Middle School
Changemakers Conference Brings 270 Students to Düsseldorf to Turn Ideas Into Action
By Phoebe Z, Grade 10 The 4th annual Changemakers Conference took place from the 5th to the 7th of March at the International School of Düsseldorf. More than 270 students from 33 schools across Europe attended in this event. The conference provided an inspirational atmosphere where new ideas could be exchanged by applying the tools, […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Iris Book Award
By Vasilisa K., grade 9 Some stories entertain us. Some change us. The Iris Book Award unites readers from all around the world. It is a young reading collaboration program between international schoolsthat has existed ever since 2016. Students in over 20 participating schools have about half a year to read books from their age-appropriate categories. Later in the year, the students who read at least one of the books can vote […]
Later Bells, Better Days? Is 9:05 a good starting time?
By: Bruce H., Grade 9 At many schools, the debate over the best starting time for school is still ongoing. But for students whose school day already begins at 9:05 a.m., the question sounds a little different: Is this late enough, or should it start even later? For some students, the current schedule feels like a big improvement to their former schools. “Starting at […]
Hallway Dictionary 2025: TikTok Edition
By: Asahi H. and Philippe W., Grade 7 From “Rizz” to “Delulu”, for students nowadays, these TikTok sayings are the Selulu! If you don’t understand them, here are teachers and students responses to TikTok sayings from 2025:
The Grade 8 Winter Market and the Behind the scenes.
By Chiara R. and Vasilisa K, Grade 9. Last week, grade 8 hosted the annual winter market, an exciting event not only for the organizers but also for the visitors and other grade levels. This great event has already existed for more than 20 years and the aim always is to have fun, be most […]
Toddle vs. Teams: The Final Face Off!
By: Skye N. and Coen F. , Grade 7 Toddle vs. Teams: the hottest debate in the Middle School. Which one do you like more?
Tote Bag Trauma
By: DJ S. and Aadya S., Grade 7 Are you sick of the tote bag rule in the Middle School? In this video, you will find out who invented the rule, what happened to the petition to end the rule, what students and teachers think and whether Ms. Millette will change the rule.
Does Sushi Suck?
By: Lian K., Grade 8 Ever wanted to know what other people think about sushi? Then you are in the right place! Here we look at what people like and don’t like about sushi.
Inside Middle School Assemblies!!!
By: Tyler S., Jonah L., Grade 8 Have you ever wondered how much work goes into organizing a Middle School Assembly? Find out here what happens behind-the-scenes.
Trends and Style in the Middle School
By Susannah G. Grade 7 Dress code, style, hair, shoes, newesttrends. These are all important things on the school campus. It’s all about style and dress code in 2025 in the Middle School. Every one is talking, thinking, gossiping or complaining about it. ”It’s not easy… to find your style,” Iggy S.H., Grade 7, said. […]
Picky Eater’s Rulebook: Chapter 1: No flavor!
By Zelda Reimpell., Grade 7 Another dinner – another battle over brussels sprouts. Everyone knows that its hard for kids to eat the healthiest food sometimes. The problems of precise eaters are reflected in the tons of food waste every day in our lives. On a survey in Middle School, 48 out of 356 students […]
Is Toddle good or bad for students?
Do you know Toddle? Toddle is a new app that we use instead Teams.But some student think that Toddle is better than Teams and some student think that is Teams are better than Toddle. In 2025, MIS changed its student app to Toddle because teachers think Toddle is more useful than Teams. But it […]
MIS Cheer Squad Lifts Off
by Anintika B., Uma R., Phoebe Z., Grade 10 Acrobatics, gymnastics, tumbling and dancing, the MIS Cheer Squad has done it all in our previous whole school assembly, leaving the audience impressed. But have you wondered what happens behind the scenes? How was the cheer team formed or what skills makes a cheerleader? We interviewed […]
Goal Fest at MIS: Balls Fly Amid Goals Galore at ISST
MIS hosted the ISST JV Football and Volleyball tournament in November. MIS faced the American School of London on November 13 before playing a host of other international school teams over the next few days.
Halloween 2025: Costumes, Candy and Chaos!
MIS Students celebrate Halloween with costumes, a Halloween party and House Points!
Dressed to Oktoberfest!
MIS celebrated Oktoberfest across all three schools by dressing in their Trachten on Sept. 26.
Grade 8 Speaks Out!
Grade 8 hosted the first Speak Out Festival in the Middle School this week. They had studied advocacy topics in many subjects, including English, Math, I&S, German, Art and Music. They then combined what they learned in at least two subjects to create a protest movement about a topic they care about. Students wrote songs, […]
Breaking Down Break Time
By: Lino S. and Emir Y., Grade 7 What do students really get up to during break? Find out here!
Teacher Trouble? Best Behaviours to Break the Ice!
By: Alina D. W. and Kyra K., Grade 6 Have you ever been in a classroom with a teacher when they got mad and couldn’t figure out why? Have you ever wondered what you can do to get on the good side of your teacher? Well, these questions and more will be answered in this […]
From Good to Great: What Makes an Exceptional Teacher?
By: Sunny J. and Paula M.C., Grade 7 A good teacher is someone who makes learning fun and helps students grow. Their kind, patient, and always ready to answer questions. A great teacher knows how to explain things in a way that makes sense and is excited about what they teach. They care about their […]