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.
MINT-EC Recertification of the GISW
GISW Recertified as MINT-EC School
The German International School Washington D.C. will remain a member of the national Excellence School Network MINT-EC. After a successful review, our school has been certified for another five years until 2029. By its decision the MINT-EC board acknowledges our school's outstanding achievements in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT).
The report particularly highlighted our innovative STEM concept, which has been fully integrated into the school program since 2021. Despite a relatively small enrolment, the school offers a wide range of MINT activities, including a monthly MINT series.
Additionally, the German International School Washington D.C. is well equipped in terms of digitalization and actively promotes ongoing training of its teaching staff.
Our school is highly engaged in the MINT-EC network: many students regularly participate in MINT-EC camps and partnerships have been established with other MINT-EC schools in Germany. Furthermore, the school's public relations efforts promoting its science focused profile on social media and its website contribute to the visibility of its MINT activities.
Through the continuous development of its MINT program, our school remains a model in this field. The successful recertification recognizes its achievements and serves as an incentive for further innovative developments.
> The Recertification by the MINT-EC Business Office on January 29, 2025
Photo Source: © MINT-EC, Schulleitungstagung 2024
