Our Story

Riverbend Community School officially opened in 2012, welcoming its first day school class in 2013 with just six students in grades 4–8. Located in a heritage home in downtown Moncton, the school quickly became a close-knit learning community where students built meaningful relationships and many remained with us until high school.

Over the years, we saw firsthand how powerful strong relationships, engaging learning experiences, and supportive learning environments could be for students. Many of our students successfully transitioned back into public school with greater confidence and stronger academic foundations.

As Riverbend evolved, so did our understanding of what students truly need to thrive. We came to believe that effective teaching, strong literacy instruction, meaningful accommodations, and supportive classroom environments benefit all learners, not just students with identified learning differences.

In 2020, Riverbend closed its doors during the pandemic. While it was an incredibly difficult decision, it also created space for a new chapter. In 2021, Riverbend reopened in its current location at the former Gunningsville School, allowing us to expand our vision with greater classroom space, green space, and opportunities for growth.

Today, Riverbend continues to focus on creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences where students can build confidence, connection, and a positive relationship with learning.