News Archive
The New Letter to Parents
Archive, UncategorizedYou can download our latest parent letter here: Parent-Letter-10-14-k
The boarding school weekend from October 10 to 12
ArchiveThe students spent last weekend at the boarding school. They used their time together for a wide variety of group activities:
From October 8 to 12, 2014, the book industry gathered in Frankfurt for the 66th Frankfurt Book Fair. There were 32…
Handing Over the Instruments to the Wind Instrument Class
Archive, NewsJust in time for the start of fall break, the students in the 5th-grade wind instrument class received their instruments. They were assisted by the 6th-grade wind instrument students, who helped them unpack and assemble their instruments and…
Major Conference for Boarding School Directors Organized by the DIV (Association of Boarding Schools), October 9–11, 2014, at the Steinmühle School Camp
Archive, NewsThe members of DIV—The Boarding School Association—were delighted to accept the invitation to the Steinmühle in Marburg. “The Boarding School Association” is an alliance of sixteen renowned boarding schools in Germany and Switzerland.…
First, second, and third places for RuS Steinmühle at the Hessian Rowing Championships
Archive, UncategorizedAt the 40th Hesse Championships on Lake Werratal in Eschwege, Lucas Schäfer confirmed his outstanding progress this year by winning the men’s single sculls title. Lucas beat the entire field of competitors from Hesse. Coach Martin Strohmenger…
Steinmühlen Poll on Planet Radio
Archive, NewsPlease vote for us,
so that Clueso doesn't come to Steinmühle!
We are one of five schools in Hesse participating this week in the "PLANET STAR SCHOOL—the coolest music class of your life" campaign.
If we win, the well-known German singer-songwriter…
Fall Festival at the Steinmühle – Encounters
Archive, NewsOn Saturday, September 27, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., the school and boarding school administration welcomed their guests under bright sunshine for the traditional fall festival at the Steinmühle.
Looking Back:
For days now, the grounds have been…
Steinmühlen Students Compete Successfully in the City Soccer Tournament
Archive, NewsTwo soccer teams from Steinmühle participated in the city-level soccer competition—"Youth Trains for the Olympics"—on September 25, 2014, at the Georg-Gaßmann Stadium in Marburg.
The WK II team (9th-grade students) finished in a solid…
2014 Fall Festival: A Celebration of Sports and Physical Activity
Archive, NewsAs has been the case almost every year for the past five decades, students, parents, teachers, alumni, and numerous guests celebrated their fall festival in traditionally pleasant late-summer weather with an entertaining program that, together…
Steinmühlen Rowers at a Regatta in Großauheim
Archive, NewsA very successful showing with four first-place finishes and one second-place finish
RuS athletes claimed four first-place finishes in the 500-meter race at the 42nd Grossauheim Short-Distance Rowing Regatta. Niclas Mägerlein (lightweight…
The Boarding School’s “House Trips” in 2014
Archive, NewsThe first weekend after summer break at Steinmühlen Boarding School is themed “Getting to Know Each Other.” The five dormitories organize their house outings in very different ways, based on the individual preferences and passions of their…
Former colleagues can get firsthand information
Archive, NewsAlumni Reunion on September 19, 2014
It has now become something of a tradition: Former colleagues meet at the Steinmühle, enjoy some coffee and cake, and catch up on what’s “going on at the school.”
In keeping with this tradition,…
The school welcomes 5th-grade students to “Circus Furioso”
Archive, NewsOn September 9, 2014, the school community welcomed 62 students to grades 5–
The sixth graders gave their new classmates a cheerful welcome with highlights from the musical “Zirkus Furioso,” which had been performed in July.
Not only…
Isabel Weitzel and Alexia Boboc Win Major Competitions During Summer Break
Archive, NewsAlexia Boboc (Class 6c), who had already had an extremely successful tennis season, marked another highlight of the season during the break at the Adler Cup in Frankfurt. Alexia confidently prevailed against competitors from Giessen, Birstein,…
A Warm Welcome & Welcome Back
Archive, NewsOn Sunday, September 7, the big day finally arrived: arrival day for the “newcomers” and the “veterans.” After a warm welcome for the new arrivals and their families, the students headed straight to their dorms to settle into their rooms.…
The position of Admissions Office Director has been filled!
Archive, NewsSince September 1, 2014, Julia Heins, who holds a degree in social welfare administration, has held the newly created position of Admissions Office Director at the boarding school. Ms. Heins’s primary responsibilities include public relations,…
Warm Up – Team Meeting for Educators
Archive, NewsOn Saturday morning, September 6, the team, led by boarding school director Stefan Lange, gathered for the educators' conference.
After a leisurely breakfast of coffee and croissants, we got right down to business! We fine-tuned the house and…
Our alumni have been exceptionally successful at World Championships and Hessian Championships
Archive, NewsWith Lucas Schäfer of RuS Steinmühle, the German lightweight coxless four secured a sensational fourth-place finish at the U-23 World Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy, on the last weekend of July.
After finishing second in the preliminary…
During the vacation, construction work was carried out both inside and outside
Archive, NewsDuring the summer break, the sports and recreation area between the gym and Centrum 5/6 underwent a thorough renovation, resulting in a new fitness trail in front of Centrum 5/6 and new playing fields in front of the gym. Although a new drainage…
The best for last:
Archive, NewsStudent Awards on the Last Day of School
As part of a very successful end-of-year celebration, the school honored students who had achieved outstanding and commendable results over the past few months.
Ms. Fries, together with the school principals,…
The school would like to thank the athletic volunteers
Archive, NewsConclusion of the Successful Sports Project Days
During the sports project days on July 23 and 24, 2014, the students were able to choose from a wide range of activities: In addition to traditional ball sports, the program also included lacrosse,…
Energy Policy – Is the Energy Transition Heading in a Specific Direction?
Archive, NewsPanel Discussion as Part of the 10th-Grade Energy Project
At this year’s Energy Forum, students in the introductory phase explored the currently controversial topic of energy policy.
The energy project concluded on July 18, 2014, with a…
I listened to and auditioned for two weeks
Archive, NewsRadio Play Project in 5th Grade Classes
During the last two weeks of the school year, there was one more highlight for the 5th-grade classes!
Under the guidance of media educator Joszi Sorokowsky, the students learned about the unique aspects…
Friends of the School Association Meets and Supports
Archive, NewsAt its meeting on July 17, 2014, the restructuring of the “Association of Friends and Supporters of the Steinmühle Country School” was completed with the adoption of the new bylaws.
In its report, the board described the situation as…
The RuS Steinmühle Rowing Club is celebrating
Archive, NewsThe club’s restructuring is complete, sporting successes abound, and the new boat dock is finally here. So the Steinmühle Rowing Club had plenty of reasons to celebrate together. Many were invited, and almost everyone came: the rowers, the…
The Federal Youth Games as a Sports Festival
Archive, NewsAt this year’s Federal Youth Games at Georg-Gassmann Stadium, the Sports Department’s new “Sports Festival” concept was on full display. All students in the lower and middle grades were not only able to compete in running, jumping, and…
The 5-Part Musical “Circus Furioso”
Archive, NewsOur youngest players play for even younger ones
Another great musical by the 5th graders! In *Circus Furioso*, the 5th graders got to show off everything they can do, and they did it with great enthusiasm: They sang, played music, performed…
The Steinmühle Rural School Camp is in full swing …
Archive, News… with five (!) relay teams at the Marburg Night Marathon. World Cup quarterfinal or not—for our runners, there was no doubt on July 4, 2014: “Of course we’re running in the Night Marathon; soccer can wait.” With five relay teams,…
Lucas Schäfer Wins German Championships in the Four and the Eight
Archive, News… and is heading to the World Rowing Championships in Italy
It doesn't get any better than this: At the German U-23 Rowing Championships on June 28, 2014, in Brandenburg, Lucas Schäfer won two German championship titles. As a result,…
Theater at its finest: Stamina
Archive, NewsMr. Finance and his DS Group had already provided a glimpse into their current production during the cultural evening last November. Everyone was eagerly anticipating what the group would present under the title "Sitzfleisch" at the DS evening…
WU Theater: *The Robbers*. Schiller for Us.
Archive, NewsThe WU Theater (an elective course for 8th and 9th graders) performed the play“Räuber: Schiller for Us.”
The author transposes the story of Schiller’s band of robbers to the present day and turns the members of Schiller’s original gang—centered…
Grade 7 Theater Workshop: Prime Time
Archive, NewsClass 7a demonstrated what can happen when a TV show turns into a “battle” over what to watch. Through their skits , the class took us on a journey through prime time, offering a portrayal of various TV shows that was part ironic, part humorous.…
