In the Heart of the Pine Ridge Reservation

September 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the

New School Year!

School is back in session

Fresh Beginnings

On August 17th, our classrooms came alive once again! Students returned ready to learn with fresh energy, enjoying their friends, and ready to make new friends. Our dedicated teachers welcomed everyone back with huge smiles, ready to motivate and guide their students through the year ahead.

Our Morning Tradition ☀️

We have joyfully resumed our grounding morning routine. Every day after finishing breakfast, our students gather together in the sunroom. Caroline leads the circle in singing a song and smudging, starting our days with unity, culture, and purpose.

Please watch our newest video to give you a peek into our school life

Our Busy Students

Grant from Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news! The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has generously awarded the Lakota Waldorf School a $14,412 grant dedicated entirely to strengthening our campus security.

At Lakota Waldorf School, the safety and wellbeing of our children sit at the very heart of everything we do. This incredible gift will allow us to complete several vital safety upgrades in our main building.

These upgrades will create a secure, protected space where our students can focus on learning, playing, and growing.

A Journey of Gratitude

This past July, Caroline Good Weasel and her son made the long journey to Oregon to represent Lakota Waldorf School and officially accept the grant check. We extend our deepest gratitude to Caroline and her son for stepping up to represent our school so beautifully.

We also offer our profound thanks to the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for believing in our mission, investing in our children's futures, and help us improving our safety for our student's and staff.

Our Hardworking Students

Wishing Rosie a Fond Farewell!

We want to give a huge thank you to Rosie for her incredible five years as our Donor Relations Associate.

April to June were milestones for her! She graduated from college, she married Mike Dillon our business manager, and is now stepping into an exciting new adventure.

While we will miss her and her bright presence, Rosie will always be a part of our community as a lifelong supporter and friend.

Woplia Tanka-Huge Thank You! Best Wishes for your future.

Staff Highlight: Roberta Garcia

Donor Relations Associate

We are honored to introduce one of the newest members of our Lakota Waldorf School community.

My name is Roberta Garcia. I am the new Donor Relations Associate. In this role, my main job is to build strong relationships with our supporters and manage the donations that help our school grow.

A strong network of supporters is very important for our school. I am dedicated to making sure our students and teachers have the tools they need to succeed. I look forward to working with all of you to support our school's future.

In June of 2020, I graduated from Oglala Lakota College with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Specializing in Accounting.

While I am very focused on my work, outside of the office, my greatest joy is spending time with my two children and husband.

To relax and be creative, I love to bead and cook. I really enjoy the patience it takes to make beadwork, and I love making delicious meals for my family and friends.

Visit Our Online Store

Looking for the perfect gift? Our online store features T-shirts, mugs, notebooks, tote bags, water bottles, and stickers. Every purchase helps support our school and plants a tree (excluding T-shirts and posters). Shop now and spread the love!

Because of Tarriffs we will not be shipping internationally until further notice.