For Families
Our International School invites parents and guardians to be actively involved in the school community.
We value the partnership with our families and engage with them in many ways. This page provides resources for parents and guardians of our students and is a great starting point to orient yourself as a new family. Parent engagement is an important part of our school life, and we hope you explore the many opportunities to get involved. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@gisbos.org.
GISB Families Calendar
Everything that is happening at GISB in one place.
2026/2027 Back to School Schedule: Preschool, PreK & Kindergarten:
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- August 25, 2026
Tuesday English Coffee Hour
August 25, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Would you like to practice your English? Or maybe you don't speak German, and are looking for ways to connect with other GISB parents? Maybe you'd like to spend a pleasant morning enjoying coffe/tea, a pretzel, and good company? All are wonderful reasons to join us at Swissbäkers for fun, relaxed conversation in English! Our group will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings after drop off (8:30am). We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chrissy Meyer at christinameyer@usa.net
- August 26, 2026
- August 27, 2026
- August 28, 2026
Friday Coffee Hour
August 28, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134Start your Friday with a warm cup of coffee, a fresh pastry, and friendly conversation with fellow GISB parents. It’s a wonderful way to round off the week and build connections within our school community. Hosted by our Welcome Team.
Contact: Sandra Wendland at welcometeam@gisbos.org
- September 1, 2026
Tuesday English Coffee Hour
September 1, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Would you like to practice your English? Or maybe you don't speak German, and are looking for ways to connect with other GISB parents? Maybe you'd like to spend a pleasant morning enjoying coffe/tea, a pretzel, and good company? All are wonderful reasons to join us at Swissbäkers for fun, relaxed conversation in English! Our group will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings after drop off (8:30am). We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chrissy Meyer at christinameyer@usa.net
- September 4, 2026
Friday Coffee Hour
September 4, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134Start your Friday with a warm cup of coffee, a fresh pastry, and friendly conversation with fellow GISB parents. It’s a wonderful way to round off the week and build connections within our school community. Hosted by our Welcome Team.
Contact: Sandra Wendland at welcometeam@gisbos.org
- September 7, 2026
- September 8, 2026
Tuesday English Coffee Hour
September 8, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Would you like to practice your English? Or maybe you don't speak German, and are looking for ways to connect with other GISB parents? Maybe you'd like to spend a pleasant morning enjoying coffe/tea, a pretzel, and good company? All are wonderful reasons to join us at Swissbäkers for fun, relaxed conversation in English! Our group will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings after drop off (8:30am). We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chrissy Meyer at christinameyer@usa.net
- September 11, 2026
Friday Coffee Hour
September 11, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134Start your Friday with a warm cup of coffee, a fresh pastry, and friendly conversation with fellow GISB parents. It’s a wonderful way to round off the week and build connections within our school community. Hosted by our Welcome Team.
Contact: Sandra Wendland at welcometeam@gisbos.org
- September 15, 2026
Tuesday English Coffee Hour
September 15, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Would you like to practice your English? Or maybe you don't speak German, and are looking for ways to connect with other GISB parents? Maybe you'd like to spend a pleasant morning enjoying coffe/tea, a pretzel, and good company? All are wonderful reasons to join us at Swissbäkers for fun, relaxed conversation in English! Our group will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings after drop off (8:30am). We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chrissy Meyer at christinameyer@usa.net
- September 16, 2026
- September 17, 2026
Parent Night and Information Night Grades 4-12 @ UC
September 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- September 18, 2026
Friday Coffee Hour
September 18, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
168 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134Start your Friday with a warm cup of coffee, a fresh pastry, and friendly conversation with fellow GISB parents. It’s a wonderful way to round off the week and build connections within our school community. Hosted by our Welcome Team.
Contact: Sandra Wendland at welcometeam@gisbos.org
- September 22, 2026
Tuesday English Coffee Hour
September 22, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Would you like to practice your English? Or maybe you don't speak German, and are looking for ways to connect with other GISB parents? Maybe you'd like to spend a pleasant morning enjoying coffe/tea, a pretzel, and good company? All are wonderful reasons to join us at Swissbäkers for fun, relaxed conversation in English! Our group will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings after drop off (8:30am). We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chrissy Meyer at christinameyer@usa.net
Lunch
Daily lunch at the Upper and Lower Campus
GISB offers a daily hot lunch program in collaboration with our partner, STAR Academy, who prepares and serves daily meals for our students. Meals follow a healthy, well-balanced school menu and typically include a main dish, soup, and salad. Together, these components provide a complete meal that includes protein, grains, and vegetables, designed to support students’ nutrition, energy, and well-being throughout the school day.
Families can order lunches on a monthly basis, with ordering always taking place for the following month. This structure supports consistent meal planning while giving families clarity and flexibility. Find the sign-up link in the Weekly Update.
Sample menus are provided below, along with additional information about the program in our FAQs.
School Policies
Fostering a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow.
GISB is committed to providing all students with a safe and supportive learning environment. For questions about policies, please contact GISB’s Head of Administration.
- Hazing Policy
- Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan
- Bullying Prevention & Intervention Incident Reporting Form
GISB families can review further policies by logging into their Educate Account.
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