Our School Mission

The Waldorf School of Lexington nurtures each child’s curiosity, ingenuity, and love of learning so that they can meet the future with wonder, confidence, and resilience.

Who We Are

For parents who want a balanced approach to educating their child in mind, body, and spirit, the Waldorf School of Lexington provides a challenging, arts-integrated curriculum in a healthy, joyful, and media-free environment.

One of over 1,200 Waldorf schools worldwide, WSL was founded in 1971 and serves 180 students from preschool through grade 8. Our program features highly trained, experienced faculty and an academic curriculum that is carefully mapped to children’s cognitive, emotional, and physical developmental stages.

The cornerstone of WSL’s early childhood program is creative free play, which research indicates is crucial for healthy development. We very deliberately do not accelerate academic learning in preschool or kindergarten. Caring teachers create a warm, nurturing environment, where an unhurried childhood can unfold.

“We never imagined that a superb education could be so natural and low-stress for our kids. They wake up every morning eager to go to school, and come home every afternoon excited to share what they’ve learned. Our kids have outstanding teachers, are part of a close-knit and caring community, and benefit from a curriculum that is perfectly in tune with each year of their lives. Waldorf is truly the best that education has to offer.”

— WSL parents

Beginning in first grade, students study math, science, the humanities, and two world languages. Music and the visual arts enrich each school day across the grades, and all students act in a class play and learn traditional handwork skills. Students take up a stringed instrument in third grade, with older students playing in a school ensemble or orchestra.

Athletics and movement are an important part of every student’s day. Elementary and middle school students have two recess periods daily, and younger students spend time outdoors, exploring the natural world in nearby conservation land. Students also participate in WSL’s gardening program, farm and field trips, and seasonal festivals. The 7th and 8th grade years feature trips to Hulbert Outdoor Center and Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.

At the Waldorf School of Lexington, we prepare students for a lifetime of engaged, self-directed learning. Our graduates thrive at a wide variety of secondary and post-secondary schools. Above all, WSL is a school where each child is seen, known, and loved. And that can change the world.

Shared Community Values

The five Shared Community Values and the Shared Values Statement below reflect how we—faculty, staff, parents, and board members—aspire to interact with each other. Our goal is for these shared values to guide us as we work together on behalf of the Waldorf School community.

We Are...

Joyful
Creative
Diverse
Collaborative
Emerging

Shared Values Statement

We are a joyfully engaged Waldorf community dedicated to learning, celebrating diversity, and cultivating the infinite potential of the human spirit. With respect, trust, and openness, we embrace our differences as we foster human development and collaboration, enjoying the present moment together.