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.

Campus Life

In this section you will find all the important information relating to your child's everyday school life. Whether it's about the school bus, the cafeteria, the bookstore or the health room where you can learn about immunization requirements for school attendance - we have compiled everything you need to know for you.

Campus life at the GISW is more than just classes - discover here what makes our everyday campus life special!

If you have any questions, please contact the front office at 301.767.3800.

Crossing our fingers for the oral Abitur Exams!

What is the German International Abitur?

Contact points in everyday school life

Which school books does your child need and where can you buy them? What is on the cafeteria menu this week? Could your child take the school bus to GISW? How will our counselors and health room staff take care of your child if necessary?

Calendar of Events

All important school dates.

Calender of Events - German International School Washington D.C.

Teams and schedules

Schedules of our Athletic teams - Go Griffins!

To the Schedules

Volunteers at the GISW

There are many different opportunities to volunteer - this way you strengthen our community and are part of your child's school life.

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