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WELCOME HOME, WIS ALUMNI!

The memories and traditions you share create a bond that ties you to alumni across the globe. Whether it’s attending Winter Gathering, serving as a volunteer speaker, or meeting us at an event in your region, we hope you will continue to discover ways that you can engage and stay connected with your WIS community for life!

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND

This year’s WIS Alumni Reunion Weekend on June 6 – 7 is open to ALL alumni!

Register here!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, June 6

5:30 - 6:00 PM | Retirement Celebration

Join us in the Mansion to celebrate retiring faculty and staff. Honorees to be announced!

6:00 - 6:30 PM | Heads' Update

Head of School Suzanna Jemsby and Associate Head of School Natasha Bhalla will present an update on all things WIS.

6:30 - 8:30 PM | Mansion Celebration

Come party with us in the Mansion and celebrate the WIS alumni community.

Saturday, June 7

9:30 - 11:00 AM | Open Playground

Bring your kids to the WIS Primary School playground for a joint admissions-alumni event.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Tregaron Picnic

Return to the Tregaron Mansion for a picnic on the lawn and campus tours! Bring your kids to enjoy fun indoor and outdoor activities.

Throughout the weekend

Satellite events for our classes ending in ‘5’s and ‘0’s.

If you'd like to get involved in planning any aspect of this year's Alumni Reunion Weekend, please send an email to nico.ferrari@wis.edu.


STAY IN TOUCH

Update your contact information HERE to receive our newsletter, Window on WIS, as well as updates from our Office of Alumni Relations about global events, Reunion Weekend, and more!

REQUESTING RECORDS

Educational record requests (such as transcripts) for alumni or former students over the age of 18 must be requested by the individual who attended Washington International School. CLICK HERE to submit a request.


VOLUNTEER

Alumni volunteers embody the spirit of service that is an integral part of the WIS experience. Whether connecting with peer alumni through regional events and service activities, speaking to current students, participating in Career Day, mentoring young alumni, or raising funds for Annual Giving, there are many ways to remain connected to the WIS community.

We are grateful for our global network of volunteers who offer their time and talent on behalf of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. See below for a variety of volunteer opportunities and please contact the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations at alum@wis.edu for more information.

ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Alumni volunteers embody the spirit of service that is an integral part of the WIS experience. Whether connecting with peer alumni through regional events and service activities, speaking to current students, participating in Career Day, mentoring young alumni, or raising funds for Annual Giving, there are many ways to remain connected to the WIS community.

We are grateful for our global network of volunteers who offer their time and talent on behalf of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. See below for a variety of volunteer opportunities and please contact the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations at for more information.

ALUMNI SPEAKERS

The Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations is always excited to invite alumni back to campus to share their work and wisdom with the WIS community. Recent Alumni Speaker topics include:

  • Consulting Case Study: Problem solving the Bain Consulting way (Grade 11 Economics HL)
  • It Starts with a Beat: The science behind a ‘hot’ beat (Grade 11 Music HL)
  • The Future of Energy: An industry insider’s take on energy investments (Grade 11 Environmental Studies HL)
  • The Future of Work: A policy maker's insight on how WIS prepares students for the working world (WIS Leadership Reception)
  • Becoming an Author: A writer’s reflections on publishing a novel (Grade 11 English HL)
  • WIS Alumni Giving Back: A WIS graduate’s perspective on the importance of staying involved and giving back as a WIS alum (Grade 12)

Estimated time commitment: 1-2 hours per visit

REUNION PLANNING COMMITTEE

Members of a Reunion Planning Committee help contact classmates to encourage them to attend Reunion Weekend in June and update their classmates' contact information accordingly.

Members also work with the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations to plan the details of their upcoming Reunion, including programming and Reunion fundraising.

Estimated time commitment: 1+ hours per month; busiest from January to June

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