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Building upon the natural wonder, curiosity, and imagination of young children through play. Learn More >

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Developing inquisitive, confident, and well-rounded students by engaging hands, hearts, and minds. Learn More >

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Encouraging students to develop inner strength through challenging academics, invigorating arts and extracurriculars. Learn More >

Where learning is doing, and becoming.

About Maine Coast Waldorf School

Founded in 1984, Maine Coast Waldorf serves some 285 students from early childhood through high school. Our early childhood-12th grade campus in Freeport offers our students state-of-the-art buildings, as well as acres of outdoor classrooms and woodland trails.

We foster independent thinking, creative problem solving, and a sense of connection to equip students for future challenges, while inspiring them to create their own opportunities. At Maine Coast Waldorf School, we offer an education for life.

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Upcoming Events

Tue 11

High School Tour

December 11 @ 8:10 am - 10:30 am

We welcome parents to experience our vibrant high school in action. We will observe high school classes at every grade level on topics such as Plant Chemistry, Greek Geometry, Dante, and Optics. Our teachers and students will share insights and answer questions about what makes a Waldorf high school unique. For adults. Reservations: [email protected] or […]

Wed 12

Winter Assembly

December 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for a delightful evening of music. The concert will begin promptly at 5:30. Students in grades 2-12 are expected to arrive no later than 5:05 with all necessary music and instruments. Upon arrival, students  should bring their instruments backstage to designated staging/tuning area and then be seated.  Students in grades 6-12 dress in black […]

Mon 17

Grade 5 Play: The Epic of Gilgamesh

December 17 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Tue 18

Grade 5 Play: The Epic of Gilgamesh

December 18 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Tue 18

Board Meeting

December 18 @ 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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Maine Coast Waldorf News

  • It’s #Giving Tuesday!It’s #Giving Tuesday!
    Tuesday, November 27, 2018

    Today is #GivingTuesday – a day to give back and to show your gratitude for Maine Coast Waldorf School and all it means to your family by making a tax-deductible gift to the Maine Coast Waldorf Fund (formerly called the Annual Fund). We appreciate your generosity; if you make your gift today, all new and increased gifts made […]

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  • MCWS Dads Lit Up the Night (Again)!MCWS Dads Lit Up the Night (Again)!
    Tuesday, November 27, 2018

    The 5th Annual All Dads Bonfire on Friday, November 16th was hot and snowy. More than 30 dads post-holed through the snow to the farthest reaches of the back field to set the Thanksgiving holiday vacation alight with massive fire and fun. We could not have pulled it off without the help of MCWS Caretaker […]

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  • Maine Coast Waldorf School’s 11th Grade Girls Paint the Inaugural Mural for “City of Hidden Figures”Maine Coast Waldorf School’s 11th Grade Girls Paint the Inaugural Mural for “City of Hidden Figures”
    Tuesday, November 13, 2018

    The young women of Maine Coast Waldorf School’s 11th grade class went to Portland on Wednesday afternoon, November 7th, to work with artist and MCWS parent Abigail Gray Swartz on her mural “Hidden Figures.”  The piece celebrates three renown women artists from this region. The students first learned about the project and the women who are […]

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