News & Events

• Baba the Storyteller
  Professional Development Session, Thursday, January 23rd, 4:00-5:30pm, Heritage Hall @ the Thurston County Fairgrounds
  Baba the Storyteller has been a global touring artist, educator, and professional presenter for more than 30 years and is one of the few recognized U.S.-born practitioners of the ancient West African Oral Historian’s craft known as Jaliyaa, or Griot Work. He has received numerous awards over the years for his work as a folklorist, musician, storyteller, community activist and volunteer. We are thrilled to share his gift with our students and will be offering a professional development session for adults. Open to our greater community! 
• Tour of the Specialty Classes
  Tuesday, January 28th, 11:00am @ OWS
  Observe the specialty classes taught at OWS. We'll step into strings, handwork, Spanish, middle school math and middle school English Language Arts classes for a few minutes to view the students in in action. We'll then conclude with refreshments and discussion. RSVP here
• Alternative School Fair
  Saturday, February 1st, 10am-12pm @ OWS
  Visit and collect information from a selection of local alternative school options from the greater Thurston County. Preschool and up will be represented. RSVP here
• Open Enrollment for New Families
  Open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins March 1st! Learn more here.
• Thurston Talk Article
  Read this great article about OWS from Thurston Talk: https://www.thurstontalk.com/2023/04/13/olympia-waldorf-school-is-a-nurturing-alternative-to-homeschool-and-public-school/
  
• Notes of Love for OWS
  Read our love notes!
  In the spirit of love, and in an effort to increase our internal warmth, read a collection of love notes for our school.

---