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Parent Partners & Family-Staff Association (FSA)
Partnership has been part of NIS since the very beginning.
Founded by parents in 1964, our school continues to believe that education is strongest when families and educators work together.
The Parent Partners program provides meaningful ways for parents to contribute their talents, experiences, and perspectives while strengthening our school community and enriching every student's experience.
The Parent Partner Charter
The Parent Partner program is governed by a Charter. The NIS Parent Partner Charter document will help you learn more about the purpose, structure, and guiding principles of the Parent Partners program.
Interested in Becoming a Parent Partner?
Let us know you're interested, and we'll help you find an opportunity that's a good fit for you.
Two Ways to Get Involved
Every family has something valuable to contribute. Whether you enjoy meeting new people, organizing events, or simply sharing your experiences with other families, there are many ways to become involved!
Outreach: Share the NIS Story
Outreach Parent Partners build connections between NIS and the wider community. By sharing their own experiences and introducing other families to the school, they help more children discover an education that may be the right fit for them.
Sometimes that means speaking with friends or colleagues about international education, supporting school events, or helping organize opportunities for prospective families to learn more about the school.
By sharing their authentic experiences, Outreach volunteers help other families discover whether NIS is the right fit for their children.
Family-Staff Association (FSA)
Building Community Together
Every NIS parent is automatically a member of the Family-Staff Association (FSA), creating opportunities to connect with other families and participate in community events throughout the year.
Many parents choose to deepen their partnership with the school by taking an active role in the FSA. Together, they organize events, support school initiatives, welcome new families, and help strengthen the connections that make our community thrive.
Partnership in Action
Discover how NIS parents share their time, talents, and experiences to strengthen connections, support families, and contribute to our school community.
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NIS’s Diamond Jubilee brought students, alumni, parents, staff, and friends together to celebrate 60 years of shared history, while showcasing the creativity, generosity, and parent partnership that continue to strengthen the school community.
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What begins with a simple cup of coffee reflects something much bigger at NIS, the connections and partnerships between parents, staff, and families that strengthen our community and support student learning.