Posted 04/30/2013 01:52PM
The YISS 5th Grade Classes and E=mc2 Club under the direction of Dr. Robert Harding invite you to attend one or both performances of the musical, ANNIE, Jr.
Posted 04/23/2013 10:07PM
YISS AP Studio Art students will have their first group show at Sijac Gallery in Insadong from May 13th-20th. Students will exhibit work from all of our AP Studio Art sections (3D Design, 2D Design, and Drawing).
Posted 04/15/2013 01:00PM
Come enjoy delicious food from around the world and celebrate the cultural diversity of our community through the parade of nations and cultural program. The International Bazaar promises to be a fabulous day of culture and fun. Invite your family and friends!
Posted 04/11/2013 09:00AM
YISS Mu Alpha Theta students took the AMC 10 (American Mathematics Contest) and the AMC 12 in February. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examinations in secondary school mathematics. The main purpose of the AMC 10 and AMC 12 is to spur interest in mathematics and to develop talent through solving challenging problems in a timed multiple-choice format.
Posted 04/10/2013 10:04AM
If you think Shakespeare is dull, then think again! This groovy 1970s rendition may be just the thing to make you appreciate the writer who appears on so many AP and college reading lists.
Posted 04/09/2013 11:06AM
Congratulations, seniors! Many of our seniors have heard back from one or more of the schools to which they have applied. Click to view a partial list of this year's college acceptances.
Posted 04/07/2013 07:27PM
Considering student safety to be a high priority, the YISS administration would like to inform YISS families of our Unplanned Early Dismissal Procedures. Please click and review YISS procedures.
Posted 04/07/2013 12:15PM
The Elementary Library hosted author-illustrator Darren Farrell for an Author Visit with our Kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2 students on Tuesday, April 2nd. Darren Farrell is the author-illustrator of "Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib".
Posted 04/02/2013 01:00PM
Come and celebrate the joy of reading at the 2013 YISS Spring Book Fair. The Book Fair offers the YISS community an opportunity to purchase books at great prices and raise funds to expand our school library.
Posted 03/27/2013 08:00AM
On March 22nd, YISS hosted its fifth annual Career Day. This year's theme was "Sharpening Your Axe" based on a quote by Abraham Lincoln, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Career Day began with a keynote address by Theresa Rah, CEO of Oratio and Communications Director of Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games Bid Committee entitled Lessons from Pyeongchang.
Posted 03/25/2013 09:00AM
The KAIAC chess season wrapped up on March 9th with a tournament at YISS, consisting of 48 challengers from six schools (CCS, GSIS, SFS, SIS, TCIS, and YISS) in Varsity and Jr. Varsity divisions. Several YISS students excelled in the competition, including Joshua K, who placed 2nd in the Varsity division.
Posted 03/20/2013 12:07PM
Yongsan International School of Seoul is pleased to offer another great quarter of After School Activities for its elementary students.
Posted 03/20/2013 12:00PM
The YISS PTO invites high school students to submit a creative composition of Seoul landmarks to use as the design for the YISS community art project. Click above for details and submission guidelines.
Posted 03/13/2013 09:00AM
The 2013-14 YISS Calendar Art Contest "Habitat: Imagine That!" drew 73 submissions from 65 elementary students. Each habitat featured was colorful and creative with turtle and panda habitats being the most popular animal habitat. Though difficult, PTO Music and Art Committee will be making the final selections in the coming months.
Posted 03/13/2013 09:00AM
Hosted by the YISS Dads' Club, over 200 girls and their fathers enjoyed a fun-filled evening of food, music, dancing, games, photos, magic show, live entertainment and more at Father & Daughter Night 2013 at the Seoul Millennium Hilton - Grand Ballroom.
Posted 03/10/2013 08:00AM
YISS sixth grade student, Christian L, has dedicated much of his summers and winters to ski training. Congratulations to Christian who registered as a Korea national ski athlete in January and earned many medals during the 2013 ski season.
Posted 02/28/2013 08:00AM
In November, high school students from international schools all over South Korea submitted recorded auditions hoping for a spot in the KAIAC National Honor Festival in Choir, Orchestra and Band. On the festival weekend, February 22-23, YISS was well represented by seven talented musicians: Stacie P. and Hyo Jin H. from our orchestra, and Ashley C., Ye Rin C., Ann L., Julius S. and May W. from our band. They joined students from eleven other schools and rehearsed for two days under the direction of amazing guest conductors.
Posted 02/27/2013 08:00AM
On February 22nd, nineteen middle school students had the honor of representing YISS in the Annual Science Olympiad. Held at GSIS, the competition included four science challenges: Egg Drop Experiment, Ice Insulator, Balloon Powered Car, and Super Paper.
Posted 02/20/2013 09:08AM
YISS will host the Spring KAIAC Chess Tournament, open to both middle and high school students. There are trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each category. YISS students have been trophy winners in the last three tournaments.
Posted 02/12/2013 08:00AM
The students of the YISS Drama Department will soon present "The Importance of Being Earnest," a sparkling Victorian comedy written by the celebrated wit Oscar Wilde. This show pokes fun at stuffy Victorian England and at the crazy antics people will attempt for love.
Posted 01/25/2013 08:46AM
On January 31, YISS fifth grade students had the opportunity to travel to Pyeongchang in Kangwon-do to participate in youth events associated with the Special Olympics 2013 World Winter Games. Click this post to see a special highlights video.
Posted 01/15/2013 09:29AM
Parents are invited to register their child for Quarter Three elementary after school activities from Monday, January 14 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m. You may register on-line in your home, at your office, or in the Elementary School Office. Click above for more info.
Posted 01/10/2013 09:00AM
YISS High School welcomes speaker Ed Newton and illusionist Drew Worsham to inspire NICS students to be passionate, dedicated followers of God. Brian Cress, Director of Student Mobilization for International Justice Mission, will educate OASIS students about the work of IJM and provide opportunities for engagement in the work of justice
Posted 01/08/2013 07:08AM
Key dates for the 2013-14 school year are now available in our Calendar section. Please click the title above for a link.
Posted 01/06/2013 04:50PM
Bring your gently-used English reading books for both children and adult readers to the bins in the main lobby from January 14-25 and receive a Book Voucher noting how many books you have dropped off, exchangeable at the Book Swap on February 12-13.
