Current Enrollment Status
Fall Quarter 1 enrollment is closed. We are now accepting applications for January 5th, 2025. Apply by December 10, 2025 to secure your spot. Limited availability to preserve class flow and community.
Grade-by-Grade Availability for 2nd Semester (January 5th start)
Upcoming Start Dates​
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2nd Semester: Apply by December 10, 2025 to start January 5, 2026
We pause mid-year enrollment after 2nd Semester so students can finish the year together without disruption. Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for the following school year or placed on our waitlist if a spot opens sooner.
River Tech Open House
Join us for a tour of River Tech School to experience our heart, vision, and the opportunity to have all your questions answered.​
Our next tours, in preparation for Semester 2 enrollment, will be held Wednesday, November 5th and 19th, and December 3rd, at 3:00 PM.
Where: River Tech School of Performing Arts & Technology
1687 E Horsehaven Ave, Post Falls.
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Next Quarter Start: Apply by Dec 10 to start 2nd Semester on January 5th, 2026.
Email: learn@rivertech.me​
TECHNOLOGY
In today's world, S.T.E.M is important to everyone.
Tech (or S.T.E.A.M.) takes up the largest part of the curriculum at River Tech, with ample opportunity to learn everything from coding & robotics to 3D-modeling & videography.
Here at River Tech we believe everyone can benefit from a strong tech base. Even careers that are not normally associated with tech benefit from being confident and at home in a technological world.
Our Tech Director, Jordan Ezell, has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Game Development from Full Sail University. He is passionate about teaching our students coding, robotics, and digital arts.
PERFORMING ARTS
A film, a piece of theatre, or a piece of music can change the world.
Our students learn to play multiple instruments including drums, bass, ukulele, guitar, keyboard, vocals, acting, dance, choir, and band. We put on regular concerts and musical theater production. (We just wrapped up Journey to Bethlehem and are working on a Summer choir performance).
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Our Arts Director, Dan Hegelund is a professional vocal coach, musician, and choir director. His resume includes studio recordings, Radio and TV broadcasts, and concerts in venues such as the Presidential Palace of Ukraine, the Latvian Government, Clash Of The Choirs, Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan, Northwest Folklife Festival, and Leavenworth’s 50th Anniversary Christmas Lighting Festival.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Preparing the mind and body.
Our students learn mobility, sportsmanship, and an overcomer's mentality while playing sports and using professional workout equipment. We believe physical fitness is essential to a holistic education, teaching students to become masters over their bodies and train for longevity of life. Just as the Tabernacle reflected God's glory, our bodies should do the same: "your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor 6:19-20).
Our Athletics Director, Jerome, is a certified math teacher with a B.A. in Mathematics and over five years of classroom experience, as well as homeschooling his 3 older children. He served as a Public Safety Officer, completing rigorous police, fire, and EMT training. He also played in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Cowboys. At River Tech, Jerome leads our math and sports programs, mentoring students in mind, body, and character.
STABILITY
The world may shake, but your child won't.
In a world that sometimes seems to spiral out of control, River Tech can provide stability. Christian, family-centered, team-building, visionary, and leadership developing, at River Tech your child will discover purpose and meaning.
Our teachers possess a contagious joy, clarity, and hopefulness that will propel your child to take on life with renewed faith and optimism. Our curriculum is tailored to cultivating competency, mastery, and confidence in God, in themselves, and in their community, so our students can face tomorrow with their heads and hearts lifted high. Read about our teachers here. Take a closer look at our curriculum here.
COMPETENCY-BASED K-12
Tailoring to each student's needs.
We accept students of all ages, and we make sure to tailor each student's curriculum to their current academic level and needs. This keeps students from feeling that that they are held back or lagging behind, and instead fosters healthy learning environments. See each grade level below!
TEACHERS AT RIVER TECH
Caitlin Relvas has a B.A. in English and Classical Civilizations. She has a minor in Dance and has been studying and teaching dance for most of her life. Caitlin loves to teach K-1 students problem-solving skills and responsibility and teach middle and high school English students the art of writing and an appreciation for story.
Dan & Mary Hegelund
Dan Hegelund, principal at River Tech, holds a B.S. and M.S in Political Science. Dan is a professional vocal coach, choir director, music director, etc. He has thirty years of experience teaching and producing music and heads the River Tech Arts department. Expect concerts, musicals, studio recordings, music videos, choir trips, talent shows, music festivals, etc.
Mary Hegelund holds a B.S. and M.S. in Education and leads River Tech Elementary. She has worked at a preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school and as a homeschooler of three children. Mary loves teaching children team building, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Jordan Ezell
Jordan Ezell holds a B.S. in Game Development from Full Sail University and a degree from Master's Commission in Biblical Counseling. He loves creating board games and video games, and can't wait to teach our students how to create their own games. Jordan is heading the Tech Department at River Tech. Expect your kids to learn programming, robotics, 3D animation, videography, sound engineering, game development, etc. River Tech has an outstanding tech program.
Caitlin Relvas
Luke Hegelund
Luke Hegelund is the media director at River Tech, with four years of teaching experience. Luke is a proficient multi-instrumentalist, having offered private piano, guitar, and drum lessons outside of his work at River Tech. Additionally, he is a professional videographer, having produced wedding films, short films, and commercials. While working at River Tech, Luke is finishing his degree in Theology and pursuing a degree in education. Students can look forward to learning filmmaking, music, and 3D design from Luke.
Paul Pemberton
Since acquiring his BA with a focus on Performing Arts, Paul has worked both as an actor and within the IT sector, most recently at Oracle Corporation while living in Austin TX. In 2020 Paul become a missionary evangelist after graduating from the first ever Christ for all Nations (CfaN) Evangelism Bootcamp, led by evangelist Daniel Kolenda. While ministering he has traveled to nations that include the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands, Tanzania, Nigeria, and recently a 9-month stay in Peru. Paul will be aiding in classes such as Debate and Critical Thought, alongside core subjects Math and English.
Jerome Long
Jerome is a certified math teacher with a B.A. in Mathematics and over five years of classroom experience as well as homeschooling his 3 older children. He served as a Public Safety Officer, completing rigorous police, fire, and EMT training. He also played in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Cowboys. At River Tech, Jerome leads our math and sports programs, mentoring students in mind, body, and character.
Guest Teachers
River Tech invites successful guest teachers to give a master workshop on a relevant topic. This could be a successful entrepreneur in how to start your own business, a professional musician in how to make it in the music industry, or a missionary to a third-world country about the importance of compassion and charity.
River Tech School of Performing Arts & Technology
At River Tech K-12, creativity and innovation converge in a nurturing community. With a 1:12 student-teacher ratio, we offer personalized attention, fostering each student's unique journey at their own pace. Grounded in enduring Christian values and a family-centered culture, our curriculum prepares students for life's realities, blending lessons in relationships, finances, and health with immersive technology and artistic expression.
Life is a Stage. Love is our Script.
Beautiful Post Falls, situated in North Idaho, is a seat of learning and a center of artistic output. It is home to: