Founded in 1973, the school is one of the oldest and largest of the approximately 170 independent Waldorf Education schools in North America. The first high school class graduated in 1983.
The high school has a boarding program for students from other schools. It has enrolled students from Afghanistan, Canada, China, several European nations and Mexico.
Curriculum
The school follows an interdisciplinary approach based on the Waldorf curriculum, with a strong emphasis on English, mathematics and science skills and on art, music and intercultural understanding. The high school curriculum is college preparatory.
Situated on an organic biodynamic farm, all grades at the school have classes that integrate farm science (biology, economics, nutrition) with their curriculum. In 3rd and 9th grade, HVS students spend a week directly learning at the farm.
Events
The school's annual public events include:
The Fall Farm Festival (the second Sunday of October)
The Yuletide Fair (the first Saturday of December)
The Spring Fair and May Day Celebration (the first Saturday of May)
Sport
HVS competes with public and private schools in cross-country, volleyball and basketball. It also fields club soccer teams for boys and girls.
In 2008, the HVWS varsity cross-country team won the New York State Class D cross-country championship.
In 2009, the HVWS varsity cross-country team finished third in the New York State Class D cross-country championship.
Larger community
HVS is a branch of the Hawthorne Valley Association, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to social renewal through education, agriculture and the arts.
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