German International School Chicago

A day of discovery, creativity, and inspiration! 🎨✨

Our K-8 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable field trip to The Art Institute of Chicago. Guided in small groups, they explored a variety of exhibitions, experiencing everything from iconic masterpieces to thought-provoking contemporary works.

The visit encouraged students to look closely, ask questions, make connections, and engage with art from different cultures, time periods, and perspectives. Most importantly, they had a fantastic time learning, exploring, and sharing the experience with their classmates.

A special thank you to for capturing these moments so beautifully. Through her lens, the excitement, curiosity, and joy of the day will be remembered for years to come. 📸✨

⚽ GISC Soccer Tournament Fun!

What a fantastic afternoon of soccer, teamwork, and school spirit!

Our parent team put forth a great effort on the field – but our students, who practice daily during recess on our school pitch, definitely had the upper hand this time 😉👏

After the matches, our community enjoyed hot dogs and popsicles, ending the day with lots of smiles and happy energy.

A big thank you to our GISC Parent Group (GPG) and lead organizer, Board Trustee and parent Kurt Gamauf, for making this wonderful event possible.

It was a great way to kick off the soccer spirit in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup – and the start of an exciting week of soccer in Chicago! 🇩🇪🇺🇸

We look forward to our Fußballfest & Soccer Camp for students this Thursday, followed by the Germany vs. USA friendly at Soldier Field this Saturday. ⚽🔥

We were delighted to welcome back one of our alumni, Franziska, now an 11th-grade student at Lincoln Park High School, who attended GISC from Preschool through Grade 8.

Together with a fellow member of – an IBD & Chronic Conditions Awareness Club they co-founded – she spoke to our Middle School students about chronic illnesses and their impact on young people, highlighting the importance of awareness, advocacy, and community support.

Following the presentation, our community had the opportunity to purchase handmade jewelry created by students in the school’s Jewelry Club, with all proceeds benefiting .

To date, the students have raised $320 toward their $500 goal. To learn more about their initiative and ongoing efforts, visit .

We are proud to see our alumni continuing to lead, advocate, and make a positive impact in their communities. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of changemakers!

Join Our Team!

We are hiring a German-speaking Preschool Teacher to join our warm, international school community.

Passionate about early childhood education and inquiry-based learning? We’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://german-school-chicago-nfp.careerplug.com/jobs/3420965/apps/new

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🩵💙💛🤍 Spirit Fridays at GISC!

Every Friday, our campus comes alive in light blue, dark blue, yellow, and white as students, faculty, and staff proudly show their GISC spirit – in spirit wear or our school colors! From classrooms to hallways and out on the playground, it’s always a joy to see our campus filled with color and energy. ✨

Spirit Fridays are about more than what we wear – they’re about connection, belonging, and school pride. No matter our backgrounds, languages, or journeys, we are one community, and at GISC, everyone belongs. 🌍💛

Happy Spirit Friday, GISC! 🙌

What a night to remember - PART II ✨

Swipe through some of our favorite moments from the GISC Gala 2026: High School Prom - a night full of joy, connection, and incredible community spirit. 💛

Thank you for showing up, celebrating, and making this evening so special.

📸: Shabari Bailey (

What a night to remember - PART I ✨

Swipe through some of our favorite moments from the GISC Gala 2026: High School Prom - a night full of joy, connection, and incredible community spirit. 💛

Thank you for showing up, celebrating, and making this evening so special.

📸: Shabari Bailey (

Congratulations to our GISC Math Circle students for participating in the 2026 “Känguru der Mathematik“ Competition! 🦘🧮✨

On March 19, our 34 Math Circle students joined more than 920,000 participants from over 13,000 schools worldwide in this international mathematics challenge.

We are especially proud that every GISC participant received a prize for their effort, with four students earning additional recognition for their outstanding results! 👏

Our Math Circle program for Grades 3-8 supports students with a strong interest and aptitude in mathematics, providing opportunities to further strengthen their mathematical thinking, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

We are incredibly proud of all participants for representing GISC with curiosity, perseverance, and enthusiasm for learning! 💙

💙 Alumni Spotlight

We are proud to share that GISC alumna Franziska, now a student at Lincoln Park High School, has co-founded – an IBD & Chronic Conditions Awareness Club dedicated to educating others about inflammatory bowel disease and other chronic conditions while creating a supportive space for students affected by them. 👏

In honor of IBD World Awareness Day, Franziska and her friends are visiting our Middle School students this afternoon to share their initiative and speak about the importance of advocacy, awareness, and community support.

Following the presentation, they will be outside at Hermitage & Berteau during dismissal, where families are warmly invited to stop by, learn more about their work, and say hello. They will also be offering handmade jewelry in support of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago 💙 – a meaningful way to support their initiative and this important cause.

We are inspired to see our alumni continuing to make a meaningful impact in their communities – way to go, Franziska!