8th Grade Graduates
We celebrated our biggest 8th grade graduation yet on May 21st! This year, we proudly sent seven 8th graders on to high school, where we know they will continue to thrive and flourish with the strong foundation they gained at Lakota Waldorf School.
We have so much confidence in these young students as they carry the Lakota language, Lakota values, and the lessons they have learned with them into this next chapter. It was a bittersweet moment, especially as one of our graduates, Kaia, has been with us since kindergarten (12 years! 4 years of kindergarten and then through grades 1-8). While it is hard to say goodbye, we are so excited to see our 8th graders continue their education and grow into the bright futures ahead of them.
As part of our graduation celebration, each student took part in a traditional feather tying ceremony. The boys received eagle feathers, and the girls received eagle plumes, honoring their accomplishments and the important transition they are making into the next stage of their lives. This ceremony is a beautiful reminder of the strength they carry with them as they move forward.
Each year, our graduates also plant a tree on school grounds. This tradition gives students a lasting connection to Lakota Waldorf School, symbolizing the roots they have grown here and the continued growth ahead of them. Just like the trees they plant, we know these students will continue to grow strong, reach toward the future, and remain connected to the values, language, and community that helped nurture them.
Additional topics covered in this month’s newsletter include:
- Help Us Raise $15,000 for our healthy meal program
- End of the School Review
- Thank you Lakota Waldorf Staff
- Visit Our Online Store
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