dr. Jane Goodall joined to dedicate the Science Lab in memory of Tim O’Halloran, the first Upper School Head.
In August 2006, Rogers donated another 30 acres northwest of the campus, bringing the total to 120 acres. The Langerak Academic Center opened in spring 2008, the Martha S. Clark Field was dedicated in fall 2010, and four tennis courts hosted their first matches in spring 2011.
The 120-acre campus includes athletic facilities, a gymnasium, and the Center for Creativity, which houses arts, technology, and esports programs.
References
- ^ Kovar, Claudia (February 9, 1994). "Riverfield Students Reaching Great Heights". Tulsa World. p. 75.
- ^ Lawrence, Natalie (March 21, 2001). "A pinnacle for their efforts". Tulsa World. p. 59.
- ^ "Riverfield School To Break Ground For New Facility". Tulsa World. April 9, 1989. p. 25.
- ^ "Riverfield Fund-Raiser Set to Help School". Tulsa World. April 27, 1990. p. 16.