Calendar – Deutsche Samstagsschule Houston

Important Dates

7 young students standing in a row inside their classroom that has a blue floor. They are all smiling. A teacher is standing in the middle behind them. They all stand in front of a wall with a map of Germany, a flag, small clock, and a whiteboard.

August 29 – First Day

Diplome 1 Hatzel. Teenage students standing side-by-side each holding their diploma up in front of them. 4 adults, including Dr. Eisele, stand behind them on a short riser.

September 12 – Honor Day DSD I

2026 class photo of 13, young students sitting in chairs while wearing black top hats in celebration of the school year. The teacher stands behind in the middle with her top hat in her right hand, extended into the air above her head. There are silver balloons in the shape of each year number, 2, 0, 2, 6, in the background against a wooden slatted wall.

September 19 – Class Photos

Tag der EInheit. One adult and 2 teenage students sitting on the gym floor holding German flags.

October 3 – German Unity Day

Event graphic for the 40 Jahre (40 Year) anniversary of DSS Houston! Includes text details of years in business. 1986-2026

October 17 – 40 Year Jubilee

5 students and one teacher holding up their lit, handmade lanterns for the St. Martin celebration.

November 7 – St. Martin

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November 28 – Thanksgiving

1 German nutcracker, a wooden sleigh carrying blue present and red, snowflake christmas ball being pulled by a Santa nutcracker sit on a table in front of a fir tree.

December 5 – Christmas Market

A classroom full of teenage students sitting at rectangle tables and taking German language proficiency tests.

December 19 – AATG Exams

2027 – January 9 – School Resumes

First Day of Second Semester

Indoor, Carnival celebration with students in costumes watching teachers in costumes on a stage in front of a projected celebration graphic.

2027 – Feb 6 – Fasching/Carnival

DSH will be hosting Fasching / Carnival. Join us for a festive Saturday full of costumes, food, and loads of fun! Sponsorships Available.

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2027- Mar 27 – Easter

All events take place at: 4417 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX