Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings, who are able of themselves to impart purpose and meaning to their lives.”
– Rudolf Steiner
Welcome!
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary, the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, New York, offers a progressive curriculum, from birth to grade 12, that successfully integrates arts and academics to cultivate a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Our unique approach to education corresponds to the various stages of human development by focusing not only on what children learn, but how they learn. Contact us for more information and see why we are the fastest growing educational movement in the world..
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is a full member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN).
News
Waldorf graduate finds Saratoga connections around the world!
Sydney Boles (right), a Class of 2011 graduate of The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, has just completed her first semester of college with Global College of Long Island University. Laura Moya (left), a native of Costa Rica, graduated with honors from Skidmore College in 2010 and is now an admissions counselor for Global College, working at the Costa Rica Center (where Global College freshmen study). Both Sydney and Laura have beloved alma maters in Saratoga Springs!
BAREFOOT BOOK OF THE WEEK:
Stories from the Silk Road
Journey along the ancient trade route between East and West. The seven intriguing tales in this collection each feature an important city along the Silk Road, and are filled with adventure and drama, as the merchants, muleteers, spies and shepherds travel this exotic route.
Ages 8 and up
Retold By: Cherry Gilchrist
Illustrated By: Nilesh Mistry
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs'
Gateway Books Program
Barnes & Noble Wishlists
We would like thank everyone who attended our November 19th Barnes & Noble Book Fair to support our lower school classroom libraries.
If you are interested in purchasing books directly for our classroom libraries, please click on the links below to view our wish lists. You may purchase in the store or online.
WSSS Board of Directors: Heather Ward, Board President; Matt Beekman, Secretary; Rich Frank, Treasurer; Martin Cohen, Allen DiAlberto, Stephan Doyon, Richard Fron, Chris Goodness, Jennifer Hunt Dempsey, Mary Maschal, Katherine Scharff and Scott Stewart.
Enrollment News
Waldorf Welcome
Capture the Waldorf Magic in Action.
Wednesday February 1st, 2012 8:15a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
62 York Avenue. A brief information session followed by a tour of selected classes.
Parent-Child Program- For parents and their children aged 18-36 months
This program provides education and resources for parents and their children. In an inviting environment that echoes the rhythms and atmosphere of a Waldorf early childhood classroom, parents and children come together to explore the wonders of childhood.
Thursdays or Fridays 10-11:30am
Register at: 587-2224 / email Anne Maguire