Water Main Break / Wasserrohrbruch

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025

Our school has experienced water damage due to a water main break in the neighborhood. Preschool, SEL, and grades 5–12 are operating as usual.

IMPORTANT: The elementary school building is currently being restored to a usable condition; therefore, we are unfortunately unable to offer regular classes or supervision for grades 1–4.

Please keep your children in grades 1 to 4 at home on Friday, December 5.

The Newbees canceled the Newbees Breakfast.

We are closely monitoring the MCPS decision for Friday in case they announce a delayed start due to the weather.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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Aufgrund eines Wasserrohrbruchs in der Nachbarschaft ist es zu einem Wasserschaden an unserer Schule gekommen ist. Der Kidnergarten, SES sowie die Klassen 5–12 haben regulären Unterricht.

WICHTIG: Das Grundschulgebäude wird derzeit in einen nutzbaren Zustand gebracht, daher können wir für die Klassen 1–4 leider keinen regulären Unterricht und auch keine Betreuung anbieten.

Bitte behalten Sie Ihre Kinder der Klassen 1 bis 4 am Freitag, den 5. Dezember zu Hause.

Die NewBees haben das Newbees-Frühstück abgesagt.

Wir behalten die Entscheidung von MCPS für Freitag im Blick, falls aufgrund des Wetters ein verspäteter Schulbeginn angekündigt wird.

Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis und Ihre Unterstützung.

Alumni

Greetings to all German International School Washington D.C. graduates, former students, families, faculty and staff! No matter how long you were at GISW, whether two years or twelve; no matter how much time has passed since you walked the school halls, you always remain part of the GISW community. You have contributed to our school history, and we wish to nurture and strengthen the special bond that you have to the GISW and your former classmates, peers and friends.

We hope we can stay connected in several ways:

1. Be sure to give us your current contact details so we can inform you of any events. You can use the online form or complete this paper form and return to alumni@giswashington.org.

2. Please stop by and visit if you are in the Washington DC area! We love to show you around and hear your stories of life on campus over the years.

3. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

 


You may have left the building, but you will always be a part of the community!
Warm regards from GISW!