German International School Boston

Growing up doesn’t happen all at once. It’s often quiet, personal, and shaped through small moments of reflection. 😍🫶

In Grade 7 Ethics, students explored initiation rituals from different cultures and reflected on what it really means to “become an adult.” One especially meaningful activity was writing letters to their future selves, filled with hopes, questions, dreams, and honest reflections about the future. ❤️😊🥹

A thoughtful reminder that growing up is not a single moment, but a journey.😍🥰🙌

A few days ago, some of our Grades 4–12 students and their families had an incredible opportunity to dive into the world of ocean science at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 🌊😍🥳

Led by Dr. Sievert, families got a behind-the-scenes look at ocean exploration with visits to the Ocean Science Discovery Center, the famous research vessel R/V Atlantis 🚢, and even the legendary submersible Alvin currently undergoing overhaul.

From exploring labs and learning about marine technology to experiencing science up close and hands-on, the day was full of curiosity, discovery, and excitement 😍👏🙌🥰

We’re so grateful for opportunities like this that bring learning beyond the classroom and create unforgettable experiences for our community 🌎🫶🥰

Little explorers on a big adventure 🐾🦒🦁

Last week, our Early Childhood Education students had a wonderful day exploring Franklin Park Zoo! 🙌🥳

From spotting different animals to enjoying lunch and having a little picnic together 😍🥰, it was a fun day filled with curiosity, learning, and lots of smiles ❤️🫶🥳

Meet Lilly Wyss from the GISB Class of 2026!

Since joining GISB in 8th grade, Lilly has built friendships and memories that she’ll carry with her long after graduation. This fall, she’ll be heading to ETH Zurich to study in the medical field 👏🙌

One of Lilly’s favorite memories at GISB was hiking in the White Mountains. She says being part of an international community taught her the importance of friendship and staying connected with people from all over the world

Her advice to students?
“Focus on doing your best, but don’t forget to have fun. Your time at GISB will go by faster than you think.” 🫶

Meet Maximilian Schoeller from the GISB Class of 2026!

Maximilian joined the GISB community in Grade 10 💙 After graduation, he plans to take a gap year before hopefully heading to FIT NYC to study Fashion Design 🙌👏

One of Maximilian’s most unforgettable GISB memories was falling off Leon’s e-bike in 10th grade 😂 He says one of the things he’ll miss most about GISB is the close-knit community and the feeling of knowing everyone around him 🫶

Maximilian also shared that Art was one of his favorite classes because it felt fun and relaxing 🎨✨ Being part of a bilingual school was also important to him because it allowed him to continue using all the languages he knows.

His advice to future students?
“Stay swaggy.”

Meet Luka Schmid Cañez from the GISB Class of 2026!

Luka joined the GISB community in Grade 9. After graduation, he plans to study Chemical Engineering, hopefully at ETH Zurich or TUM Munich 👏🙌

Some of Luka’s favorite GISB memories include playing volleyball, the Bike Week challenges, and all the fun moments that came with them. He says attending a bilingual international school gave him so many opportunities and allowed him to confidently work and communicate in two languages 🥰👏

Luka also shared that Chemistry was one of his favorite subjects because he enjoys doing experiments 👏💙

He’s especially excited about the future and hopes to “change the world for the better.” 🫶

Meet Tobia Nardin from the GISB Class of 2026!

Tobia has been part of the GISB community since kindergarten (excluding grades 7 & 8). After graduation, he plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Universität Bozen while continuing to pursue his passion for volleyball 🙌👏

Some of Tobia’s favorite GISB memories include the surf trip in 10th grade, the Germany trip 🇩🇪, and competing in the state championship alongside his friends.

He says one of the things he’ll miss most about GISB is the close-knit community and the connections built with people over the years 🥹🫶

Tobia also shared that Biology and Chemistry were some of his favorite classes because “Frank is the GOAT” 🧪😂

His advice to students?
“Just live your life and do the best you can. You’ll find your way in the end anyway, so don’t throw away your social life or hobbies just to get slightly better grades.” 🙂🫶