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A Celebration to Remember: 25 Years of GISSV
Our Anniversary Community Fest at Coyote Ranch brought together families, alumni, and staff to mark 25 years of GISSV.
GISSV’s 25th Anniversary
Celebrating a Quarter-Century!
We had the joy of celebrating a quarter-century of GISSV together with our wonderful community. Throughout a year, three special events brought us together and made this milestone truly memorable:
Official Birthday Celebration:
On February 7, 2024, our campuses buzzed with excitement as students marked GISSV’s official birthday with festive activities and joyful moments shared across all grade levels.
Anniversary Gala:
On March 15, 2024, our community came together for a heartfelt gala evening—an opportunity to reconnect, reflect on our shared journey, and celebrate all that we’ve built together over the past 25 years.
Community Celebration:
We concluded our anniversary year on September 14, 2025, with a cheerful school-wide gathering for families, students, alumni, and friends—a day filled with warmth, memories, and togetherness.
Thank you for celebrating with us and for making this anniversary year so meaningful.
Below you’ll find articles with photos, along with video greetings from former Heads of School, staff, families, and alumni.
25th B-day Greetings from around the World
Special Shout-Outs
Maja Oelschlägel
Head of School
(2004–2010)
Christian Buchbauer
Alumni family/ Board Member
(2004–2013)
Martin Fugmann
Head of School
(2010–2016)
Anniversary Celebrations
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GISSV's 25th Anniversary Gala & Auction
The GISSV community came together for a memorable evening at the 25th Anniversary Gala & Auction, raising over $172,000 in support of financial aid.
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GISSV Celebrates 25 Years!
GISSV marks 25 years of growth, from a small basement to a vibrant international community of over 500 students. Join us in celebrating this milestone and looking ahead to the future!
Past Events
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Thank you to our Gala & Auction sponsors!
