2024 -2025
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We empower lifelong learners to take on challenges and thrive, care for others in our diverse international community, and think globally and creatively toward a better future.
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The American School of Madrid (ASM) is an independent, not-for-profit, college-preparatory K-12 day school providing an American education to an American and international student body.
HEAD OF SCHOOL'S Welcome
Dear Families, Colleagues, and Friends of ASM,
I am delighted to introduce the American School of Madrid's Annual Report for the 2024-25 school year. This report offers a comprehensive look at the remarkable journey we have shared over the past 12 months.
This year has been defined by our community's continued passion for excellence and our embrace of a forward-looking vision. We have seen our students, faculty, and staff rise to new challenges and achieve incredible things, both inside and outside the classroom. From academic milestones to athletic triumphs and artistic achievements, the pages that follow are a testament to the dedication that makes our school so special.
As you explore this report, you will find key information ranging from student accomplishments to an overview of our financials. Our goal is to provide a clear picture of ASM's status as a premier institution, sharing our vision and our pride in our collective achievements with the entire Lancer community.
Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of our community!
Ben WeinbergHead of School
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ASM DNA
AMERICAN & INTERNATIONAL
The American School of Madrid is an educational institution with an international mindset. American values, culture, and standards are our building blocks. We are grounded on a personalized, collaborative effort to nurture articulate and independent global thinkers.
EXCELLENCE & CHALLENGE
Students are challenged to reach their full potential, academically and socially. Our school provides opportunities to develop areas of expertise, balancing well-being, accomplishment, and rigor. ASM offers a breadth and depth of resources and experiences in academics, sports, and the arts, with opportunities to apply and transfer knowledge and skills.
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INNOVATION & COLLABORATION
We encourage students to learn from their mistakes and be willing to take risks. Our community embraces change with optimism and resourcefulness. We promote critical thinking as the cornerstone of an American education in a modern campus designed for collaborative and open engagement.
DNA
BELONGING & COMMUNITY
Once a Lancer, always a Lancer. We believe in taking care of one another and building rewarding relationships between parents, students, and staff. We celebrate our differences as a source of strength. Our campus is a safe place where we are collectively responsible for making each other feel comfortable, welcome, and supported.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We offer a multilingual and multicultural experience, benefitting from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Our international community values respect, inclusion, and kindness.
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THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP Team
The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) implements the mission and improvement plans and develops strategies to advance all aspects of school life at ASM.
The following individuals composed the SLT during the 2024-2025 school year.
From left to right
Félim Bolster Upper School Director
Mike Nugent Middle School Director
Jen Munnerlyn Lower School Director
Jesús Iravedra Director of Administrative Services
Gustavo Dias Athletics & Activities Director
Ben Weinberg Head of School
MESSAGE FROM The Board
Dear ASM Community,
You will find in this annual report information regarding the many achievements of ASM’s students this past year, from rising IB results to triumphs in new sports programs to increasing numbers of acceptances at some of the world’s leading colleges and universities. But what perhaps we can be most proud of in the 2024-25 year is how our students, our staff, and the ASM community as a whole, overcame adversity and thrived. Whether dealing with a nationwide blackout or the tragedy that occurred outside our campus, our students showed resilience, our staff showed care, and our community came together. These are just some of the qualities that make ASM not only a special school, but a special community to be part of.
As we look back on 2024-25 in these pages, the Board of Trustees continues to set our sights on the horizon and look ahead as we seek higher levels of growth and achievement. We look forward to working with Head of School Ben Weinberg and the ASM Leadership Team and staff during the year ahead to ensure ASM students continue to receive an excellent American college preparatory education and – at least as importantly – are prepared for success in life beyond ASM.
Michael J. Willisch Chairman ASM Board of Trustees
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Ben WeinbergHead of School
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This year, resilience has been more than a theme—it has been a lived experience for all of us at the American School of Madrid.
In a year marked by extraordinary events, from a nationwide blackout to the unthinkable tragedy of losing a member of our community, we have been tested— individually and together. These moments stretch us. Like a deep stretch in yoga or a hard push in athletics, they can hurt. But they also reveal our strength, our capacity, and the trust and care we have for one another.
Resilience isn’t only called upon in moments of crisis. It lives in our daily efforts—in the persistence of an eighth grader refining their electric car design or measuring wind turbine output. It shows in first graders joyfully taking on their first chapter book, and in the group of high school students puzzling over the weekly math challenge posted outside their classroom. It’s on the athletic fields, where students practice, fail, improve, and try again, and it’s in the cheers of younger students who came out to support our varsity athletes during home tournaments. That spirit lifts us all and helps us reach further.
Sometimes resilience is loud—heard in the applause after a hard-fought game or seen in the determined furrow of a student’s brow. At other times, it is quiet and personal: a student rewriting a report late into the evening, or preparing for a test after a long day.
Resilience doesn’t mean we don’t face adversity. It means we show up, we bend, we stretch—and we grow stronger without breaking. At ASM, resilience is not just a response; it is a way of being, built in community and powered by courage, care, and persistence—resilience’s first cousin, or as we say in Spanish, su primo
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Lower School
School HIGHLIGHTS
LOWER SCHOOL
Jen MunnerlynLower School Director
This year in the Lower School, resilience was more than just a theme — it was a daily practice. In classrooms, on the playground, and through new academic challenges, our students learned to persevere, adapt, and grow. Teachers and staff worked intentionally to help children build the inner strength to bounce back from challenges, face uncertainty with confidence, and take pride in the hard work of learning.
Building Inner Strength: Social-Emotional Growth and Learning
From our youngest learners in K1 to our fifthgrade leaders, students were supported in developing the social-emotional skills needed to navigate real-life challenges. With a dedicated focus on social-emotional learning, our counselors and teachers helped students learn how to handle disappointment, manage friendships, regulate big emotions, and develop a sense of belonging. Through classroom lessons, community circles, and everyday moments, students were guided to recognize their own humanity and the humanity of others — and to keep trying, even when things were hard.
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Learning How to Learn:
Stretching Academic Resilience
This year, students and teachers alike embraced a powerful shift in how we approach literacy instruction. Our youngest learners engaged deeply with phonics, building the foundational skills of reading. Older students explored the structure and logic of the English language through word inquiry. These shifts required hard work, persistence, and a willingness to try new strategies. As students began to see the connections in language and gain confidence in their understanding, their resilience as learners grew alongside their skills.
Trying Something New: After-School Activities and Sports
After-school programs continued to be a space where Lower School students discovered new interests and challenged themselves in unexpected ways. Whether joining a sports team, building robots, growing food in the garden, or cooking with friends, students stepped into new experiences that stretched their creativity, perseverance, and teamwork. These joyful, choice-driven moments are where resilience truly comes alive — in the willingness to try, to fail, to laugh, and to grow.
Middle School HIGHLIGHTS
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School HIGHLIGHTS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Highlights
Middle School education is not merely a bridge between elementary and high school—it is the foundation for lifelong learning and personal growth.
Mike NugentMiddle School Director
It is in these years that students build critical thinking skills, strengthen their sense of self, and learn how to collaborate, take risks, and persevere. Our program is designed to meet students where they are, honoring their unique journeys while preparing them to thrive in a world that is constantly evolving. We are committed to equipping students with the tools they need to be resilient, adaptive, and forward-thinking. In a global landscape marked by rapid change, these traits are more than desirable—they are essential.
MUSIC
MS Musicians Shine at Music Festivals
— BY JOY EDENFIELD
The 2024-2025 school year brought with it many opportunities for ASM music students to share their talents and skills and to show their resilience.
In the Middle School, students auditioned for and were accepted into several music festivals including the AMIS Honor Treble Choir Festival (London, October), the MAIS Honor Choir Festival (Lisbon, March), the AMIS Honor Band Festival (Frankfurt, March) and the AMIS Honor Orchestra Festival (Basel, April). Attending music festivals embodies the theme of resilience in powerful and transformative ways, particularly as these events serve as spaces of collective effort, joy, and expression for students and teachers alike. Attending these festivals with students from many international schools enabled everyone to come together to celebrate life, culture, and creativity.
The act of gathering in music-filled spaces reflects our shared human determination to persevere and find meaning through connection and the creation of ensembles that are unique to each event.
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ADVISORY
Resilience Through Relationships: The Heart of Our Advisory Program
— BY ALAINA COTILLO
This year, our Advisory Program continued to play a central role in supporting student growth—socially, emotionally, and academically. Advisory offers a consistent, caring space where students build meaningful relationships with peers and trusted adults, reflect on challenges, and develop the skills needed to navigate middle school and beyond.
Through weekly advisory sessions, community-building activities, and intentional discussions, students learn to reflect, persevere, and connect. Advisors serve as mentors, helping students build the confidence to try, fail, adapt, and try again. This past year, our Advisory Program emphasized themes like selfawareness, empathy, and problemsolving, three essential attributes of resilience that prepare students not just for academic success, but for life outside of the classroom.
In a year that asked much of our community, our students rose to the moment. They supported one another, embraced discomfort, and emerged stronger. Advisory was our anchor and a reminder that resilience grows where relationships are strong and every member of our community feels seen, heard, and valued.
HUMANITIES
MS Humanities — Inquiry and Investigation on
What Makes Us Human
BY JEFF FRANTZ
Resilience is a key feature in our study of what it means to be Human. How do humans shape the world, and in exchange, how does the world shape the human experience? These compelling questions guide our Middle School Humanities Program across grades 6-8.
Over the three years of study, students investigate archaeology, history, economics, architecture, law, language, literature, and poetry to gain insight into the human experience. In sixth grade, in their Migration Unit, students investigate reasons behind human migration, the push and pull factors that move people, and the impact of those moves on the human spirit. In 7th grade, students first research the causes of the Fall of the Roman Empire before comparing and contrasting it to another fallen empire, all to get at the question: Do all things decline? And in eighth, this year in a unit on Dystopia/Totalitarianism, students developed their own research questions to investigate the parallels between Dystopian Fiction and real-life Totalitarian regimes. Through these units and others, students all throughout the Middle School Humanities Program develop and refine their thinking and writing through challenge, inquiry, and research.
SCIENCE
Innovation & Inquiry in MS Science
BY JEN PARKER
This year, the ASM community was invited three times for each grade level to science fairs and exhibitions. These STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math—events promote inquiry, innovation, and problem-solving of real-world challenges.
Sixth graders showcased thermal devices they designed and tested, presented ecological research, and created artistic cell analogies. Seventh graders sewed or 3D printed toys for anatomical dissection, designed solutions to body system challenges, and presented wave-based prototypes.
Eighth graders built and launched rockets, engaged in a traditional science fair, and produced wind turbines and electric cars.
Rooted in the NGSS curriculum standards, these events encourage students to ask questions,
design investigations, and communicate understandings of scientific concepts.
More than just events, they drive the learning in the classroom labs, where students regularly engage in the design cycle—brainstorming, prototyping, testing, and refining—discovering the value of learning through failure, growing from feedback, and the excitement of repeated iterations. This allows students to go beyond content: measuring & cutting, experimenting, sewing, cooking, animating, painting, rapping, sawing, graphic designing, modeling, and more.
At ASM, MS science fosters confidence and scientific literacy, all while developing essential life-long skills such as critical thinking, reflection, collaboration, and perseverance.
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Upper School HIGHLIGHTS
School HIGHLIGHTS
UPPER SCHOOL
In the Upper School, our comprehensive education equips students with the academic knowledge and crucial skills necessary to adapt, persevere, and thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Félim Bolster Upper School Director
The following highlights are among many that display our community’s remarkable ability to navigate new initiatives, embrace complex challenges, and celebrate significant achievements.
Building Global Mindsets Through Exchange
The launch of the Breck School Partnership Program further underscores our proactive approach to cultivating a global outlook. This exciting exchange will see four ASM students spend a semester at Breck School in Minnesota, while four Breck students will join us here at ASM. This initiative inherently stretches our students, inviting them to step beyond their comfort zones, adjust to new academic environments, integrate into a different school culture, and forge relationships in unfamiliar surroundings.
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In every one of these endeavors, students and dedicated staff have demonstrated an inspiring capacity to embrace change and challenge. We are incredibly proud of this quality, which remains a cornerstone of the ASM experience and a vital preparation for the future.
Real-World Engagement
OUR World of Work (WoW) program, in its inaugural year, exemplified our commitment to nurturing adaptability and a forward-thinking mindset. WoW connects our students with professionals from diverse fields and anchors our annual Career Day. This initiative introduces students to the realities of various industries, helps them grasp the dynamic nature of careers, and encourages them to contemplate their future paths. Engaging in these interactions, asking insightful questions, and beginning to envision themselves in a professional setting are all experiences that build a vital capacity: the readiness to explore possibilities, adjust perspectives, and prepare for a constantly shifting professional landscape. We are excited for where this program will go in the coming years as it continues to evolve and reach further into the local and global world of work.
Continuous Growth and Evolution
Beyond these exciting new programs, our ongoing commitment to growth highlights our collective strength and resolve:
• The conclusion of a three-year process of mathematics curriculum review, undertaken in collaboration with a world-leading consultant, showcases our dedication to continuous improvement. This thorough review demanded sustained effort and a willingness to critically evaluate and evolve our foundational programs, ensuring our students receive the most robust and relevant education. It clearly shows our faculty's drive to enhance learning and to seek expert guidance continually.
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• Our Speech, Debate, and Acting program continues to grow and flourish, offering a potent arena where students develop their fortitude in the face of intellectual challenge and public performance. Stepping onto a stage, articulating complex arguments, and engaging in respectful debate all demand courage, sharp critical thinking, and the ability to learn constructively from feedback. Our students have participated in tournaments at ASM, other parts of Spain, and different European countries this year.
• Participation in The Arts vibrantly demonstrates our students’ ability to express themselves, collaborate creatively, and persist through the demands of artistic development. Our young artists have performed on the stage at ASM, displayed their artwork across the school, and travelled abroad as selected members of music festivals.
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• The College Tour to the U.S., carried out by our Head of Counseling and the Upper School Director, exemplifies our institutional dedication to navigating the evolving landscape of higher education. This strategic tour focused on forging strong relationships with U.S. colleges and understanding their admissions processes in-depth. By investing in these vital connections and staying abreast of trends, we ensure our counseling team is optimally equipped to guide our students through increasingly competitive college applications, showcasing our proactive approach to supporting their future success.
• Finally, the Iceland interdisciplinary trip, involving a group of students, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of adaptability we foster. This unique journey immersed students in a challenging and inspiring environment, calling on them to adjust to new cultures, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and problem-solve in real-time. Such experiences build academic understanding and invaluable life skills, preparing our students to confidently engage with the complexities of a globalized world with an adaptable and confident outlook.
These experiences are invaluable for building the confidence to excel in unfamiliar situations.
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THE INAUGURAL YEAR OF THE WORLD OF WORK (W PROGRAM
The World of Work (WoW) program was introduced at ASM during the 2024–2025 academic year with a bold vision: to bridge the gap between education and the professional world.
Through a diverse menu of offerings, the program provided Upper School students with firsthand exposure to a wide range of industries and career paths from law to health with AI. We jumped straight into our offerings from September with an onsite experience with Newtral – ‘Electoral Verificación,’ a ‘verification hackathon’.
Resilience was a powerful thread woven through this inaugural year. Students were challenged to step outside their comfort zones—whether navigating complex workshops or adapting to unfamiliar environments, participants consistently demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, and perseverance. One student commented after the Speak Up workshop, “I don't like talking in public, often feeling nervous and stumbling over my words, especially if I don't know what I'm talking about, and this workshop made me face all of this. Making me overcome some fears without any other alternative.”
Program Highlights OVER THE THE YEAR, MORE THAN OPPORTUNITIES, OVER 150 INCLUDING:
On-site (from one weeks):
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Newtral, Casita de Jacaué.
Expert Talks professionals business, medical and more. Workshops LinkedIn-building, branding, and entrepreneurship.
Collaboration Photo Shoot School Photography
Ongoing Event Team, ASM Youth committee.
Program Highlights
THE COURSE OF YEAR, WOW OFFERED THAN 25 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES, WITH 150 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING:
work experience one day to two Experiences at Newtral, Primework, La de Ingles, and Jacaué.
Talks with professionals in AI, business, marketing, medical imaging, defence, more.
Workshops on resumes/ LinkedIn-building, branding, public speaking, entrepreneurship.
Collaboration Project: Shoot for The Store with Photography Classes.
Ongoing Teams: WoW Team, TEDx Youth executive committee.
Helena G, who is a part of the WoW Events Team, highlighted the Lorax Family Fun Night as her proudest accomplishment because it was entirely student-led, from the idea itself to the planning and execution.
In addition, we hosted a successful WoW Career Day on March 2, 2025, where we hosted over 20 speakers and had our first-ever student-led Q and A panel. Our guest speakers featured professionals from diverse sectors, including an actor and a veterinarian, who shared their journeys, highlighting moments of adversity and how they demonstrated resilience to overcome professional hurdles. In addition to talks, we also had workshops on this day, which included resume writing, building LinkedIn profiles, and mastering the art of interviewing.
The WoW also hosted TEDx ASM Youth on April 22, 2025, which had 12 speakers and was hosted and led by our student executive team of six students. TEDx ASM Youth brought together a diverse group of student and guest speakers to explore the theme of human behaviors—from the science of memory and perfectionism to emotional intelligence and the influence of fashion and technology. Through powerful personal stories and thought-provoking insights, the event sparked meaningful conversations about how we think, feel, and connect with the world around us.
Community Connections
The success of WoW was made possible thanks to the contributions of:
• ASM Parents and Alumni offering placements and mentorship
• ASM Faculty facilitating coordination and student support
• External Professionals providing insight, inspiration, and invaluable real-world context
In 2025–2026, WoW will expand our partnerships with professionals in innovative and high-impact fields. At the same time, we'll continue to build student resilience, preparing them not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of adapting and thriving in any career they choose.
POST OFFERINGS STUDENTS’ COMMENTS
Valentina W
I definitely recommend the programs supported by WoW as it's an amazing opportunity to find out more about what you want to be, learning those skills for it, or maybe just to try out and find what you like!”
Elsa S
Even though the experience was only 1 hour and 20 minutes, I feel as though I now know double what I knew before.
Olivia G
It helped me think about the decisions I’d have to make for psychology to be a realistic career choice. I recommend experiencing one of these talks to help clear your mind and ease your stress about what you want to do in the future.
Provide hands-on work experience to help students discover their professional interests.
Build connections between students and local professionals, creating opportunities for mentorship, work experience, and job shadowing.
Invite industry experts into the academic environment for lectures, workshops, and collaborative projects.
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IB
As an inclusive school, we strongly believe that all students who have the possibility of completing the IB Diploma should be given access to the Programme.
Historical comparison of ASM IB group scores compared to world group scores for the same subjects
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ASM
Results vs World Averages
MAP
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is an adaptive assessment taken by ASM students in Grades 3–8 in Math, Reading, and Language Usage.
Created by the U.S.-based Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), this test adjusts to each student’s answers to provide personalized academic data.
Teachers use MAP results, alongside other information, to guide instruction and support student learning. Widely used by international schools, the MAP test helps track student growth over time and allows schools to benchmark results globally.
This year, ASM students once again demonstrated strong performance in comparison to international peers. Language usage remains a clear strength, and growth in Grade 4 mathematics was particularly noteworthy, continuing a two-year pattern of success that is now informing teaching across other grade levels. These results highlight the power of collaboration, as teachers share effective practices across grade levels.
Taken together, the Spring 2025 MAP results affirm ASM’s commitment to continuous improvement. They show both areas of pride and areas of growth, guiding the work that helps our students thrive as they move toward the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.
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Math Scores by Grade
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BUILDING ON SUCCESS & EXPANDING HORIZONS
Gustavo Dias Athletics & Activities Director
Our Lancers Athletics Program has enjoyed another exciting year, solidifying the foundations laid last year while expanding opportunities and achieving significant successes.
Under the continued leadership of ASM's Athletics and Activities Director, Gustavo Dias, and our coaches, the school has witnessed growth in participation, competitive achievements, and student-led initiatives, further strengthening our vibrant Lancer community.
This year, we were thrilled to introduce exciting new sports, broadening our athletic offerings and catering to a wider range of student interests. Cross-Country made its debut, providing students with a challenging and invigorating way to engage with fitness and teamwork. We also saw the introduction of Padel and Tennis, which have quickly gained popularity, offering new avenues for skill development and competitive play, including outstanding results in the ISSA Tennis Tournament.
Our commitment to fostering athletic talent from a young age has truly paid off. The Alevin and Benjamin soccer teams showcased significantly stronger performances this year, demonstrating more balanced skill levels across the board. This culminated in one of our Alevin Soccer teams being crowned champions of Pozuelo, then champions of the Zonal, and ultimately finishing in the top 3 in the Madrid Finals. These successes are a testament to the teamwork and dedication of our young student-athletes and coaches.
Beyond our new programs and team performances, ASM continued its tradition of excellence in established team sports. Our Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball teams consistently delivered strong performances in both local and international leagues. The highlights of the year were the Girls Varsity Basketball Iberian League Championship, and our Boys Varsity Soccer
and Girls Varsity Volleyball being Finalists in their respective ISSA Tournaments. These sustained achievements highlight the depth of talent within our school and the unwavering commitment of our student-athletes and coaching staff.
Student leadership remains a cornerstone of our Athletics Department, driving innovation and community engagement. This year saw the emergence of exciting new student-led initiatives. A prime example is the formation of a new student-led tennis team, demonstrating remarkable initiative and passion for the sport. Furthermore, students in the Student-Athlete Leadership Team led a mascot campaign, actively engaging the entire ASM community, fostering a deeper sense of school spirit and identity.
Beyond the competitive arena, our students also had the opportunity to explore their passions in our engaging and varied After School Activities (ASAs). From the intricacies of robotics and the stimulating discussions of Model United Nations (MUN) and Speech and Debate to the hands-on learning of gardening and many other diverse clubs and activities, ASAs provided a rich environment for students to develop new skills, pursue personal interests, and build lasting friendships outside of the regular academic day.
The dedication of our students, teachers, and coaches continues to propel our program forward, establishing ASM as a hub of athletic excellence and student empowerment.
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On an exciting first day, ASM started the year with
Students 1,034
Enrollment
Past 10 years
413
Grades K1-5
Student Diversity
Nationality breakdown past 10 years
Grades 6-8 250
Grades 9-12
ASM is proud to have 1000 + students from diverse cultures and 60 + countries
OUR ASM
Community
At ASM, belonging and connection are key. Our Family & Friends Community Group brings together parents, students, and staff, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where we celebrate our diverse community.
Our annual traditions were a huge success, bringing families together throughout the year. We kicked off with the Welcome Picnic, a day of fun and connection, then got into the festive spirit with the wildly popular Halloween Fall Festival. We also had a special opportunity to show our gratitude and say thank you to all of our incredible staff, thanks to our wonderful parents who made Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day (TSAD) possible.
Our parents did an amazing job bringing families together this year! They led a wide range of successful groups that offered something for everyone. Whether it was hiking, walking, book clubs, or weekend sports, these gatherings provided a great way for families to connect and build new friendships.
AT ASM Giving
This year was transformative for ASM.
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our giving community, two students were awarded scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to expanding access to an ASM education and upholding our standard of excellence. It would not have been possible without the collective belief in, and support for, what makes ASM exceptional.
From the beginning, the Scholarship Program has been rooted in the values of opportunity, equity, and excellence. With your steadfast support, that vision is now a reality.
We continued to build momentum through community events that brought us together in both purpose and joy. Our second annual Gala was a truly special evening, full of warmth, laughter, and incredible generosity in support of the Scholarship Fund. We also welcomed families of all ages to our Family Fun Night, another highlight of the year that combined community spirit with meaningful impact.
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Throughout the year, it has been deeply inspiring to witness the many ways our supporters show up for ASM—with time, with energy, and with gifts that make a difference. Whether you attended an event, made a donation, or simply shared in our mission, your contribution helped turn ambition into action.
With heartfelt appreciation, we thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous support throughout the year. Your belief in ASM propels us forward.
Donors
TRUSTEES’ CIRCLE
Ambassador and Mrs. George L. Argyros
Botín Family
Schaver Family
Tejera Sindell Family
PIONEER SOCIETY
Beeck Family CEMEX
Cristina Iglesias
Max and Sofia Nasser
LaFinca
Piedrahita Family
Samsung
Toda Family
Torres Domínguez Family
Anonymous (1 family)
CORNERSTONE SOCIETY
Alvarez Gomez Family
Ambassador and Mrs. Alan D.
Solomont
Balbuena-Valencia Family
Candil Family
Daniel and Sumita Sheth
Deziel Family
Fundacion Repsol
Kroos Family
Murchison Family
Pla Zobel de Ayala Family
Suárez de Puga Zobel de Ayala Family
Thyssen-Bornemisza Family
Willisch Family
Anonymous (2 families)
LANCERS' SOCIETY
Aguirre Family
Ana and Carolina Pinto
Andrade Family
Arab Farpour Family
Bartholow Gray Family
Baselga Family
Begara Criado Family
Ben Weinberg
Bernal Family
Borjesson Casas Family
Brenna and Tristan Perez
Calle Family
Chana Family
Christensen Family
Chumaceiro Family
Class of ‘25
Clendenning Family
Coward Family
Cullen Family
De la Camara Family
De la Joya Longoria Family
De Nuñez del Castillo Everitt Family
Delgado Fernandez Family
Dominguez Castro Family
Fabra Family
Fernandez Anderson Family
Fernandez Stoppa Family
Fernandez-Fermoselle Lubelli Family
Figueras-Dotti Family
Gainza White Family
Garcia-Blanch Echeverria Family
Garcia Bruening Family
Garrido Esteban Family
Genc Family
General Electric
Gentilini Family
Gómez du Bois de Vroylande Family
Gonzalez Gray Family
Gronda Garrigues Family
Hartstern Mostacero Family
Headrick Family
Hendel Family
Hevey Family
Isnard Family
Jabato Family
Jae Hee Lee's Family
Jennifer Dalrymple and Luis Roth
Killea Family
Klerks Nachon Family
Knoell Family
Lambertini Family
Leiro Family
Levyi Family
Lipperheide Family
Longo Family
Maldonado Ramos Family
Martín de Bustamante Family
Martínez Sánchez Family
Menendez Family
Millán Urquijo Family
Mittino Family
Moreira-Rato Family
Mourinho Family
Muguiro Lirón de Robles Family
Muñana Family
Nugent Family
Olaizola Family
Otto Medem Arquitectura
Patel Family
Peg and Polly Danos
Pereira Rojas Family
Perozo Paoli Family
Pertejo Zamácola Family
Picazo Del Rosario Family
Pritchett Family
Revuelta Family
San Juan Albores Family
Santos Sanchez Family
Sanza Stribling Family
Sevilla Fernández Family
Simeone Pereyra Family
Sol and Max Scutt
Stahlie Lopez Family
Ten Hoopen Family
Torio Family
Torres Arce Family
Ussía Family
Vava-Atanackovic Family
Vidal Grass Family
Zackariya Family
Anonymous (10 families)
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LANCERS RECONNECT AND
Give Back
The past year was a landmark one for our alumni community, celebrating our deep-rooted traditions while forging exciting new ones. Through recordbreaking participation in a series of events, our alumni showcased the true meaning of Lancer spirit.
Alumni in Action
Our first-ever Lancers Homecoming in October was a massive success, bringing together alumni and current students for spirited volleyball and soccer games. This tradition continued with alumni meeting for monthly practices throughout the year, a powerful testament to their enduring passion.
In June, we launched our first Decades Day, welcoming alumni from the 1960s to 2015 back to campus for tours, paella, and a weekend of celebrating shared memories.
Our alumni also played a vital role in giving back to the community. The new ASM Green Giving Tree now stands as a permanent tribute to the generosity of donors who contributed to our green giving campaign, with each leaf bearing the name of a supporter. We were also thrilled to see alumni return to campus for World of Work Career Day, where they generously shared their professional experiences to help students envision their own futures.
Honoring Our Legacy
This year, we bid a fond farewell to two cherished members of our community: Trudy Rutherford and Ana Rodriguez, who both retired after more than four decades of dedicated service. Trudy's tireless commitment as a teacher, coach, and athletics coordinator helped "build people," as our Athletics Director put it. Ana's constant, reassuring presence as a bus monitor ensured our students' safe journeys for generations. The impact of these two beloved women on our community is immeasurable, and we wish them a wonderful retirement.
Connecting Our Global Community
Our Alumni Community Network continues to thrive, welcoming over 200 new members this year for a total of 1,630. This secure online platform has become a vibrant hub for connection and engagement, allowing former students, parents, and teachers to share memories, access digital archives, and stay informed on alumni spotlights and events. Our local happy hour in Madrid and our international meet-up in New York City successfully brought our global community together, while over 60 alumni made special visits back to campus this year to explore their alma mater and reconnect with their Lancer roots.
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LOOKING
The American School of Madrid (ASM) is looking forward to the 2025-26 school year, which promises to be a landmark year filled with exciting "firsts." Our community has much to anticipate, as we celebrate our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global citizenship.
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The Innovation Colloquium
We are thrilled to be hosting ASM’s firstever Innovation Colloquium - which we are calling The Spark: ASM’s Innovation Dialogue - in November 2025. This event is a culmination of our seven-year action research project, a core part of our accreditation process with the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. The colloquium will be a unique opportunity to share our journey and showcase the innovative teaching and learning that has become a hallmark of our school. Through divisional and grade-level assemblies, workshops, and presentations, our students and faculty will demonstrate how we are empowering our community with the skills needed to solve real-world problems. We invite the wider ASM community, including parents, peer educators, and guests from other schools, to join us in celebrating this exciting milestone.
Welcoming Our First Scholarship Students
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and the success of our Galas, we are proud to announce the welcoming of ASM’s first scholarship students. This initiative, developed to increase the socioeconomic diversity of our school, will provide two deserving students with scholarships of up to 75% of their annual tuition. These students, who are not currently part of the ASM community, were selected based on demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, and their potential to contribute to our school community. This program is a testament to the power of our community's commitment to creating a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
Launching the Student Exchange Program
The 2025-26 school year also marks the beginning of our new student exchange program with the Breck School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are excited to see this partnership come to life as four of our students will spend the first semester at Breck, immersing themselves in a different educational and cultural experience. In turn, we will have the pleasure of welcoming four students from Breck to our campus here in Madrid. This exchange is a fantastic opportunity for our students to broaden their horizons, develop a global perspective, and build lasting friendships across continents. It is a new and exciting way to live our mission as a truly international school.
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