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Two Rivers School

520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

About Two Rivers School

Two Rivers School is a public school in Fairbanks, Alaska, that teaches kids from preschool to eighth grade. The school is in a remote rural area, so the students and teachers are close to each other and work together. There are 61 students at the Two Rivers School, and for every 10 students, there is one teacher. This is better than the district average. There are six full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor at the school. This means that every student can get the help and attention they need. According to USA News, 45% of students at Two Rivers School did well in math and 35% did well in reading. There are 44% girls and 56% boys in the student body. 61% of the students come from families that don't make much money. Making friends, doing well in school, and being active in the community are all very important to Two Rivers School. Because it is small and has dedicated staff, it can provide personalized learning and meaningful interactions between students and teachers. Two Rivers School gives students a strong base for success in school and in life by creating a supportive environment and focusing on their overall growth.

Two Rivers School Contact Information

Address

520 Fifth Ave, Fairbanks, AK, 99701

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Phone

(907) 488-6616

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 35% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
61
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 26 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Two Rivers School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 75.41%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.64%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 14.75%
Native Am. 8.2%
White
75.41%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.64%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
14.75%
Native Am.
8.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 61
44.26%
27 Female
55.74%
34 Male

Student Population

61 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The students at Two Rivers School in Fairbanks, Alaska, are doing great things! Recently, 153 students won AP Scholar Awards, which is a 13% increase from last year. The school is also putting on a number of events, such as a Winter Concert with performances by the orchestra, choir, and band. The school wants to give students a unique high school experience that is based on exploration and hands-on learning. Two Rivers School is a great place for students to grow and do well because it puts a lot of emphasis on getting involved in the community. The school is also part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District's efforts to help students learn and get involved in the community. One example is the Family Learning Adventure: Math & Reading Rally.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Two Rivers School’s approach distinctive?

Ans. Two Rivers School emphasizes experiential learning and active student participation.

Q2. How are students encouraged to explore topics?

Ans. Hands-on projects allow students to investigate subjects in meaningful ways.

Q3. How does the school support collaboration?

Ans. Group learning activities help students share ideas and learn together.

Q4. What role does reflection play in learning?

Ans. Students are encouraged to reflect on experiences to deepen understanding.

Q5. How are families involved?

Ans. Families stay connected through events and ongoing communication.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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