Santa Fe Waldorf School is closed for the 2023-24 School Year.
Santa Fe Waldorf School current status:
After 40 years of providing Waldorf education in Santa Fe, the Board of Trustees determined, due to low enrollment, that the School did not have sufficient revenue to sustain operations for the 2023-24 school year.
If you need a transcript please email info@santafewaldorf.org. In your transcript requests, please be sure to include the name of the person to whom the transcript(s) should be sent and their address(es), either email or physical address.
The Board of Trustees is managing the sale of the high school building and 5-acre property. The goal is to retain the lower school buildings, Hooper Hall and surrounding 8-acre property. If you are interested in joining the Board, please email board@santafewaldorf.org.
Waldorf Education Initiatives
There are many possibilities being discussed about the future of Waldorf education and how the Santa Fe Waldorf School campus can be best utilized for the Santa Fe community.
Charter School Option
A group of former Waldorf parents and teachers of SFWS have formed a Waldorf Charter Committee. They have submitted a ‘Notice of Intent to Submit a Charter Application’ to the NMPED for a Waldorf Charter School in Santa Fe located on the original campus of the former Santa Fe Waldorf School on Puesta Del Sol. The Notice of Intent, which outlines the goals and pedagogy of our proposed Charter School, can be found here.
If you are interested in joining the Waldorf Charter committee, please email dwendland@santafewaldorf.org
Community Council
A group of former Waldorf parents and teachers and home-school parents are exploring how to provide enrichment opportunities, such as festivals and after school programming, for Santa Fe families and home-school groups who are interested Waldorf education. To date, the council has organized an advent festival in December and a Mayfaire.
If you are interested in council activities, please email kwhitcomb@santafewaldorf.org.
Kindergarten Classroom for 2024-25 School Year
Former Waldorf early childhood teachers are hoping to bring back the magic of the Waldorf kindergarten this fall. Details to come.
Summer Programs
Former Waldorf teachers are offering the following summer programs:
Parent & Child Classes with Miss Jill
In these classes we offer a warm and gentle welcome to the littlest learners—and their caregivers, too! Classes include creative free play, early socialization, fresh ideas for parenting, plus songs and games that delight children and caregivers alike.
If you are interested in Parent & Child classes, please email info@santafewaldorf.org.
Woodworking Workshop with Fletcher Lathrop
Open from 5th graders to adults. Depending on their experience and skill level, students will make bowls, spoons, animals (such as a rabbit, bear, dolphin, a tiger, or even an elephant) dovetailed cedar pencil boxes or stools. There will be ample opportunity for innovation.
Session 1: June 17 - 21, 2024
Session 2: June 24 - 28, 2024
Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $140, Walk-ins welcome @ $15/hr
Music Program with Lee Harvey
Are you looking to refine or learn new skills and make incredible music with others? Santa Fe School of Music is offering two separate, week long music sessions for elementary, middle, and high school students who play a string or wind instrument. Sessions are led by professional musicians and educators for students of all levels. Come play with us!!
Session 1: July 8 - 12, 2024
Session 2: July 15 - 19, 2024
Learn more at santafeschoolofmusic.org
Sun & Water in the Jemez with Brenna Farrow & Karleen Whitcomb
Outdoor Adventure Camp for middle school students.
June 17-21, 2024 at the Jemez Falls Campground
Limited to 12 campers.
Click here for details.
Rent Space on the Santa Fe Waldorf Campus!
There are Eight Classrooms and the Hooper Hall event space available to rent. Please email info@santafewaldorf.org to inquire.