These Waldorf schools were featured in local and national news in 2024 — highlighting newsworthy students, teachers and community events.
- Recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for environmental excellence, joins an elite group of other Waldorf schools with this honor including City of Lakes Waldorf School, Minneapolis, MN; Maple Village Waldorf School, Long Beach, CA; Portland Waldorf School, Portland OR; Urban Prairie Waldorf School, Chicago, IL; and Tamarack Waldorf School, Milwaukee, WI.
Read M - Ellen Ruckmann-Bruch, a student with Down syndrome, defied stereotypes by winning her school鈥檚 spelling bee two years in a row, showcasing her remarkable achievements in academics and beyond.
- Janene Ping, an educator at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, has inspired two wallpaper collections, Alchemy and Enchantment, through her plant-dye silk tapestries. These creations are also featured in her work at The Magical Puppet Tree Theater and in her early childhood classroom.
Read More - Madeline Abrams, a junior, was recognized by Rep. Mike Lawler for inventing a rainwater capture system made from recycled plastic bottles, highlighting the school鈥檚 commitment to innovation.
- Graciously hosts the 2024 Association Conference, bringing educators and leaders together to advance Waldorf education.
- Henry Muth, a teacher at Trillium Waldorf School, received the Loran Teachers Building Leaders Award. He was nominated by a former student for his impactful eight-year teaching journey.
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Students from both schools competed in the Jr. Iron Chef competition, where Ithaca students triumphed at the 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off, showcasing their culinary talents.
“Team Awesome” won the National Engineers Week competition, impressively outengineering both middle and college-level teams with a pasta-and-marshmallow tower.
The school celebrated a decade of spreading joy on Valentine’s Day with their annual tradition of decorating downtown Bend with handmade 鈥渉eart bombs鈥� carrying messages of love.
As part of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition鈥檚 free Edible Garden Tour, Corvallis Waldorf School showcased its sustainable gardening practices, inspiring the local community.
