About Whidbey Island Waldorf School
2011-12: Celebrating 26 years of dynamic Waldorf education!
"I rejoice that my children are met each day by our outstanding and dedicated faculty, by the juicy curriculum,
and by the spirit of this education which,
at its heart, has true respect for the soul of the child I am so grateful to have found
this fertile soil for their eager, budding selves."
~Sarah Walston, WIWS parent
 WIWS Enrollment Director Sheila Weidendorf was interviewed this past summer by Gabriele Bartholomew of KSER Radio for a segment on "Education for Peace. The spot aired on September 5th, 2011.
Listen to the interview HERE
 The New York Times features Waldorf School of the Peninsula and our Waldorf pedagogy that eschews electronic technology in classroom in favor of direct learning. A "must-read" for all Waldorf parents!
"A Silicon Valley School That Doesn't Compute"
 Waldorf School of the Peninsula makes the nightly news for its Waldorf-specific stance on technology in the classroom!
"The Waldorf Way: Silicon Valley School Eschews Technology"
 In the Conway Daily Sun (New Hampshire), the Waldorf arts-integrated approach to embodied learning gets a headline:
"Waldorf School Offers Unique Approach to Teaching Physics & Mathematics Through Art"
A November, 2011 article in Scientific American highlights the importance of play-based early childhood education.
"The Death of Preschool"
 WIWS Embarks Upon 3-Year Social Inclusion Process With Noted Educator Kim John Payne
This fall, a group of passionate parents and teachers are gathering to prepare and energize our school for revolutionary, grassroots social inclusion work. Kim John Payne, well-known educator, trainer and consultant to over 100 schools (many of them Waldorf schools) is coming to WIWS in January to begin a three-year process of working with faculty, parents and students to establish a comprehensive and positive framework for healthy social inclusion at our school.
Upcoming Social Inclusion Events:
~Internal training with Lesley Diaz, "Building Community
From the Inside Out" (Oct 28-29)
~Public lecture by Kim John Payne (Jan 17), as
part of his week-long kick-off:
"Social Inclusion & the New Rites of Passage"
Learn more about Kim John Payne and his work HERE.
Learn more about Social Inclusion at WIWS HERE.
 View our Annual Grant-A-Wish List Here. Keep abreast of our most-needed donations!
 WIWS is now registered with eScrip, an electronic fundraising program. To learn more or to register to participate, visit our Development Page.
Follow WIWS on Facebook!
WIWS on YouTube; an 8th Grade project of WIWS
alumnus Elijah Lindstrom
"It is aliveness that must be the guiding principle.
Joy and happiness in living, a love of all existence,
a power and energy for work, and imagination,
a sense of truth and a feeling of responsibility...
These are the forces which are the very nerve of education."
~ Rudolf Steiner
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~Rites of Passage: Rituals & ResponsibilitiesAn Adult Education evening with teacher Karen Benson
Tuesday, January 31st
7:99 p.m.
Learn practical ways to mark your child's growth milestones with increased privileges and responsibilities as you explore the balance between form and freedom! View Flier HERE.~Winter Walk Through the GradesTuesday, February 14th8:30 a.m.
Meet at 8:30 for an overview of Waldorf history
and education. Observe 4 grades' classes in session,
then gather again to ask questions.
RSVP: enrollment@whidbey.com
or call Sheila at 360-341-5686 x12
View Flier HERE
~Early Childhood Experiential Open HouseCome experience our EC program. Meet the teachers and learn more about our pedagogical approach! 
Thursday, February 16th6:30 - 8:00 p.m.View Flier HERE
WIWS has expanded it's Nursery offerings to include 2-, 3- and 4-day options for our youngest students. We realize that flexibility and choice are so important for families with very young children. Please contact Enrollment Director Sheila Weidendorf for further information on our admissions and enrollment process at enrollment@whidbey.com.
WIWS is hiring for the following positions:
There are no job postings at this time.
FFI: View Postings on our Employment Page
~Tuesday, January 31st
7:00 p.m.
Adult Ed Evening with
Karen Benson:
"Adolescent Rites of Passage:
Rituals & Responsibilities"
~Tuesday, February 14th
8:30 a.m.
Winter Walk Through the Grades
~Thursday, February 16h
Early Childhood Open House
~ Monday, February 27th
"Music in Waldorf Education"
an Adult Ed evening with WIWS
music teacher Frances Kenney
~Sunday, March 4th
"Faculty & Friends"
Benefit Concert for WIWS:
Join us for an afternoon of
classical music!
View our Events Page HERE
View Outreach Events Flier HERE
Artwork by Student Vienna Canright
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