Established in 1996, Richmond Waldorf School is a not-for-profit, independent school offering a parent/toddler program (18 months to 3 years old), mixed-age kindergarten (3 to 6 years old), elementary school (grades 1-5), and middle school (grades 6-8). We are one of over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide that offer a holistic-inspired approach to education that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.
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Richmond Waldorf School welcomes students, families, faculty, staff, and guests of all races, ethnicities, cultural and religious heritages, socio-economic backgrounds, geographic origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, and family structures. We educate our students to respect the dignity of all people and we reject discrimination in all its forms. We seek to create, embrace, support, and nurture a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels respected, connected, honored, and valued.
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“The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.”
—Rudolf Steiner
Another gorgeous chalkboard drawing spotted in 1st grade…how inspiring it must feel to gaze at this every day from their desks! Our faculty is so talented. 🌈 #waldorfchalkboard #chalkboardart #waldorfeducation #1stgrade #richmondva
#givingtuesday is here! Today we say “thank you” to all who have donated so far to our Annual Fund, and to all those who will choose to support RWS on this international day of giving.
These dollars make so much possible for our amazing students each year, thank you for joining us as we further the mission of RWS! 🌈
Your charitable gift to Richmond Waldorf School this #givingtuesday will make so many things possible for our growing school. We’ll be able to provide more financial aid for our families, fund important trainings for our faculty & staff, make critical updates to our buildings and grounds, finance increasingly immersive off campus experiences for our students, and plan for the future of RWS.
If you believe in #rva having access to an amazing Waldorf education, share this post with your online community and tell them! Every dollar we raise is critical to furthering our school’s mission!
www.richmondwaldorf.com/annual-fund
Last week our first graders explored the magic of numbers, finding a five pointed star in an apple. Each star had 2 seeds in each point. 5 X 2=10!
Curious about Waldorf education? Come visit us for a tour of our campus and see for yourself why RWS has such happy and engaged learners! ✨
www.richmondwaldorf.com/visit-us
Gorgeous new chalkboard spotted in the 6th grade as they begin their new Geology block.
A look back at our 2021 Holiday Faire! This year we have more local gift vendors than ever, delicious food and drink, live music, and more. See you on December 3rd ❄️
