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Eighth Grade Explores Meteorology & Media at King 5 News
October 3, 2025
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Last week, the eighth grade class took an exciting field trip to Seattle, connecting our current Meteorology block with real-world applications.
Our day began with lunch at Gasworks Park, where students ran up to the top of Kite Hill, eating together while gazing across Lake Union at the Seattle skyline…
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8th Grade Challenge: Adventure, Courage, and Community
September 25, 2025
By Marlis Sandwith, 8th Grade TeacherEarlier this month, our oldest students set off on their annual multi-day 8th Grade Challenge trip in the Methow Valley—an unforgettable journey that combined wilderness skills, teamwork, and plenty of adventure.The Preparation and the PivotBackpacking at this level takes a whole lot…
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Parent Reflections: Backpacking in 6th Grade
September 24, 2025
Fall 2025, by Noah WestgateWHWS Parent
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There’s nothing quite like watching the sunrise in the heart of the Cascades with a crew of sixth graders—a vivid reminder of the spectacular backyard we all share. For some, it was their very first backpacking trip; for others, these mountains already felt like…
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Waldorf Wilderness Experiences
September 8, 2025
Each fall, our middle school students venture up into the glorious Cascade Mountains on backpacking trips. Our 6th and 7th graders head into our local Cascades, where they can feast on wild blueberries and enjoy magnificent views of Komo Kulshan and beyond. Our 8th graders expand their backpacking into a…
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3rd Grade Trip to Happy Valley Farm
June 11, 2025
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Building on an agriculturally-rich year of study in 3rd Grade, our students enjoyed a glorious field trip to Ms. Freundlich’s Happy Valley Farm on Whidbey Island! To give you a brief picture, the children:
All milked a patient cow named Babe
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Bottle fed a calf named BlossomHand fed grain to…
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7th Grade Sets Sail: Experiential Learning Aboard the Schooner Adventuress
June 10, 2025
By Marlis Sandwith, 7th Grade Teacher
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After months of anticipation, preparation, and tireless fundraising, the 7th grade class finally embarked on a transformative four-day, three-night sailing adventure aboard the historic schooner Adventuress, operated by the nonprofit Sound Experience.
Our journey began with a ferry ride from Anacortes to Friday Harbor,…
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Waldorf Handwork & Woodwork Through the Grades
June 10, 2025
This year’s showcase of student handwork and woodwork beautifully demonstrates the breadth of our Waldorf Practical Arts curriculum through the grades, which is uniquely integrated with classic academics to enhance sensory, emotional, and cognitive development. 1st Grade Handwork:Knitted Flute Cases & Little Ones
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2nd Grade Handwork:Knitted Animals &…
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Class of 2005 Reunion
June 5, 2025
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Top left: Bryn Hubbard, Katie Tse, Liza Varon, Ben Phillips, Elena Hoelscher, Mark Beck, Sophie Vautaux, Emma Zook; Bottom left: Traesti Gudmundson, Kevin Robey
Not many people would celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 8th grade graduation, but Waldorf students do! Last weekend we hosted nine members of the Class…
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8th Grade Trip Reflections
June 3, 2025
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By Mrs. Howard, 8th Grade Teacher
This week, we’ve been re-adjusting to life within four walls after eight amazing days of rafting and camping on the Green River in Utah with Deer Hill Expeditions. It was truly an incredible trip!
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I was so impressed with the “grab ‘em by the…
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Middle School Regional Events
May 20, 2025
Regional Events for Grades 5-8!Each spring, our upper grades participate in a variety of regional events with other Waldorf schools
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The Fifth graders recently attended the Greek Games, hosted by Eastside Community School in Issaquah. The students worked hard all year learning how to throw the javelin in a…
