Little Lion Dance sign-ups, volunteer needs for Light Up for the Arts, upcoming Middle School Band Concert, holiday theatre opportunities, and our Movie Night Gift Basket winner. A full roundup of early-December happenings at GIS.

Discover what’s happening this month at the German International School, including wreath crafting, sibling applications, parent gatherings, volunteer mentor opportunities, and our upcoming Light Up for the Arts celebration.

Join the German International School on December 6 for Light Up for the Arts, a family friendly evening featuring student performances, art stations, storytelling, local vendors, and our first winter lighting of the campus.

German International School of Portland highlights community spirit with its Lantern Parade celebration, student writing success in The New York Times, and upcoming Estate Planning 101 event. Read about this week’s campus updates, volunteer gratitude, and family resources at GIS.

Congratulations to 8th grader Daphne Kelly from Mrs. Prince's English class!  Her written response to a New York Times "Our Conversation Challenge" for teens received the "Reader Picks" status

GIS students are leading a school wide food drive with the Sunshine Division to fight hunger in Oregon after SNAP cuts, showing how small acts can make a big impact.

Discover what’s happening at GIS this month, from our overflowing Lost & Found and school wide Food Drive to Light Up for the Arts and Fall Break Camp.

Celebrate St. Martin’s Day with GIS! Join our Lantern Walk at Hoyt Arboretum for songs, handmade lanterns, warm cider, and community connection.

German International School of Portland celebrates fall with Fun Run success, Lantern Parade, community events, family resources, and sustainability news.

Live link to schedule your parent teacher conferences this week, and updates on Open House, Trunk or Treat and a Flight discount from Condor Airlines!

Join us for Trunk or Treat!

GIS families, get ready for a busy October! Next week brings our annual Fun Run, Tiny Feet Trot, Spirit Week, and volunteer opportunities, plus the magical Lantern Parade at Hoyt Arboretum on November 10. Don’t miss popsicle parties for our Summer Reading Challenge winners, upcoming athletics events, too.

October is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month at GIS! From important reminders to community celebrations, here are the latest updates we’d like to share.

This week at GIS - last days to order your Mid Autumn Festival Mooncakes, a few spots left for Adult Language Classes, School Picture Days and more.

A Letter from the our new Board President to start and welcome the new school year.

Buzzing with Mid Autumn Moon Fest and Oktoberfest Season!

The Parent Circle kicks off with it’s first meeting, establishing roles and responsibilities, clarifying where and when support is needed, and building excitement for the new school year!

Here’s what’s going on at GIS as we settle into our second week: Our first soccer game, mooncake ordering teaser, extended program clubs are ready for enrollment, and more!

First week of School 2025-26 is in full swing! Welcome to German International School. We want to welcome new families, returning ones, to both our German Language Immersion program and our Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program. This year, we have a new spaces to explore and a new head of school to guide us. It's going to be a good one!