“It was the critical thinking, creativity, knowledge, and intellectual confidence that I found most valuable and unique about AWS.”
Alumni ProfilesMission Statement
Nurture, inspire, engage: enlightening the journey toward a more humane, just, and sustainable future.
A Waldorf EducationOur Programs
Our hands-on curriculum and interdisciplinary programs demonstrate our continued commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience integrating academic, artistic, and practical disciplines. In addition to a rich academic curriculum, the students are taught two world languages, vocal and instrumental music, handwork, woodwork, blacksmithing, fine arts, drama, and sports and games from around the world.
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Kinder (ages 3 1/2 -6)
Young children live in a world of activity. To them, play is work and work is play. At this young age, the children live strongly in their imaginative life and eagerly imitate the behaviors of those around them.
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Grade School (1-8)
In the grade school we are working to develop the children’s sense of observation. The students live very deeply in their feeling life from age 7 to 14. The curriculum is designed to be meaningful, valuable, and to encourage curiosity.
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High School (9-12)
The high school student is ready to meet abstract concepts with heightened cognitive capacities. The main lesson curriculum is designed to respond to the questions that are being asked by the developing adolescent.
Featured Events
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10 May
High School Prom
6:00 p.m.
Brodie Homestead
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16 May
Grade 12 Play
Performing Arts Center
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17 May
High School Athletics Banquet
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Gymnasium
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18 May
Middle School Athletics Banquet
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Gymnasium
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27 May
Memorial Day
No Classes
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30 May
Kindergarten Early Dismissal
12:00 p.m.
“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.”