Exploring, Creating, and Celebrating Together

An education at Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm is an enriching journey that begins in early childhood and culminates in the 8th grade. The arts are integrated in all academic disciplines, to enhance and deepen learning. In addition to its main campus in Cornelius, Swallowtail has a 26-acre Farm campus in nearby Hillsboro. There, social and environmental science lessons unfold, and the community gathers for celebrations throughout the school year.

Swallowtail is located about 30 minutes west of Portland, Oregon.

Swallowtail offers:

  • PreK-8th Grade

  • Parent-Child classes

  • Smaller class sizes

  • An active & supportive community

  • Outdoor education on our Farm campus

  • Academics that nurture curiosity and critical thinking

  • A vibrant arts and music curriculum

  • Spanish language instruction from Grades 1-8

  • A connection to the local and global community

Now enrolling for the
2019-20 school year:

 

Events Calendar

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Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Teacher Conferences
Thanksgiving Break
Spiral of Lights
Winter Assembly
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Martinmas Songs
Martinmas Songs

The songs that will be sung during the Martinmas Lantern Walk, courtesy of Mrs. Sacha (Kindergarten) and Ms. Kelly (Grade 8).

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The Importance of the Farm
The Importance of the Farm

One of the reasons many families come to Swallowtail is our farm. The desire to have children in an outdoor space with opportunities for practical, hands on work was an integral piece of the founding vision of the school. Over the years, this vision has deepened…

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Why We Celebrate Michaelmas
Why We Celebrate Michaelmas

It’s Autumn, which means the annual Michaelmas celebration is held at the Farm. Check out our 2019 celebration, and find out why we celebrate each year.

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What We Learned During Outdoor School
What We Learned During Outdoor School

Swallowtail School spends the first week of the new school year on the Farm property. It’s called ‘Outdoor School’, but really it’s a team-building retreat.

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Why Second Grade Learns About the Saints

The stories of the Saints are brought to children during second grade in Waldorf schools because they are so very appropriate, developmentally. The stories are woven throughout art, music, movement, and academic lessons.

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Perspective drawing, introduced in chalk by Ms. Annette in Grade 7.⠀ #chalkboardart #waldorfeducation
The sky was clear and bright with moonlight during our Lantern Walk on Friday night. Here are some sights from our enchanted evening at the Farm:
"I go with my little lantern, my lantern goes with me." The Martinmas Lantern Walk is this Friday at our Farm campus! #chalkboardart #waldorfeducation #martinmas
Saturday night is date night! Our current families, along with friends and alumni of Swallowtail School are invited to Wine, Art, & Chocolate from 7-9 pm at the main campus. We will kick off the Annual Giving season with local wine, farm-fresh appetizers, handmade chocolates, and an art sale & auction. Event is free - 21+ only!
Last call for vendors at Swallowtail's Winter Market! Our handmade craft fair is on Saturday, Dec. 7th 10am-3 pm at our main campus in Cornelius. We will feature 20+ local artisans, live music, kids' crafts, and an open house. Email office@swallowtailschool.org to register.
The kindergarten students are sporting necklaces made from acorn caps that they collected outdoors. Their teachers attached cotton and a string to the acorn cap, then the students dyed the cotton in a "potion" made from oak apples at our Farm campus. #outdooreducation #waldorfeducation #Explore
Ms. Cierra introduced the first block of Botany to her fifth graders with these mushrooms. In fifth grade, the study of the living earth moves to Botany, beginning with the most primitive of plants: fungi. The class recently went on a hike on the Oregon coast where they spotted a variety of fungi and lichen. #waldorfeducation #chalkboardart
We are at Orenco Station Harvest Festival today in Hillsboro! Come visit our booth to make a free leaf rubbing greeting card. There are lots of farm fresh veggies here, along with plenty of activities for kids! Here until 2 pm.