Cedarburg AFS

05/27/2026

05/12/2026

Our Friendships Around the World party is Tuesday, May 26. All are welcome to meet up with international and local friends! See details at https//tinyurl.com/CedAFSParty

05/06/2026

Today Cedarburg's AFS student Ireinz from Indonesia presented a certificate of recognition to Cedarburg HS principal Casey Bowe for the school's participation in the United States Department of State Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program. Ireinz is here because she won a highly competitive YES scholarship that brings teen ambassadors from countries with significant Muslim populations to American high schools for a year of study.

Ireinz is enrolled in a full American load of classes while she has participated in two drama productions. She especially enjoys her art classes and has had her art displayed at the Cedarburg Art Museum and Pink Llama Gallery this year.

For more info about having an international experience close to home with a student from nearly anywhere in the world, connect with our Cedarburg AFS team at [email protected].

04/30/2026

A fun night of tacos & bowling with the MKE Area AFS students & volunteers! Ireinz with her host dad Todd crushing down the pins! What's great about hosting, is there are a number of activities sponsored by the various community teams that you get to interact with throughout the year!

04/11/2026

While American Field Service started in 1914 with US ambulance drivers in WWI, the organization morphed into the first worldwide exchange program in 1947. AFS Intercultural Programs thrives today with intercultural education and student exchanges...

Happy Founders’ Day! Many qualities set AFS apart from other exchange organizations - and our remarkable legacy is one of the most meaningful.

From their early days as volunteer ambulance drivers during World War I and World War II to decades of fostering active global citizenship through intercultural exchange, our AFS Founders set in motion a movement that has transformed countless lives and communities around the world. Honoring our roots reminds us of the values that continue to guide AFS today - and you can help us celebrate that legacy.

Join us in honoring our AFS Founders today by:

💬 Sharing your own AFS origin story on social media

🤝 Becoming an AFS volunteer, host family, or encouraging others to get involved

📱 Spreading the word about AFS Founders’ Day by resharing this post

Curious about the origins of AFS? Visit https://www.afsusa.org/founders-day and take a journey through our history!

03/30/2026

Here' one mom's story of her family's experiences hosting various exchange students over the years ... Respond to [email protected] if we can help you find your perfect matchup with a young ambassador. Or if you're an empty nester, how about two for interactive fun?!

03/17/2026

In honor of our upcoming Around the World desserts and talks event on Sunday, March 22 (2pm at Cedarburg Public Library), here is the Swedish recipe for Chokladbollar that was first brought to our attention by Swedish exchange student Ella N in 2019. Join us on Sunday for international treats and student talks by Ireinz, Diego, and Rocio from Indonesia, Italy, and Spain! And feel free to save/download this recipe!

03/08/2026

Italian students have a highly competitive process to become an AFS exchange student. They are eager to share their culture with American families. What's not to love about a student from Italy?! Contact [email protected] for more info about these and other students available for hosting in the 2026-27 school year.

02/20/2026

We hope you have enjoyed watching the Olympic Games, where people from all walks of life have come together in friendship through intercultural connection. We encourage you to learn more about a new culture by inviting an incoming exchange student into your home later this year! Students from countries like Germany, Argentina, Tajikistan, and Italy are eagerly awaiting to be placed with a loving host family for the upcoming school year. Reach out to our team today at [email protected] or afsusa.org/host and learn more about how you and your family can !