Marylhurst students in the after-school cross country enrichment class built endurance, confidence, and teamwork while encouraging one another through personal goals and running milestones.

Three members of The Marylhurst School community were recognized in the 2026 Cascadia Youth Poetry Contest, celebrating the creativity, voice, and emotional depth of young writers across grade levels.

Meadowlarks East students stepped into the role of doctors for a day, applying math, literacy, and problem-solving skills through an immersive hospital-themed learning experience.

Marylhurst students celebrated Literacy Week through reading, writing, and creative exploration, building confidence as readers, writers, and thoughtful participants in the world of stories.

K/1 Sparrows students explore space through imaginative play, scientific inquiry, and hands-on learning, building collaboration, problem-solving, and confidence as young thinkers.

Marylhurst middle school students engaged in a dynamic Literacy Week filled with reading, discussion, poetry, and art, exploring how stories shape understanding and connection.

Marylhurst’s Read-a-Thon supports vibrant school libraries, helping students grow as readers while discovering stories that spark curiosity, connection, and a lifelong love of reading.

Marylhurst students showcased curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking at the 2026 Science Fair, with projects spanning psychology, engineering, environmental science, and more.

In Beehive, Marylhurst’s aftercare program, preschool and prekindergarten students explore art and design through a Bauhaus-inspired study of shapes, color, and creative expression.

Marylhurst celebrates the completion of a new campus pavilion, a welcoming gathering space that supports daily connection, community, and real-world learning.

Marylhurst’s middle school team delivered its strongest Oregon Battle of the Books performance to date, advancing to the Elite Eight and showcasing impressive teamwork, leadership, and a shared love of reading.

What begins as a simple classroom ritual can grow into something much bigger. Inspired by their daily “good morning” greetings and the beloved picture book Goodnight Moon, the Sparrows East class is creating their own book titled Good Morning, Sparrows!

Marylhurst middle school students recently spent a day at Pacific University exploring science, art, athletics, and theater. From sharing science fair projects with university faculty to touring studios and performance spaces, students experienced what learning can look like on a college campus and began imagining new possibilities for their future.

Ravens students transformed their World War I studies into an original musical that blended history, music, storytelling, and performance. Through research, reflection, and collaboration, students explored the causes, complexity, and human impact of WWI while bringing history to life on stage.

Grandfriends Day offered a meaningful glimpse into daily life at The Marylhurst School, from hands-on history and scientific inquiry to creative writing, music, and movement. Across classrooms, students shared their thinking with confidence and curiosity, revealing the many forms learning takes in our community.

At The Marylhurst School, middle school students deepen their understanding by exploring pattern, scale, and the movement of ideas across math, science, history, and design. From geometric tessellations to scientific models of the very big and the very small, learning unfolds through sustained, hands-on inquiry.

On January 24, The Marylhurst School gathered with members of the 1972 Society and dedicated volunteers at Hyland Estates for a warm and welcoming donor appreciation event. The afternoon celebrated the generosity, service, and community spirit that help sustain and strengthen our school.

Our Sparrows community gathered to celebrate months of learning inspired by bees. Through original game design and an immersive Bee Hive Hotel experience, Sparrows East and West shared their understanding of pollinators through creativity, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.

Our Meadowlarks class welcomed families to an interactive salon celebrating their fall study of water, Portland’s bridges, and the connections between engineering, history, and art.

We’re excited to share an important milestone for The Marylhurst School. We are proud to announce that Marylhurst has been approved as an NWAIS Candidate School and look forward to sharing updates as we move through the accreditation process.