Through the Gate Community Newsletter

May 29, 2026

Artwork by third grade students

May 29th

Parent Group Meeting at 8:45 am

LAST DAY OF LOST & FOUND

Please claim all lost items

June 1st

Eighth Grade Presentations

June 3rd

Eighth Grade vs Faculty Softball Game at 1:30 pm

Buy Your Hot Dog Lunch

for the game

Last Day for ECC

June 4th

ECC Picnic at 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Last Day of Aftercare

June 5th

Rose Ceremony at 11:00 am

Last Day of School for Grades - Half Day

8:15 am to 12:00 pm

8th Grade Graduation at 6:00 pm

Congratulations Class of 2026!

Be prepared with the 2026-27 DWS Calendar.

Spring Concert

The 2026 Spring Concert was a delight with performances from third to eighth grades. The seventh and eighth grade orchestra and band united for a spirited finale of Crazy Train. Thank you to Mr. Sands and Ms. Edwards for giving our students the gift of music.

Save the Date

DWS’s 60th Anniversary Celebration & Auction

on Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Click here for more information

If you have auction items you would like to donate for our upcoming celebration, please contact Ciera Moshier at cieramosher@detroitwaldorf.org.

Thank you to our generous sponsor.

If you are interested in becoming a 60th Anniversary sponsor click here.

In-Kind Donations

We are grateful for the many ways our community supports our school. In addition to financial gifts, in-kind donations—such as goods, services, or professional expertise—play a meaningful role in enriching our school. If you’re interested in contributing in this way, we invite you to complete our in-kind donation form. Your generosity helps strengthen the daily experience of our students and teachers in meaningful ways.

 If you have questions or would like to discuss a potential in-kind donation, please contact Rachel Ornstein.

Second grade hiked at Stoney Creek Metro Park.

They are continuing to nurture the important lesson of appreciating and protecting nature. The second grade students practice being good stewards of the land by collecting garbage on their outings.

Sixth Grade - Handwork

DWS Parent Group is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 861 7550 5579. Passcode: 906095

Join instructions

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Join the Parent Group for Wednesday morning crafting sessions after drop-off this spring in the Community Room.

THE BOARD REPORT

You can read the Board of Trustee Report each month. It will be located in TTG.

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