Early childhood through grade 12

Hawthorne Valley Association

Scenes from Peabody: A Musical

Scene from Peabody: A Musical at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School

Just before Thanksgiving Break, a cast of 13 middle schoolers and 7 high school musicians staged the final performances of Peabody: A Musical for their fellow students and the community, under the direction of HVS alum Solomon Bergquist ’20 with musical direction from Rachel Loshak, Music Program Director. Last year, the School revived the tradition of staging an

Reflections on Martinmas

lanterns glowing in the night

Verse for AmericaMay our feeling penetrateInto the center of our heart,And seek, in love, to unite itselfWith the human beings seeking the same goal,With the spirit beings who, bearing grace,Strengthening us from realms of lightAnd illuminating our love,Are gazing down uponOur earnest, heart-felt striving.~ Rudolf Steiner In these confusing and uncertain times, it can be

Ecology of the Social: An Exploration of Collaborative Arts

By Janene Ping, Morning Star Lead Teacher & Early Childhood Chair at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School Courage for the times we live in… from where do we gain the strength to meet the complex challenges in the world today? In contemplating this question, a thought recently came to me. The first step comes from coming