River Woods Elementary School

River Woods Elementary School is led by Principal Gina Baumgartner and Assistant Principal Katie Jones. The school offers a unique educational experience through its Dual Language Program, which provides students with a bilingual education. The school has a strong focus on community and character development, as evident from its Redbird Pride program, and also prioritizes the development of academic and social-emotional skills in its students. It has received "Exemplary" status by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and has been recognized as one of the top 10% of Illinois schools according to the Illinois Report Card. Additionally, the school features various programs such as Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards and Curriculum, and provides resources like the River Woods Playground and the River Woods Nest, an outside classroom for students to learn in a unique environment.