Theatre Production by 8th Grade Class
The 8th Grade Class presented its final play of the school year. Under the direction of their class teacher, the students presented the 1938 Pulitzer Prize winning play, “You Can’t Take It With You,” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The farce centers on themes of individuality and happiness while raising questions about conformity, materialism, and […]
5th Grade Participates in Pentathlon
The 5th Grade Pentathlon is the culmination of a year of studying the Greek games, and the history and mythology of Ancient Greece. Fifth Grade is considered the “golden” year of the grades, where the students are growing in abilities both in school and in physical education. The event, held on the beach at Corona Del Mar, San Diego, […]
Congrats to Middle School Volleyball Team
Please join us in congratulating our Middle School Girls Volleyball Team on an incredible season! The team finished the regular season undefeated with a perfect 5–0 record! They are officially Division Champions and represented Highland Hall in the SFVPSL playoffs! This is a truly outstanding accomplishment, and we are so proud of all their teamwork, growth, and […]
Finger-Knitting in Kindergarten
Finger-knitting in a Waldorf kindergarten is a cherished activity designed to develop dexterity, fine motor skills, and focus through a rhythmic process. Using yarn, children create simple single-chain stitches, sometimes described as “finger-crocheting,” to make items like belts or necklaces. The method involves a repetitive motion of pulling loops through each other to form a […]
Congratulations to Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to 8th-grader Lily Elms who placed second in our school’s Spelling Bee and went on to place second in the Community Bee with thirty-three students from other schools. As second place winner, Lily then competed in the Los Angeles County Regional Spelling Bee on March 18, 2026 and ended up in 15th place! Congratulations are […]
New 2026 Summer Camp Activities
This summer we are offering 3 Summer Camps with distinct activities based on your child’s age. Registration is by the week & older students can choose different activities each week which include co-ed volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and games such as Dungeons & Dragons and chess. Younger students enjoy our farm & garden, arts & crafts and water play.
Acids & Bases in the High School
During their recent Chemistry block titled “Acids, Bases, and Salts,” the 10th grade learned all about inorganic chemicals, and in this lab, they were able to visualize a neutralization reaction! This titration lab allows students to determine the concentration of an acid, using a base of known concentration and an indicator that turns hot pink once the neutralization has been achieved. This lab blends hands-on, visual work with mathematical analysis.
The 5th Grade Studies Egypt
During their study of Ancient Civilizations, the 5th Grade “journeyed” to Egypt where they created hieroglyphics and made a Mediterranean salad for lunch! The children studied the timeline and geography of ancient Egypt, learning about the history and design of the pyramids, the lives of the people, and their religion and mythology. They also created pyramids from […]
7th Grade Inorganic Chemistry Hands-on Learning
In 7th grade Inorganic Chemistry, they took their classroom to the garden to observe the Lime Cycle. They prepared the lime kiln for firing the marble or calcium carbonate. Next, the students layered charcoal and marble, and they fired up the kiln. At the end of the day, they revisited the kiln to observe the firing and the transformation of calcium […]
5th Grade Music Class
The 5th grade has successfully learned the basic mechanics of each of their wind instruments and is now learning to expand their range, learning new fingerings, and growing in strength and support. They are learning articulations and control of their volume and tone while working toward blending their sounds in ensemble playing.
