Milwaukee German Immersion School

Groß und klein, stimmt doch ein -- Kinderfest ist froh und fein!

On Monday, June 8, the MGIS playground was filled with smiles, laughter, and fun as students celebrated Kinderfest! From face painting and games to obstacle courses and snacks, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for making this beloved tradition possible, and congratulations to our students on a fantastic 2025–2026 school year!

Check out all of the 400+ photos of Kinderfest here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1turVfk1k1KqGu6hysJSOJawZm5zdD-u6?usp=drive_link

Some members of the MGIS Class of 2019 -- now the graduating class of 2026 -- returned to MGIS in their caps and gowns for a special visit.

From left to right: Anika, Maxx, Leah, Hailey, Daniel, Ben, Phinlee, and Brady.

It seems like just yesterday they were walking our halls as elementary students, and now they're getting ready for their next adventure!

Congratulations! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what comes next.

What better way to celebrate a year of reading than with pizza in the courtyard? On Wednesday, our 4th and 5th Grade Battle of the Books teams gathered to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments!

Back in February, students worked to answer challenging questions about 20 books they had read for this year's competition. We are especially proud of our State Team - Lennox, Aubrey, Tristan, and Henrik, who finished tied for 16th place out of 255 teams statewide!

During Wednesday's celebration, students once again put their literary knowledge to the test, competing to identify book titles and authors from this year's reading list.

5th Grade Winners
🥇 Lennox & Aubrey
🥈 Tristan & Henrik

4th Grade Winners
🥇 Noah & Jack
🥈 Hazel & Quinn

Their commitment, teamwork, and enthusiasm for reading made this year's Battle of the Books a tremendous success. Congratulations to all of our participants for an incredible year of reading, learning, and friendly competition!

📸: Melissa Rhodes

Meet our newest staff member: Principal Evyn!

Evyn earned the coveted "Principal for a Day" Fun Run incentive and spent Wednesday shadowing Herr Templin to learn what it takes to run a school. From helping with daily responsibilities to getting a behind the scene look at what actually happens during a school day, she embraced every part of the role with enthusiasm and professionalism.

We think she did an outstanding job and has a bright future in school administration ahead of her!

Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Friday, June 5.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, June 8, ready to participate in Kinderfest in the afternoon! We can't wait to celebrate the end of another wonderful school year with our students!

It's almost the end of the school year, but there are still some great events happening in June! Mark your calendars for all of the June events at MGIS!

Kinderfest is almost here! We’re excited to celebrate on Monday, June 8 out on the playground.

Want to learn more about Kinderfest and what to expect? Check out the photos for everything you need to know about this beloved MGIS tradition.

We’re also still looking for volunteers (21 and older) to help make the day a success. There are many ways to help, including setup, cleanup, supervising games, and more. Please check out our SignupGenius to see available volunteer opportunities.

Thank you for helping make Kinderfest a special day for our students!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A9AB2EA3FBC34-64223633-kinderfest #/

Kinderfest is almost here! We’re excited to celebrate our beloved end-of-the-school-year tradition with students on Monday, June 8th.

To make this special day fun and successful, we need lots of volunteer support. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

Please review the available volunteer opportunities and sign up to help make Kinderfest a memorable day for our students. Thank you for supporting this special MGIS tradition!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A9AB2EA3FBC34-64223633-kinderfest #/

On Thursday, May 21, MGIS Green Team students from 1st - 5th grade attended this year’s MPS STEAM Fair at Vincent High School.

Students proudly presented their projects, participated in science activities, and explored Vincent’s agriculture wing. A favorite part of the day was meeting all of the animals housed at the school.

The biggest highlight, however, was one of our 5th grade teams earning 2nd place for their project on memory. Congratulations to Bea, Tegan, and Astrid — we are so proud of your hard work and accomplishment!

📸: Frau Tomkalski and Frau Quaas