One of the greatest strengths at American School of The Hague is our active parent community. Parents are essential to ASH, and we deeply value their partnership and care. Each year, there are numerous opportunities for parents to support our community. Below are some opportunities for families to get involved.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Parent Teacher Organization
- Monday Morning Networking
- Spirit Wear
- Parent Ambassadors
- Trojan Club
- Share Your Career Experience & Passions
Parent Teacher Organization
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a parent-led, volunteer organization, serving the parents, students, families, and teachers of ASH to enhance the experience for students and their families. The annual events include Halloween, the International Festival, the Winter and Spring Bazaars and more. For additional details, please contact the PTO President.
Monday Morning Networking
Monday Morning Networking (MMN) is a PTO program to help new ASH families get settled and thrive in the Netherlands. Join the weekly meetings at 08:45 at the ABF. For additional details, contact the MMN Chair.
Spirit Wear
Shop official ASH merchandise
- Spirit Wear Hours:
Main Campus: Tuesdays,15:15-16:00 - ECC: Thursdays, 15:00-15:45
Order merchandise online and pickup at either location.
Email spiritwear@ash.nl with any questions about your orders.
Parent Ambassadors
Our Parent Ambassador committee helps welcome new families to the ASH community, with events and activities that include connecting other families from their home country, settling in sessions, and helping them feel at home. For more information, contact the Parent Ambassador Chair.
Trojan Club
Trojan Club supports the Athletic program by cheering on Trojan teams, providing hospitality for visiting teams, and running concessions during home games. Email trojanclub@ash.nl to get involved.
Share Your Career Experience & Passions
Do you have a career or passion that you would like to share with students in various classroom assignments or inquiry projects? There are many opportunities to join the classroom and share your experience. Please communicate with your child's teacher regarding opportunities to support classroom learning.
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Elementary School
Elementary School Announcement - February 13, 2025
Dear elementary school parents,
We enjoyed seeing many of you at our ARTScapade event last week and our parent-teacher mid-year review check in on Monday. We are grateful for your support and always enjoy connecting with you! Offering the mid-year review was a new opportunity this year. Please take a moment to give us feedback by using this link.
Looking ahead for elementary school:
- Mon-Fri February 17-21: School-wide Spirit Week: Each day has a different theme!
- Tuesday, February 18: ESSE field trip to Snow World Zoetermeer
- Thursday, February 20: Upper Elementary Book Bowl, 14:45 in the Theater
- Friday, February 21: Grade 3 Living Museum, 14:30
- Mon-Fri 22-28 February: February break, no school for all students
Each morning, your child starts their day in a class morning meeting. Please have your child in class by 8:30 so that they can fully participate in this important part of their day. If your child arrives after this time, please sign in using our electronic sign-in laptop:
- At the ECC, the laptop is located at the security desk.
- At the Upper Elementary, it is available in the UE Office.
This process is in place for the safety of your child and to ensure that the office is informed of their arrival. Their attendance will be updated accordingly in our PowerSchool system. Finally, this is a gentle reminder that if your child will be absent from school, please inform the respective ECC Office and the UE Office of their absence.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
In partnership,
Michelle deKam Palmieri
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Middle School
Middle School Announcements - February 13, 2025
Dear Middle School Parents,
If you haven’t organized time to meet with your child about Semester 1 progress, then please put something on your calendar. We encourage all parents to reflect with their child about their progress and ask lots of questions: What was the most difficult? What are you most proud of? What is one goal you have for Semester 2?
Helping your child reflect on their learning sets them on a path for success. If you have any questions about your child’s progress, don’t hesitate to reach out to the classroom teacher.
In partnership,
Beth Coyle
Important Dates: Mark your calendars!
- March 4, 18:30: Grade 8 Parent Information Evening on High School course selection, for grade 8 students & their parents
- March 6 and 7: ISST 8 Tournament
- March 11: St Baldrick’s Event
- March 14 and 15: Middle School Musical “The Sound of Music”
Middle School News and Updates:
Grade 5 News: An additional checkpoint
Wednesday, February 19
As a way to monitor progress and growth, we are going to run the Winter MAP Math assessment in grade 5. This will happen on Wednesday, February 19. Your support is appreciated by helping your child get a good night’s rest and make sure they have a good breakfast. The MAP score information will be shared in the spring after the Spring MAP assessment.
All ASH Spirit Week- February 17-21
Encourage your child to join in and earn Color House points!
Monday: Pajamas and anything but a backpack
Tuesday: Formal wear
Wednesday: Sports/Hobby
Thursday: Twin/Triplet/Group
Friday: Color House
Attention Grade 8 parents - Mark your March Calendar:
Grade 8 parent meeting regarding Grade 9 registration and Grade 9 Information
On Tuesday, March 4 from 18:30-20:00 in the Theater, the ASH High School Counselors and Principal with the support of our own counseling team, will share information about registering for classes in grade 9.
Middle School Parent Coffee: What’s typical? What’s not? Spectrum of Teen Behavior
Thank you to the many parents who joined us for the rich discussion. If you missed the presentation, here is a link to the PDF.
Digital history and your child - please make time to check
Our kids are curious and they have access to a lot of things on the tools we give them as resources. One way to support our children is to do a weekly check on the history on their phone and laptop. This will open conversations for you about what they are learning and what they are looking at in their free time! A tech-free walk might help the conversation!
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High School
High School Announcement - February 13, 2025
Upcoming Dates:
- Thursday, February 20, 18:00, New Mezzanine: High School Parent Coffee later in the day to meet schedule demands
- Feb 17 - 21: Spirit Week
- Feb 24 - 28: February Break
- Monday, March 3: Classes resume
- Monday - Tuesday, March 3-4: Individual Graduation Photos
- Tuesday, March 4, 11:30, Theater: Graduation Group Photo
- Saturday, March 8: SAT
- March 10 - 17: IB Mock Exams
- March 18 - 25: AP Mock Exams
Parent Coffee - Thursday, February 20, 18:00
We invite you to join us for our upcoming Parent Coffee next week, where we will cover important topics to support your child’s academic journey. This session will provide an in-depth look at the Extended Essay (EE) process for full IBDP students, offering insights into its expectations, timeline, and support structures. Additionally, we will preview the new BrightSpace dashboard for parents, set to launch in August 2025, highlighting its features and how it will enhance communication and engagement. Lastly, our counseling team will guide you through the course selection process currently underway, ensuring you have the information needed to support your child in making informed choices. We look forward to an engaging and informative discussion! Please note that we have made this a 1 hour evening meeting starting at 18:00 on Tuesday, February 20 to meet the needs of the community.
Thank you for your support in making our Career and Pathways Morning on February 7 such a success!
It was an inspiring day filled with valuable insights as students explored diverse career fields, engaged with alumni and parents, and reflected on their strengths and interests. Through interactive workshops, course fairs, and pathway overviews, they gained essential knowledge to help shape their future decisions. We encourage you to ask your child about their key takeaways from the event you might ask them:
- What careers intrigued you?
- What skills did you discover?
- What did you learn about the various course offerings and pathways on offer?
- How do you see your next steps?
These conversations can help reinforce their learning and spark new ideas for their journey ahead!
From the High School Counseling Office
Grade 12 parents: Final reminder that the deadline is February 15 for transcript requests for any university application that is due before June 1! Counselors met with Seniors last week at Career Quest to discuss next steps for next year covering topics such as university application outcomes, accepting an offer & making the deposit, housing, and other important considerations as they make decisions for life after ASH.
Counselors also met with Juniors during Career Quest last week to review university research tools and how to research universities/programs. Be sure to ask your 11th grade child about their counseling assignment which is due on February 21.
Grades 9, 10, & 11: Counselors will meet individually with each student in March to go over their course selection choices for next year. Please refer to the ASH Program of Studies for 2025-2026 as you continue to discuss plans with your child(ren).
ACT & SAT registration deadlines: Register by February 21 for the SAT on March 8. Register by March 7 for the ACT on April 5. These exams take place at ASH and more details are available here or on the SAT and ACT websites.
For up-to-date information on university visits at ASH, Open Days, online information sessions, and summer programs, see our HS Counseling Upcoming Events.
High School Archived Weekly News
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Athletics
Athletics Updates
Spring into Action, Trojans!
- Spring sports sign-ups are officially OPEN! Don't miss your chance to join the fun—register now through Tuesday, February 18!
- Tuesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 18: Spring Season Sports Sign Ups
- Monday, March 10 - 17:30 - 18:30: Trojans 101 - Mandatory Spring Season informational meeting for parents
- Thursday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 19: Spring Season Tryouts
- Wednesday, March 19: Team selections emailed to students and parents
- Thursday, March 20: Regular spring practices begin
April 14 - 17: Athletic Fee Invoices Sent: Once final rosters are in place, invoices will be sent to families who have not already paid this annual fee of €100 during the fall or winter season.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Complete the corresponding division registration form. Google will send you a confirmation of your registration (*HS Students may complete the form themselves).
- Complete the Athletic Agreement Form prior to tryouts. For an overview of estimated costs for Spring 2025 athletes, please check here. The following Athletic Agreement forms must be completed before tryouts begin.
- Parents Complete: Parents/Guardians: Athletic Agreement
- Only one parent or guardian needs to complete the form
- Students Complete: Student-Athlete: Athletic Agreement
Additional Resources
- Tryout & Practice Schedule (See corresponding tabs at bottom of screen)
- Spring Competition Schedule (*This is a live document. Check often for updates regarding game times and schedules. Details, costs and links are added as plans are finalized.)
Any questions? Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: athletics@ash.nl.
Record-Breaking Weekend for the Trojans!
Huge congratulations to our incredible swimmers for smashing records at our home meet!
Breanna set a phenomenal new 100M Freestyle record with an impressive 1:00.10, breaking the previous 1:01.40!
Nina dominated the pool with TWO new records:
- 50M Freestyle – :27.80 (previous 28.26)
- 100M Backstroke – 1:08.16 (previous 1:08.57)
Violetta soared in the 100M Butterfly, setting a new record at 1:05.26, crushing the old 1:07.87!
Way to go, Trojans! Your dedication and hard work continue to inspire us all. Keep making waves!
Thank you!
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible parent volunteers! Your support at the pool and concession stand made a huge difference, and we are beyond grateful for each and every one of you!
Cafeteria Menu
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ECC: Early Childhood Center
ES: Elementary School
MS: Middle School
HS: High School
Cafeteria App (KNIP): We appreciate your patience as we launched the new payment service. Per the email you received, please download the new KNIP App. Middle and High School follow the instructions here to set up your child's account. Elementary School parents have received a personal code and follow these instructions. Cash and bank card will be accepted until October 1. If you have any questions, contact the Transportation office.
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upcoming events and calendars
February 20 | High School Parent Coffee (evening event) | 18:00 | New Mezzanine |
February 22-28 | February Break - No School | - | - |
March 4 | Parent Meeting for Rising Grade 9 Students | 18:00 | Theater |
March 5 | PTO Meeting | 8:45 | New Mezzanine |
Key Abbreviations
ECC: Early Childhood Center
UE: Upper Elementary
The specific date and times for all school events can be accessed on the Parent Portal. Subscribe to the calendar feed to automatically populate the school events in your personal calendar. If you would like a downloadable Parent Calendar with key dates, please download the PDF above.
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