WIS In the News
NBC4 Washington: Speed skater earns spot on Olympic team after training since 5 years old, 1-2026
WIS alum Kamryn Lute, 21, talks about how her rigorous 6-day-a-week schedule led to her earning a spot on the U.S. short track Olympic team for the first time. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports. ...
French Morning: La Washington International School dévoile le Centre Brown, 12-2025
La Washington International School (WIS) a inauguré à la rentrée 2025 un nouveau lieu d’enseignement sur son campus de Tregaron : « le Centre Brown ». Ce bâtiment moderne de 5.400 m² abrite des espaces éducatifs dédiés aux sciences, au design et à l’apprentissage interdisciplinaire. Il marque une nouvelle étape dans l’ambition éducative de cette école pionnière de l’enseignement du français, qui a d’ailleurs reçu le LabelFrancÉducation lors d’une cérémonie organisée en mai dernier. ...
Yahoo! Finance: Amid superlative IB results, Washington International School advances next-gen learning with its new 58,000 sq. ft. center — and much more, 12-2025
WIS has launched its new science-, design-, and community-focused Le Centre Brown, while maintaining an International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma rate far exceeding DC, USA, or worldwide average. ...
Washington Post: Washington International boys, Sidwell Friends girls win DCSAA soccer titles, 11-2025
By beating the Cadets, 4-3, on penalties after a scoreless tie, Washington International earned its first D.C. state title since 2016 and concluded a dominant 19-2 season in which it outscored opponents 122-16. Freshman goalkeeper Connor Walitsky-Oliver saved the first penalty kick from St. John’s, and the Cadets’ fifth kick hit the cross bar. Conversions from senior forward Brown Huffard, senior forward Kyle Bell, senior defender Bramm Rubin and junior midfielder Benji Kurtzig gave the Red Devils the victory. ...
Middle States Association, Evolution Stories S2 E2: From Germany to DC: Suzanna Jemsby on Leading with Empathy and Vision, 11-2025
In this second episode of Season II Evolution Stories, host Christian Talbot sits down with Suzanna Jemsby, Head of School at Washington International School and a Commissioner with the Middle States Association. A lifelong educator fluent in four languages, Suzanna’s global journey has taken her from classrooms in England and Syria to leadership roles in Atlanta and Washington, DC. She candidly reflects on early career decisions, lessons from a failed campus expansion project, and how that experience shaped her approach to community engagement and leadership. Suzanna shares how she rebuilt trust with neighbors, successfully led a major construction initiative, and developed a collaborative school culture that empowers both faculty and students. Through her story, she reminds us that meaningful change in education begins with listening, relationships, and a steadfast belief that students must always remain at the center of every decision. ...
French Morning: La Washington International School reçoit le LabelFrancÉducation, 5-2025
Le 7 mai dernier, la Washington International School (WIS) a célébré un moment fort de son histoire : l'attribution du LabelFrancÉducation par le ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères. À cette occasion, la Consule générale de France à Washington, Caroline Monvoisin, s’est rendue sur le campus primaire de l’école, situé dans le quartier de Georgetown, pour remettre la plaque officielle aux équipes pédagogiques. ...
The International Educator: Women's History Month Spotlight, 4-2025
In this video, Sophia, a student at Washington International School (WIS), discusses the significance of Women's History Month and its role in recognizing the contributions of women throughout history. She emphasizes the importance of amplifying women's voices and advocating for gender equity. Sophia encourages the WIS community to educate themselves on women's achievements and to take action toward gender equality. She also reflects on her own experiences with activism, underscoring the value of turning passion into tangible change. ...
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