We’re proud to share that The Marylhurst School has once again been named one of Niche.com’s Best Schools for 2026, earning an overall grade of A! This recognition celebrates our community of curious learners, dedicated teachers, and engaged families who make Marylhurst such a special place to learn and grow.

What a beautiful fall day it was as our Marylhurst community came together for the annual Jog-a-Thon! Students, teachers, and volunteers ran the trails, cheered one another on, and helped raise more than $16,000 to support new outdoor play spaces on campus.

Our students brought creativity, collaboration, and joy to life during this year’s Harvest Fest, a Marylhurst tradition planned and led entirely by students. From pumpkin games and face painting to homemade soup and donuts, the day was a celebration of community, imagination, and student leadership.

Faculty and staff spent the day learning together, beginning with a hike on our new cross-country trail and continuing with professional development sessions focused on literacy, preparedness, and collaborative problem-solving.

The Meadowlarks took their learning outdoors with a field trip to Clackamette Park, where the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers meet.

We are proud to celebrate Marylhurst graduate Josie Ramirez (Class of 2025), named a Top 300 Junior Innovator in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, a program of Society for Science. Read the post for details and find the link to the full list.

We are thrilled to celebrate several Marylhurst students whose work appears in Honoring Our Rivers, a statewide anthology of K–12 writing and art focused on watersheds.

From a trolley ride and Jeep builds to a firetruck visit, RV tour, and paper-airplane flights, our Transportation Summer Camp gave ages 3–6 a joyful, hands-on week of wheels, wings, and wonder. Curious questions, big smiles, and lots of learning—thank you to the friends, families, and community partners who helped make it unforgettable.

From oil pastel desserts to mind-bending tessellations, students at our Art Meets Math Camp discovered how geometry, symmetry, and pattern fuel creativity. Inspired by renowned artists, they explored the powerful connections between calculation and imagination, and showcased their work in a celebratory art show.

Summer camps are officially underway at The Marylhurst School—and what a start it's been! From erupting volcanoes to clay creations, custom dice rollers to royal mysteries, our first week was packed with creativity and joy. With new adventures launching each Monday, there’s still time to join the fun.

Our 2nd and 3rd grade Meadowlarks brought their Oregon Trail studies to life with a museum visit and overnight campout. Through wagon families, Trail Dollars, and teamwork under the stars, students connected deeply with history and each other.

In our Hummingbird preschool classroom, meaningful work is more than routine, it’s a reflection of care, confidence, and community. From cleaning up after meals to washing a real car, our students experience the joy of purposeful action and transformation.

Our final day of school was a joyful celebration of community and connection. Students enjoyed Field Day games, recent graduates returned to visit, and we honored Teacher Elizabeth as she retired after 20 years of dedication. It was the perfect send-off to summer.

The Class of 2025 shared their creativity and growth during a heartfelt graduation celebration. From original poetry to legacy murals, these five remarkable students reflected on their Marylhurst journeys and inspired us all.

Our K–1 Sparrow students recently spent the night at Milo McIver State Park, where they explored nature, built community, and embraced the joy of learning outdoors.

The Ravens recently returned from their annual coastal camping trip, where hands-on learning met outdoor adventure. From exploring tidepools at Beverly Beach to diving into marine science at Hatfield, this three-day journey gave our 4th and 5th graders a deeper connection to nature, each other, and the wider world.

As part of Literacy Week, The Marylhurst School celebrated Poetry Day with guest poets leading inspiring workshops across all grade levels. Students explored rhythm, metaphor, and voice—and shared their creations during a heartfelt school-wide recital.

What happens when preschoolers are inspired by a monster-drawing activity? At Marylhurst, it turns into a months-long journey of storytelling, sculpture, collaboration—and a classroom-sized monster! The Owls’ Monster Museum showcased the creativity, curiosity, and confidence that come alive in child-led learning.

Spring is blooming at The Marylhurst School—literally and figuratively. From Earth Day projects and native planting to after-school garden design and preschool “grass heads,” students are learning to care for the earth and one another through hands-on, joyful experiences.

Laughter, music, and ocean-themed magic filled the Redland Grange at our Under the Sea Community Dance! With over 160 attendees, this joyful evening was a beautiful reminder of the connection and creativity that define our Marylhurst community.