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.
School Bus
In Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. students age four and up are permitted to ride a school bus. GISW offers school bus service in the morning, and at both 3:10 pm and 4:45 pm dismissals. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO BUS SERVICE AT ANY OTHER TIME, EXCEPT ON EARLY RELEASE DAYS when dismissal is at 12:15pm.
Bus routes are adjusted each summer for the upcoming school year, depending on student addresses and interest in bus service. You can review the current bus routes below. Based upon interest the school tries to accommodate everyone’s needs. Bus routes will be posted here before the first day of classes in August. In case adjustments are made during the school year, updated lists are distributed by email to all bus families and posted on the school’s website.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Schedule for cost information on bus service.
Questions? Please contact Karen Kinsler at kkinsler@giswashington.org or 301-767-3843.
Bus Routes for the 2025/26 School Year
Please come to your bus stop 10 minutes BEFORE the time listed here. Please see effective dates in the files.
> Bus Routes morning and first afternoon bus (for regular school days and Plan D)
> Bus Routes second afternoon bus (for regular school days)
> Early Release Bus Route (leaving school at 12:30pm on short days)
> Bus Routes for days with cancellation of classes Plan B and Plan C
Single Bus Tickets
> Information on how to purchase single bus tickets
Bus Rules & FAQs
With questions please contact Karen Kinsler at kkinsler@giswashington.org.
Eight Bus Routes in the morning and at 3:20pm:
Six bus routes on the late afternoon bus:
At 4:55 pm there are 6 bus routes on a condensed scheduled.