ASH is celebrating its 70th anniversary over the 2023-2024 school year! From our school's early days in the historic Statenkwartier in The Hague, to our more recent history here in Wassenaar, the ASH70 campaign will honor our past, celebrate our present and build our future, in honor of this milestone.
Celebrating yesterday, today & tomorrow
![Read the ASH70 Anniversary Magazine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718265095/ashnl/s8mqrtehvlr0c8favzim/ASH70magazine.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718265095/ashnl/s8mqrtehvlr0c8favzim/ASH70magazine.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718265095/ashnl/s8mqrtehvlr0c8favzim/ASH70magazine.png","width":554}])
![Celebrating ASH70 from the sky!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718263726/ashnl/hwjlfysxcyypoonthzdl/ASHdroneASH70.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718263726/ashnl/hwjlfysxcyypoonthzdl/ASHdroneASH70.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718263726/ashnl/hwjlfysxcyypoonthzdl/ASHdroneASH70.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718263726/ashnl/hwjlfysxcyypoonthzdl/ASHdroneASH70.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718263726/ashnl/hwjlfysxcyypoonthzdl/ASHdroneASH70.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718263726/ashnl/hwjlfysxcyypoonthzdl/ASHdroneASH70.jpg","width":2200}])
![ASH Unites at the International Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713958780/ashnl/al0usq0pj1qbkp8hlx57/IntlFestival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713958780/ashnl/al0usq0pj1qbkp8hlx57/IntlFestival.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713958780/ashnl/al0usq0pj1qbkp8hlx57/IntlFestival.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713958780/ashnl/al0usq0pj1qbkp8hlx57/IntlFestival.png","width":1189}])
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![ASH70 Retiree Reflections: Martin O'Donnell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712149318/ashnl/cf6lrjzhigvg8skm1kbo/TemplateStorytellingASHvoices1_NR_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712149318/ashnl/cf6lrjzhigvg8skm1kbo/TemplateStorytellingASHvoices1_NR_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712149318/ashnl/cf6lrjzhigvg8skm1kbo/TemplateStorytellingASHvoices1_NR_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712149318/ashnl/cf6lrjzhigvg8skm1kbo/TemplateStorytellingASHvoices1_NR_3.png","width":1189}])
![ASH70: THIMUN]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705651868/ashnl/xywerik4raf9yx8hq4np/HSThimun2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705651868/ashnl/xywerik4raf9yx8hq4np/HSThimun2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705651868/ashnl/xywerik4raf9yx8hq4np/HSThimun2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705651868/ashnl/xywerik4raf9yx8hq4np/HSThimun2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1705651868/ashnl/xywerik4raf9yx8hq4np/HSThimun2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1705651868/ashnl/xywerik4raf9yx8hq4np/HSThimun2.jpg","width":2200}])
![ASH70: We love International!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705589847/ashnl/clssgpamongzg0zdcwyo/InternationalDayarchive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705589847/ashnl/clssgpamongzg0zdcwyo/InternationalDayarchive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705589847/ashnl/clssgpamongzg0zdcwyo/InternationalDayarchive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705589847/ashnl/clssgpamongzg0zdcwyo/InternationalDayarchive.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1705589847/ashnl/clssgpamongzg0zdcwyo/InternationalDayarchive.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1705589847/ashnl/clssgpamongzg0zdcwyo/InternationalDayarchive.jpg","width":2200}])
![ASH70: Troy the Trojan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705589911/ashnl/gcou5vdqo94hvkp8x0cy/TroyTrojan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705589911/ashnl/gcou5vdqo94hvkp8x0cy/TroyTrojan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705589911/ashnl/gcou5vdqo94hvkp8x0cy/TroyTrojan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705589911/ashnl/gcou5vdqo94hvkp8x0cy/TroyTrojan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705589911/ashnl/gcou5vdqo94hvkp8x0cy/TroyTrojan.jpg","width":1280}])
![ASH70: We love Teachers!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705590196/ashnl/dw6s0evuw5nnkkzv4hpn/ASHteachers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705590196/ashnl/dw6s0evuw5nnkkzv4hpn/ASHteachers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705590196/ashnl/dw6s0evuw5nnkkzv4hpn/ASHteachers.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705590196/ashnl/dw6s0evuw5nnkkzv4hpn/ASHteachers.png","width":1182}])
![ASH70: Our Logo Evolution]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702472535/ashnl/dt9dp9vokp0ebbc1u1lh/ASHlogoevolution.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702472535/ashnl/dt9dp9vokp0ebbc1u1lh/ASHlogoevolution.png","width":430}])
What Do You Love About ASH?
Students were asked what they love about ASH. Teachers are among the most important pillars of our children's education and development. A deep thank you to all our teachers, and the ones who have helped build the community that ASH is today across 70 years.
Engaging our Students
Students had fun with our #70 year block letters getting creative with their group photos!
FUN AT SCHOOL EVENTS
Middle School students led an ASH70 quiz during their divisional assembly, featuring fun facts about the school's history.
GREAT GIVE AWAYS
Community members get a chance to collect our limited edition ASH70 pins and stickers at different events throughout the year.
OUR FAVORITE THINGS
Reading through the things that people love about ASH has been heartwarming and inspirational!
Journey Through The Decades
From a single classroom of students in the early 1950s, to nearly 1,300 students learning across two vibrant campuses today, the ASH journey is rich with history and experiences that connect our community through the decades.
1950: The origin of ASH
Recently transferred US Lt. Col. James M. DeBardeleben arrives in The Hague with his wife and three children. A Dutch educator, Louise Weiland, is hired to teach 10 students (including DeBardeleben's) of varying grade levels from a rented classroom in The Hague.
Did You know?
In 1950 the parents were responsible for providing all the books, worksheets, equipment and teacher's manuals.
The first teacher's annual salary in 1950 was fl.3,600 and the following year was raised to fl.3,720.50.
The fees payable of $235 per student per year included tuition, supplies, and transportation.
Campus Evolutions
American School students of all ages were taught out of rented classrooms on the Adriaan Goedkooplaan 9 (Nutsschool), van Alkemadelaan 328, and Sophialaan 10 (in Haags Lyceum), over the years 1950-1953. Thus the Parkweg buildings hold a key place in the school’s history as the first real campus buildings for ASH students.
Growing Staff and Admissions
By 1952 there were 5 full time teachers. In four short years, the school had 70 students in grades 1-8 and 7 full time teachers including a headmistress and a Board of Directors.
1960s: Time for Expansion
1970s: A Merge & Recharting
1980s: Vibrant Student Life
1990s: A New Home for ASH
2000s: Community Involvement
Present: the #ASHexperience