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OLYMPIA WALDORF SCHOOL
  • About OWS
    • Overview
    • History of OWS
    • Faculty & Staff >
      • Early Childhood Faculty
      • Grades Faculty
      • Administrative Staff
    • Waldorf FAQ
    • Festivals and Events >
      • Flower Ceremony
      • Festival of Courage
      • Winter Faire
      • Lantern Walk
      • Winter Spiral
      • May Faire
      • Fly Away Ceremony
    • Diversity
    • Board of Trustees
    • Strategic Plan
    • Employment
  • Programs
    • Overview
    • Preschool & Kindergarten
    • Grades 1 - 5
    • Middle School
    • Extended Care
    • Summer Camp
  • Admissions
    • Apply Now
    • Tuition & Billing
    • Tuition Adjustment
  • Giving
    • Donate
    • Annual Auction
    • Volunteer
  • My OWS
    • Drop off/Pick up Schedule
    • Calendar
    • Clothing and Gear
    • Family Resources
    • Business Directory
    • Alumni
  • School Store
  • Contact

Awakening minds,
​enlivening hearts,
engaging Hands.

Olympia Waldorf School is a non-profit alternative early childhood, elementary and middle school serving Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and the surrounding area.
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News & Events


  • Open Enrollment for New Families
    Open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins March 1st! Learn more here.​
  • Give Local Campaign
    November 3-21
    Help us reach our collective $100,000 fundraising campaign. Learn more about our school and the fundraising efforts here
  • OWS Online Auction
    OCTOBER 25th-NOVEMBER 9th
    Can't attend the in-person auction? No problem! You can still support the school with during our online auction! Bidding opens up on October 25th and ends on November 9th. You can preview items here: https://ourschool.support/ows-tapestery-in-time-gala-2025
  • "A Tapestry in Time" - OWS Gala/Auction
    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 5:00-9:00pm
    This year we are celebrating a truly special milestone, our 40th year anniversary! The gala this year, "A Tapestry in Time," invites us to celebrate the rich weaving of the stories of our community—past, present, and future. For the first time ever, we are offering both an online auction and a live in-person event. The online auction will go live one week before the in-person celebration. Individual tickets and full tables available for purchase. You can purchase tickets here: https://ourschool.support/ows-tapestery-in-time-gala-2025
  • OWS Annual Report
    The Annual Report is back! View it 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.

OLYMPIA WALDORF SCHOOL
Toddler - Grade 8 • Independent • Non-Sectarian
Accredited by Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Member School of Northwest Association of Independent Schools
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Olympia Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), gender, or economic status in the administration of its admissions and academic policies.​
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 130, East Olympia, WA, 98540
SCHOOL ADDRESS: 8126 Normandy Street, Olympia, WA  98501​

PHONE: (360) 493-0906

FAX: (360) 493-0835
​EMAIL: [email protected]

SCHOOL YEAR OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm, Wednesday 8:15am-1:00pm
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday 9am - 1pm


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  • About OWS
    • Overview
    • History of OWS
    • Faculty & Staff >
      • Early Childhood Faculty
      • Grades Faculty
      • Administrative Staff
    • Waldorf FAQ
    • Festivals and Events >
      • Flower Ceremony
      • Festival of Courage
      • Winter Faire
      • Lantern Walk
      • Winter Spiral
      • May Faire
      • Fly Away Ceremony
    • Diversity
    • Board of Trustees
    • Strategic Plan
    • Employment
  • Programs
    • Overview
    • Preschool & Kindergarten
    • Grades 1 - 5
    • Middle School
    • Extended Care
    • Summer Camp
  • Admissions
    • Apply Now
    • Tuition & Billing
    • Tuition Adjustment
  • Giving
    • Donate
    • Annual Auction
    • Volunteer
  • My OWS
    • Drop off/Pick up Schedule
    • Calendar
    • Clothing and Gear
    • Family Resources
    • Business Directory
    • Alumni
  • School Store
  • Contact