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One of the most beautiful parts of Michaelmas is watching our older students create the experience for the younger grades 🤎 They lead the festivities, guiding and encouraging each group from one challenge to the next. Even the beautiful shields carried by our 2nd graders were handmade for them by the 8th grade.
Courage passed down. Community built together.
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Not your typical first week of high school!

The year began with one of our most meaningful traditions, the Flower Ceremony, as our seniors welcomed the incoming first graders into the Grades with flowers.

Then it was off to the beach for the High School’s annual two-night bonding trip. Camping, swimming, surfing, team-building activities, and plenty of time together with classmates and the entire High School faculty set the tone for the year ahead.

Back on campus, even summer reading looked a little different. Students shared artistic representations inspired by their chosen books. That’s definitely not a boring book report!

This summer’s selections included Never Let Me Go, Born a Crime, 1984, The Martian Chronicles, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and The 100. Can you guess which artwork represents each book?

Tradition, adventure, creativity, community, and a whole lot of learning already underway.

Welcome back, WSOC High School!

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And just like that, we’re back!

The first day brought reunions with old friends, introductions to new ones, new classrooms, new teachers, and the beginning of another year of learning together.

From Nursery through High School, it was wonderful to see our students back on campus and a new school year underway at Waldorf School Orange County.

Welcome back, WSOC. Here’s to all that lies ahead! ...

For now, the campus is quiet. The classrooms are ready, the gardens are waiting, the pathways are still, and all across campus, spaces have been thoughtfully prepared for a new year of learning, creating, exploring, moving, making, and growing together. On Tuesday, September 8, everything changes. Our campus will once again be filled with music and movement, questions and conversation, handwork and discovery, laughter, and friendship, and the joyful energy of our students. We’re ready for you, WSOC. Welcome back! ...

A murder. A train. Too many suspects. 👀

Tonight, the curtain rises on Murder on the Orient Express — where every passenger has a secret, every clue matters, and no one can be trusted.

Can you solve the mystery before Hercule Poirot does? Join us in Eurythmy Hall on May 14th @7PM ...

We’re proud to share some exciting news: WSOC has been recognized as a 2026 California Green Ribbon School at the Gold level!

This honor celebrates schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainability, student health, and environmental education, highlighting a select group across California leading the way in conservation, wellness, and environmental literacy.

At WSOC, this recognition reflects what we strive to cultivate every day—hands-on outdoor learning, thoughtful care for our campus, and meaningful connections with the natural world. Through these experiences, our students develop a deep sense of responsibility for the Earth and their communities.

We’re grateful to our teachers, students, and families who make this work possible and help create such a vibrant, nature-connected learning environment. ...

What would you pay for fresh poetry?

Today, our 7th-grade students set up a “fresh poetry” stand, charging just a quarter per original poem. Written on the spot and by request, each poem was crafted for fellow students (of all ages), faculty, and staff—anyone with a quarter could leave with something truly unique.

A fitting and joyful culmination of their poetry block, taught by High School English teacher Ms. K.

Thank you to our 7th-grade poets and Ms. K for an inspiring, thoughtful, and insightful event—reminding us all to fill our lives with poetry. ...

Bloom was a beautiful reflection of our community in full expression.

Surrounded by warmth, connection, and shared purpose, we gathered to celebrate and to support the living work of Waldorf School Orange County. Through your generosity, we raised critical funds that will nurture our teachers, our students, and the environments in which they grow.

Thank you for being part of this circle of giving—your presence and support help our school continue to flourish. ...

We’re thrilled to share that our very own High School practical arts teacher, Elise Woodward, is featured in the Spring edition of School Renewal Magazine.

Her article highlights the ceramics and practical arts program here at WSOC—capturing the depth, creativity, and hands-on learning that are such a vital part of our high school experience. School Renewal is shared across Waldorf schools throughout North America, and we’re honored to have our program recognized in this way.

With permission from AWSNA, we’re excited to share the article with our community (link in bio).

Please join us in celebrating Elise and the vibrant life of the arts at WSOC. #WSOC
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