This blog was written by Deidre McManama, Director of In-District Placement Services An Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) Program is a program approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to provide a temporary placement for disruptive students in grades 6 through 12. Students ... Read More

March is Employee Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Read more about Lindsey Lauer, Alternative Education Teacher at our Spring Grove campus, and what a crazy day in her life looks like! What is your favorite thing ... Read More

March is Employee Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Read more about Justin Brandenburg, Alternative Education Teacher at our Lancaster campus, and how his classes are judgement-free zones.   What is your favorite thing about working here?   The ... Read More

Companies often tout the idea of being “like a family” when describing their work environment and the relationships between employees. At River Rock Academy's Red Lion Campus, the staff have shown this concept is more than just an inspirational talking point. When long time employee, ... Read More

This blog was written by Deidre McManama, Director of Alternative Education at River Rock Academy At River Rock Academy, our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), is a comprehensive framework of support designed to assist all students in achieving success academically, behaviorally, and in their social-emotional ... Read More

We are excited to share our 2023-2024 State of the State Annual Report! This highlights all of the remarkable achievements and progress throughout New Story network of services in Pennsylvania, including River Rock Academy. As educators, our goal is to assure parents that their students ... Read More

It is an exciting time at River Rock Academy, as we continue to expand and enhance our academic and behavioral supports and programs. This school year, River Rock has prioritized three key areas for curriculum and instructional advancements: social skills, reading and math, and lesson ... Read More

The holiday season was filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit at River Rock Academy’s Spring Grove campus. Throughout December, students and staff participated in various activities that celebrated the season, fostered collaboration, and inspired learning. Here’s a recap of the exciting events that marked ... Read More

On Friday, November 1, 2024, students at River Rock Academy’s Williamsport campus had a unique opportunity to sit down with Derek Slaughter, the Mayor of Williamsport, for a Q&A session about new developments in the community. Mayor Slaughter shared exciting updates, including plans for a ... Read More

For people pursuing a career in alternative education, questions are inevitable. How difficult is the job? What is the culture like? Am I a good fit for this line of work? We met with Lori Lewis, Special Education Director at our Spring Grove campus, to ... Read More