Guardian Roundup: June 2025
YISS recognizes and celebrates the talent and hard work of our students.
ES Students End the Year With “True North” VBS
Music, skits, activities, and games helped elementary students discover where to find strength and direction in their lives.
5th Grade Promotion Sends Off Class of 2032
The 5th Grade Promotion honored the 5th grade’s graduation into middle school.
DC United Triumphs at International Dads’ Club Soccer Tournament
The YISS Dads’ Club joined Dulwich, Seoul Foreign, Japanese, and German School in a fierce, but friendly soccer tournament.
Kindergarten Promotion Shares “S'More” Kindness
The Class of 2037 celebrated the completion of their first year at YISS with a sweet ceremony.
Guardian Ambassadors Serve With Compassion
The 4th and 5th grade Guardian Ambassadors served the community through compassion and leadership.
2nd Grade Book Brunch Encourages Reading
The second grade class invited their families for a day of donuts, games, and reading activities.
40-Book Challenge Encourages MS Students to Read
Five students complete a yearlong reading challenge designed to spark a lifelong love of books.
Alumna Ashley Koo’s Path to Pastry Entrepreneurship
Ashley Koo traded business school for a career and passion in pastry, launching Petit Amour.
Swimmers Shine at the 2025 KASS Championships
YISS swimmers delivered a stellar performance against 12 international schools across Korea.
The Class of 2025 Takes Center Stage for Commencement
Graduating seniors received their diplomas and bid a bittersweet farewell to YISS, surrounded by family and faculty.
ES Classes Perform Vibrant Spring Concerts
The elementary music department showcased three lively spring concerts.
Young Voices Shine in Parade of Poets
Third graders showcased their imagination by presenting their original poems.
Junior Senior Prom Hosts Elegant Masquerade Ball
Juniors and seniors had an enchanted evening of music and dancing at the masquerade ball.
Eighth Grade Gala Celebrates the Class of 2029
Students enjoyed a time of reflection, a special dinner, and live music at the "La La Land" themed event.
MS Tennis Finishes Strong at KAIAC Finals
The middle school tennis team successfully played at their final competition at Chadwick.
A Season Recap of MS Girls Volleyball
The girls middle school volleyball team showed off their fierce determination at the KAIAC Championships.
MS and HS Concerts Welcome the Spring Season
The middle and high school Spring Concert performed a broad variety of lively songs.
8th Grade Yearbook Team Releases Podcast
The 8th grade yearbook team created Behind the Book, a podcast capturing the yearbook behind the scenes.
Class of 2025 Celebrates Eight Legacy Scholars
Eight seniors concluded their educational journey of 13 years at YISS.