Welcome to School!

We are thrilled to welcome students and families to the 2024-25 school year. You are an essential part of our 53rd school year at BWS!

A healthy social life is found when, in the mirror of each human soul, the whole community finds its reflection, and when, in the community, the virtue of each one is living.

— Waldorf Education founder Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Steiner, 1861-1925

A little recent history: on the occasion of Berkshire Waldorf School’s 50th anniversary (2021), when we renewed our school governance model with a collaborative structure, BWS Board of Trustees, Council of Teachers, Faculty, Administrators and Families welcomed a threefold Leadership Team who collectively serve as our Heads of School. Together, they intersect with a 360-degree view across all aspects of a healthy school and share in action the philosophy of a threefold community: collaboration, balance and belonging.

Learn more about BWS and our sibling school BWHS on our Discover page.

First Days of School

Watch this space for the latest Back to School news!

At the Rose Ceremony on the first day of school, Eighth and Twelfth Graders welcome First Graders. Read more about the first days of school on our blog.

Save the Date! School Orientations

Early Childhood Welcome to School Orientation on WED, September 4, from 5:00-6:30p. Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten parents/caregivers only. Book your sitter now!

PLUS

JOIN our New Family Orientation after morning drop off (8:30-9:30a) on WED, September 17. One member of each family (for new Grades and Early Childhood students) is expected to attend. This helps school run smoothly for the whole year!

Helpful Maps for the School Year

Updates to the school calendar are “live” in your EDUCATE Parent Portal and on our website.

You’ll also find the Academic Calendar (one page with key dates) right HERE.

You’ll find many questions about becoming a Berkshire Waldorf Family answered in the BWS Family Handbook HERE. Key school policies such as media guidelines and dress code are also highlighted on our website.

School Communication 

For questions about your student’s class or curriculum, please contact your student’s Class Teacher.

Other first points of contact include: