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Marin Mountain School Community & Traditions

Community is not incidental to Marin Mountain School, it is at the very heart of it. We gather for festivals, work parties, parent evenings, and the everyday moments of connection that make this place feel like a true village.

Parent involvement is warmly welcomed and deeply valued. Our board is parent-led. Our traditions are community-built.

Marin Mountain School parent community gathering at seasonal festival in Corte Madera

Throughout the Year

Festivals & Traditions

The seasonal cycle is our calendar. These celebrations root children in the rhythms of the year and create memories that last a lifetime.

Children playing at Marin Mountain School Apple Faire harvest festival in Corte Madera
Fall

Apple Faire

Our beloved annual harvest celebration brings the whole community together for apple pressing, crafts, face painting, games, and the sweet labor of community. One of the most cherished events in our school year.

Handcrafted lantern glowing during Marin Mountain School Lantern Walk evening tradition
Late Fall

Lantern Walk

As the days grow shorter and darkness comes earlier, children carry their own handcrafted lanterns on an evening walk together. A quiet and moving community ritual of bringing light into the darkness.

Parents and children gathered for morning circle at Marin Mountain School
Throughout the Year

Stay-for-Circle Days

Several times a year, parents are invited to stay and join the morning circle alongside their children, experiencing the rhythm and songs of our daily gathering firsthand.

Marin Mountain School parent education evening gathering in Corte Madera
Throughout the Year

Parent Education Evenings

Evenings set aside for parents to gather, learn, and connect. Topics range from Waldorf-inspired education and child development to navigating the early childhood years with intention and confidence.

May Faire maypole celebration at Marin Mountain School in Corte Madera
Spring

May Faire

Maypole dancing, flower crowns, and the exuberant joy of spring fully in bloom. Families gather to celebrate the season together with food, music, and play.

Children tending spring grass baskets at Marin Mountain School nature-based preschool
Spring

Spring Baskets

Each spring, children plant and tend to their own basket of grass seeds. When the grass has grown tall and green, the Spring Hare visits to celebrate the arrival of the season with them.

Marin Mountain School annual auction and fundraiser community event
Spring

Auction and Parent After-party

Our beloved annual fundraiser brings the parent community together for a festive evening of bidding, laughter, and community building. All proceeds support the school directly.

Families participating in community workday at Marin Mountain School in Corte Madera
Summer

Family Workday and Picnic

Families gather to tend the school together, painting, planting, building, and cleaning, before sitting down to share a picnic lunch. A beloved day of shared effort and community spirit.

Marin Mountain School end-of-year ice cream social celebration
Spring

Ice Cream Social

A sweet send-off to mark the end of the school year. Families gather on the school grounds for ice cream, music, and an afternoon of joy before the long summer begins.

Parent Involvement

Marin Mountain School is a community school in the truest sense. Parents are not just welcome, they are essential. There are many ways to be involved, from attending festivals to joining the board to volunteering for work parties.

  • ✦ Seasonal festival participation
  • ✦ School work parties (maintenance, garden, crafts)
  • ✦ Parent education evenings
  • ✦ Classroom volunteering (with advance arrangement)
  • ✦ Board service and committee work
  • ✦ Fundraising and community events

Our Board of Directors

Marin Mountain School is governed by a volunteer board of directors composed primarily of current and past school families. The board oversees the school's financial health, strategic direction, and mission integrity.

Co-Presidents

Jessica English & Vivian Sullivan

Treasurer

Josh Cherner

Secretary

Madeline Veldcamp

Members

Lauren Coles McChesney, Jake Millspaugh, Julie Mok, Dillon Brand

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 68-0226629) and welcome individuals who share our commitment to childhood and community to inquire about board service.

Contact the Board
Children and families at Marin Mountain School Apple Faire celebration
Apple pressing and crafts at Marin Mountain School harvest festival
May Faire maypole dancing at Marin Mountain School in Corte Madera
Teacher and students at Marin Mountain School community event

Join our community

Whether you're a prospective family or a neighbor who shares our values, we'd love to connect.