Draft:Riverbend School
Submission declined on 22 August 2026 by Carolina2k22 (talk).
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Submission declined on 1 August 2026 by Hurricane Wind and Fire (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for schools. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
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Submission declined on 8 March 2026 by SocDoneLeft (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
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Submission declined on 27 February 2026 by Hurricane Wind and Fire (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for organizations and companies. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
This draft reads like an advertisement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a platform for promotion or marketing. Drafts that are exclusively promotional may be deleted without notice.
Declined by Hurricane Wind and Fire 7 months ago.Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove:
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Comment: Still reads like an advertisement. We need to remove or reduce and rewrite the Programs and Curriculum sections. 🌀Hurricane Wind and Fire, why did you decline my draft? (talk) (contribs)🔥 00:58, 1 August 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Not enough WP:RS secondary source coverage to demonstrate notability. SocDoneLeft (talk) 18:47, 8 March 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Reference 3 does not significantly cover the subject and Reference 4, 5, and 6 are not independent of the subject.We are not trying to advertise the services of the school. Rather, we are trying to effectively summarize information from reliable secondary sources in a neutral point of view. Be aware of a promotional tone and keep in mind advertisement is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia. 🌀Hurricane Wind and Fire (talk) (contribs)🔥 00:27, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
| Riverbend School | |
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| Location | |
33 Eliot Street Natick , Massachusetts 01760 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Montessori |
| Established | 2010 |
Head of school | Brooke Hopkins |
| Age range | 18 months through 8th grade |
| Enrollment | 200 students |
Student to teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Sports | Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Cross Country |
| Mascot | River the Raven |
| Tuition | Individualized Family Tuition for Grades K-8 |
Riverbend School is a private, independent Montessori school in Natick, Massachusetts, United States, based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori[1]. It offers toddler, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school education, serving children ages 18 months through 8th grade.
History
[edit]Riverbend was founded in 2010 when two schools merged: Eliot Montessori School (1971–2010) and Natick Montessori (2000–2010).[2] In 2014, they broke ground on a new Children's House building on the 5-acre property adjacent to the existing elementary school.[3] The home to the historic Pelitah Morse Tavern[4] was then renovated in 2017–18 to add additional academic classrooms, and in 2020, new buildings were opened to consolidate the campus into one location at 33 to 41 Eliot Street.[5] In 2024, Riverbend received a legacy gift of property in South Natick which became the Sheila and Frank Magullion Education and Retreat Center, a satellite campus down the road from the main campus in South Natick.
Campus
[edit]The main campus at 33 to 41 Eliot Street is a 5-acre property consisting of 6 buildings: Children's House, the Lower Elementary building, the Upper Elementary building, the Middle School building, the gymnasium, and Admin House. The main campus also includes 2 playgrounds as well as athletic fields. The satellite campus at the Magullion Center on Pleasant Street in South Natick is also a 5-acre property with gardens, trees, a pond, and open grassy spaces used for Riverbend's outdoor education program.
Student Body
[edit]Riverbend School is a co-educational school with 200 students ranging from ages 18 months through 14 years. Students come from Natick, Wellesley, Dover, Needham, Sherborn, Framingham, Wayland, Westwood, and several other Massachusetts towns.
Affiliations
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "About Dr. Maria Montessori". The American Montessori Society. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ "Two Montessori schools to merge in Natick". Metrowest Daily News.
- ↑ "Natick's Riverbend School embarks on building project". Metrowest Daily News. October 20, 2013.
- ↑ Products, Harvey Building (2018-10-12). "Historic 18th Century Tavern Finds New Function Through Restoration". Architect Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ "Sneak peek: Riverbend School's newest South Natick campus additions". No. Natick Report. July 6, 2020.
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