Running River School

10/09/2026

A little rainbow magic to end the week 🌈🍂

As we head into fall break, we’re feeling extra grateful for our school community, the beauty of our surroundings, and the little moments that make Running River School so special.

Wishing our RRS families a restful, joy-filled fall break! We’ll see you soon. 🤎✨

10/08/2026

Music and singing hold a special place in a child’s developing soul.

In Waldorf-inspired education, singing is more than simply learning a song. It is an opportunity for children to experience rhythm, harmony, listening, movement, and community all while nurturing their imagination and inner sense of expression.

When children sing together, they learn to listen to one another, find their own voice, and become part of something larger than themselves.

Music meets the child where they are and helps them grow from the inside out. 🎶

10/05/2026

Dear Third Grade Families,

The students celebrated Sukkot today by building a harvest shelter. See pictures. It was great to see the teamwork during construction. The class also made fruit punch to assist in learning about liquid measurement. Recipes were written and the punch was a big hit. 🍎🍋

10/01/2026

Movement is part of the education. 🏓

Middle school Field Time at RRS is a chance to get outside, move, connect, and have some fun.

Last week, students took to the court for a little pickleball to build coordination, teamwork, communication, and confidence along the way.

We love making space for movement and play as an important part of the school day. ❤️

09/28/2026

Michaelmas is a meaningful time in Waldorf-inspired education, often celebrated around the autumn equinox. Rooted in the story of St. Michael and the dragon, the festival represents courage, inner strength, and the willingness to meet challenges with intention and resilience.

In Waldorf inspired education, the dragon is not simply something to defeat, it can be understood as a symbol of the fears, obstacles, and challenges we each encounter. Michaelmas invites students to look inward and ask: How can I find the courage to face what is difficult and grow through it?

For our 7th graders, these ideas came to life through an artistic homage to the Dragon of Michaelmas. Through hands-on artistic work, students explored symbolism, creativity, and the deeper meaning behind this seasonal tradition.

🌿 Courage. Strength. Perseverance. Inner light.

A beautiful example of how learning at RRS can connect academic understanding, artistic expression, and personal growth.

09/24/2026

Every day at Running River School, we get to see the impact of an education that gives children space to learn, create, move, explore, and connect. 🌿

Your support helps make those experiences possible- from meaningful academics and hands-on learning to art, music, time outdoors, and so much more.

💛 When you give to RRS, you’re helping us continue building a school where the whole child is valued.

If you’d like to support Running River School, donate through the link in our bio. Every contribution, big or small, helps our school community grow.

WaldorfInspired

09/21/2026

Good music. Good company. For the school we love.

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and giving at the RRS FUNdraiser Social Mixer! 🥂

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Redwall Lounge | Sedona

Enjoy an evening of live music by Solomon, complimentary nibbles, drinks available for purchase, a silent auction, and plenty of time to connect with our RRS community.

But most importantly, this evening is about supporting Running River School and the education we’re building together. Your generosity helps us continue creating a learning environment where children are encouraged to grow through academics, creativity, movement, connection, and hands-on experiences.

💛 Want to support RRS before the event?
You can donate directly through our donation page — every contribution makes a difference!

🎁 We’re also seeking high-level auction items and experiences!
If you own a business, have a special experience to donate, or have an item that would make an incredible silent auction offering, we’d love to hear from you. Think unique experiences, getaways, services, art, dining, wellness, and more!

Whether you attend, donate, contribute an auction item, or simply help spread the word — thank you for investing in our students and the future of RRS.

🥂 Come raise a glass with us and help make this evening one to remember.

Good music. Good company. For the school we love.

At Running River School, an independent inspired by Waldorf, 501c3 school in Sedona, Arizona, serving grades 1-8. We believe education should foster the ability to think with head, heart, and hands.

09/15/2026

Learning comes alive when children have the opportunity to experience it with their whole selves. 🎨

Our students explored the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, spent time observing the Mona Lisa, and then brought their own interpretations to life through drawing.

Through art, history becomes something they can see, feel, and create, not simply something to memorize. ✨

At Running River School, we believe in learning through the Head, Heart & Hands.