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Rockets Blast Off!

Les fusées décollent !

¡Despegue de los cohetes!

About Us

Richard Riordan Primary Center opened in 2003 as a nurturing environment for children in grades TK-1 in the vibrant Highland Park community. Over the years, our scope and focus has expanded to include all elementary grades. It is now the proud home of a Dual French Two-Way Immersion program for grades TK-5 and two Preschool for All Learners (PALS) self-contained classes for students with disabilities.

News & Announcements

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Watch: Superintendent's Opening of Schools Address

Watch the Superintendent's Opening of Schools address, previously broadcast from The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Free School Entry Immunizations during Summer Break

Serving students and siblings ages 1-18 years old, with Medi-Cal or uninsured. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on appointment availability.

Riordan Rocket PTA

The PTA has a new website! Check out the events page for upcoming ways to get involved with PTA. Thanks to parent Neil Doshi for his help with the site!

https://riordanrocketspta.org

Enrolling!

Now Enrolling 4-Year-Olds in English or French

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Aug 14

First Day of Instruction 2025-2026

Time: 8 AM – 1:48 PM

Aug 15

Minimum Day

Time: 8 AM – 12:48 PM

Aug 19

Banked Time Tuesday

Time: 8 AM – 1:23 PM

School Tours

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

SSC Elections - Teachers & Others

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Sep 1

Labor Day

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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Our Mission

The Richard Riordan Primary Center community is committed to promoting high standards with a strong academic and ethical foundation in a safe collaborative environment so that all students will contribute to and benefit from our diverse society.