DIS will begin using Orah, a new communication system at the start of the school year. All families will be automatically enrolled in the Emergency Text Messaging System.

Please make sure that all parent and guardian contact information in MyDIS is up to date so you can receive all school communications and notifications.

• August 21, 2026 - Orientation Day
• August 24, 2026 - First Day of School
• September 3, 2026 - Picture Day
• November 6 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• April 2 - Parent Teacher Conferences

• Waterview campus is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
• The Churchill campus will be open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
• Before Care will operate from 7:30 am to the start of classes.
• Aftercare will be running from the end of classes until 6:00 pm.

School Uniform Information 2026–2027

School Uniforms can be purchased through two vendors: Lands' End or Global Schoolwear (Tommy Hilfiger). Both uniform vendors carry most of the uniforms for each grade level.

Lands' End carries the Tigres hoodie, for all sizes. 

Lands' End and Global Schoolwear (Tommy Hilfiger) have a selection of fleece jackets, cardigan sweaters, and sweater vests for purchase for all grade levels. Any sweaters, sweater vests or fleeces that are worn inside the building during the day should have the DIS logo.

Lands' End (Sole vendor of navy shirts for grades 11 & 12)

Global Schoolwear (Tommy Hilfiger) (Sole vendor of plaid uniform skirts for grades 5-12)

Summer Sales Happening Now!

Complete Uniform Guide Here

Campus Shuttle Service 2026-2027

Beginning August 24, 2026 a shuttle service will be provided to students every morning that will leave the Churchill Way campus promptly at 7:40am to arrive at the Waterview Parkway campus at approximately 8:05am. This schedule ensures that students arrive in time for classes that start at 8:15am.

Each afternoon on school days there will be shuttle service from the Waterview Parkway campus promptly at 3:35PM, 4:35PM and 5:35PM to arrive at the Churchill Way campus at approximately 4:00PM, 5:00PM and 6:00PM, respectively. In addition, students will be able to shuttle from Churchill to Waterview on the 4:00PM and 5:00PM shuttles, arriving approximately at 4:30PM and 5:30PM, respectively.

The cost for the round-trip shuttle will be $1,000 per semester; i.e. one morning and one afternoon trip. Your BlackBaud Tuition Management account (BBTM) will be billed the cost of the shuttle per your registration at the beginning of each semester. Pay-per-use service can be evaluated on a case by case request. Cancellations are non-refundable and registration is not prorated.

Waterview students also have the option of riding a one-way shuttle from Waterview to Churchill Way every afternoon at any one of the abovementioned times. The cost for one-way shuttle is $550 for each semester.
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This year, we proudly celebrate Senegal—a nation renowned for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant artistic traditions, and spirit of Teranga, the Senegalese value of hospitality, generosity, and community. Through a journey of exploration and cultural appreciation, we honor the history, diversity, creativity, and resilience of its people.

Throughout the year, our school community will discover the many facets of Senegal through engaging activities and performances featuring traditional music and dance, storytelling, visual arts, language, cuisine, and the country's important contributions to literature, science, and global culture.

Reflecting Senegal's unique blend of tradition and innovation, this yearbook captures the spirit of our celebration and serves as a tribute to the values that unite us as an international community: curiosity, respect, global-mindedness, and connection.

Yearbooks are provided to each enrolled student at no additional charge. Additional copies may be purchased for families who would like more than one yearbook per student for the current school year.

Complete Yearbook information, how to submit photos and how to order ads. Click Here

• Waterview Athletics Handbook
• Athletics Preseason Information
• Fall 2026 Afterschool Activities Schedule