Established in 1996, Richmond Waldorf School is a not-for-profit, independent private school in Richmond, Virginia 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
A scene from Summergarden’s Friday water play day.☀️💦 🎉 We are so grateful to be more than $8,000 over our Annual Fund goal, with those legacy dollars ALL going directly to playground improvements! But we can’t stop there. Be a part of the momentum and give by this Sunday, June 30th to make an impact on play for our students now and for years to come. ❤️ www.richmondwaldorf.com/annual-fund #letthemplay #rva #waldorfearlychildhood #waldorfeducation #waldorfelementaryschool
Congratulations to our 8th grade graduates! We could not be more proud to have them as RWS alums. ❤️ We wish them all the best in high school, and know that this is not a goodbye but a see you again soon.
Our Final Assembly of 2024 included beautiful performances across the grades and particularly special moments from our 8th graders with the Gumboot Dance and our Middle School Choir’s touching “Fly Away Home.” After the Reverse Rose Ceremony concluded, we joined together as a community and sang this version of the Irish Blessing.
🎶 May troubles be less and blessings be more And nothing but happiness come to your door And may you have luck wherever you go Your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow May winds be at your back And sun be overhead May friends be at your side where ever you are led And may the sun shine all the day long And everything go right and nothing go wrong And may those you love bring love back to you And may all the wishes that you wish come true. May joy and peace surround you contentment latch your door May happiness be with you now and bless you evermore. 🎶 🌹 #waldorfeducation #rva #graduation #waldorfmiddleschool
Some photos from our 7th grade’s adventure last week! They went camping at @firstlandingstatepark, explored @vaaquarium, conquered a ropes course, and swam, hiked, and kayaked at the beach!It was a wonderful celebration of a year of welcoming so many new friends into our class and supporting classmates in new experiences. ❤️ #waldorfeducation #rva #waldorfmiddleschool #experientiallearning #fieldtrips
The 2nd grade and their Gnome Party! Such an awesome accomplishment. 🎉 #handwork #knitting #waldorfeducation #waldorfelementaryschool
The 5th grade explored “Ancients in the Neighborhood” with the Valentine Museum last week. As an extension of their study of Ancient Greece, the Valentine staff took them on a walking tour of the Court End neighborhood in Richmond, which features many beautiful examples of neoclassical design and architecture. After their walking tour, the class saw inside The Wickham House that showcases the neoclassical elements that were so popular in the 19th century. Thanks to @thevalentinerva for a great visit! #fieldtrip #ancientgreece #waldorfelementaryschool #waldorfeducation #rva
Our amazing Acorn students out on RWS’s Bike Track with Mr. Glenn this week! 🚲💪
RWS has a unique Biking Program that begins with six week blocks in our Early Childhood classes and progresses to weekly biking classes for our Grades students. Read more about our decade of Biking at RWS which was recently featured in AWSNA’s Renewal magazine https://richmondwaldorf.com/pedals-of-progress-how-richmond-waldorf-school-built-its-bike-program/ . #rva #biking #waldorfeducation #earlychildhood #waldorfelementaryschool
