A magical morning with our Meadowlarks! ✨ Our 2nd and 3rd graders took the stage at Community Meeting to share Luna’s Moonlit Adventure, an original play inspired by The Girl Who Drank the Moon. With themes of kindness, courage, and the power of understanding, this heartfelt story brought a magical forest to life on stage and reminded us of the strength of friendship and empathy.

For the third consecutive year, The Marylhurst School has been named a Niche Best School with an A Grade! We’re especially proud of our A rating for teacher quality and our A- in academics—reflecting the dedication, passion, and progressive learning approach that makes Marylhurst so special.

Our Trunk-or-Treat event was a huge hit! With 23 fabulously decorated trunks and about 180 attendees, it was a festive day filled with creativity, fun, and community spirit! From spooky crafts to candy surprises, there was something for everyone. A massive thank you to all the families and volunteers who made this event unforgettable!

Our middle school students recently embarked on an unforgettable camping trip to Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where they immersed themselves in nature, science, and teamwork! From field journaling and exploring the stunning Ape Caves to working with the Cascade Forest Conservancy, it was an adventure filled with learning, resilience, and fun! 🏕️

Harvest Fest was a huge success! Our students took charge, planning and leading a day full of fun, teamwork, and creativity. From apple pressing to spooky haunted houses, it was a true celebration of community and hands-on learning.

On Monday, September 30th, we celebrated a huge milestone with the official ribbon-cutting of our newly renovated classrooms for the Hummingbird and Owl classes! From the warm gathering of students and staff to the excitement of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, it was a moment to remember. Our new spaces provide the perfect environment for our youngest learners to explore, grow, and thrive.

Our young artists have been hard at work in the Art Studio, exploring the world of Jean-Michel Basquiat and expressing their creativity through mixed media! From watercolors to printmaking, they’ve been diving into line, shape, and color theory while connecting with deeper themes of identity and social commentary.

Our Sparrows-East class dove into Greek mythology with an imaginative twist! 🐉✨ Students created their own mythological monster illustrations based on vivid descriptions from ancient tales, letting their creativity run wild before seeing the original artwork. 🎨 Check the link in our bio to read more about this fun and inspiring activity!

When life gives you a heatwave, turn it into a science experiment! Our middle school students took a creative, hands-on approach to learning by calculating the volume of one of their classmates, Jack!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our students' recent achievements! In our last Weekly Update, we shared the news about several of our young poets being recognized in two different anthologies. Early this week, we received further news that even more of our young poets have been honored for their writing!

As we kick off the new school year, we’re looking back at all the amazing events that helped us get here! From our inspiring faculty retreat to our ice cream social and campus work party, our Marylhurst community has come together to make this year extra special.

This summer, our very own Raven's teacher, Laura Stahly-Dronkowski, attended the Progressive Education Network's Imaginative Inquiry Institute in NYC!

We are thrilled to share that a group of our young poets has recently received prestigious recognition for their poetry. Alistair Wood, a 2024 graduate, was honored in the 2024 Cascadia Anthology for his evocative poem The Presence.

We're excited to announce a new way to support The Marylhurst School while helping the environment! A BottleDrop bag dispenser mailbox is now conveniently located outside the front office, available for you to grab anytime.

We are thrilled to announce another incredible achievement by one of our talented students! Bailey, a 7th grader in our Heron's class (6th-8th grade), has soared to 3rd place in the prestigious National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) Manningham Student Trust Poetry Contest for her poem, "Spirit of the Wind."

Our middle schoolers recently embarked on a fantastic field trip to downtown Portland on April 5th!

What a fantastic work party! Thank you for all of your hard work and help. We had over 50 members of our community show up to give our campus some love! We had new and returning families, teachers, children of teachers, staff, PA reps, and board members all participating.

Noelle, a 7th grader in our Heron's class (6-8th grade) recently won 1st place in the junior division of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies Manningham Student Trust Poetry Contest for her poem entitled "Shadows".

Our amazing Meadowlarks class (blended second and third grade) is featured in the Oregon City News! The story focuses on their "dramatic inquiry" activity, Agate City, where the students learn about environmental justice by creating a fictional city.

I am thrilled to connect with all of you and offer a glimpse into what I’ve been learning in my first 8 months as Head of School and the exciting path I envision for us in the next one to three years. This year has been incredible